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When do hero's set aside with PoJ come back?

Protection of Jerusalem (Pa)
Type: Hero Enh. • Brigade: Silver • Ability: None • Class: None • Special Ability: Set aside two silver brigade Heroes. Holder chooses one Fortress site that cannot be discarded while Heroes are set-aside. When Heroes return to territory, discard set-aside. • Play As: Set aside two silver brigade Heroes. Protect one Fortress from discard while both Heroes are set-aside. • Identifiers: OT, Depicts a Weapon • Verse: II Kings 19:35 • Availability: Patriarchs booster packs (Common)

Instant Special Abilities > Set-Aside
How to Use
Set-aside cards may be played on any character you control in play with matching brigade.  Set-aside cards remain on the character in the set-aside area until the character is returned to the field of play.  When you set aside your opponent's card during a battle, after the battle you must put the set-aside enhancement with the card you set aside.  The character can return during any preparation phase, unless the set-aside card has a specified endpoint.  The set-aside card is then discarded.

does quote in red mean i can bring characters back during opponents prep phase?

Any means any.  Though I don't see why you would.

one application would be to set aside your EC with the gain 1/1 enhancements then play AoC, return during opponents prep.