Father Figure

Five years later...

Talon sat in solitude within the confines of his room, which had become his only companion. Since the events that transpired half a decade ago, Talon had severed all communication, even with Gwen herself.

Talon possessed the wisdom to understand that if he resisted their demands, they would exploit Gwen and her son as leverage against him. To protect them, he feigned submission, allowing them to manipulate and torment him relentlessly for five long years.

Gwen's child had come into the world and was now approximately four years old. However, due to Talon's pretense of madness, Gwen refrained from bringing the child into his presence. Despite the resemblance he bore to her husband, Talon was still a stranger to them.

However, the reason the four principals exploited him went beyond their personal gain. Talon had come to realize that his doppelganger, who ruled Earth Prime, had caused numerous conflicts and provoked anger among various factions. The principals were