The woman emerged from the titan's decaying belly, carrying her injured boy, Alfraed, with utmost care in her arms. Despite the urgency of her flight, she moved with a gentle grace that offered some measure of comfort to the boy. Even as she hurried towards her destination, she couldn't help but worry about his well-being.
"... Be strong, boy..."
When had he ever seemed so vulnerable? Not during their relentless training sessions, certainly. The menus had been grueling, but Alfraed had never given up, completing every task she set before him and exceeding her expectations.
Nowadays, he was a formidable opponent, able to hold his own against most entities in the world. Even someone as powerful as herself need to be mindful of him.
