But what were simply passing thoughts seemed to have become reality when the gap between the two widened drastically.
It did not happen gradually. It was not subtle. It was as if the universe had woken up one morning and announced that Elior would now be launched into the sky while Eren would remain firmly planted in the dirt.
From the differences in schedules and lessons, there was suddenly an even harsher difference in responsibilities and opportunities.
Elior was suddenly everywhere.
He was receiving specialized tutoring from ancient scholars who rarely left their temples.
He was granted audiences with ministers who would usually pretend children did not exist.
He was being invited to observe diplomatic councils, ceremonial rites, inheritance rituals, and even military simulations that most heirs never saw until adulthood.
He was escorted by elite guards, praised by the court, adored by elders, and paraded around like the galaxy's favorite shiny new treasure.
