Alephee walked inside the practice hall when the isolation barrier was destroyed.
She wore a simple and sophisticated black dress. The homunculus walked slowly but bridged the difference between her and Eren in the blink of an eye. It was as if the fabric of space and time helped her close the distance.
Alephee looked at Eren and smiled bitterly. He lay flat on his back, his eyes staring into the void. He had managed to empty all his mana storage in these few hours, attesting to the intensity of his training.
Eren looked worn out but his presence had a certain edge that wasn't there before. Of course, like always, it wasn't obvious unless someone really knew Eren well.
Alephee could tell that Eren had achieved another breakthrough. She knew that his Intent could only refine if and when he understood the concepts behind it on his own. She was glad Eren understood such a simple truth and did not pester her for favors.
