Eren went about his day as normally as possible, training with Naia and checking on the villagers who had been affected by the water. He was relieved to see they were recovering well, the symptoms already fading just as Elena had predicted. Throughout the day, he noticed Lyra watching him intently, her gaze following him wherever he went. When their eyes met across the courtyard, she would quickly look away, but he sensed her vigilance.
For three days following his confrontation with Lyra, Eren maintained the appearance of routine while secretly observing the palace guards' patterns. He noted when they changed shifts, which areas received less attention during certain hours, and which guards were more diligent than others. He wasn't foolish enough to attempt an escape without proper planning.
