Nikkoman felt his body writhe in pain as Huguel continued to hit him. He tried to scream for help, but the blows were so strong that the air was knocked out of his lungs.
He wondered where was the justice in this world, where people like Huguel could do what they wanted without consequences. He wondered if this was really his punishment for trying to do the right thing.
When Huguel threw him against the wall, Nikkoman felt unbearable pain in his spine. He wondered if he was going to die right there, alone and with no one to help him.
But then he remembered the bee woman's teachings, how she had taught him to always fight and never give up. He remembered the pride he felt when he helped save the city. And it was that memory that kept him fighting.
With all his strength, Nikkoman managed to get up and leave the darkened room. He knew there was still a lot of fighting ahead, but he knew he wasn't alone in this battle. He had a purpose and he would fight to the end to protect the city and those he loved.