The Tournament Results

"I think they are about to call the results, sir." Silas's aide shouted at him, struggling to have his words heard over the people's clamoring. "You think Eren made it to The Ten?"

The professor had both his hands folded over his stomach. He eyed the display before him with some concern.

Solvane Winchester had risen in his seat and was whispering to the Granville clan head.

The professor had hoped earnestly when he recruited Eren to his cause that the boy had his mother's fighting spirit. And his hope was not wasted.

In the end, Eren surprised them all, going toe-to-toe with the most talented Awakened in the tournament.

When Eren was paired against Gaine, the professor sighed heavily.

He had thought the fight was over.

He did not even expect Eren to make it past the third stage—the boy had trained in an empty gym, with little or no help, to fight kids who had gotten the best training from the best instructors over the course of their childhoods.

But Silas had hoped