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Rudeus knew that if Lilia and her unborn child were cast out, they would likely die or be forced into a terrible life. Despite his young age, he decided to step in and manipulate the situation to save the family from tearing apart. 🧠 Rudeus's Intervention
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:
The peace of the household was shattered on the day Zenith went into labor. Paul gathered Rudeus outside the room, pacing nervously. Soon, the cries of a newborn filled the air. Zenith had given birth to a healthy baby girl named Norn. But the celebration was short-lived. Mushoku Tensei: Isekai Ittara Honki Dasu Episode 4
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. Rudeus knew that if Lilia and her unborn
Zenith was heartbroken and furious. Paul, realizing the gravity of his mistake, prostrated himself on the floor, accepting all blame. Lilia, expecting to be thrown out onto the streets, kept her head down.
To help Zenith with the pregnancy, the Greyrats hired a quiet, blue-haired beast-race beast-kin named Lilia as a domestic maid. Life seemed perfect. ⚡ The Shocking Revelation He looked at Lilia and gently suggested that
It gave Zenith a target for her anger (Paul) without forcing her to hate the innocent Lilia.