Still in her limo, Galadriel glanced at Midoriya, who still seemed to be uneasy.

"Midoriya...is my face so hideous that you refuse to look at me?"

"Huh... I... No, not at all! It's just that this is the first time I've been inside a limo! I never thought this would happen to me one day ."

"Geez, you really are the opposite of Bakugo. »

"Yeah! In fact, I think that's why he often gets mad at me."

"Is that really a reason to hate you?"

"Well…He hates me, I think just a little," Midoriya said sheepishly.

"Just a little? He wanted to kill you in front of everyone," Galadriel said amusedly.

"Well, I think it's because... Because he was blessed with a strong Quirk. Ever since we were kids, everyone praised him, and he always won in all of our competitions. Before I could use my Quirk, he bullied me at school. He called me 'No Quirk', or a failure. That I would never be a hero and that I should stop trying" , Midoriya said with a sad smile.

"And you don't hate him?" Galadriel asked a little confused.

She remembered the time at school when she was bullied. How she hated girls who had come after her just for fun. They tried to make her life miserable. Still, they didn't really manage to achieve this, as Galadriel's life was already miserable. From her third year in high school, they ended up getting tired of her, because she had never reacted to their provocations. Their blows and their insults were not comparable to those of her father. Her miserable life at school was not comparable to that at home.

" I guess I was insensitive to pain. To everyone around me, I was surely a strange person. But at school, I could at least escape from my home and lock myself in the library. Tyrants hate books and they never went there. It was heaven to me ," Galadriel thought darkly.

"I don't hate him… But, I want to beat him," Midoriya said with a smile.

It was a convincing smile, which surprised Galadriel. In truth, she didn't know what to make of the boy's way of thinking.

"Why?" Galadriel asked.

"I looked up to him when we were kids. He was everything I wanted to be! He was strong, popular and brave. That's why I want to beat him and surpass him!" Midoriya said, sounding like a distinct person. "If I manage to defeat him, I would have become the person I wanted to be when I was little."

"But don't you hate him? Even after everything he's done to you? " Galadriel asked once more.

"No…I know that sounds strange, but I don't hate him. I'm learning that holding on to hate for so long won't be good for a person. I can't be a hero if I can't walk away from obstacles in my life," Midoriya said with a smile.

Galadriel said nothing and just stared at the window, feeling a strong grip on her heart. She didn't understand how anyone could just forgive things like that. There is no one in her life she hates more than her father. She wanted to kill this man, more than anything. Make all she suffered under him suffer. Of course, she never had the chance. The coward killed himself, not before leaving a note blaming her for his mother's death...and all the trouble he'd had in his life.

" I can't understand this kid! How can he say such a thing? How can he go on like this? " Galadriel thought, getting angry for some reason. " Everyone harbors a grudge against their executioner. "

"Midoriya...Why do you want to be a hero?" Galadriel asked, refusing to look at him.

"Because I want to save people! I want to become a smiling and cool hero! To be a hero who can help the innocent and do good! A noble hero!" Midoriya said with excitement in his voice.

Eventually staring at him, Galadriel noticed.

"I see you're finally able to speak with conviction, without stuttering."

Hearing her, Midoriya blushed and he was quickly embarrassed. Immediately, he tried to look away from the beautiful girl next to him.

"I... It's just my vision of the hero I want to become.

"You're like him…" Galadriel whispered.

Immediately, she thought of the man she secretly loved in Yggdrasil. Her crush on Touch-me was no secret. She suffered greatly at the hands of Bukubukuchagama, who never missed an opportunity to tease her. To say that she was in love with an elderly, married man. For Galadriel, it was more platonic than anything. He saved her life not only in the game but in real life too.

A year after being hired, her colleagues forced her to attend a company party, where booze was everywhere. When it was over, one of her colleagues followed her home, and before she could get to the safety of her building, he had attacked her and dragged her into an alley. It was one of the worst times of her life. She remembered screaming and fighting, but to no avail. As he was about to rape her, a former policeman saved her. This person being Touch-me. She begged him to keep it between them. She didn't want pity or anything.

But after that, she got closer to him, or as close as she could. They meet a few times, just for coffee or things like that. She was happy to have him as a friend. She couldn't ask for more. Until he stops answering her calls or messages. The last call between them, he said he would stop meeting her. She never understood why he did that.

The last time he logged into Yggdrasil, he only left his items in the treasury and left without saying a word. He messaged later saying he was sorry. That he loved his wife and daughter. And he wished her the best. Galadriel didn't know what was going on. It wasn't like she was going to jump on him or anything. She knew their limits. She loved him, admired him. The only thing she wanted was a friend. That's why leaving like that hurt her the most. It broke his heart. That's why watching this green-haired young boy... with a sweet smile, and dreams of being a hero to help people... brought back those memories. Even after all this time

" Like who?" Midoriya asked, looking confused for a moment.

