01x04 - The Commoner

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Moon's resurrection has

caused an uproar with the public.

Nice's Trust Value has

plummeted as a result.

It appears his position in the

top 10 may be a short-lived one.

The Eye of Truth, Enlighter,

has also become God Eye,

taking Moon hostage

to force Nice to appear.

This is a trap from your competitors!

Nice! Don't respond!

Don't respond!

Give them the silent treatment!

Don't respond!

Give them the silent treatment!

My apologies, Mr. Shand.

This is my mistake.

Even we don't know where Moon went.

I don't know how Enlighter found her.

But rest assured, as long as

we don't admit to anything,

supporters of Nice and Moon's love

Moon's "resurrection" causes massive stir, Nice falls into mire of public opinion

will be our best defenders.

This Enlighter guy has always

wanted to tear Nice down.

Even the livestream incident was his doing!

There are so many people envious of Nice.

This guy is nothing special.

This Moon has to be

a fake, played by an actor!

As expected, people are easily

blinded by their own biases.

Then allow me to become everyone's

eyes and show all of you reality!

In one hour, I will k*ll Moon.

Nice, you can either stick

your head in the sand,

or you can come face me like a hero

and admit to everything!

Don't go, Nice!

Don't go!

Don't go!

Not much time left for you!

Have you decided yet?

Don't worry, Mr. Shand.

He can't leave right now.

But Moon

I've already sent someone to deal with her.

Save it. No matter how many times you

try, the result will still be the same.

You can't leave.

Because your believers

don't want you to leave.

They've waited so many years for

Nice to finally reach the top 10.

Then what about Moon?

She's already dead.

You want to sacrifice her

life for these believers?

Get this through your thick skull.

Without them, you would be nothing!

They created you.

They granted you your perfect

appearance and powers.

To become a hero, to become Nice,

these are the chains that you must endure!

Okay. Don't worry too much.

Mr. Shand has arranged for

someone to go save Moon.

The Commission finally steps in!

Treeman's Blankster has arrived

and is providing support!

They even sent a "clean-up" specialist.

Nice, you're such a coward.

Blankster? "Clean-up" specialist?

He's a hero famous for his iron fist.

Not only can his punches

deal physical damage,

he can also destroy his opponent's memories.

substitute host

exploitative assholes

Moon! You—

God Eye and Moon are the only ones

who know your secret identity aside from us.

If we erase his memories,

then no one else in the world

will know you are Lin Ling.

After experiencing so much during this time,

it may not be a bad thing

for her to forget.

I've found a flaw.

Treeman put in all that effort

to package you into a hero

Used all kinds of tricks to

cover up your imperfections,

to forge your character to gain trust.

But in the end

truth will prevail!

How did he get his hands

on this information?

Hello, Mr. Shand.

Intercept his broadcast signal.

The IT team is working on it.

It'll need a bit of time.

We're out of time.

The information will spread

once the believers see it.

If this continues,

Blankster's powers will be

reduced to nothing.

Iron Fist is facing the biggest

challenge of his career!

Right punch! And a left!

This is his first time in

an amateur competition.

Though his skills aren't polished,

his strength is shocking,

and his title of Iron Fist

is quite fitting.

This isn't the real you.

The real you is this!

A third-rate boxer of mediocre talent

who puts metal plates in his gloves.

Without your cheating tools,

without your fake persona,

you're all just for show

You're powerless!

Take a good look.

Once you tear apart

these heroes' fake packaging,

you'll find they're nothing on the inside.

Is it done yet? You have one minute.

Replace the broadcast with something

else, or I'll replace all of you!

Nice! You're next!

I will let everyone see

that underneath your perfect appearance

all you have is a miserable soul.

What is a hero?

A ray of light in the midst of darkness.

A savior at the moment of crisis.

That being of perfection in our hearts.

In this era where heroes are forged by trust,

everyone creates heroes

And everyone can become heroes!

TO BE HERO X!

Where did this crappy clip come from?

It's the newest promo video

in your e-mail inbox.

Miss J!

Hey! Nice!

Stop struggling!

Don't respond!

Your supporters are keeping you from leaving!

Nice!

Who are you talking to?

I'm not Nice.

Stop him!

Yes, ma'am!

I actually don't really know what I want yet.

But I do know very well what I don't want.

I'm such an idiot.

What I wanted to become from

the beginning wasn't Nice

but a real hero.

Huh? Who's this guy?

Is he some hero?

I don't recall a hero that looks like him.

He's kind of dressed like Nice.

Is he a look-alike actor?

If I can't even protect

the person I care about,

then there's no point in being a hero.

I'm actually not Nice.

No matter who you are, just be yourself.

I'd rather just be that normal person.

I didn't think his powers

would diminish so quickly.

These supporters really are worthless.

They're quick to believe

and quick to disbelieve.

Oh? The main character of the

day finally arrives on stage.

It's time to let everyone

see who you really are!

Who is that?

Nice?

No way, he's too skinny.

But he does look like Nice.

What's up with that hair color?

His physique is too thin.

What's going on?

Drive!

Hurry up and bring that kid back here!

Miss J!

What?

Why is our broadcast being interrupted again?

