Jared's Epiphany

"Y-you're... me?" I heard Evil Jared say in bewilderment. He was quite rattled by the way his tone sounded.

His face also displayed shock, which was a reaction I had expected. Jane had the same look on her face as well.

They were both dumbstruck by my sudden revelation.

"I am not exactly you. This is as strange for me as it is for you, but I can clearly say that we're different people."

Our hair colours were different, sure. But we looked completely alike—especially taking his past form into account.

"My true identity is Lewis Griffith. I was also reincarnated into Jared Leonard's body. I attended Ainzlark Academy. I made acquaintances. Got stronger. I grew... just like you. However, we went down completely different paths."

And that distinction made all of the difference.

"Haa... so Merlin's theory was true, after all? The bubble theory."

'Bubble?'