[ Understanding what Mitsuru is saying here knocks the air out of Boa's lungs and he just stares over in shock for a moment. ]

... no way...

[ Mitsuru was going to reach the tower first if events progressed as normal. Boa doesn't need to ask about the other traveler to be sure of this. His faith in the other boy is complete on this level.

But with this much of a time difference... Even the most incompetent opponent could get an edge in. ]

... if... if we find a way back, and the goddess really can't touch you here, then... someone should check where the other traveler is before you go back to Vision.

[ Just... to make sure. ]