Chapter 32-So, What Makes A Villain...A Villain?

It has been 3 months since the final battle between Ren and Kiyoshi, and the end to the war. As the world has experienced a period of peace and recovery after the 5-year war, significant changes have taken place. Cities and towns have been rebuilt, people have begun moving back to their homes, and a new sense of hope and positivity has spread throughout the land. However, some citizens and heroes still hold on to the resentment and hate caused by the long conflict, and there remains a lingering sense of distrust and uncertainty in the world after all that has happened. But despite these underlying issues, a new era of peace and progress has begun. The people of Paradise City have come together to rebuild the landscape of the world, restoring the once devastated villages and cities that had been destroyed during the war. Citizens, heroes, and various people have also finally begun to move back to their permanent homes, and a new sense of hope and positivity has spread throughout the land. Two massive statues have been constructed in the middle of Paradise city, one honoring Kiyoshi who saved the world and became the strongest hero to have ever lived, and the other honoring Ren, the Villain, who sacrificed his life for a better world and who is seen as a martyr, the definition of a true warrior. These statues serve as a testament and lasting symbol to all the people and their heroic deeds in the war, and they are also seen as a symbol of the new era of peace and prosperity that has been achieved. The statues are seen as a great point of pride and inspiration for the people, especially the heroes who served alongside Kiyoshi and the Rogue Syndicate's forces who worked alongside their leader Ren throughout the war. The statues are also seen as a reminder of the sacrifices that were made during the battle and in the pursuit of peace, and they are seen as a symbol of unity and determination in the face of adversity.

A national museum is also in construction, which is meant to serve as a memorial to all the battles that took place between the Rogue Syndicate and the Heroes and to serve as a commemoration of the past 7 years. Besides serving as a memorial, it is also to highlight the achievements of Kiyoshi and the creation of the Heroes Renaissance as well as Ren and the Rogue Syndicate, the foundation on which the current era of peace and prosperity is built. The national museum will include information on all the historical events that have occurred over the past 7 years. These include the first Hit-List which killed Ren's family, the Landmark Massacre, the Great Uprising, the Raid on the Heroes Gala, the Darkest Day, the Final Stand against Akuma, the 5-Year War, and the Ultimate Showdown between Ren and Kiyoshi. These events have all been well documented, and the history of Paradise City will be kept alive through this museum. Besides this, the Rogue Syndicate had peacefully disbanded just as Ren had promised. The members of the Rogue Syndicate were no longer active, and have either retired or pursued other interests, with some even working in the reconstruction and restoration of the city. Their presence in the world is no longer so widespread and menacing, and the citizens can now breathe a sigh of relief that the Rogue Syndicate has been dealt with for good. In fact, all the members of the Rogue syndicate have been pardoned by Kiyoshi and are now considered normal citizens. Some of them are even working alongside the new generation Heroes Renaissance to help them in their efforts to ensure a peaceful and protected society. Kiyoshi has in the former members of the Rogue Syndicate, and they have been accepted into the new world as a whole.

Aqua-The Harbinger of Destruction-has become the principal of a new Institute of Heroism, a place where young people can be educated and trained in the ways of heroism and justice. The Institute is meant to serve as a training ground and recruitment space for the new generation of heroes who will protect the city in the future. Aqua leads the institute with the same care and consideration that she did when she worked with the Rogues, and the Institute of Vigilantism (which have all been closed down). Zeref and Alaina have both become teachers at the Institute of Heroism where Aqua is principal. They are both contributing their valuable experience and expertise to nurture the next generation of heroes, and to ensure that the same mistakes are not repeated again. Eliza - The Bloodhound of Vengeance- and Daisuke-The Stonewall-have become members of the Heroes Renaissance who work alongside Kiyoshi, they all contribute their time during the reconstruction and restoration of the city, and they also work alongside the new generation of heroes to ensure the protection and safety of the citizens. Yumiko - The Shadow, Kira - The Merciless Mercenary, and Enma - The Deathbringer have all been given permission to form a new organization called the Hero Association, which is at the top of the hierarchy and creates the rules and regulations for all heroes to follow. The organization has been created to ensure that nothing like Akuma ever exists again, and no hero ever becomes as corrupted and vile as the previous generation. The organization is meant to keep the heroes in line and make sure they don't abuse their powers. Finally, Ren and Lisa have had to leave Paradise City due to Ren's fake death. Now they both peacefully live in the countryside of a local city, Lisa has taken a job as a teacher at a local nursery and loves her peaceful life. Ren is hiding his identity, using Lisa's last name Karma to blend in with the rest of the citizens. He has taken on an easy-going and peaceful lifestyle, far away from the battle and strife he had known before.

