"I… I see."
Tumko spoke in a low voice after verifying that Eren was speaking the truth. He had tried to hide the disappointment in his voice. But even he knew that his efforts were in vain.
"Can I…"
Tumko asked Eren upon which the latter nodded his head before responding.
"Sure. Look after your team members after dispersing the isolation barrier. Then let's find a place to talk."
Eren started walking in a certain direction as he spoke-- The smoke of the Sativa Stick creating a trail behind him. His team members followed him without saying a word. Tumko took a long breath as he felt that a huge boulder had been lifted off of his shoulder.
'Only when you are strong can you afford to be benevolent.'
Eren thought to himself and chuckled. He felt like there should be a halo on his head for not resorting to purge Tumko's team right then and there.
