VOLUME 27: A PAINFUL RETURN

Chapter 54: A Painful Return

Scene: The snow-covered valley in the North. Eren and Rylan, injured and weary, are being helped by Aria as they make their way back to the South Nation. Their steps are slow and labored, but their determination to report their findings and warn the King drives them forward.

Narrator: After their brutal encounter with Zarek, the heroes return to the South Nation. They carry with them not only their discoveries but also the heavy burden of defeat and the knowledge of a new and powerful enemy.

Eren, Rylan, and Aria travel through the harsh terrain, the journey taking a toll on their already battered bodies. Finally, they see the familiar walls of the South Nation's capital, their spirits lifting slightly at the sight.

Scene: The grand hall of the South Nation's castle. King Alden sits on his throne, surrounded by advisors and knights. The atmosphere is tense as the heroes enter, their injuries and exhaustion evident.