Nice is at the scene already?

Isn't that the guy who just ran out?

Now, please properly introduce

yourself to the world.

The real Nice

is dead.

My name is Lin Ling.

I'm just a regular person.

My name is Lin Ling.

I'm just a regular person.

My name is Lin Ling.

I'm just a regular person.

My name is Lin Ling.

I'm just a regular person.

It's over.

Nice is dead?

Can someone please explain what's going on?

Nice is dead?

Is this for real?

This Lin Ling person used to be my coworker!

Didn't he jump to his death?

So who died, then?

They've been switched!

I was originally just an

average, mediocre person.

I worked behind the scenes,

designing promos and commercials for heroes.

Until one day, by sheer chance,

I became Nice and inherited his Trust Value.

For a long time, I worked hard

to make myself more like Nice.

I enjoyed the feeling of

accomplishment from being a hero.

Even when someone warned

me to remember myself,

I still held onto a false belief.

Now, I'm giving up the identity of Nice.

Can you—

Shut up!

Acting out a tragedy?

Is this another one of your PR stunts?

If you're going to apologize

for being a fake,

then you should accept your punishment!

Can you let Moon go?

No! She's also guilty for colluding with you!

Okay.

Even if I don't have any Trust Value

Even if I'm no longer Nice

For Moon

I must defeat you!

Is this guy insane?

What relationship does he have

with Moon? It's all in his head.

But if Nice was dead a long time ago,

then the one who cried for Moon

at the wedding must've been

him!

This kid is hopeless.

He just gave up my future,

and now he's going to give up his life.

What is this guy doing?

He's got no powers,

so why's he playing hero?

He's not going to die, is he?

Shouldn't the Commission do something?

Well, whoever interferes,

that's the guilty party.

This fake hero stuff is like sticking

wet hands into flour. Messy business.

And that concludes this farce.

Everybody should see now that

these "heroes," be they real or fake,

can be created from nothing!

There are no more real heroes in this era!

And the ones responsible for this aren't

just the Commission or the hero agencies,

but all of you in the audience!

Stop spouting nonsense

What? Have you become

addicted to playing hero?

Look, without your exquisite packaging,

who's going to cheer for a

cheating clown like you?

I don't need anyone to cheer for me.

Anyone can become a hero.

Look at you now.

You still think you can resist?

The moment I truly felt

like I wanted to become a hero

wasn't when I became Nice.

It wasn't when I reached the top 10.

It was when I truly developed

feelings for someone.

Someone for whom I'm willing to

give up everything to protect!

Yes!

You're asking for it!

Impossible!

Vulnerability detected.

Vulnerability detected.

Vulnerability detected.

Vulnerability detected.

Wait!

Is this some kind of bug?

Hold it!

I've beaten so many heroes already!

You think a normal person

like you can challenge me?

Die! Die! Die!

What was his name again?

I think his name is Lin Ling.

Why should you cheating assholes deserve

to be respected and loved?

It's all because of this packaging!

I'll tear it right off! I'll show everyone

who really deserves to be revered as a hero!

Go, Lin Ling!

Yes!

Get him!

Get him!

How is this possible

Where's his power coming from?

Stand up! Stand up!

Stand up! Stand up!

There are vulnerabilities everywhere!

What am I supposed to do?

You're insane Insane! You've gone crazy!

Hm, this person is quite interesting.

I'd like to sign him.

Yes, sir. I'll notify Headhunter right away—

I'll contact him directly.

Otherwise, someone else

is going to steal him.

What's his hero name?

He doesn't have a title.

His name is Lin Ling.

Lin Ling! Lin Ling! Lin Ling!

He's also not a hero.

He's just a regular person.

Why has he suddenly become so strong?

What What is the truth?

Yes!

He's willing to sacrifice

himself for Moon!

He really is the one from the wedding!

Mr. Shand! Lin Ling's Trust Value shot

back up to Nice's level from before!

I'm going to pin everything

on Enlighter.

Everyone's focus is on Lin Ling right now.

Nobody's going to care about anything else.

Moon! Moon!

I'm sorry I took so long.

But I've finally found the

direction my heart wants.

You tricked me with a mannequin?

Where is Moon?

How should I know where she is?

All of this was to bait you

into telling the truth.

You—You're an anti-fake

and yet you used a fake?

Shameless!

Right back at you.

Now you understand why I hate fakes.

Extremist "God Eye" arrested, mysterious organization "Spotlight" stirs fear

Following the arrest of God Eye,

the mysterious Spotlight Organization

once again brings fear to the masses.

The Commission expressed great concern and

has formed a special investigation team.

Lin Ling has shown heroic behavior

in the defeat of God Eye.

His Trust Value remains at

rank 10 within the Commission.

My name is Moon.

I was an actress.

I was given a chance to go

wherever my heart desired.

I secretly wished to go to

a place where no one knew me

and where no one would disturb me.

But I didn't expect it to

be an uninhabited island.

To make matters worse,

I'd gone and thrown out

my teleportation device.

I guess I'll just have to spend the

rest of my life here, all by myself.

You left so quickly

that you forgot about this.

So, are you having fun?

I don't ever want to have such

a long vacation ever again!