The people's once-bright dream became a terrifying reality in the shadow of a stormy night as the heroes fell one by one.
The world appeared to be holding its breath, seeing in quiet terror as their protectors were subdued. Rain fell from the sky, mixing with the blood on the battlefield to create a red flood that covered the entire area.
Everyone watched how the heroes' bodies fell to the ground, their emotions heavy with grief.
The spectators' faces were covered in tears as the rain kept falling. Every hero's loss was a spear to the heart, and their downfall represented the loss of hope.
Then a guy appeared out of the shadows, his face hidden from the top to the bottom by a white mask.
His blood-red hair complemented the icy mild reddish-brown tint of his eyes.
Approaching the dead heroes, his laughter resounded through the night, like a game of children's play, and he emanated a chilling confidence.
Even with his wounds, Choi Han held onto his weapon and tried to get to his feet.
His body turned on him and fell back to the floor.
He knelt, his hands so tight his claws were sucking blood out of his palms.
His thoughts were racing with incredulity and annoyance.
'We lost.'
'No...'
'Why...'
He was so engrossed in his thoughts that he failed to notice the adversary approaching until he saw a pair of shoes.
Glancing upwards, he saw the man with the mask grinning mockingly down at him.
The throng became still as the man's voice broke through the chaos and called out
"A hero..."
"A hero is a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities."
He restated the definition of a hero, his tone mocking as he peered into Choi Han's eyes.
"A person of exceptional bravery or skill, recognized for his valiant actions and honorable traits."
"A person who is considered as a model or ideal by others because they believe they possess heroic qualities or have committed an act of bravery."
With a vicious smirk, he seized Choi Han's hair, lifted his head, and threw him aside.
"And that person is not you...
...and will never be any of you."
Choi Han fell hard, coughing up blood, but the man was unaffected.
The people watching the video continued to cry even as the rain gradually stopped.
"That person...
Is hiding..."