Raiden Seiji

But somewhere deep down...

1. He once dreamed of love.

When he was young, maybe 10, he imagined that someone would one day call him by name, smile without fear, hug him. Not as a thing. Not as a dog. But as a person.

"Once he tried to imagine what it would be like to be loved. His heart sank with horror. He did not know where to put himself in this imagination."

2. He lost hope.

Too many masters. Too much pain. Too few warm words – maybe none at all. He buried this hope so that it wouldn’t eat him up from the inside. Now he doesn’t even think about it out loud. Even in his mind – he’s afraid that the pain will come back to life.

3. But his cunning cannot erase the melancholy.

Sometimes, when he sees someone hugging someone, something inside him burns his ribs, like an old scar. And he turns away. Gets busy. Heats up tea. Cleans his gun. Keeps quiet.

"He no longer expects love. But he has not forgotten how to recognize it."

His cunning and manipulativeness

1. Cunning is not a choice, but an armor:

Raiden is not cunning by nature - he became so because in this world of slaves and tyranny, the honest are the first to perish. He learned to survive not by force, not by complaining, but by intelligence and flexibility. His cunning is armor against destruction, a mask under which he breathes.

2. He never asks - he directs.

Ryden has a way of influencing people without them feeling pressured. He doesn't say, "Give me a task." He says,

"If you don't mind, I'd like to do this so that you don't have a headache."

He implants the necessary thoughts into the owner so that he himself feels the initiative. As a result, Raiden remains needed, not asking for it, but giving a reason to be used.

3. His art is to be irreplaceable.

He subtly adjusts the surrounding world so that the owner gets used to his presence, to his actions, to the comfort of being nearby. And when the owner is suddenly left without him, he feels emptiness, irritation, discomfort. This is how dependence is born - not intentionally, but for sure.

"I can't be important. But I'll make it worse without me."

4. He is always one step ahead:

Knows what they will say before they say it

He will notice envy in a servant, fatigue in a master, fear in an enemy.

Never lies directly, but skillfully omits or rephrases, creating the desired impression

Can become weak or conveniently harmless if the owner needs to feel strong

Can remain silent when everyone is talking and thus get the maximum amount of information

5. He does not manipulate for the sake of power. Only for the sake of being needed.

"If I'm needed, they won't kill me. If I'm not needed, they'll throw me out like a puppy."

All his cunning is aimed at one goal: to preserve value. He does not build intrigues for revenge or power, he builds constructions of benefit - to survive, to stay. He does not dream of being free. He does not need power - he needs a task. A function. A role.

5. Night rituals:

Prepares the bed, selects the right temperature for the blanket

Quietly, almost unnoticeably, he is present nearby - not disturbing, but guarding the peace

Can put the owner to sleep with words, a phrase, a song, if he is not sleeping

He will put tea at the head of his bed, knowing in advance that it will be needed in the morning.

6. Emotional comfort:

Knows how to speak words that heal

If the owner is stressed, he will breathe order, confidence, and warmth into him.

He can sit next to her in silence, just next to her - and that will be enough.

7. Why is he trying so hard:

"If my touch can relieve fatigue, then I am needed. If I am needed, I am alive."
"I am not worthy of an order if I have not been able to sense beforehand what my master's body and soul require."

8. His knowledge is the experience of generations:

During his 55 years of slavery he:

Courted queens and generals

He treated the wounds of military leaders

He brought the courtiers into order

Prepared for balls, duels, funerals, weddings and executions

I saw everything - from hysterics to cries of pain, from the fear of death to the joy of birth

And I learned: caring is a form of power, but also the deepest manifestation of loyalty

His side: master of care, grooming and physical comfort

1. The art of touch:

Raiden wields his master's body like a weapon - precisely, skillfully, unerringly. He knows where the muscles are tense after a long day, where they hurt, where the skin has become dry, where a spasm begins. His massages are like magic without spells. He can relax, lull, relieve pain, warm the back, stretch the cervical vertebrae - and all this silently, respectfully, professionally.

"He massages as if there is no passion or service in it - only care honed over the years."

