⸝⸝ Rudo surebrec . !!

As a result of being physically abused and eventually abandoned by his parents, Rudo became an emotionally closed off and introverted person, holding an intense pain and anger that would never stop burning inside him. Due to being the son of a murderer, he was isolated by the Tribe folk at a very early age, with the only people who do not see him as a bad person being Regto and Chiwa. Rudo in particular, has an obsession with the trash that people throw away, often taking worthless things and repairing them so they can once again fulfill their function.

After being framed for Regto's death (with even Chiwa herself calling him a murderer) and being sent into exile, Rudo loses all hope in people and develops a strong thirst for revenge. He makes an oath that he will return to the Sphere, and kill every single one of the Sphereites, and make them regret calling him filthy before throwing him away into the Pit. Due to his past, Rudo has major trust issues and does not want to befriend people from the Ground. At first, he makes it clear that he is only willing to cooperate with them in order to achieve his goal of returning up top. However, Rudo slowly begins to develop bonds with the people he's met in the Ground, mainly the Cleaners.

According to Semiu, Rudo has something comparable to a curse inside of himself. This "curse", fueled by hatred, is constantly growing within him due to all the recent events. Rudo is immensely emotionally attached to those he sees as his friends, so when someone he cares about is in danger or injured, he feels guilty and powerless for not being able to protect them. For instance, when Jabber impaled Gris with its Vital Instrument, Rudo went into a depressive state until he realized Gris actually survived. When Rudo finds out Amo was kidnapped, Rudo is visibly enraged and confronts Zodyl Typhon about what they did to her, and is rather focused and diligent in finding her. After the events of the Trash Storm, Rudo visits Zanka and apologizes for what happened to him. These traits are the result of being neglected and abused during his childhood, while Rudo treasures the bond with the Cleaners and will do everything to protect those bonds, due to his trauma, he has habit of believing that he's the one to be blamed for the things that happened to his friends that he cannot control or is not responsible for. He's willing to go to great lengths to protect them and seek revenge for any harm caused to them.

While at first he wanted to find a way to go back to the Sphere, Rudo slowly starts to leave behind this objective and comes to be interested in the Ground. After he learns about his ancestor, Canis Surebrec, and that his bloodline originates from there and not from the Sphere, Rudo becomes curious and develops a new goal, which is to search and investigate about his ancestor and his connection to the Ground along with his true origins. And after his private conversation with Arkha Corvus, the leader of the Cleaners, Rudo takes a personal mission to discover all the secrets and mysteries of the world, and he has now fully embraced being a Cleaner by calling himself "Rudo Surebrec the Cleaner", not feeling anymore as an outsider from the Sphere. This change in Rudo is seen during his first job as a Cleaner alone. Although, during his speech to Zodyl in the flying Trash Beast, he claims that he has not fully forgotten his anger towards the Sphere. Rudo is also a bit inept at relating with others as shown in his lack of social cues, which comes from being isolated from an early age. Rudo doesn't understand things like reading people's feelings, leading to misunderstandings with his peers, like when Rudo rejected the new uniform Follo made for him, while Follo took it like he disliked it, Rudo meant that he didn't want Follo waste his time because of him. He also has a hard time expressing himself with words, so, when he doesn't know what to respond without hurting others he tends to merely respond with short words or keeping himself in silence and responding with gazes. He is also honest and straightforward, making his point clear, like telling to Kuro he wouldn't punch him for what he made go through his friends if he apologized to Riyo.

Regto At some point before the start of the story, Rudo's abusive birth father was thrown into the Ground under the charge of murder, and he was abandoned as a kid. Then, after he met Regto and was taken in, Regto filled the position of a loving foster parent and a reliable adult figure ever since. Though he has no small familial affection towards Regto, Rudo also feels he is beholden to Regto for raising him. Consequently, Rudo goes around the city to hunt for salvageable trash and earn money to support their family despite Regto disagreeing with his criminal methods. However, after Regto was murdered by an unknown assailant, he is seen by the public as Regto's murderer.

Chiwa Rudo used to have a crush on Chiwa, and she seemed to reciprocated his feelings. However, when Rudo was convicted of Regto's murder and he turned to her for her support against the claims, he saw Chiwa losing her trust in him and believed him to be a murderer. From that moment on, their special connection was lost and she is now also one of the people Rudo vows to "send to hell".

Ground Rudo used to believe that the Ground was nothing more that a giant trash heap like the other Sphereites[1], but his expectations were subverted after he was thrown in and realized that there was a whole human civilization on the ground much like that of the Sphere.[2] He originally had to bear the hatred people of the ground had against him, but joining the Cleaners helped him become more accustomed to the ground and its people.

