Bigger Playground

"Haah... It's done."

Lensa exhaled breathlessly. Swiftly, the volumetric flask shrank to palm size, transforming into a translucent potion vial suffused with light-element mana. Its contents, an enigmatic purple brew, seemed to simmer perpetually.

Clap. Clap. Clap.

Applause broke out, accompanied by Eren's appreciative smile. Drawing close, he enveloped Lensa in his embrace, his hand caressing her hair as she nestled against his chest.

"Do… Do you want me to summon the Spectral Beast?" Lensa inquired between breaths.

With a chuckle, Eren responded, "Keke, no need. With this, you're fully prepared, my darling."

Lensa found solace in Eren's agreement to allow her another attempt at Minerva's tests. While she remained uncertain about her own capabilities, she placed strong faith in Eren's discerning judgment. His words infused her with newfound assurance.

"Eren," Lensa murmured gently, her head resting upon his chest.