Maddy sighed, running a hand through her hair as she looked down at the shredded remains of her cloak.
"Oh, geez," she muttered, her tone completely casual despite the cosmic revelation. "I really didn't intend to reveal myself like this. That last skill of yours had a bit more bite to it than I expected."
She rested her massive greatsword on her shoulder, a faint, maternal smirk finally breaking across her features as her violet eyes softened just a fraction.
"But... maybe I underestimated my children."
Hearing those words, the agonizing corruption tearing through Erwin's body seemed to freeze entirely. A surge of overwhelming shock, followed instantly by a profound, radiant pride, washed over the captain. The monster trying to claw its way out of his flesh was completely suppressed by the sheer reverence he felt.
