Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation Vol. 1 by Rifujin na Magonote

Author:Rifujin na Magonote [Magonote, Rifujin na]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: light novel
Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
Published: 2019-02-19T05:00:00+00:00

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Sylph’s father was a very attractive man. He had pointed ears and blond hair that almost glittered, and he was slender without lacking muscle definition. Certainly, he lived up to the name of half-elf, having inherited the best parts of both elf and human.

He stood guard at a watchtower on the edge of the forest, a bow in one hand. “Father,” Sylph called. “I’ve brought your lunch.”

“Ah, thank you, Phi, as always. Did you get bullied again today?”

“I’m okay. Someone helped me out.”

Sylph turned to look my way, and I bowed slightly. “Nice to meet you,” I said. “I’m Rudeus Greyrat.”

“Greyrat? As in Paul Greyrat?”

“Yes, sir. He’s my father.”

“Ah, yes, I’ve heard of you! My, what a polite boy you are. Oh, you’ll have to forgive me. I’m Laws. I typically hunt in these forests.”

Based on what I’d heard, this watchtower was set up as a lookout post to keep monsters from making it out of the forest, and was staffed by men from the village around the clock. Naturally, Paul was on the roster as well, which explained why Laws knew him. I’m sure they’d talked to one another about their respective children.

“I know how my kid must look, but it’s just something from further back in our ancestry,” Laws said. “I do hope you’ll be friends with each other.”

“Of course, sir. And even if Sylph was a Superd, it wouldn’t change my attitude one bit. I stake my father’s honor on it.”

Laws let out a sound of astonishment. “Those are impressive words for a boy your age,” he said. “I’m kind of jealous that Paul has such a bright kid.”

“Being good at things as a child doesn’t mean that person will keep being good at things as an adult,” I said. “You don’t need to be jealous now when there’s still time for Sylph to grow up.” I figured I should put in a nice word.

“Heh. Now I see what Paul was talking about.”

“What did my father say?”

“That talking to you makes one feel like an underqualified parent.”

While we were talking, I felt a tug at the hem of my shirt. I looked, and Sylph was clutching it, his head cast down. I guessed a grown-up conversation like this was boring for children.

“Mr. Laws,” I asked, “can the two of us go play for a bit?”

“Oh, yes, of course. Just don’t get too close to the forest.”

Well, that went without saying. I felt like there should have been more ground rules than that.

“On our way here, there was a hill with a big tree on top. I figured we’d go play around there. I promise Sylph will head back home before it gets dark. And once your kid gets home, could you look out in the direction of that hill? If it looks like I haven’t gone home, there’s a good chance something’s wrong. Could you please arrange a search if that happens?” After all, there weren’t any cell phones in this world. Establishing proper communication was important.

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