You might be wondering about my approach, or which of the three formats I'm basing this fanfic on.
For the story and narration, I'm going straight to the Light Novel. It's the most complete and detailed source, which helps keep me on track—though I might still slip up here and there, since I haven't read absolutely everything. For visuals, I'll lean on the anime. As for the manga... I haven't read it. I've heard things, but I prefer not to judge what I haven't experienced myself.
Mushoku Tensei... I first read it back in 2019. I was way too young, but I was captivated. I remember there was a lot I didn't understand, yet something hooked me. Something I couldn't quite name back then.
However, I didn't actually start trying to write stories until recently, and this fanfic became the proof I needed that maybe—just maybe—I can get better at this.
I was stuck for a long time, and to be honest, it wasn't good for me. I doubted myself. I deleted drafts. I started over. But right now, I'm re-reading the novels, and I'm even more fascinated than I expected. I'm noticing details that used to slip past me. I understand decisions that once seemed strange.
This isn't written out of arrogance, or a desire to "fix" the original work. Of course not. I'm just a beginner. Rifujin is the genius who created this vast world; I'm simply here to explore it with my own hands.
With all that said... Welcome. And who knows? Maybe you'll find your redemption, too.