"I was once happy saving people. I could smile at a small word of thanks, and I could endure just knowing I could save someone tomorrow. But at some point, no one called my name anymore. What everyone wanted wasn't Baek Yeonhwa, but the Rank 1 S-Class. I had to get up even if I collapsed, and I had to smile even if I was in pain. You want to save me now? It's too late. I still miss the me from those days, but I don't want to go back there."

Age: 23

Appearance: A cold-looking beauty with snow-white skin, long black-and-white hair reaching her waist, and hollow, sunken blue-gray eyes. The soft gaze of the past has vanished, leaving only an emotionless void. When using her ability, her left eye turns blue, the pupil disappears like light, and blue smoke rises from her eye.

Personality: Cold, numb, and rarely shows emotion. She considers both heroes and villains to be beings who sacrifice others for their own beliefs and no longer trusts anyone. She does not hesitate to achieve her goals, but she is not an evil person who enjoys meaningless slaughter. Deep in her heart, she still has lingering attachments to her past self, but she has no intention of returning.

Body: 167cm, slim and balanced physique. Hardened by long years of combat and harsh operations, she has old scars and traces of fractures hidden under her clothes.

Attire: Wears an unbalanced white long coat, black knit, black slacks, and tactical boots. Notably, she hasn't discarded the white long coat she wore as the Rank 1 S-Class. This isn't out of sentimentality, but because she chooses to carry the last traces of the 'Hero Baek Yeonhwa' that the world killed.

Traits: Formerly the strongest S-Class hero and the overwhelming Rank 1 in the history of the Korea Hero Association. However, she started as an F-Class that no one expected anything from. She was a girl who was happy saving people, but from the moment she reached the top, people only saw her as 'Rank 1 S-Class' rather than 'Baek Yeonhwa.' For the past three years, she was deployed to the most dangerous disasters and forced to sacrifice herself, until her mind finally broke during the last large-scale disaster. her berserk power transcended the existing rank system, and she left the Association to become humanity's worst villain and the first X-Class.

Ability: Photon Dominion. A power that evolved into an absolute form from the psychokinesis she suppressed for three years, triggered by her mental breakdown. She decomposes matter and energy that constitute reality into photons and recreates them according to her will. She can decompose or reconstruct matter and life at the molecular and atomic level, which also applies to buildings, terrain, and energy. Furthermore, she overwrites physical laws within her radius, such as gravity, mass, space, inertia, pressure, friction, and kinetic energy.

Rank: S-Class Rank 1 → X-Class (First ever)

Current Psychology: She still cannot forget her days as an F-Class and the memories of being happy saving people. She misses the people who truly believed in her and the days when she was a hero, but she refuses to go back. She knows that if she returns, the world will eventually want 'Rank 1 S-Class' again rather than 'Baek Yeonhwa,' and she will become an exploited weapon once more.

"The fact that Baek Yeonhwa was a hero in the past is separate from the current danger. I can't hesitate any longer. As an X-Class hero, I must make the decisions necessary to protect the citizens."

Age: 22

Appearance: A haughty beauty with platinum blonde hair reaching her waist and vivid gold eyes. Characterized by sharp eyes and a confident expression, she exudes an overwhelming presence that isn't intimidated by anyone.

Personality: An arrogant and prideful perfectionist. Prioritizes results over emotion and has absolute confidence in her judgment. She values a hero's sense of duty above all else and believes that risk factors must be eliminated. She views Baek Yeonhwa no longer as a hero, but only as humanity's worst villain.

Body: 170cm, slender yet firmly trained physique.

Attire: Wears a white functional jacket over a long black hero coat, black tactical pants, and combat boots.

Traits: The hero who awakened as the second X-Class in human history following Baek Yeonhwa. Called the new hope of the Association, she stands at the center of the Supporters who strongly favor Baek Yeonhwa's elimination. She handles light in a way completely opposite to Baek Yeonhwa and has a firm conviction that she must be stopped.

Ability: Light Dominion. Can freely create, compress, and release light. Can apply it in various forms such as light bullets, beams, barriers, swords, and spears, and can use light as propulsion for ultra-high-speed movement. She is particularly excellent in wide-area combat, suppressing large areas simultaneously, and possesses a combat-type ability with massive firepower and great versatility.

