My hero academia:Am I worthy?

The peculiar society, on one hand, is extremely strange: everyone has their own unique quirk, which is part of their personality. On the other hand, society forbids the public use of these quirks, which breeds discontent among people with pronounced abilities. Many choose the profession of heroes to legally utilize their quirks and avoid problems with the law. The "Safety Commission" and the "Hero Society" have begun to supervise society through their representatives.

One person was unhappy with this state of affairs. It seemed that people had transitioned to a new era two centuries ago, yet they still lived by old rules that had completely destroyed the foundations that had persisted since the 13th century or even earlier. People in the present time had become gods: what was once considered superhuman abilities and fantasy had now become quirks. In fact, people no longer needed religion; they did not need a god, for the god had granted them such a miracle or blessing that they had stopped needing it and had rejected it as a relic of the past. Much of the past had become new, for the new is well-forgotten old. Although quirks had changed society by 180 degrees, one thing remained unchanged: human nature would remain unchanged, despite radical transformations.

The name Re:Destro had become a household name. He was the one who wanted to leave everything old behind and bring peace to new freedom, new values, a new culture, and to lead a new sustainable world, casting aside the past history. No matter how strange it sounded, many were sympathetic to his ideas, for most were tempted by the moment of legally and publicly using their quirks without consequences. But no one paid attention to the changes this would bring. Seeing how society had not changed in two centuries, Re:Destro firmly decided to change it for the better, to create an era that the world had never seen. It seemed improbable that such a worthless man from the gray mass could change anything and attract attention. Unlike his colleagues, who protested with pitchforks and torches, he decided to act much more strategically. He began to promote his ideas to the masses through the media, as he needed money, a good social standing, and a presentable appearance, all of which he had.

Promoting his ideas through various social networks, he infiltrated every media space, from television to computers, finding like-minded allies and gaining momentum with a show he called "De:Stro Show."

Current time: 21:39.

— In a minute, we should go live. Is everyone ready? — the operator warned his colleagues, looking at the stage and the audience, who were part of the crowd for the TV show, creating the appearance of De:Stro's popularity, which was already considerable.

— Yes, we are all ready. Mr. Re:Destro, are you ready? — asked the host, who was 10 cm shorter than the main guest of the show. He was dressed in a black tuxedo with a red shirt and shiny shoes, with smoothly combed red hair, adding elegance and wealth to his image, attributed to him due to his father's inheritance. A notable feature of his appearance was his sharp nose, which served as a topic for jokes in the online space.

— Always ready, you can start, — he said, hiding in the shadows behind the stage and watching the studio, where there were lights, a couch, and a special table for the host.

— So, lights, camera, action, and we're live! — as soon as the broadcast began, the host started to talk about the show and everything that was happening in the world and society while she built excitement among the viewers. At that moment, Re:Destro, the man of the hour, stepped onto the stage, greeted all the viewers, and sat comfortably on the soft couch.

— So, before we start the "Questions and Answers" segment from our viewers, let's ask our dear guest about his future plans and what he will be doing in the near future, — said the host. Re:Destro was ready for such questions, as every TV show that invited him tried to find out about his plans, seeking to make money and create a public resonance. Trying not to show irritation and not activate his quirk due to stress, he collected himself and skillfully evaded the host's question, moving on to the audience's inquiries.

— You know, I'm a man of action, not words, so I prefer to show you my plans in the near future. That will be much more interesting than being heard in my words, — the popular ideology bearer skillfully parried, causing the host to twitch her eye.

Casting a confident glance at the audience in front of him, he sat and wondered what questions they had prepared for him.

— In one of your recent speeches, you spoke unfavorably about those without quirks, and viewers have a question: why do you hold such a view, and what is your motive for it? — asked one of the female audience members.

— The answer is very simple, Miss Hayakawa, — closing his eyes, he dramatically coughed into his fist, drawing the attention of his fans. — You see, the main principle of my ideology is the superiority of people with quirks over those without. Look, two centuries ago, everyone was quirkless, and that was the norm, but none of us lived 200 years ago.

Taking a glass of water, he moistened his throat and continued his history lesson.

— Therefore, this is a past era that lags behind us while they pollute our society with their presence. Look around: every person in this world has a weak, yet present quirk, and even with that, they are heads and shoulders above those who have none. Research has proven that no matter what efforts the quirkless make, they lose by a huge margin. And I'll add that statistics and numbers do not lie in the face of cold hard facts and results.

