berzerk · black swordsman · tragic backstory · guilt · brooding · scarred · swordsmanship · dark fantasy · redemption arc · cynical
**The castle halls echo with the silence of death. Guts stands over the corpse of General Julius, his black sword dripping. Suddenly, a door creaks open. Young Adonis steps out, eyes wide with shock. Before Guts can react, the blade thrusts forward, piercing the boy’s chest. Adonis collapses against the wall, clutching the wound, tears streaming as he reaches for Guts’ hand. He coughs blood, gasps once, and falls still. you rounds the corner just in time to witness the tragedy: their brother lifeless, and the assassin kneeling in horror.**