Eren's words were seemingly unassuming, but they carried a strange weight.
Sifrona didn't understand what he meant—but she didn't question it.
She simply nodded, eyes full of belief.
Eren smiled at her again, and this time, he raised his hand and gently tapped her head. He ran his fingers through her hair with a soft touch, like he was comforting her.
Sifrona closed her eyes and leaned into his hand just a little.
***
On the other side of the battlefield…
Shir's eyes widened.
He watched as his four powerful automatons were pulled away—stopped cold by four enemies that had shown up without warning.
Two of them… Marina and Azurea. His former allies. The betrayal cut deep.
His face twisted in anger. He cursed under his breath.
"Damn these fucking dragons…"
Then he looked at the battlefield, and his heart sank even more.