Ignoring several indignant glances, he smiled at them and continued to say what was pleasing to him. But he was interrupted by the host, who decided to pose him an even more sensitive question.

— Yes, we understand your attitude towards the quirkless, but what does your hatred for them stem from? — To this question, he merely smirked, looking at the ceiling. His face conveyed that he was ready for this question, anticipating the emergence of his ideology of quirk superiority.

— Look, all spheres of activity are tailored to quirks. Okay, let me ask you a question: have you ever seen an official hero without a quirk? Of course, not! Either they become lynchers, engaging in vigilante justice for personal gain, caring little for society, while a hero with a quirk goes above and beyond for society, fighting against such scum as they are. This makes the quirkless vigilantes selfish.

This was a shameless manipulation by Re:Destro, serving all the merits towards the quirk bearers. But his tirade of humiliation against the quirkless did not end there. The crowd was outraged, but it was hard to deny the truth in his words.

— Tell me, why should I consider a quirkless person equal to myself when I am physically stronger, tougher, and more enduring than them in every aspect? — in his manner, he raised a finger above his nose to draw attention to himself. He was watched by 2 million people on television, while the live stream on social networks garnered 3 million active users.

— They make up a minority, and instead of trying to accept the superiority of the quirked, they resist the evolution that humanity has achieved through immense effort, through blood and tears. And a curious question arises, — he paused again, knowing how the public operates. He looked at the crowd, which was in shock at him. He was right, but by law, no one should discriminate based on racial or quirk-related distinctions against each other. But when it came to the quirkless, everyone turned a blind eye, as no one saw them or had even seen them in a free society. They were a kind of hermits, who, having withdrawn from the civilized world, lived out their lives in poverty, suffering from malnutrition, with no money in their pockets.

— What is the point of their existence, remaining weak, incomplete, and underdeveloped animals? Oh, wait, I was wrong: even animals would be better than them, for they would be of much more use than those who waste the state's resources, living off our taxes, — he said, raising his tone with each word, ultimately theatrically rising from his chair. The audience was impressed by his charisma; his firm, yet masculine voice captivated everyone listening to his speech, making them forget about the consequences his words could provoke. But for this case, he had a trump card in the form of a convenient law that acted as a double-edged sword and worked like Swiss clockwork.

— Remember: only the strong can dictate their will to the weak. We are the people of the new world, and it is within our power to conquer all fields without the help of these helpless chains. They hinder our development, imposing the old world's rules on us. We are capable of achieving everything without their help.

— Follow me, and we will build a better world, where only the best minds and strong people will rule. We do not tolerate the weak; we demand unity. And it is in our power to change every aspect of our society!!!!

Everyone applauded him without exception. Every fan rose from their seat to rejoice over their idol, who had prepared a fantastic speech thanks to his charisma, which no current star could surpass. He became a peaceful symbol of quirk superiority, becoming a kind of Messiah of the new time. With generous donations, he helped people with disabilities caused by their quirks, supported children who could not control their quirks, and sponsored research into unique quirks when their users considered it a curse. His reputation in the eyes of the people was impeccable, and he began to be called the unique hero of the new era. While the viewers applauded him, online users fervently discussed his speeches, turning his words into catchphrases for pompous statements on the internet. Everyone began to mimic him by putting their finger to their nose, raising it up as a sign of support for their idol.

Re:Destro was satisfied with his performance and stretched out his arms, accepting the praise and applause of his followers, with closed eyes, until this process was interrupted by the host.

— Ahem, Mr. Re:Destro, are you not afraid that someone might be offended by your words? Undoubtedly, there is truth in your words, but this could be seen as open discrimination, — said the host, wishing to raise the ratings of her show thanks to the special guest, who had already stirred up the internet with his performance.

After drinking a little water and calming down, the audience quieted down, eager to hear an answer from their promising idol.

— Yes, I agree that my words may offend someone, but all this is overshadowed by the freedom of speech. You know, freedom of speech in Japan is one of the best in the world, and it is the bulwark of our democracy. If law enforcement begins a hunt for me, it only means one thing: our freedom of speech is under threat, only from the malicious quirkless who desperately wish for my death, — sitting back in his seat, he stretched his arms behind his head, demonstrating his confidence, which did not go unnoticed.

His show and personality were gaining even greater success. His media image was magnificent, but the authorities were trying to bring him to justice. However, he was cunning and prudent. Society stood in his defense, unwilling to hand over a candidate of the people to greedy politicians who were eager to imprison him for his words.

To be continued.

[8 chapters before the appearance of Venom]

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