Chapter 111: Arc 3: Unknown Discovery - 22
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"Speech"
Arc 3: Unknown Discovery - 22
"Alright, class," Shaher called for everyone's attention after the fight among students. "Now, with the friendly fights over, Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee nearly lost at the last second. If the last person had pushed themselves a bit further, then they would have at least obtained one of the two Protagonist Badges. I'll now start teaching a basic concept of the Action Genre that everyone should learn about."
Everyone remains out in the open field, listening in silence. However, a few students can't help but glare at Ruby and Weiss. At the same time, others attempt to draw their attention with subtle yet not-so-secretive, seductive tactics. These attempts are far from sneaky, as they're plainly visible to all. Those engaged in such behavior seem oblivious to those around them.
"Character roles are among the Action Genre's basic concepts and extend to other genres." Shaher begins. "It doesn't matter the setting or the story, not even if you're already considered a god in your home world by now. Depending on the character role you're assigned in the future, you'll either continue to be the god of your own world or fall and become nothing."
Upon hearing this, some whispered among the crowd. Some nodded in understanding, while others looked confused.
"A prime example of a character role is the Protagonist Badge, which bestows good luck upon its bearers, tipping the scales in their favor. This is precisely why Ruby Rose and Weiss Schnee narrowly emerged victorious; those badges were their saving grace. Without them, defeat was certain. The protagonist's role is designed to ease one's journey through life. Yet, it's important to note that there are many types of protagonists, and a story can certainly feature more than one." Shaher continued. "Moreover, while one may assume the role of a protagonist, this status is not eternal; inevitably, there will come a time when their role ends."
In other words, when the story concludes, so does the protective cover of plot armor—unless a sequel is made, in which case they may continue as the central characters. If not, they would have a higher risk of death if things go down badly.