In Mushoku Tensei, Zenith initially emerges as a compassionate and nurturing mother, deeply devoted to her son Rudeus. Born into nobility in the Holy Millis Kingdom, Zenith’s story takes a significant turn when she decides to abandon her privileged life at just 15 to pursue a career as an adventurer. However, her lack of experience in the rough-and-tumble world outside soon leads her into trouble with fraudsters, until she meets Paul Greyrat—a seasoned adventurer who becomes not only her savior but also her beloved partner.
Together, Zenith and Paul join the “Fangs of the Black Wolf” adventuring group, where their shared experiences ultimately lead to the birth of their son, Rudeus. Opting for a quieter life, they settle in Buena Village, enjoying a period of tranquility until the unforeseen Teleportation Catastrophe upends their lives. This magical disaster scatters the Greyrat family across different corners of the world, separating Zenith from her loved ones.
For Rudeus, the journey to reunite his fractured family becomes a personal odyssey marked by growth, trials, and newfound powers. Eventually, his quest leads him to discover Zenith trapped within a mysterious crystal in the Teleport Labyrinth—a preservation that sustains her life but leaves her in a state of suspended animation, devoid of communication and with severely regressed mental faculties resembling that of a child.
Despite Rudeus’s relentless efforts and the support of their extended family, Zenith’s recovery proves elusive. Back home, under the care of Lilia the maid and surrounded by her children Norn and Aisha, Zenith remains physically present yet mentally distant. To outsiders, she appears to have lost her memories, her existence relegated to a liminal state.
In the light novel, there is a poignant development where Zenith gains telepathic abilities, allowing her to communicate directly with her family—an emotional lifeline amidst her otherwise silent world. However, true recovery eludes her; Zenith remains trapped in her enigmatic stasis indefinitely.
Yet, despite the heartbreaking circumstances, Zenith finds solace in the unwavering love and devotion of her family. Though unable to express herself conventionally, she is never alone, surrounded by those who cherish her deeply. In Mushoku Tensei, Zenith’s journey is a testament to the enduring bonds of family, transcending physical limitations to nurture a love that persists through even the most trying of circumstances.
