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Originally Posted by ComicGuy89

Besides that is practically the norm for a majority of heroes. Rider itself is full of them, Fourze, W, Wizard, etc. Even Ryuki was a morally principled hero in a dark, dark world. It's not just a staple of Toku, it is a staple of everything involving a "hero" in pop culture. And it's a very popular line of thinking, "the ends do not justify the means". You may disagree, but Kouta is not arrogant for thinking that way, neither are most heroes, unless they use this reasoning to specifically be smug and superior.

What you're lacking here though is context. This attitude works in the right context. Gen's morals worked because of his context. Haruto's morals worked because of context. Kouta knows thanks to his run in with Zangetsu that there is more at stake, and in play here, than some child's game.

If Baron doesn't go from asshole to full on killer, then existing in this game still puts Baron in direct danger. The best thing for Baron is to not be in the game, as any player in this game can and could be killed at any minute. Keeping Baron in the game helps absolutely no one. And if one person should know that, it's Kouta.