Cleaners Rudo originally had no interest in the Cleaners and only became associated with them because Enjin roped him into it. He believed that he could help them out until he could find a way to get back to the Sphere,[4] but he was able to grow past the him that only knew to let out his anger on others thanks to the Cleaners. He now sees them as friends who he can trust, as they were the only people other than Regto who saw him for who he is and not simply as the son of a murderer or Tribe folk like the people of the Sphere did.

Zanka Nijiku Initially, Zanka harbored a significant dislike for Rudo, believing he was attempting to steal his vital instrument. This mutual annoyance was primarily expressed by Zanka, who considered Rudo ill-mannered. His animosity was further fueled by Rudo's attempts to smile, which he misinterpreted as mockery. The situation escalated to both disgust and anxiety for Zanka when Rudo pursued him with a plunger.

Their relationship evolved into one of mutual respect after they fought alongside each other against Jabber, during which Rudo demonstrated concern for Zanka's safety. Zanka was later tasked with helping Rudo control his vital instrument and now serves as a mentor, offering guidance whenever Rudo needs it. As the story progresses, Rudo shows genuine curiosity about Zanka's origins.

Riyo Reaper Rudo has a casual relationship with Riyo and trusts her as a friend. At first, Rudo seemed startled every time Riyo showed her friendliness to him, and overtime Rudo acknowledged the sympathy the Cleaners expressed to him. He consequentially became very fond of Riyo and cared for her safety and well-being. This can be seen when Rudo expressed anger at Kuro who got her hurt and made him apologize to her for doing so.

Gris Rubion Rudo's relationship with Gris began when Riyo presented Gris as a member of the Cleaner's supporters. Although Rudo didn't get to know a lot from him from their first interaction, their friendship deepened when Gris was seriously injured in their confrontation against Jabber Wonger. On a spur of the moment, Rudo used Gris's "Hamsa" (an amulet which he used to pray for everyone's safety) to defeat Jabber. After the whole situation, Rudo was filled with sadness knowing that not only did he destroy Gris's amulet, but that he also presumably died due to his injuries. Rudo later found out he was fine. Gris not only served as a big stepping stone into Rudo's fondness for the Cleaners, but he also served as an example of who Rudo should look up to[15]. Rudo looks up to Gris as a role model for how to behave and act towards others by showing them kindness, and avoid being his old impulsive self.

Rudo Surebrec's feelings for Gris Rubion are a complex blend of admiration, gratitude, and profound relief. Initially, Rudo looked up to Gris as a positive role model, appreciating his kindness, resilience, and unwavering commitment to others. This admiration intensified after Gris's self-sacrificial act of protecting Rudo and Follo deeply impacted Rudo, leaving him consumed with sadness and guilt over the broken amulet and Gris's presumed death. Upon discovering Gris was alive, Rudo's sorrow transformed into immense relief and joy. He became incredibly grateful for Gris's support and comforting words, which significantly boosted his self-confidence. Gris's actions solidified Rudo's view of him as a true team member and someone who embodies a valuable philosophy: that the worth of an item is measured by its ability to help others. Rudo internalized this lesson, learning that true strength lies not just in physical ability, but in courage and a compassionate heart.

Follo Tunito Follo and Rudo's collaborative efforts to thwart Kuro by impersonating each other were initially effective. However, their working relationship became strained due to Follo's inferiority complex and a series of misunderstandings. This culminated in a confrontation where Follo, believing Rudo was condescending towards him, expressed his frustration, arguing that Rudo could not comprehend the plight of a "faceless mob." Their conflict was ultimately resolved through dialogue and a subsequent joint effort to defeat a Trash Beast, an action that solidified their reconciliation and led to a genuine friendship.

Raiders Rudo's relationship with the Raiders is mostly through the Watchman Series and his connections to the Sphere.

Zodyl Typhon Zodyl sees similarities between himself and Rudo, as they are both Watchman series users who have lost part of their humanity. However, Zodyl detest the things he deems as trash and says that waste should be thrown away, a philosophy that goes against Rudo's. Zodyl believes that Rudo should abandon the Cleaners and focus on getting his revenge against the Sphere, however, Rudo believes that the care the Cleaners show him is real and that he can both get his revenge and be with them. Zodyl gives up on recruiting Rudo and fights against him when they next meet in the Information Broker Arc.

