It's pretty simple to make it seem like the second option. Make it a heroic and celebratory moment rather than some reeling, regretful one where the character stumbles back and looks at the literal blood on their hands. Add some symbolism, like daybreak shining on the scene, and all who witness it are filled with a sense of relief and justice.
It's pretty simple to make it seem like the second option. Make it a heroic and celebratory moment rather than some reeling, regretful one where the character stumbles back and looks at the literal blood on their hands. Add some symbolism, like daybreak shining on the scene, and all who witness it are filled with a sense of relief and justice.