After the battle, Yugo was on his way to see Hero. For the first time, he had achieved an extraordinary result in a major fight, saving an entire city.
Yugo: "So, Master Mia… how is Hero?"
Mia: "His condition is mostly stable."
Yugo: "Can I go see him?"
Mia: "Yes, but… he might not be able to understand what you say. He'll hear your words, but there's a chance he won't comprehend them."
Yugo: "That's fine. I just want to see him."
Mia: "Alright, go ahead."
The door slowly creaked open. The air inside was cool, and a gentle breeze flowed in through the window. Yugo stepped softly toward Hero's bedside, sat down at the table, and after a moment of silence, spoke:
Yugo: "You did an amazing job, Hero. You showed true heroism in that battle."
He said these words from the heart. With a gentle smile on his face, he quietly left the room.
From a distance, Nero appeared.
Nero: "So, Yugo, how is Hero doing?"
Yugo: "He's okay, but… he might not hear or understand what you say."
Nero: (with a serious look) "Then you must've gone in with something important to say."
Yugo: "Don't worry. I didn't mention the one-shot technique."
Nero: "It's something we'll have to talk about eventually. But Hero still needs to train and face more battles before he's ready for that."
Yugo: "You told me the same thing three years ago…"
Nero: "And now, you're nearly ready for it yourself, Yugo."
Yugo (softly, almost to himself): "Yeah… I guess so."
Nero then entered Hero's room. Observing him closely, he noticed Hero's calm breathing and slightly weakened aura. He gently placed a hand on Hero's shoulder and spoke:
Nero: "I'm sorry, Hero… but another battle is coming. You need to know about the one-shot technique. Even if you can't act on this now, at least hear it."
He continued:
Nero: "The one-shot technique is an incredibly powerful move—used as either an ultimate offense or a final defense. A hunter can only use it once or twice in battle. It creates a world based on your technique. If your power is fire, the entire world becomes fire. If it's shadow, everything becomes shadow. But remember, this technique should only be used in extreme emergencies."
Suddenly, the door slammed open. Mia rushed in.
Mia: "Nero, you need to go. Right now."
Nero: "Where to?"
Mia: "You'll know once you get there."
Nero (with a smirk): "Whoa, don't rush me."
Meanwhile, Hero's eyes slowly opened. He had heard everything. Regaining his senses, he whispered:
Hero: "So this is the technique everyone keeps calling dangerous… why do they fear it so much?"
He got out of bed and immediately dashed to the library. He searched for hours until he finally found the book… and the page he needed.
Nero: (gazing into the distance) "So that's what's really going on…"
Mia: "Now do you believe it?"
Nero: (seriously) "Yes."
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To be continued...