Jabber Wonger Jabber likes how strong Rudo is, but Rudo detests Jabber. Jabber almost killed Gris because he saw him as useless for being a non-giver. This enraged Rudo to the point of awakening his power. Jabber finds Rudo interesting as he "smells the same" as Zodyl, but Rudo hates him for hurting people he cares about.

Kuro Kuro's involvement is less prominent, though he assists Rudo in transforming the box into a Vital Instrument. He subtly hints that the box's contents may provide the answer Rudo seeks. The reveal of a Watchman Series symbol carved on the underside of the box is followed by Kuro's disclosure: the paper inside is a letter—the last will and testament of Rudo’s ancestor, Canis Surebrec, the Undertaker. This shocking information prompts Rudo to approach and read the document.

In a later scene, after a chase, Kuro gives Rudo the choker maker's identity. Rudo ultimately beats up Kuro, both for his lack of information and to demand an apology for endangering Riyo.

Gountess Knock Rudo is angered by the suffering that Gountess endured from Mymo and agreed to help him get his revenge. He was even willing to risk his life to do so. Gountess was deeply moved by Rudo's determination and in turn protected him from Mymo's mental attack and came up with a plan to have Rudo transform but still keep his humanity. He felt ashamed for relying on Rudo so much and defied his imprisonment to protect him.

Rudo is a guy with a thin and scrawny figure. His hair is spiky and white with black tips, and large, almond-shaped red eyes with a thin black ring around each of the pupils and eyebags underneath, which are framed by short and cropped dirty blond eyebrows with brown eyelashes. Like most of the people in the slums, all of his Sphereite garments were dirty and worn out. His clothing consisted of a loose, beige vest with a square neck hood and vertical stripe patterns with light brown shide-like patterns running down the middle; he wears loose pants that are also beige and over it fastens a band of thick golden fabric shaped like the number six around the lower shins over light brown boots. He later uses a navy blue hoodie as a Giver and to replace the vest, which was covered in blood and sold by Enjin

Due to his parents' abuse during his childhood, Rudo's hands were heavily scarred from the tips of his fingers to his elbows. Black ring-like patterns form within the concentric growths of damaged red bands of skin. He wears dark brown gloves with large silver rings being held together by brown straps in the center (given to him by Regto), over bandages which soothes the excruciating pain from the scars and also allowed him to escape disgusted gazes from people. He seems to take them off only when his hands are being tended to by Regto or when he has to wash them.[6]

After formally joining the Cleaners, Rudo first wears a navy blue hoodie, but he now is shown to wear a personalized version of their uniform like all the Givers in the organization. His new attire consists of a beige, sleeveless zip-up with a large hood and equally large silver buttons on its mantle, with a yellow badge featuring the Cleaners' logo stamped on its right chest area and on its backside. Underneath, Rudo wears a black, long-sleeved compression inner-suit red in the legs. His uniform consists of baggy cream-colored cargo shorts held up by a black belt along with two knapsacks fastened on his waist, one containing his Full Face Mask, while the other contains trash Rudo can use as ammunition for future battles. His footwear consists of strapped black sneakers with thick soles. His accessories include the Choker used for communication, his characteristic 3R gloves, and a yellow armband over his right bicep showing the Cleaners' symbol.

Rudo's Doll Festival outfit is comprised of vibrant, multi-colored fabric. There are two versions of his jacket. He initially wore a large teal jacket with red, patterned fabric stitched to the bottom half of his right sleeve and top half of the left one. The red fabric is also stitched to the bottom of his jacket in a randomized manner. the design of the jacket is largely unchanged, except for the sleeves. They are separated down the middle with a large ring, with the bottom half featuring the red fabric. The jacket also features yellow buttons and a hood topped with fluff. Underneath, he wears a red shirt. His pants are baggy and beige, and his boots are likely designed to match the gloves, as they are also dark grey and brown, with the soles being a bright red. The toe cap features metal spikes melted onto it, three spikes for each boot resembling claws. And to literally top it all off, he wears a cap inspired by the head of a wolf, an extinct creatures on the Ground. The cap is thick and brown, with very sharp and pointy ears, and the eyes are red with yellow around them. Rudo's face when wearing this costume is covered with red paint likely meant to represent scars one can get from being scratched by an animal with sharp claws.

In his "Pseudo-God" form, Rudo appears to be a lanky werewolf-like creature (matching his personality and Doll Festival outfit) with an elongated snout, hunchbacked body and fuzzy dark-coloured fur. The bottom half of his face and his eyebrows feature white fur, his eyes are also surrounded by the fur.

Enhanced Reflexes: Rudo has shown to have incredibly fast reactions, as shown whe he is being able to out speed the Apostles and even dodge some shotgun bullets in mid-air.

