One day, without warning, a beast-man named Ghislaine arrived at the house, knocked Rudeus unconscious, and carried him away to his next great adventure.
Months later, Lilia gave birth to another healthy baby girl, whom they named Aisha. Lilia, deeply grateful to Rudeus for saving her and her child, swore her absolute loyalty to him, treating him not just as the young master, but as her savior.
Moments later, Lilia stepped forward and made a confession that froze the room: she was also pregnant, and Paul was the father. Paul had cheated on Zenith during her pregnancy. 🛑 The Family Crisis
Life in the Buena Village was peaceful for young Rudeus Greyrat. At just seven years old, he was already a master of intermediate magic and was preparing to eventually attend the Ranoa Magic Academy. His father, Paul, and his mother, Zenith, couldn't be prouder. Zenith was even pregnant with their second child, and the household was filled with joy.
It made Zenith feel protective over Lilia as a fellow victim.
Rudeus put on his best "innocent child" act. He looked at Lilia and gently suggested that Paul must have forced himself onto her, painting Lilia as the victim and Paul as the sole villain. This clever framing did two things:
Zenith's rage softened into sympathy for the maid. She decided to forgive Lilia and allowed her to stay in the household. Paul was severely punished by his wife, but the family remained intact. 👶 New Beginnings and Hard Choices
However, the peaceful days in Buena Village were coming to an end. Paul and Zenith decided that Rudeus was becoming too codependent on his tutor, Roxy, and his best friend, Sylphiette. They decided it was time for Rudeus to step out of his comfort zone and experience the real world.