Well, if we think about it, Elsa uselessly tried to stop Runeard memory from killing the Northuldra leader. In some ways, Hans words are true, and are also in relation with All is Found:
But can you brave what you most fear?
There is also a deeper irony between the two scenes, considering that Runeard was one of Arendelle previous rulers before Elsa, and Hans was litteraly trying to kill her to become king, and both scenes were on the fjord.
Everything reconnects with the first movie, that's why, personally, these narrative choices are far too specific and self-referencing not to consider some possibilities for the future.
Elsa is now that heroic figure Hans was trying to be by killing her, but as the protector of the North, while Anna did anything in her power to save others putting herself in danger, just like Kristoff did trying to save her life (Anna even rides Sven after K saves her), and proving to be a even better leader for Arendelle.
I understand you don't like the idea, but I sincerly believe this more suited to expand the duality between humans and magic thanks to Anna & Elsa new roles after what has been enstablished with this movie and how deep the events of the past can influence the present.
Sincerly, to me, the directors created the perfect basis for a new installmeant with how their family heritage and its echos resonate with the events of the first Frozen:
To me, this is how you prove that there is a fine line between considering the events of the first movie as truely done, and instead opening to the possibility that, just as those events were an echo of the past, than there could be more about the new present Anna & Elsa are living.
After all, as the directors said themselves:
"Frozen and Frozen 2 form one complete story."
That's why I have the feeling there could be much more to work on, considering also certain questions and doubts of the audience about the first movie.
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