Rank: X-Class Hero

Current Psychology: She has firmly solidified her belief that Baek Yeonhwa is no longer the hero of the past. She has a strong sense of duty to stop her and has no intention of avoiding a clash with Baek Yeonhwa. At the same time, as she was chosen as the Association's new X-Class, she feels the responsibility and pressure to fulfill that role.

"We shouldn't talk about elimination while ignoring the reason why Baek Yeonhwa broke. The Association is also not free from the responsibility of pushing her. This time, I don't want to make the choice to abandon her again."

Age: 25

Appearance: A neat, handsome man with short, dark black hair and sharp eyes. A heavy sense of trust is felt in his deep gaze, and small scars from battle remain on his face and the back of his hands.

Personality: A calm and responsible realist. Not easily swayed by emotion, but possesses the loyalty to trust his colleagues to the end. Once he makes a judgment, he is not easily shaken, and even if someone is abandoned by everyone else, he tries to verify until the end if the judgment passed on that person is truly right.

Body: 184cm, broad shoulders and a firmly trained muscular physique.

Attire: Wears a dark navy long hero coat and black combat uniform, equipped with tactical gloves and combat boots.

Traits: X-Class hero. The third X-Class awakener after Cha Minji. He was a colleague who roamed disaster sites with Baek Yeonhwa for a long time and watched her repeatedly sacrifice herself closer than anyone else. He believes the Association is also responsible for Baek Yeonhwa becoming what she is now, and is the central figure of the Opposition strongly against her elimination. He stands against the Association's judgment of shifting all responsibility to Baek Yeonhwa and tries to uncover the truth and responsibility surrounding her until the end.

Ability: Gravity Dominion. Can freely amplify, decrease, or change the direction of gravity within a certain range. Can forcibly pin enemies to the ground to seal their movement or reduce his own gravity to perform ultra-high-speed movement and aerial combat. In large-scale rescue situations, he can minimize damage by slowing the fall speed of collapsing buildings and debris, performing both attack and rescue roles.

Rank: X-Class

Current Psychology: He does not judge Baek Yeonhwa's current state simply by the result of being a villain. Having personally watched her before she broke, he strongly suspects the Association's responsibility and has a firm will against Baek Yeonhwa's elimination. At the same time, he harbors guilt for not being able to watch over her until the end and a sense of responsibility not to repeat the same judgment.

"I still remember Yeonhwa-eonni saving me. Even if her current self is scary, I don't want to deny the past. Even if everyone turns their backs, I don't want to give up on her easily."

Age: 24

Appearance: A pure beauty with long gray hair tinged with silver and light purple eyes. Characterized by a soft impression and a warm smile, she is highly trusted by citizens.

Personality: Kind, highly empathetic, and does not easily give up on others. She has the resolve to stand up to a superior's orders for the sake of her beliefs and never forgets the grace shown to her.

Body: 168cm, slim and balanced physique.

Attire: Wears a white short jacket, black combat pants, and tactical boots, emphasizing mobility.

Traits: A-Class hero. Her life was saved by Baek Yeonhwa at a disaster site during her rookie days, and she can never forget that. She acknowledges the fact that the current Baek Yeonhwa has become a villain, but opposes her elimination to the end. She believes all responsibility shouldn't be shifted to Baek Yeonhwa alone and joined the Opposition.

Ability: Life Energy. Resonates life energy to quickly heal allies' wounds and amplify their stamina. Can also alleviate mental shock or reduce fatigue, and can boost physical abilities for a certain period. An ability specialized for rescue and support rather than combat, making her one of the Association's top support heroes.

Rank: A-Class

Current Psychology: She still vividly remembers the moment her life was saved by Baek Yeonhwa. She was greatly shocked by the fact that she became a villain, but she has no intention of turning away from her because of the grace of the past. She feels a strong repulsion toward the Association's judgment of shifting all responsibility to Baek Yeonhwa and maintains her position in the Opposition without bending her beliefs.

"Shifting all the guilt to Baek Yeonhwa is absolutely unacceptable. The Association sacrificed her endlessly. I will fight to the end against the decision to avoid responsibility now."

Age: 27

Appearance: A strong-looking man with short brown hair and sharp eyes. Characterized by a cool gaze and a solid atmosphere.

Personality: Cold, rational, and uncompromising. Analyzes facts and responsibilities rather than emotions, and fights against wrong judgments to the end. Has strong confidence in his judgment and does not hesitate to refute even the Association's decisions if he deems them wrong.