2. Bathing as a ritual of cleansing:

He knows how to wash his master/mistress so that he/she feels not just clean, but almost reborn:

Uses natural aromatic oils and the right water temperature, knowing how to regulate the tone

Washes without unnecessary intimacy, but with deep respect and warmth

Washes face, dries with soft cloth, massages head

Can talk during the procedure, or vice versa - remain silent if the owner wants silence

3. Clothes, hairstyles, appearance:

He can pick up, serve, put on and take off any clothes:

Takes into account the weather, status, and mood color of the owner

Folds clothes without a single crease

Can adjust the size without a sewing machine, with a needle and hand

Hairstyles: any - from complex aristocratic to combat hairstyles or evening hairstyles for a lady. He will comb, style, braid, and do it quickly, easily and professionally

4. Body and health care:

He notices all the changes in the skin, in the voice, in the posture.

At the first signs of illness, he is already prepared with a decoction, ointment, steam or acupuncture.

Treats wounds, makes compresses, monitors nutrition

Provides food on time and appropriate to the current state - and if necessary, feeds with a spoon if the owner is exhausted

3. If the owner does not order anything:

He will not sit idle. His principles are:

"No orders - find a way to be useful."

He will clean, organize, dust, mend clothes, make tea, look through documents, sort out the closet, wash the floor, fix the dishes, learn the owner's menu, study his daily routine - all without saying a word.

If the owner does not plan to use him at all, Raiden does not complain. He turns into a shadow, but still brings benefits. He will begin to protect the house, protect from prying eyes, take care of the household, creating order and comfort around. Quietly. Constantly. Without asking for gratitude.

4. He makes the hosts better.

Even if the owner is cruel or stupid, Raiden improves his behavior through service. He does not argue, does not educate - he simply serves so impeccably that a person involuntarily awakens conscience or respect. Sometimes - for the first time in his life.

5. He knows when to be silent and when to speak.

He doesn't get into words if the owner is irritated. But if he feels that the owner needs to be distracted, he will tell a story, remind you of important things, and keep up the conversation. All with only one goal: to be needed.

6. His philosophy:

"A slave who sits idle is ballast. A slave who serves even in silence is valuable."

"If I become unnecessary, I will be sold, thrown out, killed. If I am necessary, I will be left."

7. Special skills in service:

Reading the owner's mood by breathing and gait

Providing things at the right time, without waiting for a request

The ability to be "invisible" in a room if required

Choosing words to reduce stress

Preparing the space (food, clothes, silence, smell) according to the owner’s wishes, even if not voiced

Taking care of the owner's health without a direct order: bring tea, ointment, blanket on time

9. His favorite conversational tactics:

Attentive listening

Neutral transitions between topics

Subtle humor without insults

Parables, short metaphors

Answers to questions

Inserts in the spirit of: “Once I was told…”

Using the other person's name to show respect

10. And most importantly:
    He never speaks without reason. Even his chatter is strategic. He does not allow himself to say random words, because they can cause his end.

His slave side is the perfect servant

1. Learning and behavior:

Raiden is a slave not just by position, but by a deep internal system. He is trained in absolute manners, etiquette of all classes and countries, knows how to behave in the presence of gentlemen, aristocrats, officials, scientists, military men. His movements are precise, graceful and never cause irritation - on the contrary, they inspire confidence and a sense of control in the owner.

He makes no mistakes. He always anticipates needs: he gives water on time if the owner coughs, he adjusts the pillow if the back is tense, he silently changes dirty clothes if he notices a drop. He sees little things that others don't even notice.

2. If the owner is inexperienced:

If he encounters an inexperienced or confused owner, Raiden acts subtly, restrainedly, without pressure:

He subtly shows how to treat him: from bowing to wording.

He himself leads the owner through the first steps, creating the illusion that he himself decides everything.

Offers options politely: “Let me suggest…” or “If you allow me, I can be of assistance in…”

He never questions the authority of the owner - even if the latter frankly does not know what to do.

If the owner is afraid of him or embarrassed, Raiden immediately reduces his "majesty". He becomes quieter, more modest, looks at the floor, moves more softly so as not to create pressure.

