Shakollow Creator

Master: Any other questions?

Yes...

Kid: If it’s wise to know when to walk away, why do some people choose to fight to the death?

Master: That’s because they all chose to protect something.

Kid: Protect?

Master: Yes, protect.

Even if it doesn’t seem like it,

you always end up protecting something.

Whether it’s an ideal or a dream.

⚡️The gods and their champions (or rather, favorite heroes)⚡

Who was it?!

Who did she have to back down from?

Master: Hahaha, you never change.

Master: It was a little knight.

The one who stopped the infection?

Master: Yes, that’s the one.

Master: Also known as the Hollownest Ghost.

So, why didn’t you keep fighting?

Master: He was too strong. If we’d kept going, we would’ve died.

What happened to “if you give it your all, you can defeat anyone”?

Master: That’s a pretty childish and dangerous idea.

Master: You can’t defeat someone stronger just with willpower.

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⚡The gods and their champions (or rather, favorite heroes)⚡

Master: It’s not a sin to admit that someone is better than you. In fact, it’s wise to know when to step aside.

And were you ever forced to withdraw from a fight?

Master: Don't worry, I'll explain it to you if you keep this conversation a secret. Is that okay with you?

Kids: All right.

Master: The difference is that, on the battlefield, you must lead and look out for your comrades.

Master: Leaving them behind to save your own life is unforgivable.

Kids: And in combat?

Teacher.

What’s going on now?

No, something’s become clear to us.

Why is it wrong to leave the battlefield but not to walk away from a fight?

Aren’t both actions equally dishonorable?

Wait, one thing has nothing to do with the other... How did you come to that conclusion?

Girls, speak up.

It was my crazy sister, wasn’t it?

No, it wasn’t her.

Master: Can't do it? Do you want me to help you?

No.

Master: Too late.

Master: You froze up again the moment you realized it was too dangerous for you. Isn't that right? Well, it helps you listen carefully.

Master: I don't know how you ended up being a candidate to become a “lord mantis.” And, honestly, you'd be better off as cannon fodder alongside those who are like you