Stain clutched his bleeding side as he stared up at the hero who had..somehow defeated him. Was he really this stupid to go straight back to hunting after escaping prison? He wasn’t ready.

“S-stay back..”

He growled. Backing away as much as he could. The hero before him smirked. About to take a step forward, only to be tackled and shanked by someone. Upon closer inspection, he realised who it was. His old apprentice.

“Kid..?”