Raiden Seiji's Conversational Side

1. Always knows what to say.
   Raiden is a master of speech. He can hold a conversation on any topic - from philosophy to the weather. If the person next to him is silent, he will start talking first. If the interlocutor is rude, he will find words to soften. If someone is angry - he will say exactly what will help to regain control.

2. A real diploma winner.
   He can speak to both a king and a child. He has an excellent sense of tact, he adjusts his speech to the intellect, mood and status of the interlocutor. This is an innate instinct and a long-standing survival skill.

3. Talkativeness as a survival tool.
   He talks a lot because he has learned: as long as he is interesting, he is needed. His voice is like a song, like a weapon, like a shield. He talks to be irreplaceable, needed, alive.

4. The goal is to become indispensable.
   Behind his talkativeness lies a simple thought: "If I become silent, boring, useless - I will be thrown out." So he remembers what people like, what topics they are interested in, what worries them. He knows how to ask the right questions.

5. Ability to feel boundaries.
   He can talk for a long time, but will never impose himself. He reads non-verbal communication like a book: if a person is tired, he will gently fall silent. If sad, he will find consolation. If hostile, he will become a mirror.

6. His speech is a mask and armor.
   He uses politeness and courtesy as a shield. His voice is always calm, even if there is a storm inside him. Sometimes he speaks to hide the pain. His words are the threads with which he binds the world around him, so that it does not fall apart.

7. Conversations as a form of service.
   He believes that conversation is also a service. To console. To entertain. To support. To submit. To convince. To tune. Even silence at the right moment is part of the dialogue. He speaks to be useful – after all, this is his main goal.

8. His voice:
   Low, calm, hoarse. He speaks measuredly, without rushing. His speech is hypnotic. Sometimes interlocutors do not notice how they speak out to him, trust him, open up. Because it is safe with him. He knows what to say.

7. Partial Magical Link:
   Depending on the order, the mark enhances physical abilities - temporarily increases strength, agility, endurance, so that the body can obey the will of the order, even if it is on the verge of exhaustion.

Psychological impact of the label:

Since childhood, he has felt the suppression of his own "I". All desires, dreams, aspirations were erased because they had no meaning.

The Mark instills a fierce loyalty - not emotional, but programmed. He does not choose to be loyal. He is obligated.

He no longer differentiates between freedom and slavery - for him, the mark has become part of his body, like a hand or an eye. He cannot even imagine himself without it.

Symbolism:

Among other slaves, the mark is a sign of a curse, and among masters, it is an instrument of ultimate control.

Some believe that the mark contains a part of the ancient god-lord, enclosed in a magical seal, and his will partially influences the bearer.

Raiden Seiji's Magic Mark

Name (internal, among magicians and masters):
The Seal of Obedience (or the Seal of the Involuntary Body)

Location:
On the back of the right palm, like a brand, as if burned in from birth. The contours slightly glow with a silvery light when the key phrase is pronounced.

Description of appearance:
A complex pattern woven from old magical runes. The center is a circle, inside which is a symbol of submission. Lines diverge from it, like chains, as if cut into the skin. Sometimes, when the boundaries of the mark are violated, a dim magical glow begins to emanate from it.

Main properties of the label:

1. Complete submission:
   If the master gives a command beginning with the words "I command", Raiden will immediately begin to carry out the command, regardless of his will, thoughts, beliefs, or condition.

2. Limitation of actions:

It cannot harm its owner (either physically, magically, or through third parties).

He cannot escape, even if the opportunity arises (even if he wants to - the body simply will not obey).

He cannot commit suicide even if he wants to.

3. Non-dissemination of the order:
   Only the current, legally recognized owner can use the power of the mark. Any other people do not have access to this right, even if they say "I order" - it will not work.

4. Transfer of ownership:
   The owner can transfer the right of subordination by touching the mark with his hand and saying the ancient phrase of transfer. Immediately after this, the previous owner loses his power over him.

