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The carriages and knights of House Valmont finally arrived at the grand gates of the Valmont estate. Before them stood the towering mansion, an architectural masterpiece of stone and marble, adorned with intricate golden patterns and polished statues. Rows of neatly lined servants awaited them at the front, bowing respectfully as the group arrived.
As the carriage came to a stop, Leon stepped out first and offered his hand to assist Eren.
'Back to my new home, huh?' Eren thought with a dry sigh, already imagining the softness of his bed and the joy of wrapping himself in a blanket burrito to embrace his favorite shut-in lifestyle.
But just as he was about to enjoy that daydream—
"EREN!!!"
A shrill cry pierced the air. Eren blinked and turned his head, startled. Two figures—one male, one female—were dashing toward him with tears glistening in their eyes like waterfalls about to burst.
'Huh? Who the heck are these people?'
