The stadium that had been stirring up in a great commotion only a couple of minutes ago was swept by a strange silence. They had all praised Chi-Hyun as everyone’s hero, put him on a pedestal, and cheered for a future that existed solely for them. Yet Chi-Woo had torn down Chi-Hyun’s heroic speech right in front of them. All sorts of emotions rose from their hearts, and they felt such a strong sense of discomfort that they wanted to rise from their seats and leave.

But they couldn’t, and they were left at a loss for words. Not many could stand up confidently when asked if any of them were innocent and faultless. Of course, there were a selected few who could say that they hadn’t committed any of the crimes Chi-Woo accused them of, but those people had agreed with Chi-Woo in the first place. They had walked a similar path that Chi-Woo took and possessed similar thoughts as him. And even though some didn’t think exactly the same as Chi-Woo, Chi-Woo’s words would make them rethink what a hero was.

A hero could be described in many ways, but in short, they were those who sacrificed themselves. Their sacrifices weren’t limited to their lives, but also their fortune, honor, and anything that could personally benefit them. And at times, they could also sacrifice their feelings for the salvation of the world. Chi-Hyun’s speech was sweet...