"Nothing, just thinking about something," muttered Galadriel. "It's a beautiful dream, to be a hero. You already have the heart, and that's really the most important part. Many seem to forget that being a hero is more than being popular or strong. It's wanting to help people, to do good in this world. No matter the cost or how silly it is, even a little person without a quirk can be a hero," Galadriel said, making Midoriya blush. more importantly, it is not the power one might have, but the will to be a hero. "

" I feel like a hypocrite. What right do I have to say that when I'm a demonic empress? It's really ironic! I'm the most evil thing in this world right now, and yet I advise a child to be a hero, " Galadriel smiled at the irony of this.

"And you, Miss Naz... Galadriel? Why do you want to be a hero?" Midoriya asked with some confidence.

" Why? I wonder. " Galadriel sighed.

"Midoriya, do you think someone can do good by being bad?" Galadriel asked.

"Huh…" Midoriya didn't seem to know how to react to that question. "I don't understand the question," Midoriya said.

"What if I told you that I am the most diabolical thing in this world, that my mere existence is something you should be afraid of, and that you would have every reason to hate me?" Galadriel said stepping closer to him . "How would you react?"

Pushing her body towards the young Midoriya, she saw him blush. Midoriya tried to look away. He can't help but react like a young man would. Galadriel is one of the most beautiful girls he has ever seen. She fills out the AU uniform like no one else. Her silhouette is too seductive. The high socks she wears and the little skirt of her uniform only show a little of her skin. But it's enough to keep everyone awake at night.

"Ga-Galadriel you have to shut up!" Midoriya muttered with a flushed face.

"Look at me!" Galadriel hissed, freezing Midoriya.

He saw those golden eyes, and what he saw scared him. As if there was something inside, begging to come out. A beast, a monster, a demon. But he also notices something. A silver light in the dark. A small glimmer of hope, as if she was begging for him. Something weird.

"If I was something... Evil, do you think I can be a hero? If I'm worse than a bad guy, do you think I can be good? That I can do good in this world? Justice is something that changes from person to person. What if I'm something so dark and twisted? Can someone like me still be worthy of having friends like you ?" Galadriel said intensely.

" Say something! Tell me you're going to leave me like everyone else! Tell me I'm a monster! " Said Galadriel, or the part that's a demon said.

Each time she feels exposed, or a strong sense of vulnerability, her demon side takes control slowly. Demons hate weakness of any kind, and they will respond accordingly. Using anger, fury and strength to erase this. This stuns Midoriya. He didn't know what to say or do. He only stared at those golden eyes for a long time. Feeling scared and terrified. He wanted to run away, to shout at her to leave him alone. But the more he looked at her, the more he felt… sad. The feeling of someone asking for an answer. For some kind of help. So he did the only thing he knows.

"I don't really understand what you're trying to say, but I know you're not like that! If you want a friend, I'll be your friend." Midoriya said with the best smile he had.

While holding Galadriel's hand, he didn't know he was doing this. But Galadriel did. Both looked at each other. Until Midoriya notices him holding her hand. He let out a small cry, again. He apologized several times. But then Galadriel laughed, shaking her head.

"Hey, Galadriel?" Midoriya asked shyly.

"It's nothing, I just remembered something! That's all, don't worry about it," Galadriel said smiling. "You are honestly a nice person, Izuku Midoriya," Galadriel whispered.

Before he could say anything, the car door opened. They were in front of the school, and everyone seems surprised to see Galadriel get out of the car, with Midoriya behind her.

"Let's hurry if we don't want our beloved teacher Aizawa to arrive in the classroom before us," Galadriel said.

Midoriya only nodded, still looking confused at the white-haired girl. Not knowing why she acted the way she did. Little did he know that Galadriel was thinking how much he reminded her of Touch-me. But he is not him. And maybe it's better that it's not him.

" Demiurge, I don't think you realize what you've brought me. This kid is... Interesting, I'll keep an eye on him. Yeah, I'll... I'll just keep him close. from me, and see how much power he has developed. You never know ," Galadriel thought.

Again, a school day began, announcing the start of classes. But honestly, she liked it. She noticed that the human bomb, Bakugo, passed by them. Glancing at the duo, he finally walked away, growling.

" What a weird kid ," she thought.

Meanwhile, in Italy

Entering a refined neighborhood, Sebas and Solution were surrounded by sumptuous villas, with large gardens and magnificent cars.

"Apparently, there are people who don't deny themselves anything." Solution stated, sarcastically.

Showing a stern look, Sebas knew perfectly well how the owners of these villas had managed to amass their fortunes.

"The Italian mafia...for several generations they never hesitated to kill people and sell weapons and drugs to make money! That's why Galadriel-sam asked us to kill and take possession of all their property."

"Do I have permission to kill these people my way?" Solution asked.

"If you're not doing anything reckless, I see no reason to deny you."

Immediately, Solution flashed a sadistic smile on her face, while excited to see the future terrorized faces of her prey. Finally, stopping walking, finding themselves in front of the largest of the villas, they faced a huge golden gate, where a large bull's head could be seen.

