The hall was dimly lit, a faint glow seeping through the tall windows. Dust motes danced lazily in the sunbeams, and the curtains swayed gently with the evening breeze, casting ghostly shadows across the polished marble floor. The silence of the hall felt oppressive, broken only by the soft echo of footsteps that signaled someone's approach.
Sun Moon entered with the kind of presence that demanded attention. Every eye in the hall followed him, drawn to his confident stride and the subtle, magnetic charisma he exuded. A sly smile curved his lips, and the faint sparkle in his blue eyes hinted at both charm and danger.
Stopping abruptly in front of Eren, he bowed slightly, a gesture of respect—but there was an edge, a challenge hidden beneath the politeness. His voice, smooth and commanding, cut through the tension.
"My name is Sun Moon, Eren. It's nice to meet you," he said calmly, yet the words carried a weight that made the air itself tremble. "But there's something I don't understand… why are you standing with those losers?" His gaze swept disdainfully over the A-grade section. "Leave them. Come with us—to the B-grade section."
Eren's green eyes widened in shock, his body instinctively recoiling a step back. B-grade… enemies? What is he talking about?
Before Eren could respond, Sun Moon leaned slightly closer, his tone softening just enough to unsettle him. "But… tell me, Eren… how are you so beautiful?"
The words hung in the air, thick and heavy, twisting the atmosphere with an almost intoxicating tension. Levi, standing a few steps away, felt his blood surge like molten fire. His fists clenched, knuckles whitening, and his jaw tightened. The protective instinct roared in him, sharp and fierce.
Sun Moon let out a low, amused laugh, his voice smooth like velvet but laced with provocation. "Ah… so you like me that much, Eren?"
Eren's face drained of color. Tiny beads of sweat formed at his hairline as panic clawed at his chest. "N… No! I didn't mean that!" he stammered, his voice trembling.
Levi's eyes snapped back to Eren, sharp and cold as ice. Eren forced a weak, awkward smile, but it only fueled Levi's fury further.
Sun Moon, completely unfazed, shrugged lightly, his calm demeanor masking a simmering danger. "It's fine, Eren. If you like me so much… why not join my section? B-grade. You'd be with me, after all."
Levi's composure broke like glass, his voice booming across the hall. "Shut up, you idiot!" His tone carried a lethal edge, reverberating in the ears of everyone present.
Sun Moon's smile faded, replaced by a dangerous, predatory glare. His eyes locked on Levi, unwavering, unflinching. "Okay then, Levi," he said, voice calm yet venomous. "I challenge you. From this moment, I will take Eren Yeager away from you."
Eren blinked rapidly, confusion and fear warping his expression. All this… what is going on?
Levi stepped closer, dangerous and deliberate, his lips curling into a sharp smile. "Try anything like that, Sun Moon… and that day will be your last in this world."
Sun Moon's calm smirk deepened, venomous yet poised, radiating confidence that sent a chill down the spine. "Then it's fine. I am ready to leave this world, Levi."
He leaned toward Eren slightly, voice soft and almost tender. "Look, Eren Yeager… now Levi and I will fight for you. Are you ready? Because from now on, your life is going to change… a lot."
Eren's mind reeled, his heart pounding. This… isn't normal… what kind of world have I stepped into?
Meanwhile – Zack's Office
Inside the dimly lit office, Zack slammed a file shut on the polished desk, frustration etched deep into his face. His brows knitted as he addressed Miss Mia, who sat gracefully across from him, her composure unshaken.
"Miss Mia… then let's seal the deal. Did you like our proposal?" His voice carried a tense edge, betraying his nervousness.
Mona leaned forward slightly, unease creeping into her tone. "Miss Mia… was the project proposal acceptable or not?"
Miss Mia's eyes, sharp and calculating, studied them quietly. Finally, she spoke, calm but deliberate. "How much capital are you planning to invest in my company?"
Zack and Mona exchanged a glance. "Seventy percent… we will invest seventy percent in your company," they said softly, almost in unison.
Miss Mia's fingers flew over her phone, typing rapidly, her eyes glimmering with intent. "They are offering seventy percent… are you okay with this?"
Moments later, an unknown number replied. "Tell them eighty percent. Only then will I agree to partner."
Miss Mia's lips curved into a sly, knowing smile. "Eighty percent it is," she said, signing the agreement. Beneath her calm exterior, a storm of secrets churned.
Her phone rang, displaying a name that froze both Mona and Zack in place: Master.
"Excuse me," she said, rising gracefully. "It's an important call. I must take it."
Her voice was composed yet reverent as she answered, "Hello, Master."
A deep, commanding voice responded, resonating with authority. "Is the work completed, Miss Mia?"
"Yes, Master. Everything has been done," she said, her smile deepening, hiding layers of truth beneath its serene surface.
Night – Mona and Zack's Penthouse
The penthouse was quiet except for the rhythmic ticking of a clock. Zack paced, fists clenched. "Look, Mona… I told you. This is all the Master's game!"
Mona's voice trembled with realization. "Does that mean… Miss Mia is acting under the Master's orders?"
"Yes," Zack said sharply. "First, he sabotaged our company. Then he forced Miss Mia to partner with us. What does he want from us? What does he want from Eren?"
Fear tinted Mona's voice. "Zack… this Master… he must have a bigger plan. We need to know who he really is, what he looks like, what his connection to Eren is."
Zack nodded, deep in thought. He pulled out his phone and sent a coded message to an unknown number:
"Keep an eye on Miss Mia and the Master. Find out what his next plan is."
Meanwhile – Levi's Room
Levi's phone buzzed, a simple message illuminating the screen: "The job is done, sir."
A quiet, dangerous smile curled Levi's lips. "Good… now, start the next plan," he whispered, eyes glinting with unrelenting determination.
Eren stepped into the room, chest heaving, eyes wide with surprise. "So… you knew?"
Levi's smirk deepened as he leaned casually against the doorframe. The air between them crackled, tension thick and palpable, the unspoken promise of protection and challenge hanging like an electric storm.
Eren swallowed, heart racing. This world… it's not normal. Danger, secrets, challenges… and Levi. Why does he make my heart beat like this?
Levi's eyes softened ever so slightly as he looked at him, voice low but firm. "I'll always be one step ahead… for you, Eren. Just… don't ever forget that."
Eren felt warmth seep into his chest, a mixture of fear, excitement, and something unnameable. He nodded silently, unaware of the storms and trials awaiting him tomorrow.
The night outside deepened, shadows stretching across the city, but within Levi's room, a different kind of storm brewed—a storm of unspoken promises, looming challenges, and the first whispers of a battle that would shape their fate forever.