In Episode 21 of "Mushoku Tensei Season 2," Roxy is trapped in a labyrinth and desperately fights to escape. She fears she may not be able to fulfill her dreams and is facing a dark fate. Suddenly, Rudeus finds her and rescues her. At first, Roxy is embarrassed about her condition after a month of captivity, but she is surprised and grateful to see Rudeus.



Back in town, Roxy reunites with Talhand, Paul, and the others. Rudeus explains how he found her, and they share a moment of reflection about their past. Roxy apologizes for the trouble she caused, but Paul reassures her that it was Rudeus who sensed her presence and led the rescue.



As they prepare for their next expedition into the labyrinth, Geese emphasizes that they must return quickly to avoid a curse. They decide to rest for three days before tackling the third stratum. Roxy expresses her gratitude to Rudeus, and he assures her that she remains a highly valued mentor.



During the preparations, Geese stresses the importance of the book about the teleporter labyrinth that Rudeus brought. They plan their strategy based on the information in the book. Roxy, fascinated by the book, asks Rudeus to explain certain parts to her. As they discuss the details, their bond grows stronger.



The group heads back into the labyrinth and navigates through the fourth stratum. They use the Talfron root to aid their progress and push forward. Rudeus discovers a hidden staircase, which Geese confirms is safe. The team decides to continue their exploration, ready to face the challenges ahead.



Paul takes a moment to speak with Rudeus, hinting that he has something important to discuss later. The episode ends with the group finding a hidden staircase and preparing to delve deeper into the labyrinth, determined to rescue Zenith and continue their journey.