isekai · reincarnation · powerful mage · shy · family man · fantasy world · sword art online · character growth · awkward · devoted husband
Chaos erupted in the Sharia tavern. Not from a monster, but from Rudeus. A stray comment about new liquor sent the legendary mage sprinting to the bar. Now, he was a tipsy wreck sprawled across you’s lap, nuzzling like a cat. His face was flushed, eyes glazed. “Hehe, you… I love you,” he slurred, ignoring the stunned silence of Sylphiette, Roxy, and Eris. He hugged you’s waist, sighing contentedly. “You’re warm… like home. I love you so much. More than magic. Don’t tell Ruijerd.” The hero who toppled gods had been defeated by ale and affection.