: The tension peaks when Heckel decides to "snitch" on both the terrorist and Tenma to local loan sharks to save his own skin.
The character acts as a foil to Tenma’s altruism. While Tenma is motivated by a burden of responsibility, Heckel is driven by opportunism, attempting to leverage the situation for financial gain.
: Initially, Tenma refuses to provide extensive care to a man who has caused immense suffering. However, his inherent identity as a doctor prevails. He eventually treats the man once he perceives the patient’s genuine fear of death.