"It's here." Sebas affirmed. "The villa of Chizoro, the leader of the Pisagno gang! The first person has eliminated! All that remains is for us to infiltrate this villa and kill its owner."

"Perfect." Affirmed Solution.

Nevertheless, an explosion was suddenly heard behind the duo.

"Huh?" Sebas wondered, turning around.

Emerging from an alley, a small group of men, most of whom were injured, appeared to be running from danger.

"Who are these guys?" One of them shouted.

"We should never have attacked them."

"Help us. "

Barely having time to see them, Sebas and Solution saw two silhouettes perform two big leaps, before falling back on the group of fugitives.

" RANKYAKU !" One of them shouted.

With a quick leg kick, one of the two men created a sharp compressed blade of wind, which struck the backs of several people, seriously injuring them.

"ARRRRGGGGGHHHH!" They cried, falling to the ground.

"MONSTER!" Shouted two survivors, aiming at him.

Immediately, one of them created a large rock, in front of him, which he threw towards the assailant, while his acolyte created a corrosive liquid. Seeing the two attacks heading towards him, their enemy remained perfectly stoic. And at the last moment, he decided to strengthen the defensive power of his body.

" TEKKAI ! "

Touching the man, the two attacks hit him hard. Yet, the rock only shattered as it hit his body, as the liquid splashed down on him, without seeming to do him the slightest damage.

"WHAT?" The duo wondered.

" SHIGAN ! "

Forgetting about the second assailant, the pair felt his fingers pierce their backs. Spitting blood, they fell to the ground. In front of the corpses, the two men came closer to each other. The two people were very tall, and must have been between two and three meters tall. And both wore masks to conceal their faces.

Approaching them, a slightly shorter man, and with his face covered in white makeup, was looking at a strange snail he had in his hand. Staring at it for a few seconds, he ends up putting it back in his pocket, before grumbling.

"It's impossible to operate the den-den mushi."

"Then what should we do?" Asked one of the other two men. "Is there really no way to contact HQ?"

"Actually, I have no idea where we are." The man in makeup confessed. "And these guys attacked us for whatever reason! Check to see if any of them are still alive and let's try to gather information on them and find out where we are."

Suddenly sensing a presence, he turned his gaze to the huge golden gate, which was not far from him. However, he saw no one around. Having slipped away discreetly, Solution and Sebas were on the roof of a villa and spied on the trio.

"Who are these people?" Solution asked.

"No idea." Sebas confessed, just watching them, walking through the corpses to find a survivor.

"Should we attack them? »

Continuing to stare at the trio, Sebas finally asserts.

"I believe it would be best to warn Galadriel-sama before deciding to..."

" MESSAGE ! "

"Hum?" The butler wondered. "Cz, what's going on ?"

"Sebas-san...I think we have a problem." »

" What ? »

"We had a bad meeting."

Meanwhile, in Japan

The place where the being called ''Kurogiri'' brought the Mugiwaras was not pleasant. It looked like an abandoned hideout or a bar from centuries ago. The only one who found an advantage in this place was Zoro, who could already smell various bottles filled with different alcohols. Despite the normal place, something seemed off, as if something sinister and dangerous was near them and the pirates were aware that Kurogiri's boss was definitely not going to be a friendly partner as he claimed.

''I don't like it'' Usopp said scared.

"Me neither." Chopper said.

"Hey Mist-guy where's your boss? '' Asked Luffy rather impatiently.

"Sensei is very sick at the moment so he has to stay put with the help of a machine to help him breathe! Unfortunately, he cannot meet you in person, but he is able to see you right now. '' Kurogiri said.

"Hey, does your Sensei need medical attention? I'm a doctor and I can help you,'' Chopper said worriedly.

'' Really ? Unfortunately, my master is already using the best of medical technology to maintain consciousness! Do you really think you can do better than that? "

"Hey! Chopper is the best of doctors." Luffy said.

"Is that true? In that case, I suggest that you resume this discussion later! For the moment, I will simply introduce him to you. "

In a few seconds, they arrived at a very systematic door.

"Hum?" Franky wondered, taking off his sunglasses. "An armored door? I see your boss likes to feel safe! Can you find out why?"

"It's nothing! My boss has fragile health! He just hopes that this door would prevent anyone from taking advantage of his weak state."

Then he knocked on the door.

Toc Toc

''Yes ? '' Said a cold voice.

"Sensei, I came back with the people you wanted to see." Kurogiri said.

''Oh ? In that case, let our guests in so I can meet them.'' Said All For one.

Immediately, the door opened, revealing a room even darker than the rest of the bar. Seeing Kurogiri entering the room, the pirates followed him with a little more caution. The only one was not very big. And that's what allowed the pirates to quickly see a large figure, which was in the center of the room. They could see an old man hooked up to machines to help him breathe and maybe live. The man had no face or nose, so he scared off Nami, Chopper, Usopp, and Brook, while the rest of the crew stood on alert. No one could know if he was really a human being. However, this did not prevent him from displaying a smile, which scared the pirates away.

''Hello, dear pirates'' said All For One.