The Long-Awaited Plunder

With Richard's current strength, he could easily kill Gilgamesh, Druig, and the others. However, he had no intention of killing them right away. If he acted, Gilgamesh and the others would at most die in battle without feeling anything else. But dying at the hands of a companion was another matter entirely. Especially if they died at the hands of companions they deeply loved and trusted. After knocking Thena away, Gilgamesh immediately rushed toward her without any hesitation.