After Eliza's cautionary advice, Layla abandoned the idea of delving into the potion synthesized by Eren.
In her pursuit of concocting something groundbreaking, she had momentarily forgotten the formidable and vicious nature of the individual involved.
"That vile man... we should never underestimate him," Layla murmured to herself, stowing away the potion vial.
The Little Witch's homunculus vessel rendered her unable to personally test the potion. However, Eliza had a cadre of other subordinates available for testing, allowing her to analyze the fiend transformation's effects.
"So that's what he meant by 'trusting in oneself,'" Layla pondered Eren's words.
"But, Master Eliza, this potion has a significant drawback. It severs the users' connection to the gods and demons they worship. Corrupted souls and bodies essentially make them akin to monsters from Echidna.