Why am I still alive?
Even Huai Shi himself didn't know. He had forgotten who he was, where he was, and even what he was doing. All he did was try very hard to survive, attempting to rise from the ground, propping up his numb body, and stumbling forward, just like the countless times before. But he couldn't find his goal. He didn't even know if everything he was doing had any meaning.
For some reason, in his daze, he seemed to hear a familiar voice.
"...When the time comes, will you still treat us monsters equally, Huai Shi?"
"Will you save the innocent people?"
That distant voice asked softly, with compassion and hope, longing for his answer, "Will you still uphold Justice and reach out to help those who seek your aid?"
Even if this world treats you poorly.
Even if, many times, you are powerless and find that you can do nothing...
Even if everything you do is in vain.
"Huai Shi, will you still become a Hero?"
"That is—of course!"