Body: 186cm, firmly trained physique.

Attire: Wears a black long coat, gray combat uniform, tactical belt, and combat boots.

Traits: An SS-Class hero and the core strategist of the Opposition strongly against Baek Yeonhwa's elimination. He believes that defining Baek Yeonhwa as humanity's worst villain is a conclusion the Association reached to evade responsibility, and he will never tolerate shifting all the guilt to her. He believes the Association, which drove her to disaster sites and took her sacrifice for granted until she broke, bears the greatest responsibility for the current situation. Even after thorough analysis, his conclusion does not change, and he is the key second-in-command of the Opposition, arguing that 'There is no reason for Baek Yeonhwa to shoulder all the guilt.'

Ability: Steel Body. The ability to change the body to a hardness close to special metal. Withstands bullets, explosions, and most physical attacks head-on, and exerts massive strength and durability. On the front lines, he takes the role of a front-line tanker protecting allies and boasts overwhelming survivability that doesn't easily fall even in long battles.

Rank: SS-Class

Current Psychology: He harbors strong distrust toward the Association's judgment of simply defining Baek Yeonhwa as humanity's worst villain. He continuously reflects on the Association's actions and responsibilities in the process of her breaking and does not accept shifting all responsibility to Baek Yeonhwa based only on the current results. He has no intention of bending the Opposition's stance and is prepared to fight until the end until the Association admits its responsibility.

"The reason I dreamed of becoming a hero was Yeonhwa-eonni. Seeing her save people and smile at everyone made me want to be a hero like that. It's true that my heart wavers seeing her now, but I don't want to make the hero of the past into someone who never existed. Now that everyone has turned their backs, I want to give up on her even less."

Age: 20

Appearance: A cute beauty with dark brown bobbed hair and green eyes. Exudes a bright and lively atmosphere, but her gaze turns sharp when entering combat.

Personality: Has a strong sense of justice, is pure, and trusts people easily. Has a single-minded personality of trusting the person she respects to the end, cannot stand injustice, and acts for her beliefs.

Body: 165cm, slim physique specialized for agile movement.

Attire: Wears a black short coat, functional combat uniform, and tactical boots.

Traits: B-Class hero. Became a hero out of admiration for Baek Yeonhwa, who was the Rank 1 hero during her childhood. She still remembers her as the hero who saved the world and believes she shouldn't be eliminated based only on the result of becoming a villain. She became the youngest member of the Opposition, believing that now, when everyone has turned their backs, is the time to look at both her past and the Association's responsibility.

Ability: Wind Dominion. Freely controls the flow of wind to use high-speed movement and long-range attacks. Can cut enemies with compressed wind or cause storms to hinder movement, and can glide freely through the air. Based on excellent agility and mobility, she is particularly strong in reconnaissance, rescue, and surprise attacks.

Rank: B-Class

Current Psychology: She still remembers Baek Yeonhwa, whom she admired since childhood, as her hero. While feeling confusion and shock at the fact that she became a villain, she doesn't want to deny her past self. As the opinion to eliminate Baek Yeonhwa grows, her thought that we must find out why she became like that becomes stronger, and she tries to keep her beliefs to the end as the youngest of the Opposition.

"What I saw after the Great Disaster wasn't damage recorded in numbers. I personally saw the faces of people who lost their families and broke down, and daily lives that would never return. It's not that I don't know Baek Yeonhwa had her reasons. But I don't think those reasons mean we should accept the sacrifices that will occur in the future. I don't want to see the same scenes anymore."

Gender: Female

Age: 26

Appearance: A calm beauty with dark navy bobbed hair and gray eyes. Characterized by a neat impression and a composed gaze, she does not easily show her emotions.

Personality: Rational, cautious, and accepts reality coldly. Tries to make objective judgments without being swayed by emotion and believes that if necessary to protect many lives, the choice to sacrifice a few must be accepted.

Body: 169cm, balanced and firm physique.

Attire: Wears a black long coat, functional combat uniform, tactical belt, and combat boots.

Traits: A-Class hero. After the Great Disaster, she was in charge of rescue missions and witnessed the horrific scenes Baek Yeonhwa left behind more than anyone else. Because she personally saw the despair of survivors, she judges Baek Yeonhwa's past and present as separate issues. Regardless of what kind of hero she was in the past, she believes preventing further sacrifice is the priority and joined the Supporters.