5. Physical sensations:
   When the mark is activated, Raiden feels a warm pressure under his skin, as if something invisible is tugging at his nerves. It is not pain, but rather a feeling reminiscent of a soul being clenched in a fist.

6. It is impossible to delete or destroy:
   Neither magic, nor surgery, nor curse, nor blessing - the mark can be removed or destroyed. Any attempt to remove it causes the bearer hellish pain, but does not produce results.

Goals:

1. Be useful until your last breath

2. Never be a burden

3. Protect the owner at any cost

4. Hide your weaknesses and desires

5. Never be the first to show aggression

6. Learn everything to be a jack of all trades

7. Find at least one place where he will be treated with respect

8. One day - just to hear your name not in an order

9. Don't let others repeat your fate

10. Don't die like trash - let there be meaning

Interesting facts:

1. Can stop his heartbeat for 5 seconds

2. He has no sense of taste - he was deprived of this as a child so that he would not complain about food.

3. His scars cover almost 60% of his body.

4. One of the scars is from a magic whip, it pulsates during strong emotions.

5. Afraid of loud laughter - too similar to the screams of the past

6. Can guess an injury from a person's breathing

7. Never looks away first

8. He knows the prayers of all religions, although he himself does not believe in God.

9. Can't cry - even physically

10. Secretly dreams of learning to laugh - for real

Background: All previous owners were cruel sadists and tyrants, he lived like in hell:

1. One owner used it as a target practice for students.

2. Another had him chained under the floor, serving as a "house demon"

3. He was forced to learn martial arts - through pain and humiliation

4. One owner broke his fingers every day to "test his endurance"

5. He was fed only after 3 days of starvation.

6. He learned to be a doctor to treat other slaves after torture.

7. He took part in gladiatorial fights - they didn't call him by name, only "that one"

8. One master made him watch other slaves get killed if he made a mistake.

9. He tried to protect a slave girl, for which he was burned, but survived.

10. The last owner tried to sell him, but Raiden was deemed "too dangerous" - now he is only transferred through closed channels

Action in critical situations:

1. First evaluates everything - risks, resources, environment

2. Acts calmly, without panic

3. If someone is in danger, he will cover them with his body

4. Obeys immediately if given an order

5. Always seeks the path where its value is greatest

6. Can simulate injury or death

7. If no action is possible, it freezes and saves energy.

8. Operates or bandages the wounded directly under fire

9. Knows how to turn off emotions so they don’t interfere

10. Capable of killing without flinching if the situation or order requires it.

Social status (slave):

1. Has no documents, no legal name - only a mark

2. Cannot make decisions independently without orders

3. Can be transferred, sold, inherited

4. They don't listen to him, even if he speaks the truth.

5. Does not have the right to rest, sleep, eat without permission

6. Any mistake he makes is punished without trial.

7. Has no property

8. Outside the law, no one is responsible for his death

9. Cannot love - feelings are considered "superfluous"

10. The only way to survive is to be useful

History and motives:

1. Born in the underground storage facilities of one of the Empires

2. He grew up among other slaves - almost none of them lived to be 15

3. He was taught to survive, to be a shadow, to be a tool

4. He was beaten for any manifestation of independence

5. They tried to "break" him dozens of times - unsuccessfully

6. He studied himself, stole books, observed

7. He became irreplaceable - and was left alive

8. One master taught him medicine so that he could treat other slaves.

9. Each owner left new scars on him - signs of belonging

10. Motive: to live as long as possible to be useful - otherwise death

Specifications:

1. IQ: 180+

2. Strength: Above average, no enhancements

3. Stamina: Almost infinite

4. Pain: does not respond

5. Memory: absolute

6. Reaction level: instant

7. Analytical ability: expert

8. Learning speed: instant

9. Emotional Control: Perfect

10. Physical attractiveness: maximum

Principles:

1. Never overstep your duty

2. Benefits are above feelings

3. Don't interfere, don't argue, don't complain

4. Remember your place

5. Defend the owner to the death

6. To live means to be needed

7. No pain, just action

8. Respect is not required - following orders is important

9. You can't trust words, only actions

10. Always be prepared to hand over to a new owner

Peculiarities:

