Chapter 504: The Hero

The girl looked at Eren in silence.

Even if her guard had put his lives on the line for her, it was because he was scared of a fate much worse.

The Holy Emperor didn't have such burdens as he didn't even know about the person behind her. Despite that, he was trying to protect her, knowing full well that he was going to die.

Even after she tried to kill him, breaking the engagement in front of his face, he was still standing up for her even as most of his body appeared to be broken.

He was still holding his sword, even as blood trickled down the hilt of the sword. The clone was bleeding so much more, simply to give it more impact.

"Impressive. To save that girl, you are willing to die? She is truly a lucky girl to have a lover like you," Eren said, breaking the silent atmosphere. "Unfortunately, she won't be lucky anymore. First, I will kill you in front of her, and then..."