Letter of Invitation Rudeus spends the next two years adventuring with Soldat's party, eventually culminating in him slaying a red dragon singlehandedly. Shortly after, Elinalise finally catches up with Rudeus and informs him that Paul and Roxy have already set off to the labyrinth city of Rapa on the Begaritt Continent to find Zenith. In the meantime, Rudeus decides to stay in the northlands until winter passes before traveling to Rapa himself; he quickly finds out about Elinalise's promiscuity. Sometime later, Rudeus receives a letter from the Ranoa University of Magic inviting him to attend as a "special student" due to his recent exploits...