That was a really intense way of "motivating" our hero into action. Sure it worked, but the process is surprisingly cruel even for this show's standards. But at least the main protagonist found a good measure of resolve in all these, as well as some admiration from a long time friend. Yet of course, it comes with a twist, there's really no time for reprieve isn't it? At least there is more to chew on before the climatic battle begins, let's see what happens when the eventually get there, shall we?.