With the timeline restored, Ethan returned to his own time, but he was no longer the same person. The Clockmaker's shop had vanished, and the ChronoSphere no longer worked. But the experiences he had gained—the people he met, the lessons he learned—remained with him.
Ethan had become a true Traveler, aware that time was not just a linear path but a vast, interconnected web of stories. Though his adventure was over, he knew the Timekeepers still watched from the shadows, and perhaps, one day, he would be called upon again.
For now, though, Ethan walked through the streets of his village, knowing that time, in all its complexity, was a gift and a responsibility.
The adventure had only just begun.