It had been a week since Eren's conversation with the Sage Braham. His recovery process had dragged on far longer than anticipated, which just went to show the destructive force he had faced.
"Well, the healers did say it was a miracle my insides were still intact," Eren mused, recalling the overwhelming power of the Death God's abilities he had wielded against the formidable foe.
News of the Demon Lord's appearance had been kept a closely guarded secret. Of course, the emperor and other high-ranking officials had been informed, their reactions ranging from shock to disbelief. Sage Braham had graciously taken the credit for defeating Lirix, sparing Eren from unnecessary scrutiny and attention, allowing the situation to eventually calm.