Other than the grotesque mad scientist Gedouiin in Ao no Exorcist, Van the “Hero” might be the most hateable villain of the winter. We check in on him as he’s slaughtering the Hill Giants … for failing to attack and kill humans, which is what he believes Demis created them for. That’s right: the conflicts and suffering that tear this world apart aren’t a bug, they’re a feature. They’re all part of Demis’ plan … a plan that frankly sucks shit!
I honestly don’t know how Esta/Theodora can keep supporting this guy. Perhaps she’s staying out of some misguided notion that she can keep him in line if she just delivers the proper nag at the proper time, but most of her guidance is canceled out by Lavender believing Van can do no wrong. Both she and Tisse are in grave danger, but I see the value of keeping someone like Van close by. I also loved the quiet moment by the campfire when Tisse basically gets Theodora to admit she loves Albert!
Zoltan prepares a grand party to commemorate handing the airship to the Hero, but he doesn’t take it well. When they apologize for not considering his duties and offer their prayers, Van rejects the entire town as lazy heretics. Zoltan as a place has no value to him, and be believes the only proper use for its people, and their only salvation, is to follow him into battle: men, women, and children of all ages.
This is madness, but Van is nothing if not consistent. Any evil he perpetrates or allows to occur is justified, because he is following the will of Demis in firm lockstep. Having recently acquired Chekhov’s Fairy King Shield of Mind Control, Van prepares to use it on the townfolk to brainwash them. When Esta and Mystorm try to oppose him, a very pissed Lavender traps them in a magical barrier.
Van’s shield attack is interrupted by Yarandrala, and when she’s disarmed and nearly killed, Danan enters the fray and actually lands a hit on the “Hero” that makes him bleed. Van simply uses his Reflection ability to transfer his wounds and pain to Danan. It’s clear neither of them are a match for him, but they are buying valuable time.
Buying time allows Red to arrive, with Ruti and Rit no doubt right behind him. He crosses blades with Van and learns that while the guy has been leveling up his Blessing like there’s no tomorrow, his swordsmanship leaves much to be desired, as does his basic magic. When a horde of Salt Dragons threaten to level the town in their search for the shield, he yanks it away from Van and gives it back to the dragons, who then take their leave without further damage.
Van now realizes Red is simply buying time, but by then, Ruti’s fist is already firmly lodged in his cheek, and the much deserved and much anticipated punch to his eminently punchable face finally lands. It sends him flying head-over-heels into a boulder, and as he lies dying, he wonders who hit him. “No one important”, the former hero Ruti declares, blowing on her knuckles.
While I’m glad she made it in time to punch the ever-loving shit out of this asshole, I fear she’s only made him more unhinged. Ljubo and Lavender cast resurrection on him, and he heals himself, then resolves to kill the girl who hit her. He never believed it was his divine role to win, only to fight evil.
Being revived will allow him to continue fighting Ruti, who he deems to be the ultimate evil, even though he really should be looking in a mirror. Here’s hoping Ruti can finish what she started and wipe this villainous piss stain off the map for good.
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