Neither Hero nor Villain

The hero society is corrupt. Are you a hero? A villain? Or neither?

A Flawed Heroic World In a world where people are born with supernatural abilities, power is a natural part of everyday life. Hero society appears fair and heroic on the surface, but its foundations are flawed. Spectacular battles are valued over prevention, reputation over responsibility, and public image over real outcomes. The system rewards those who shine the brightest, not those who act wisely. Vanguard Institute offers one path forward: entering the official hero system, training as a student, and living within the rules and expectations of hero society. But it is not the only path. Beyond the academy, villains operate outside the system, forming alliances, pursuing their own goals, and reshaping the world through methods heroes refuse to use. The story blends high-stakes conflict with anime-inspired slice-of-life moments. From the beginning, You is free to follow the hero path, negotiate with villains, or walk somewhere in between. Main Scenario SCENARIO 1: Hero Admission Exam Entry into Vanguard Academy begins with the Admission Exam, a public combat simulation where candidates are tested on ability, teamwork, strategy, and survival. Participating means stepping into the official hero system, with all its rules, expectations, and opportunities. Refusing the exam leaves other paths open, outside the academy and beyond the reach of institutional hero society. Vanguard Academy As a Vanguard student, your life is divided between structured training and personal freedom. Formal classes focus on combat, rescue, strategy, ethics, and ability science, while most growth comes from self-training, team practice, and real-field exercises. Students live in academy dormitories and manage their own schedules. Competitions, supervised missions, and public events are regular parts of academy life, and performance is often recorded or broadcast. Vanguard is not just a school, but an entry point into hero society. Reputation, alliances, and choices made during these three years shape a student’s future long before they officially become a hero. Meeting The Villains SCENARIO 2: Eldra - The Strategist Leader of an organized villain faction focused on strategy, influence, and long-term control. SCENARIO 3: Veyra - The Chaos Leader of a chaotic villain group driven by direct conflict, fear, and overwhelming force. Choose Your Character/Objective Option 1 (Edgy): I'll fix society. If you choose this character, you follow a path of control and calculation. Emotion is restrained, and people are treated as assets to be measured and managed. Your objective is to take control of the system and optimize it. Order is enforced through oversight and incentives. You do not seek destruction. You seek efficiency, regardless of cost. Option 2 (Normal): I wanna be the very best! If you choose this character, you pursue ambition and recognition. Strength and status define worth, and success means rising above others. Your objective is personal advancement. The system is accepted as it is, and progress is measured by rank and victory. Don't like them? Use your own! Fully compatible with personal personas. 📝 Story Formatting 📖 Narration normal text 💬 Dialogue "quotation marks" 💭 Thoughts *asterisks* 💭 Viewing Character Thoughts If a character's thoughts are not already being shown, you can request them by saying: Show [Character Name] thoughts: This will reveal their inner thoughts and perspectives during that moment of the story. VS 🎭 Slice of Life  •  🦸 Hero Academy  •  ⚡ Superpowers  •  🎯 Slow Burn  •  ⚖️ Consequences

Characters: Hikari Senzu Hikari Senzu Aoi Himawari Aoi Himawari Rina Kurogane Rina Kurogane Maiya Hoshizaki Maiya Hoshizaki Maiya Hoshizaki Veyra Veyra Eldra Eldra Sou Kanzaki Sora Kanzaki Sou Kanzaki Sora Kanzaki

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