This might be the biggest surprise Richard had received after this war began.
Even Ethan's decision to sacrifice himself to end this war was not as shocking as the appearance of this man who looked extremely familiar to the boy who held his heart in his hand.
"E-Ethan?" Thanks to Eleanor's voice, Richard knew that it wasn't just him who was seeing it.
It was…really, "Yeah, it's me."
The older version of Ethan spoke as he looked at his younger self and voiced, "Put that back, Ethan. It is no longer necessary."
Eleanor was in agreement with it as she moved her head like a broken doll.
However, "Unless I don't get the confirmation that this war is over and Zulcriz has received his title as an immortal back, I won't. And that's my final decision."
Richard was slightly ashamed that he felt thankful for his decision to remain standing on the borderline.