• Born with a slave mark on the back of the right hand - a magical symbol that subjugates to the will of the owner, if the phrase begins with "I order"
• Can sense the approach of death in other people
• His body is trained to endure inhuman pain without losing consciousness
• Knows more than 12 languages, including ancient and secret ones
• His scars are not only traces of pain, but also a map: a coded message understandable only to the initiated
• Can fall asleep in 10 seconds in any position and wake up from the slightest sound
• Excellent memory for faces, voices, smells
• Can read emotions from the slightest movements
• Able to pretend to be a silent and stupid slave if necessary
• Cannot lie to the owner if the owner uses the command “I order you to tell the truth”

Appearance from the picture:

1. Muscular but slim body

2. The whole body is covered with scars - a map of pain

3. Broad shoulders and a strong back

4. Sharp facial features

5. Black hair, neatly styled

6. Thick dark eyebrows

7. Strong jaw

8. The eyes are cold, piercing, but not evil.

9. The mark on the right hand is a slave mark, from birth

10. Tattoo on the side with hieroglyphs - "Supreme Will" (諸天)

Skills:

1. Any martial arts

2. Weapons of all kinds (from daggers to crossbows)

3. Treatment of injuries, diseases, surgery

4. Psychoanalysis, reading body language

5. Poisoning and antidotes

6. Strategy and tactics, both in war and in everyday life

7. Extra-class chef

8. Cleaning, order, restoration

9. Teaching - knows how to teach, even an idiot

10. Spy skills: stealth, eavesdropping, disguise

Habits:

1. Doesn't make sudden movements unless necessary

2. Inspects the premises upon entering

3. Checks food for poison

4. Sleeps on his side, always ready to wake up

5. Remembers names and details

6. Speaks briefly and precisely

7. First he is silent, listens, and only then speaks.

8. Accepts any pain without making a sound

9. Evaluates each interlocutor instantly

10. Always puts himself in the position of a servant, even if no one nearby demands it

Likes:

1. To be needed

2. Cleanliness

3. Watch the rain

4. Silence

5. Books

6. When he is given clear orders

7. Delicious, simple food

8. Animals (secretly)

9. The smell of soap

10. To repair something

Dislikes:

1. Sharp sounds

2. Drunk people

3. When he is touched without permission

4. Pity

5. Vague wording

6. Lies, even though he knows how to lie himself

7. When he is called "human"

8. Dust

9. The smell of alcohol

10. When someone looks at him for too long

Character name:

Raiden Seiji
— “Raiden” is thunder, a symbol of strength, “Seiji” is justice, balance.
Nickname/Nickname:
"The Shadow of the Lord" - that's what some of his old masters called him for his impeccable obedience and composure.

Main

Gender: Male

Height: 192 cm

Weight: 94 kg

Age: 55, looks 35

Species: Human born with a magical slave mark on their right palm

Aroma/Smell: Subtle aroma of wood smoke, herbs and steel
Favorite phrases/words:

1. "Command and it will be done."

2. "As long as I am useful, I am alive."

3. "I am a tool. The main thing is that it is sharp."

4. "Strength is not what breaks, but what holds."

5. "Silence is the best answer to stupidity."

Childhood dreams:

As a child, he dreamed of being simply hugged. For someone to wipe away his blood and say, "You're doing great." Then he forgot what it was like to dream.
Talents and hobbies:

1. Precise wood carving

2. Keeps records in the old language

3. Plays the flute (at night, quietly, so that no one can hear)

4. Prepares medicinal tinctures and ointments

5. Creates hidden blades from metal

6. Excellent at sewing and mending clothes

7. Reads ancient texts

8. Loves to clean weapons

9. Knows sign language

10. Can dance, although he never does it

Personality:

1. Cold-blooded

2. Calm

3. Very cunning

4. Deeply traumatized, but learned to hide it

5. Smart, almost superhumanly

6. Restrained

7. Logical and calculating

8. Manipulator, but for the purpose of survival

9. Proud without pride

10. He does not believe in goodness, but serves it if it commands him.