[Bonus chapter] Cultivating a Soul

"Step into the real world…"

Maya mumbled to herself as she stared at the sky. It was as if a fire had been lit up inside her mind. Her eyes started exuding a peculiar light.

When the iron was hot, the butcher decided to hammer it again to cast it.

"Lady Maya, you ought to understand what your existence as a woman entails. You need to feel their joys and sorrows. You need to understand what excites you as a woman– no matter how shallow or profound it is.

Only after doing something like this will you be able to understand what it means to have a real existence. And only after developing an understanding of this matter will you be able to cultivate a soul for yourself."

Eren looked at Maya intently before asking her something radical.

"Let me help you, Lady Maya. I'll turn you into a real woman."