'Hmm. The Matriarchs know something about their goddess that this lass doesn't,' Eren came to a quick conclusion.
Understanding their stance, Eren came to a decision. They would not intervene in this duel, which provided him with the assurance he needed to respond to Callista's request with a simple word.
"No," he stated firmly, refusing to yield to her demands. With a snap of his fingers, he swiftly fixed his wounded left arm. Extending the revitalized limb, the weapon that had been wrenched from his grasp by Callista's surprise attack flew back into his waiting hand.
"Callista, I mean no disrespect," Eren remarked, his voice tinged with determination. "But if you truly wish to put a stopper on my powers, the simplest way for you to achieve that is to defeat me in this duel. Let us see how you compel me to abandon that which I refuse to relinquish.
Because I believe that death is also a part of nature."