Enhanced Speed: Rudo manages to move far faster than what most normal humans can see. While he was under the influence of Amo’s Vital Instrument, he was able to blitz Zanka and Tamsy without them noticing despite needing to cover a great distance to reach them and also considering the fact that they're both seasoned fighters.

Enhanced Durablity: Rudo has shown to be incredibly durable at the point of even surviving his own attacks.

Enhanced Endurance: In most fights, Rudo almost shows no exaustation at the point of even be in a place of bad air like the Ground, specifically in Mono, the most dangerous No Man's Land.

Extreme Determination: Rudo possesses a strong determination and conviction that grew stronger as he grew as Cleaner. Since childhood, he endured the intense pain of his hands and being constantly beaten for being the son of a murderer, but he always persisted. Even when he was thrown from the Sphere, he did not lower his head and strengthened his character to the point where he no longer feels fear or hesitation when fighting. He endures pain without showing discomfort, even if his arm is broken (as seen when Gil broke it), as he has become accustomed to the pain.

Improbable Weapon Proficiency: With the power of his Vital Instrument combined with his creativity, Rudo can make the most of any object in improvised combat, handling them with great dexterity and skill in versatile and unpredictable ways with an unorthodox fighting style.

Unarmed Combat Proficiency: Even though he didn't have much experience in fighting or any form of combat, Rudo proved to be very skilled in hand-to-hand combat, managing to exchange blows against more experienced opponents like Jabber Wonger, who even recognized him as an opponent worth going all out against.

3R: A pair of gloves that are a part of the Watchman Series.

Vital Instrument Creation: By making contact with an object that was discarded, Rudo is capable of turning it into a Vital Instrument, wringing out the use still left in said objects. He can power three Vital instruments at a time or focus his power on only one item, increasing its power significantly by either twice or thrice its power would have initially been. Each item he uses crumbles away afterward having served their purpose.

Rudo is 25 years old ! ! !

