Meanwhile, deep within an unknown forest...
A massive magic circle glowed ominously across the mossy forest floor. It pulsed with arcane energy, casting eerie purple-blue light onto the surrounding trees. Then—whoosh!—a brilliant flash of light burst out from the center as the teleportation spell activated with a high-pitched hum.
Moments later, several hooded figures materialized on top of the glowing circle, their silhouettes gradually forming from the lingering magic mist. Among them was Eren, still in disguise, his face hidden beneath his hood, and the lifeless dummy body pillow slung casually over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.
