While Luo Ge was on his way to Krasma Town, the northernmost part of the Demon Continent, to find the Demon Emperor, Kishirika.
Meanwhile, Rudeus had already used the two hundred green ore coins given to him by Luo Ge to buy a ship ticket for Rujierd.
The three of them boarded a ship that departed from Winn Harbor and arrived at Zant Port, finally setting foot on the land of the Millis Continent.
They traveled along the Holy Sword Road through the Great Forest, then across the Azure Dragon Mountains, and finally arrived safely at the Holy Kingdom of Millis.
This is a country with a strong religious faith; almost all the humans living here are devout Millis believers.
The city is filled with white stone buildings, the church bells on their spires ring out one after another, and a faint scent of incense permeates the air.
After entering the city, the group also passed by the cathedral on the island in the middle of the lake...
Next, just thinking about Paul, Lilia, and her two younger sisters in the city made her feel...
Aside from excitement and joy, Rudeus actually started to get a little nervous.
Perhaps it's because I haven't seen my family for too long.
However... compared to Rudeus's nervousness, Eris seemed much more excited, pointing and gesturing all the way.
" Rudeus, look... there are so many people here!"
The group first rented a hotel in the city, put their luggage away, and then settled Eris and Rujierd in.
Rudeus explained his reasoning and said he intended to leave alone.
" Rudeus..."
Eris wanted to continue following, but was stopped by Rujierd, who was standing nearby.
" Eris... we're two outsiders... let's not disturb Rudeus's reunion with his family."
"Okay, fine."
Eris pouted and obediently stayed at the hotel with Rujierd.
And so, Rudeus set off alone.
More than ten minutes later.
He finally arrived at the Adventurers' Guild in Milishion, which was also one of the temporary bases of Paul's Rescue Team.
The Adventurers' Guild was bustling with people, and Rudeus simply asked someone in the surrounding crowd.
Unexpectedly, news of Paul arrived.
When people heard that the child was another child of Commander Paul, many of them looked on in surprise.
At that moment, a woman dressed very provocatively walked over, almost making Rudeus's jaw drop.
She said, her face full of surprise.
"You... you're Commander Paul's son? You're Rudeus Greyrat?"
Yes, that's right.
Rudeus smiled and nodded in response.
"Great! Please wait here for a moment, I'll go and tell Captain Paul the good news right away." With that, Vera rushed out.
When Vera returned, she was accompanied not only by Paul, but also by Lilia.
" Rudeus?"
When Paul arrived at the scene, he thought it would be Luo Ge bringing good news and returning safely from the Demon Continent.
When he discovered that it wasn't Luo Ge who had returned, but Rudeus, he couldn't help but show a momentary expression of disappointment.
" Rudeus..."
"Father."
The father and son stared at each other, their eyes locked, and for a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
Lilia went to pick up Aisha and Norn from school. As for the father and son who had been reunited, they found a spot near the window at the Adventurers' Guild and sat down facing each other.
For some reason, the father and son fell silent for a moment, the atmosphere heavy, unsure of what to say.
" Rudeus..."
However, Paul broke the silence, "You're alive... that's great! I knew you'd be fine with what you're made of."
"Of course! As your son, isn't it reasonable for him to have survived?"
"Yes, what a genius! My son, Paul's, is a genius! Tell me, what have you been through these past two years...?"
"Father..."
Then, Rudeus recounted his experiences on the Demon Continent in an extremely relaxed tone.
First, Fittoa and Eris were caught up in the transfer disaster, and then they landed on the Demon Continent, where they met the warriors of the Superd Tribe who rescued them.
A group of adventurers formed the "Dead End" adventurer team on the Demon Continent.
After a year-long journey, they were preparing to leave the Demon Continent by ship.
They even unexpectedly encountered Luo Ge, from whom they obtained a great deal of important information.
"Wait a moment."
Paul suddenly waved his hand to interrupt him, frowning as he said, "... You mean, you left the Demon Continent all by yourself?"
"What's wrong?"
Rudeus hadn't reacted yet.
Paul remained silent, tapping the table lightly with his hand, his face growing increasingly grim.
Rudeus, oblivious to Paul's expression, was instead eager to continue.
