{Unknown period after Liam's agreement with his supposed future self.}
"Ha ha ha ha."
Liam resurfaced on the stream, taking in deep breaths of air. He seemed to have stayed in the water rather than enter a different domain.
'Fuck! How long was it?' Liam thought as he lay on the stream bank. 'I hope it was the right choice; accepting that supposed future self of mine deal.'
Liam was lost in the thoughts of his decisions, judging himself for all the things he deemed wrongly executed.
'Anyway, it's too late to turn back… I'll just move forward. Hopefully, I will have a better future.'
Rising from the ground, Liam dusted his clothing. 'I'll have to change clothing… I look so…'
"You're finally back!" A voice came from behind Liam. Due to the sudden intrusion, Liam's spiritual sense activated automatically as a form of defense.
Twisting his body, Liam took a defensive stance, eyeing the approaching creature warily.