Chapter 102: Eren [2]
"I thought that was it," Lila continued, her voice steadying by force. "I thought... I would never make it out of that place alive."
Her eyes flicked toward me for the briefest moment—no more than a breath.
"But someone saved me. And the other mercenary as well."
Alice’s brow arched slightly. "Someone? Who exactly?"
Lila nodded once, her gaze firm.
"His name is Eren."
"Eren? Who is that?"
Alice tilted her head slightly, her brows knitting in thought. The name meant nothing to her at first—no noble title, no House association, nothing that stood out. Just... Eren.
"A mercenary?" she asked, her voice cautious.
Lila hesitated, then shook her head. "I... I don’t know if that’s what he really is. He didn’t act like one. He asked for a job from me, and I gave him one."
Alice studied her carefully, her sharp mind sifting through every word.
"Describe him."