Misunderstood Villain III

His friend slapped his back. "You idiot, that's the Hero Leader!"

"H-Huh... but why is he walking with Zhin, the kingdom's betrayer..."

Meanwhile, Zhin paid no mind to the whispers and stares. He led Alex and Qiao Daiyu through the familiar streets, his expression stoic as always. He was determined to protect his homeland.

Suddenly, Qian Guanting, Zhin's ex-girlfriend, who was out buying groceries, bumped into them.

Thud! All of her groceries tumbled to the street. Her jaw dropped as she saw Zhin standing before her.

"Z-Zhin..." she stammered, her voice barely a whisper. Her eyes welled up with tears, a mixture of shock, hurt, and perhaps a flicker of lingering affection.

Zhin's expression remained stoic, and without a word, he continued walking towards the castle.

His long white hair flowed behind him as he strode purposefully towards the Shiny Star castle, intent on speaking with his father, the emperor.