'" Just when an unemployed thirty-four-year-old otaku reaches a dead end in life and decides that it''s time to turn over a new leaf—he gets run over by a truck and dies! Shockingly, he finds himself reborn into an infant''s body in a strange, new world of swords and magic. His new identity is Rudeus Grayrat, but he still retains the memories of his previous life. Follow Rudeus from infancy to adulthood, as he struggles to redeem himself in a wondrous yet dangerous world. "'

Experience the past adventures of the Jobless Reincarnation crew once again in this special collection! Enjoy more stories with some of your favorite characters during their early adventures--and tons more! This Mushoku Tensei collection includes: 32 short stories set during Novels 1-10, a brand new short story exclusive to this collection, cover and color illustration gallery, character profiles, and an interview with author Rifujin na Magonote.

A tip from the enigmatic Man God leads to the Shirone Kingdom, where Lilia and Aisha are being held captive in the palace. Rudeus and company head to the rescue--only to get swept up in some nasty, unfinished business Roxy left in her wake! Family reunions are one thing, but can Dead End deal with saying goodbye to one of their own?

LONG LIVE THE KING Now officially Dragon God Orsted’s underling, Rudeus receives his first mission: to make Princess Ariel the next king of Asura Kingdom! Mighty as the endeavor might seem, it’s just the first of many steps he’ll have to take if he’s going to help Orsted bring down the Man God.

Magical calamity has sent Rudeus to the opposite end of the world! But the journey itself is not without its own excitement. On the way to his hometown, he comes to the aid of a rather scantily-clad young girl. In return for his aid, she offers to grand him a wish, anything that he wants. The ability he receives is certainly powerful and Rudeus soon finds himself getting glimpses into the future--but even a fancy new power can't keep him out of trouble.

'"Rudeus is shipped off to Roa, the largest city in the region, to tutor the young daughter of a noble family. Unfortunately, what he thought would be an easy job proves the exact opposite once he meets his student, Eris--a fierce-tempered hurricane who blows Rudy''s optimistic expectations to bits! Can Rudy devise a plan to make his obstinate pupil listen, or is he already doomed to fail his second chance at success?"'

'" Rudeus, Roxy''s esteemed disciple, has disappeared along with most of the Fittoa Territory after a mysterious blinding light engulfed it. Now, Roxy''s journey to find him begins. Meanwhile, Rudeus “Rudy” Greyrat and Eris continue trying to find a way home, with the aid of those they''ve met in the Demon Continent, including Ruijerd, The Superd warrior. Can Rudy handle the pressures of getting home, protecting Eris and clearing the name of the Superd race, or has the prior-NEET finally found a task even his new zest for life can''t overcome? "'