[ Good, it seems he's more or less brought along a return to the man's senses with his exclamation and his actions.

So, naturally, he will soon join him properly in battle.

...in an ideal world, that is. One's shadows are not easily so dispersed with even startling initiative from others. The ominous fact is hinted at Hector's response when the creature focuses on himself rather than the one who has lept in front of it. But, his next move is enough to further the battle along.

Not enough to halt its tongue, however. Exemplified by the sudden halt in the other's movements even as Albedo leaps forward to engage again, swinging his sword at the specter. ]

I would argue otherwise.

The identity and existence of Pact Commander Hector Rhineskeep is irrefutable. No one can be simply erased by words claiming otherwise.

[ A brief look at Hector himself. ]

Remember this indisputable fact. One's moment of birth is forever and perpetually cemented into reality as a truth that can't be overridden, no matter how much someone might want to believe or assert otherwise. Even with knowledge of an unavoidable fate, this is something that can never be taken away.

[ Even if no one remembers it, one will always have been. ]