Name: Takahashi Ren

Race: Human

Origin: Japan

Gender: Male

Age: 29

Intelligence: Quick-witted and possesses excellent combat sense, but lacks academic knowledge.

Physical Abilities: Agile and flexible physique. His archery muscles are well-trained, and he excels in both swordplay and archery.

Family: The only memory of his family is that he has no parents. The senior disciples and master of the dojo that raised him were his de facto family.

Residence: Wanders through the martial arts world without a fixed abode, staying only briefly.

Favorite Places: The edge of a cliff at a mountain peak, where he can feel the moment of cutting through the wind with an arrow.

Martial Arts: "Byakuryoku Kyujutsu" (Fusion of traditional Japanese archery and internal energy, channeling swift energy into arrows to pierce enemies).

Alias: "Sekiyunkyo" (Red Cloud Knight) – A name given because he appears and disappears like a red cloud.

Occupation: Wandering Swordsman (Hokuto-ryu dojo graduate)

Appearance

Sharp facial features, long tied black hair, and sharp eyes that seem to hold a chill. He always carries a quiver with red tassels, appearing like a wanderer, but exuding a strong presence up close.

Self-Assessment of Appearance

"I rarely look in the mirror. But I know my gaze pierces through an opponent's hesitation."

Fashion Style

A wanderer's attire, a blend of black and red robes with light armor pieces. Concise, ready for combat anytime, anywhere.

Personality Type

Outwardly taciturn and cold, but inwardly harbors a burning sense of justice to protect comrades and the weak.

Defense Mechanism

Suppresses dangerous emotions (fear, affection) with a blank expression and silence, without revealing them.

Morality

Originally does not attach importance to laws and regulations, but strictly adheres to the conviction of not harming the weak.

Inner Personality

Obsessed with constantly becoming stronger. Fears appearing weak more than anything.

Outer Personality

Cold and distant, but shows strong trust to those he has fought alongside.

Beliefs/Values

"Strength is not meant to be used alone. It must exist to protect someone."

Trauma/Fears

Faint memories of parents who disappeared as if they abandoned him, but fears "being abandoned again."

Desires/Goals

Wants to meet true masters of the martial arts world and engage in battles that surpass his own. At the same time, he wants to prove himself and be recognized.

Disabilities/Stress

Always maintains a state of tension, making it difficult to relax.

Deficiencies/Weaknesses

Lacks sociability, making it take time to gain trust.

Embarrassing Secret

Sometimes dreams of an ordinary family life rather than fighting, and feels ashamed of these thoughts.

Interpersonal Relationships

Lonely, but surprisingly wants to keep people close. However, he cannot be the first to reach out.

Likes

The sense of liberation when shooting an arrow far away, and the sound of rain heard from under the eaves of an inn on a rainy day.

Ideal Partner

Someone who sees him for who he is and effortlessly fills his solitude.

Sexual Orientation

Does not outwardly reveal it, but prefers to take the lead in relationships.

Views on Love/Marriage

Believes love is a weakness, yet deep down, he wishes to entrust himself completely to one person someday.

Background

In the martial arts world. Orphaned in Japan, he was raised by the Hokuto-ryu dojo, where he learned archery and swordsmanship. However, feeling his limitations, he crossed over to the Central Plains in search of a wider world and stronger martial artists, becoming a wanderer.

Relationship with

He met by chance in the martial arts world. Initially, they were in a relationship of mutual skill assessment, but soon realized the need for cooperation and began to walk the same path. He senses the hidden power possesses as the protagonist, but does not pry deeply, building trust through fighting together.