1901 Dreamscape


    Nina felt like she had entered asurrealdream.


    Initially, she found herself in the grand capital of the Edinburgh kingdom, the City of Edin. In this dreamlike version of the city, everything appeared more magnificent than reality, each detailbothclear and shrouded in mystery.


    It was as if Nina had be a wisp, observing the bustling city from abird''s-eyeview. But in an instant,she was containedwithin a vessel.


    Though she felt in control of her physical form, her thoughts swirled chaotically, making it hard to focus. As she moved closer to the capital city, the scenery shiftedonce more.


    This time, she found herself at a graduation ceremony for young Rankers. It felt familiar as if she had witnessed it in reality, yet the perspectivefrom whichshe viewed it was different.


    ncing around the audience, she spotted herself, Jiana Jiang, and Levine de Montmorency, all cheering for Eren. The current version of herself in the dream stood among a group of young Rankers receiving des from King Emil himself.


    "Isn''tthisEren''sgraduation ceremony?"Nina pondered, trying to make sense of the strange dream. The scenes around her dissolved into clouds of smoke beforecoalescinginto a new scene.


    Now, she stood in a dense forest filled with mana beasts, exotic creatures, and the dreaded Children of Echidna, known as monsters. Towering trees and thick foliage obscured the sunlight, casting the forest in a semi-shadowy domain.


    As Nina ventured deeper into the forest in her dream, she sensed something different about this scene.


    Strange whispers echoed through the trees, their eerie cadence sending shivers down her spine. Though shecouldn''tdiscern their words, she felt a primal fear stirring within her as she delved further into the mysterious forest.


    As she walked, Nina encountereda variety ofcreatures she had only read about in texts: mythical beasts with glowing eyes, ethereal beings that seemed to materialize from the shadows, andcreatureswhose forms shifted and twisted like liquid in a kaleidoscope.They took on the shapes of monsters, orrather,Children of Echidnaasthey liked to call themselves.


    "This... this is Monster Canyon. But Idon''tthink I have ever been to this particr region within the canyon. How am I dreaming this weird dream?"Nina questioned herownsanity as she traversed the forest.


    She had already confirmed that this was just an borate dream, not an illusory trap set by her enemies. After all, there was no one left in Anfang who would try to mess with her. Eren hadeither killed themor suppressed them so thoroughly that theywouldn''teven think of casting illusory traps on her.


    As Nina explored the forest in her dream, shecame upona peculiarly grim scene that made her question many things. She witnessed a wolf-like D-Ranked beast attacking an old Adept Ranker with ferocity, biting theman''sgroin and causing him immense pain. Despite his injuries, the Adept disyed a fierce determination. When the beast attacked again, he threw his dagger with a seemingly impossible uracy, killing the beast before sumbing to his injuries.


    Nina felt a strange connection to the old Ranker as he died before her eyes.However, before she could approach his body, the scene changed once again.


    Now, Ninafound herselfinside a giant birdcage, standing close to a charming yet dangerous woman. Upon closer inspection, she recognized the face of the woman as Eliza Samael, the dragon-type half-blood who had terrorized the Anfang Alliance. n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om


    In the dream, Nina battled Eliza Samael in ways she had never fought anyone before,pletely dominating the legendary dragon half-blood. If Eliza Samael was known as the best Titan yer of Anfang,thenwhat title should be bestowed upon the one who defeated her?


    The concepts of time and space blurred as Ninafound herselfrepeatedly summoned into various illusory realms, each depicting a story aboutsomeone''slife. Initially, she believed she was experiencing herowndreams. However, as these dreams persisted, shecame to understandthat she was living out someoneelse''sexperiences, someoneelse''sreality.


    Eventually, Nina found herself within an isted dimension, familiar with ake she had encountered not long ago. It was the sameke within the Oni Dungeon.


    As Nina gazed upon theke within the isted dimension, she observed its tranquil surface, reflecting the surrounding scenery like a mirror. The water shimmered with an otherworldly glow, casting an ethereal ambiance over the area.


    "Let me see how I look."


    She wore a fitted, sleeveless blouse in a rich shade of deep crimson. The blouse featured intricate embroidery along the neckline, adding a touch of intricate detail to the ensemble.


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    As she peered into herownreflection, Nina beheld her current form—a shapeless, slime-like substance thatckedanydiscernible features.Yet, with a simple blink, her appearance shifted, and she regained her familiar form within thisillusoryrealm.


    In the reflection,Nina''ssmooth and supple skin took on a more attractive quality, with a light-tanned hue that entuated her features.


    Her figure appeared seductive, with curves that enhanced her allure. Her facial features exuded a heightened beauty, with a mature look that added an air of sophistication.


    She observed herself wearing sophisticated attire thatplemented her features.


    She wore a fitted, sleeveless blouse in a rich shade of deep crimson. The blouse featured intricate embroidery along the neckline, adding a touch of intricate detail to the ensemble.


    Paired with the blouse, Nina wore a flowing skirt crafted from luxurious silkfabric,adorned with delicate patterns. The skirt cascaded gracefully around her legs, swaying with each movement.


    A pair of dangling earrings adorned her ears. Around her neck, she wore a slender chain ne with a pendant that caught the light, casting subtle reflections across the surroundings.


    The clothingpleted her appearance,allowing her tolook the best version of herself in thisillusoryrealm.


    "Haah!You''refinally here. I thought that this technique was nothing but a sham."


    Nina heard a familiar voice from behind her.


    When she saw Eren standing therewith a smile on his face, her heart melted, and her eyes turned a bit red.


    Immediately, she enveloped him in an embrace.


    Shewasn''pletelysureifwhat she was experiencing was a dreamor not.


    However, this was the first timein a long while thatshe could feel Eren so close.


    She wanted to cherish this dream for as long as possible before it ended.