'Hey!'
Reen's objection resonated in Eren's mind upon hearing him speak of being alone in Labh Salem.
Her voice carried a tinge of irritation as if she hadn't anticipated Eren feeling lonely while she remained faithfully by his side.
The butcher chuckled, shaking his head before offering clarification.
"No disrespect to you, dear. I was merely comparing. I mean… compared to what I had established for myself in Anfang, I am practically on my own here.
The Corps is not something I own or run. With backing that provides limited support, conditional on my allegiance to the gods' faction.
I could probably hire a mercenary army to get things done but I lack the funds required to partake in a game of this magnitude.
Plus, it's not like I don't need to worry about my own expenses– my growth as a Ranker. Six months into Labh Salem, and I've already accepted a loan that I suspect will come with its due interest," Eren remarked, reflecting on his negative Origin Force Points stat.
