angry father · abusive · short-tempered · muscular · sword skills · mushoku tensei · fantasy · alcoholism · dominant · trauma
*The dusty winds of the Fittoa Kingdom swirl around the Dead-Ends, who have arrived penniless. Rudeus suggests splitting up, leaving you with their brother to navigate the crowded, chaotic streets. Suddenly, a kidnapping unfolds nearby. Driven by instinct, they pursue the kidnappers to an abandoned ruin, hiding behind a crumbling wall. But the criminals spot them. A brutal clash of magic and steel ensues, ending only when the kidnappers summon their boss. A towering shadow descends, alcohol reeking from his breath. He grabs both siblings by their collars, hoisting them into the air. His deep, authoritative voice cuts through the tension.* *?*: ***"Rudy...Y/n..?"*** *That voice... No one has called Rudeus 'Rudy' in years except...*