But Paul interrupted him again by slamming his fist on the table.
That's enough.
"I understand now."
"So, ever since the Great Transfer... you've only been busy traveling and having fun with that young lady Eris in the Demon Continent?"
"Huh?"
"Make a sightseeing tour?"
Rudeus was completely dumbfounded.
This was completely different from what he had imagined. He had thought that even if Paul didn't say anything caring, he would at least give him a hug.
As a result, it immediately struck itself hard.
"I... I didn't go sightseeing! I worked very hard too!"
"Ha! Tired?"
"Although I've never met the eldest daughter of the House Boreas, I imagine she must have a fantastic figure. No wonder you abandoned your younger brother to travel and enjoy life with Eris."
"I... I didn't abandon Luo Ge... I just wanted to escort Eris back to her hometown first."
So, in your heart, is an outsider more important than your own family?
Paul's voice turned somber. "I originally thought that as a genius, you would be more sensible, and as the older brother, you would surely do better than your younger brother."
"But what has happened? Since the Great Transfer, besides traveling around the Demon Continent with that young lady, what have you done?"
"And... you'd rather help a Superd Tribe of unknown origin than rescue a refugee on the Demon Continent? Or assist your brother in rescuing someone?"
" Rudeus... In short, I'm extremely disappointed in you."
Paul's every word was like a knife to Rudeus's ear, making Rudeus's face grow increasingly grim.
"I already said, I have absolutely no idea about this kind of thing, okay?"
"You didn't know? It's been two years? You're telling me you didn't know? Then how did Luo Ge know?"
"Do you know how much Luo Ge has sacrificed these past two years? He's been working so hard for his family, while you've abandoned your own brother for some unrelated noblewoman, leaving him alone on this dangerous Demon Continent."
" Rudeus, as the older brother, don't you feel even a little bit ashamed?"
"Damn it... Luo Ge is so powerful, what good would it do if I were there too?"
" Rudeus, don't you understand yet? All I want is your attitude."
"Attitude? To put it bluntly... it's just favoritism! You're so biased! From childhood to adulthood, whatever Luo Ge does is right, and I'm always wrong! I'm not having it!"
The father and son were arguing more and more fiercely, and they had started yelling at each other.
Vera, who had been watching the whole thing unfold, couldn't help but chime in, "Captain, that's enough! He's just a child."
Before Paul could even speak, Rudeus couldn't help but start making sarcastic remarks.
"Oh, dressed so provocatively and lewdly... like a slut... it must be to cater to Paul's tastes, right? Speaking of which, isn't having Lilia by his side enough? It seems that it won't be long before my scumbag father, who's obsessed with cheating, marries another stepmother. Could it be that I'll have a new younger brother or sister?"
"I wonder how my missing mother and Miss Lilia will feel when they find out."
That's enough.
" Rudeus!"
Paul slammed his fist on the table, his sore spot touched, and punched Rudeus in the face.
"..."
Rudeus was stunned by the punch, but he quickly recovered and couldn't stand the jerk.
After all, it's one thing to be bullied by that guy Luo Ge on a regular basis, but with my own abilities, I really can't beat that perverted little brother.
But what Paul the right?
It's just a roadside stall, how dare it act arrogantly in front of Rudeus, a genius of Voiceless Magic?
No one expected that what should have been a father-son reunion would turn into a heated argument, with the two quickly escalating from verbal sparring to physical violence.
Paul and Rudeus began to fight fiercely.
However, Rudeus, who possesses the Demon Eye of Foresight, has undergone two years of training on the Demon Continent, and his combat strength is now vastly different from what it used to be.
Paul was careless.
No flash...
Thus, in this duel between father and son, Rudeus quickly gained an overwhelming advantage after only a few rounds, knocking Paul off Paul back and unleashing a furious barrage of attacks, each punch delivered with all his might.
Seeing this scene of fatherly love and filial piety, no one dared to be the first to step in and mediate, for fear of getting involved.
Not long after, Lilia returned from picking up her two children from school, her smile instantly freezing on her face.
I thought the reunion of father and son would be a heartwarming one.
As soon as she pushed the door open, she saw young Master Rudeus riding on top of Master Paul and hitting Paul.