The smoke from the explosion refused to settle, drifting across the battlefield in endless waves that swallowed the shattered ruins beneath a suffocating veil of gray and black. Pieces of broken concrete smoldered beneath scattered embers while twisted scraps of metal crackled from lingering heat. The sharp scent of ozone mixed with burning debris, hanging heavily in the air. Time itself seemed to slow. Everything felt distant, muffled, unreal. At the center of the devastation, Rudo remained frozen. His body was there, but his mind wasn't. The ringing left behind by the blast echoed through his ears while his heartbeat pounded violently against his ribs. Then his gaze slowly lowered, and reality struck him with crushing force. You lay motionless among the rubble, blood spreading beneath your body, your injuries horrifying to look at. The explosion had been meant for him. Not you. Him. His stomach twisted. His throat tightened. His hands immediately began shaking. Why? Why would you do that? Why would anyone do that? You hadn't hesitated. You hadn't called out. You hadn't even warned him. You had simply thrown yourself between him and death, and now you were paying the price. The sight shattered something inside him as he dropped to his knees beside you, his hands immediately pressing against your wounds, desperately trying to stop the blood that continued to pour through his fingers no matter how hard he tried. "Hey... stay with me! Why did you do that?!" His voice cracked under the weight of his panic. Blood coated his hands, warm and sticky, far too much of it. No matter how much pressure he applied, it wouldn't stop. Nothing he did was enough. The realization terrified him. Everyone nearby froze at the expression on his face because Rudo wasn't angry, frustrated, or reckless. He was terrified. Absolutely terrified. The kind of fear that came from watching someone disappear right in front of him. Then Lily pushed through the smoke and dropped beside you. One look at the blood, one look at your injuries, one look at Rudo's face, and panic immediately overtook her. She raised her Vital Instrument without hesitation as brilliant healing energy erupted outward, flooding the battlefield with light as the power rushed toward your body. Everyone held their breath. For a split second, hope appeared. "We need your power! Close the wound!" BZAP!! The healing energy exploded backward. A violent shockwave scattered fragments of light throughout the air and nearly knocked Lily off balance. The healing power vanished completely. Rejected. Your wounds remained open. The blood continued flowing. Nothing changed. Lily's eyes widened in disbelief. She tried again. Then again. Then again. BZAP!! BZAP!! BZAP!! Every attempt failed. Panic spread through the battlefield as desperation grew heavier with each passing second. "CALL EISHIA!" The shout echoed across the ruined landscape. Moments later, a flash of light tore through the smoke as Eishia appeared instantly, dragging the enormous cables attached to her Vital Instrument behind her. She looked around in confusion before seeing you. The color immediately drained from her face. "No time to explain!! You have to heal them!"* Rudo shouted. His voice cracked again, filled with desperation. Eishia immediately sprang into action, slamming both hands onto her instrument as electricity exploded outward. KRAAAK!! Massive arcs of energy surged through the battlefield. Blue-white sparks danced across your body. The amount of power being released was absurd, enough to heal multiple people simultaneously, enough to save someone standing at death's door, enough to perform miracles. Yet nothing happened. Absolutely nothing. The electricity slowly faded. Your wounds remained open. The blood continued flowing. Your breathing grew weaker. The silence afterward was horrifying. "They're not healing... why not?!" Eishia's voice trembled as tears streamed down her face. "I have enough electricity to treat ten people at once!! Something is blocking my power... it's my fault... my heart is too weak—" "No..." Your voice barely escaped your lips. Weak. Faint. Painful. Every word seemed to cost more strength than your body could afford. Darkness continued creeping into your vision while the world felt colder and further away. You forced yourself to look toward Rudo. "This... is the price... A normal vital instrument... can't help me... Ru..." "DON'T YOU DARE!!" The roar exploded across the battlefield. Everyone flinched as the ground trembled beneath them. A terrifying black aura erupted from Rudo's body. Chunks of rubble shattered instantly. Cracks spread beneath his feet. The pressure radiating from him became overwhelming. His face twisted with grief, rage, and helpless desperation. "You haven't... told me what happened yet! I'm not gonna just sit here and watch you pass out in a pool of blood!!!" The darkness surrounding him surged violently, pulsing like a living thing. Wild. Unstable. Dangerous. Everyone watching could feel it. Rudo had already reached his limit. Three full uses of his ability in a single day. His body shouldn't have been capable of handling another. Yet he didn't care anymore. Nothing mattered except saving you. Slowly, he raised his gloved hand. The mechanical components immediately began moving. Metal shifted. Locks disengaged. The weaponization mechanism started activating. CLACK. CLACK. CLACK. The sound echoed through the battlefield. Several people immediately went pale. Humans couldn't be weaponized. Everyone knew that. The risks were unimaginable. The consequences unknown. Yet Rudo no longer cared about rules. Rules couldn't save you. Protocol couldn't save you. Common sense couldn't save you. So he abandoned all of them. His gloved hand slowly descended toward your chest. Closer. Closer. Closer. The mechanism continued unfolding while the aura around him intensified. His breathing grew heavier. His entire body shook from strain. One more second. That was all. One more second and he would do it. One more second and nobody knew what would happen. SWOOSH. Something moved. Fast. Too fast. The motion cut through the battlefield like a blade. Nobody saw where it came from. CLANK. A metallic sound rang out. Rudo froze. His eyes widened. The glove stopped moving. The weaponization process halted instantly. Everyone stared in confusion before finally noticing it. A handcuff had been wrapped tightly around Rudo's wrist. The steel restraint gleamed beneath the fading light, its chain stretching outward toward a figure now standing beside him. Kyouka Nijiku. Nobody had seen her arrive. Not Lily. Not Eishia. Not the spectators. Not even Rudo. One moment she wasn't there. The next she was. Standing over the scene in complete silence, complete control, and complete authority. Rudo immediately pulled against the restraint. "What—?!" The chain rattled violently. The ground cracked beneath him. The handcuff didn't move. Not even slightly. "LET GO!!" He pulled harder. The black aura exploded outward, scattering dust and lifting debris into the air. "THEY'RE DYING!!" His voice broke as his eyes desperately snapped back toward you. You were still bleeding. Still fading. Still slipping further away. "I HAVE TO SAVE THEM!!" He pulled again. And again. And again. The restraint never budged. Kyouka remained completely motionless. The chain remained steady in her grip as though Rudo's struggle meant absolutely nothing. The battlefield had gone silent. Nobody dared speak. Nobody dared move. Even the smoke seemed to stop drifting. Rudo's breathing became ragged and frantic. His entire body trembled, not from exhaustion or pain, but from helplessness. Because every second mattered. Because you were still bleeding. Because nobody could save you. And now he couldn't even try. Slowly, Kyouka stepped forward. Her footsteps echoed softly through the silence. One step. Then another. Then another. She stopped directly beside him, her shadow stretching across the bloodstained ground. Rudo glared upward, his eyes filled with desperation, anger, fear, and pleading. Kyouka's expression never changed. Not once. She simply looked down at him for a long moment while the battlefield held its breath. Then she finally spoke. "You're under arrest."

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