The Monster

When Eren arrived at the topmost floor, he was shocked to see Gaine crying bitterly.

The clan’s head, Solvane, was on the floor, lifeless.

It wasn't what he expected.

Yes, the battle was a tough one. He’d even fought some men on his way here, but he never expected to see the clan head dead on arrival.

“Gaine,” Eren called softly, but Gaine didn't hear him.

The boy was bent over, sobbing heavily and muttering curses at the men who’d killed his grandfather.

Eren’s chest squeezed.

He was about to call out to Gaine again when a strange sound stopped him.

A sound came from the air, and Eren lifted his head to investigate.

It was Silas, Sol and Sid on a podium.

They were floating on air, each with a wicked smirk on.

Silas laughed out loud, and the sound caused Eren to clench his jaw and fists.

“Oh, I waited so much for this day,” Silas yelled, his arms outstretched as he looked down at Eren.

He was making jokes and mocking him. Eren knew this, and his jaw clenched even f