The King of Heroes: Null/Virtue

Tragedy

Okay so massively missed opportunity on my part and I have to thank the many commenters who pointed it out, that the Hero should have absolutely been Monoma with the way he acted. I'm not sure why I didn't think of that, but regardless, I'm going to add a middle name that is "Monoma" because that's just too perfect, not only for his current state, but the character arc I had planned for the First Prince of Mirrim. Sorry for any confusion!

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Ayrex Monoma Archon was fuming. "He was born with everything and acts so high and mighty for it!" He paced his room, shouting into the two-way Magical communication device. "Who the hell does he think he is?! I bet he's barely suffered!"

"I don't doubt it. That makes him a poor excuse for a King, don't you think? Your past makes you a wise and mature successor to your father!" The other voice vehemently defended the First Prince's honor. "I wouldn't be surprised if the NULL Lord was really just a terrified boy. If you take away his power, or something precious to him, I bet he'd be a sniveling wreck!"

"Thank you!" He shouted back. "When I told my father what happened he scolded me! I thought he'd be proud! I thought this was what he raised me for! He acted like I'd done something blasphemous!"

"He really acted like that?"

"Yes!"

"Hmm... Very peculiar that he'd take such a stance now."

"I thought so too! Although... I guess I was out-gunned... maybe it was the wrong timing..."

"Nonsense!" The voice in Mirrim responded. "Meeting your enemy and gauging them for the first time is very important! In fact, it might even be a stroke of genius on your part! Now, when you fight him again, he won't be prepared to face a true warrior! Yes... that sounds quite nice... I'll send over what we have. But do make sure to return safely, your brother would be terribly saddened to lose you."

Monoma let out a sigh of relief. "Thanks Uncle Shigaraki. I felt awkward asking you for more Items and weapons after all you've done for me."

"Don't let that thought find even a corner of your brain to take root! I am a Lord myself after all! It is my duty to assist the Hero in Aeic's Grand Quest! The Items should be there by the end of tomorrow."

"That fast?!"

"Well, it's an express order. Nothing is too good for my nephew!"

Monoma smiled, his spirits reinvigorated. "Thanks again. I'll see you all again soon."

"Take care," The voice said before hanging up. "Pffft... it's so fun to toy with fools! They'll believe anything!"

"My Lord?" A nearby advisor looked to the Eternal Lord, her hair was crimson-red. "Is it really wise to give that boy so much? We're giving him a lot of combat power..."

"My dear Slice, do you have no faith in the First Prince's abilities?" The Eternal Lord asked with an amused smile, leaning back in his chair comfortably. "The point is a concerted campaign against the NULL Lord. Killing the Hero would infuriate the Faded, and could even pull other nations into a war against Draxia."

"But could we win that fight?"

The Eternal Lord chuckled. "If I didn't think I could win, I wouldn't want that fight so badly."

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"D-Do you know an Enji?" Toshinori asked hesitantly.

"He's my father, Enji Todoroki, commander of the-" Shoto was cut off as Izuku blurred forwards, snatching the gun from his hand.

"Sorry... but you were reaching for it, and I don't want anyone to get hurt here." The gun in Izuku's hands wasn't one he recognized, and although it didn't contain Lumina like the fighter jet, he couldn't take any chances.