No, the lack of action would only make the hero just another indifferent person who didn't care. Since it was never a promised official duty the hero was never obligated to help anyone and cannot be a villain. The inactive, idle hero can only hope that the lack of action did not hurt a loved one. But, the hero's attitude may later improve causing future heroic actions to recur; making the hero feel admired and appreciated once again.
Perhaps there would be no opportunity for redemption ...
when something happens that didn't happen or meant to happen but it did anyway
To "cause" is an action that makes something happen.
They slain them.
"negation", that it was canceled or refused
you have to eat anyway.
"Cause" is the action word that makes something happen.
They got beaten and whipped.
He was sent to jail.
Nothing would happen, but where would you get it anyway. Do not attempt such a thing.
Action at Kalmas happened in 1916.
Action at Barfleur happened in 1692.