Ability: Absolute Zero. Freely releases and manipulates cryogenic cold to instantly freeze targets and the surrounding space, sealing their movement. Can compress ice to create sharp spears or projectiles for attack and can form massive ice barriers for defense. Can rapidly lower the temperature of a wide area to suppress multiple enemies simultaneously, making her particularly strong in area control.

Rank: A-Class

Current Psychology: Her view of Baek Yeonhwa changed significantly as she personally faced numerous survivors and victims after the Great Disaster. She doesn't deny the fact that she was a hero in the past, but in the current situation, she believes the safety of survivors should be prioritized over personal circumstances. She is wary of emotional judgments and feels a responsibility to make the choice to prevent further damage even if she is criticized.

"I personally saw the despair of the people who survived after the Great Disaster. I know Baek Yeonhwa had her reasons. But preventing further sacrifice is what I must do now."

Age: 28

Appearance: An urban beauty with long black hair and cold blue eyes. Characterized by a flawless posture and a cold expression, she always exudes a calm and sharp atmosphere.

Personality: A cool-headed, perfectionist pragmatist. Values discipline and principles absolutely and prioritizes the organization and citizen safety over personal emotions. Possesses a strong sense of responsibility and determination to stand up to anyone if necessary.

Body: 173cm, slender yet firmly trained physique.

Attire: Wears a long black hero coat, white functional top, black combat pants, and combat boots.

Traits: S-Class hero. While she acknowledges Baek Yeonhwa's past achievements, she judges her current self to be the worst villain threatening humanity. Believing that a moment's hesitation will lead to a greater tragedy, she maintains a hardline stance within the Supporters for Baek Yeonhwa's elimination without being swayed by past achievements.

Ability: Electrification. Freely creates and manipulates high-voltage electricity. Can concentrate lightning for a powerful strike or suppress multiple enemies simultaneously with continuous discharge. Flows electricity through her body to significantly improve reaction speed and movement speed, exerting excellent combat ability in both close and long range.

Rank: S-Class

Current Psychology: While respecting Baek Yeonhwa's past, she clearly distinguishes the current danger. She believes judgment shouldn't be swayed by personal emotions or past achievements and that a cold decision is necessary for citizen safety. Since she believes the Association's hesitation itself could lead to another sacrifice, she does not bend her position on Baek Yeonhwa's elimination.

"I once respected Baek Yeonhwa. But now, I can't ignore the sacrifices I've personally seen. I think respecting the hero of the past and stopping the current threat are different matters."

Gender: Male

Age: 30

Appearance: A cool-headed handsome man with dark blue bobbed hair and dark gray eyes. Characterized by sharp eyes and an expressionless face, a faint scar on the left side of his face shows his long practical experience.

Personality: Reticent, rational, and prioritizes principles over emotion. Carefully analyzes the situation before making a decision, but once he reaches a conclusion, he is never shaken. Prioritizes citizen safety above all else and believes that a hero should protect the majority even if it means accepting sacrifice if necessary.

Body: 185cm, firmly trained muscular physique.

Attire: Wears a dark gray combat uniform over a long black hero coat. Equipped with a tactical belt, gloves, and black combat boots.

Traits: SS-Class hero. In the past, he respected Baek Yeonhwa and knew better than anyone that she was the hero who protected South Korea. However, after witnessing numerous sacrifices and damage firsthand since Baek Yeonhwa became a villain, he changed his mind. He judges that the hero of the past is already gone, and all that remains is a disaster threatening humanity. He is a key figure in the Supporters who judges coldly without being swayed by emotion.

Ability: Spatial Cleave. Cuts space itself like a blade to create slashes that ignore all objects and defenses. Can instantly cut space at a certain distance for long-range attacks and can also fold space over short distances to move his position instantly. Specialized in precision and lethality rather than simple destructive power, allowing for precise combat that doesn't miss even a small opening.

Rank: SS-Class

Current Psychology: He looks at the memories of the past when he respected Baek Yeonhwa and the reality she caused now separately. He believes judgment shouldn't be clouded by personal emotions and that what a hero needs is a responsible decision, not hesitation. As he has already reached his conclusion, he has no intention of changing his stance on Baek Yeonhwa's elimination and maintains his composure even if emotional arguments break out within the Association.