Two months before this, Ren and Lisa got married. Kiyoshi was Ren's best man, and Alaina was Lisa's bridesmaid. All their friends were at the wedding, including the Rogue Syndicate's Nefarious Nine. The wedding was a joyous occasion, and there was a lot of laughter and happiness, which is an unusual sight for the villainous Rogues. It was a celebration of their love and commitment to one another, and all those who were present were happy to see them starting a new chapter in their lives together. Fortunately, this wedding was also attended by the one and only Kazuto, Ren's younger brother who had finally woken up from his 7-year coma. He couldn't be happier to be there, and he also lives with Ren and Lisa now, and they are excited to celebrate and welcome him back, Ren and Kazuto, finally reunited after not having been in each other's lives for so long. All in all, peace has been restored, and everyone is as happy as they could be. With the city rebuilt and restored, with the Rogue Syndicate disbanded and the heroes finally being hailed as the champions they have always been, there's nothing but a peaceful and content atmosphere prevailing in the land. Those who lived through the war remember the horrors and tragedies they have endured, but there's definitely a new sense of hope and optimism present now, one that is bound to last. But now, only one question remains. What is it that makes a villain... a villain? Is it the actions they commit, or is it the motives and beliefs that lead them to commit those actions? Is a hero and a villain opposite to one another, or are they just two sides to the same coin, both capable of committing atrocities when push comes to shove? If there's one thing the war and the story of Ren and Kiyoshi have taught is that nothing is ever as black and white as it seems.

If we were to ask 100 people what they believe a villain is, we would likely receive a variety of different answers. Some might say that a villain is someone who commits heinous crimes or acts of evil, or someone who is selfish and inconsiderate of other's feelings, while others might have a more nuanced perspective and see things from a different angle. Let's start with the more basic definition. Those who have a more simplistic and straightforward outlook might define a villain as someone who commits terrible deeds and acts of malice, or someone who is self-centered and only concerned with their own needs and desires. Those with a more nuanced perspective might have a slightly different outlook. They might see a villain as someone who is driven by their own beliefs and values, regardless of how they may impact others. This could either stem from malice, or an overly warped sense of justice and righteousness. Those who hold a more philosophical perspective might see the villain as the embodiment of certain negative traits or values which go against the accepted norms and standards of society. They might see the villain as the manifestation of human selfishness, greed, and malice, or even as simply a foil to the hero who stands for virtue and justice. Others might see the villain in a more abstract sense, as an idea, or construct that represents the struggle of good and evil within each person. They might see the villain as a representation of something internal, such as a demon or a dark side, which needs to be overcome and suppressed for the sake of maintaining balance and harmony. Some people might even see the villain in a more psychological sense, as a symptom of mental illness or trauma, or as a result of a broken system that creates villains out of the normal people. They might see the villain as a distorted reflection of an unwell and unstable society, and the solution to reduce or eliminate villains is not through force or violence, but through empathy and rehabilitation. 

Regardless of how they see a villain, people generally have a certain image in their minds when they think of the archetype. A villain, in general, represents a challenge to something that is often seen as good or pure, and they can exist either as a physical entity or a conceptual idea. Some may believe that villains are a product of choice, while others might believe that they are a product of environment and circumstances. However, what is exactly is it that truly makes a villain...a villain? well, I would say that it really comes down to perspective. Everyone has a different idea of who or what a villain really is, and it ultimately boils down to what they believe in and what their own motivations or ideals are. That's why it's such a difficult thing to define, because we all see things from our own unique point of view. In the end, what makes a villain a villain is really based on personal perspective and beliefs. Some people might view a villain as someone who is just misunderstood or misguided, and others might see them as completely irredeemable. It all depends on the individual's viewpoint, and that's what makes this whole topic so interesting and complicated. In the end, there are many different viewpoints and perspectives, and it all depends on who you ask and what they believe in. In this world, no one is completely right, and no one is truly wrong. It all comes down to perspectives, and that's the beauty of it. And so, just like the story of Ren and Kiyoshi, the concept of what a villain is based on perspective, and that perspective is built from beliefs, experiences, and ideals. That's what makes a villain a villain. It's not about committing evil deeds or being the embodiment of evil itself, it's about being seen as an enemy and villain through the eyes of someone else.

Thank you for reading and sticking with me until the very end. It has been a privilege to have had the opportunity to tell the story of Ren and Kiyoshi, and I'm glad that you were able to join me on this journey. I hope that you have found some meaningful insights and lessons from this tale, and that you will walk away with a new perspective on life, and the nature of heroes and villains. Lastly, I just want to say that I appreciate all your support and encouragement, it has been a pleasure to share this story with you. Again, thank you so much for reading my book. This story is a special one to me, and I'm glad to have been able to share it with you. May you find wisdom and peace in the words I have written, and may you find joy and happiness in the journey ahead. Again, thank you for being with me until the very end, it has been a pleasure. This is my first ever book. I've always had a passion for writing, but this is the first time I've had the opportunity to write a full-length story and share it with the world. I feel incredibly honored to have been given the chance to tell this tale, and grateful for all the support and encouragement I have received from you, the readers. As someone who loves to write, this has truly been a fulfilling and meaningful experience. I hope this story has been as meaningful and entertaining for you as it has been for me. If you enjoyed reading this book, please consider sharing it with those around you, or leaving a review. I'm always looking for feedback and ways to improve as a writer, so every bit of support is greatly appreciated. And more than anything, I hope this book inspired you to explore topics like morality, heroism, and villains in a new light, and that it sparked your imagination and opened your mind to new perspectives. Till we meet again. I hope you enjoyed the story, and I hope to see you again in the future, maybe with another one of my stories. For now, I wish you all the best, and thank you again for reading and supporting me throughout this journey. I look forward to our next encounter, wherever or whenever it may be. Goodbye for now, and i hope you truly enjoyed, "What Makes A Villain...A Villain?"