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This left Takashi San, who was still skeptical, speechless. After confirming everything was correct, Takashi San nodded to Christa, who carefully pulled some money out of his pocket and handed it to him.

After the transaction was completed, Ymir, Kozo, and Christa turned and left.

Christa said happily, "That's great! Now I can sign up for the training corps." Her face was filled with joy. "This is all thanks to you, Ymir!"

Xiao San also agreed, "Yes! If it weren't for you, things wouldn't have gone so smoothly. You really know this place well."

Ymir's cheeks flushed slightly at their compliments, and she felt a little embarrassed. She lowered her head and said softly, "It's...it's nothing. It's not a big deal. First...first of all, this is all for Christa's sake." Although she tried to remain calm, the shyness and discomfort in her tone betrayed her inner feelings.

Ymir led them through several streets until they finally reached the registration office for the training corps. She paused and sighed, as if trying to gather herself. Then, she turned to look at Kouzo and Christa and said calmly, "This is it. Go sign up."

Just as Ymir was about to turn and leave, Xiao San suddenly patted her shoulder and said softly, "Wait."

"What else?" Ymir turned back impatiently, frowning slightly. However... when she saw Takashi's warm smile, her irritation instantly dissipated.

Xiao San said gently, "Since we are here, let's go together."

Christa also came over and gently took Ymir's hand. "Since you have nowhere to go, let's go together. I heard that the food and accommodation for the trainees are pretty good! You don't have to..."

Ymir was touched by Christa's words, but she quickly returned to her usual tough attitude to save face and interrupted: "Who wants to go to that kind of place? I'm living well outside, but you poor guys need that kind of place." There was stubbornness in her tone, concealing her inner turmoil.

Christa was a little overwhelmed by Ymir's reaction, and a look of loss flashed in her eyes.

At this time, Xiaosan spoke gently, "I need your help, please stay." As he said that, he stretched out a hand and invited Ymir to join them.

Ymir looked at the hand that Takashi San extended, slapped it away with disdain, and snorted coldly: "Speaking of you! Didn't you say I was dust last time? You even shamelessly compared yourself to the sun... Why are you so easy to talk to today? Are you trying to pretend to be a good man in front of Christa?" She was obviously still brooding over what happened before.

"Last time?" Xiao San scratched his face awkwardly, recalling the previous scene.

Christa looked at Kozo curiously, waiting for his response.

Kou San said with an apologetic smile, "Because I thought it would be cool to say that. I'm really sorry for causing you trouble."

Ymir didn't expect that Kozo would admit his mistake so frankly.

She froze for a moment, looking at Xiao San with some surprise... His eyes shone with a gentle yet resolute light, a sincerity that made her feel a little ashamed. Then, she turned to Christa and saw his expectant eyes, and the last bit of resistance in her heart gradually dissipated.

Ymir sighed and finally gave in. "Alright, alright, you guys begged me to do this. For the sake of my lovely Herista, I'll go with you."

When Christa heard this, a bright smile appeared on his face and he said happily, "That's great!"

While waiting in line for registration, Ymir's eyes involuntarily fell on Takashi's back. "Gentle, too gentle, too dazzling... He was willing to embarrass himself to protect my dignity. No wonder Christa treated him so..."

Xiao San and Christa were talking and laughing, and the atmosphere between them seemed relaxed and happy. Christa's eyes were full of fascination and admiration for Xiao San, and her eyes followed Xiao San's every move closely, as if he was the center of her world.

Ymir watched this scene, feeling a mixture of emotions... a touch of envy, yet also an indescribable sense of loss. 'That's true, what this guy said is true... He and Christa are like the sun, while I am like a speck of dust craving for light.'

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Chapter 20: 020 Daily Life of the Training Corps (Part ): Xiao San is simply a girl killer

After the registration was over, Xiao San suggested that they take Christa and Ymir to relax. They strolled through the bustling streets of Trost District, enjoying their rare leisure time.

"Don't be restrained. You can eat or buy whatever you want." Xiaosan said to the two with a smile.

Christa looked at Xiaosan with some concern: "Let's spend less, there are still many days to come." Her eyes revealed worry.

However, Ymir didn't mind the trouble at all. She excitedly pulled Christa's hand and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Don't always worry about this guy. Since he said so, let's make him bleed profusely."

So, Ymir dragged Christa and started to "sweep"...

Ymir took Christa through the shops, constantly picking out things she liked or that she thought Christa would like, while Kozo followed behind, watching them as if they were children.

In the process, Kozo showed his generosity and generosity as a mature man (in spirit). No matter what Ymir and Christa wanted, he always paid for it without hesitation... Although the boy driving the 86 downhill is handsome, the charm of the uncle driving the Mercedes-Benz up the tree is something that not many girls can resist.

Finally, Ymir and Christa returned home laden with their "trophies." Their faces were filled with satisfied smiles...especially Ymir's.

During this time, Xiaosan's brain was also idle, and he reconfirmed the time flow rate of the copy world with the system... When entering the copy, the time of the original world will automatically stop; when exiting the copy, the host needs to actively set it to pause the time flow rate of the copy world.

After solving this problem, there is a new problem... Kozo couldn't understand what this Uma Musume was. He could only think of "feminization of horses" from the literal meaning... Beast Musume?

As night fell, the three of them renewed their stay at the hotel.

Ymir insisted on sleeping on the far right side of the bed, "I want to protect Christa's innocence in case someone does anything wrong to the lovely Christa." The reason was very justified.

Christa slept in the middle, and Kozo slept on Christa's left.

As the night deepened, the three of them gradually fell into a sweet dream... or was that so? At least that's how it seemed on the surface.

The moonlight outside the window sprinkled on the floor like water. Christa slowly opened her eyes, and her gaze first fell on the sleeping Ymir... confirming that Ymir was sleeping very peacefully.

Christa moved very carefully, afraid to wake Ymir. Then, she quietly leaned over to Takashi's side... Seeing his peaceful sleeping face, a strange feeling welled up in her heart. She stretched out her delicate arms and wrapped them around him, pressing her whole body against him. Her heartbeat quickened, a blush spread across her cheeks, but her heart was filled with happiness and contentment.

Meanwhile, Ymir's lips curled up slightly as she slept, as if she were dreaming a beautiful dream. Her features seemed remarkably gentle, a stark contrast to her tough image during the day. Today was a day of long-awaited happiness for her... She finally had companionship, freeing herself from the loneliness she had long felt.

The sun mercilessly scorched every inch of the playground... The new recruits of the 104th Training Corps, a group of vigorous young boys and girls, stood tall and straight with determined eyes. They stood in unison on the sun-baked training ground, welcoming their initiation ceremony.

Instructor Keith stood on the high platform in front of the team, his eyes as sharp as torches, scanning the faces of every recruit below.

"Listen up! The induction ceremony for the 104th Training Corps is now underway. Unfortunately, I am your instructor, Keith Shadis." Instructor Keith's voice was as deafening as summer thunder. "I don't offer any kind of welcome to you. You are now nothing more than livestock fit to be fed to the Titans."

Faced with the ugly and dirty insults from Instructor Keith, the recruits seemed uneasy and shaken...Except for some people with special experiences, many of them had never experienced such direct and sharp criticism, and their inner fragility was ruthlessly exposed at this moment.

Yet, Takashi's eyes remained calm, as if Instructor Keith's words hadn't affected him in the slightest. Furthermore, he felt an inexplicable familiarity, like a classic scene from a TV show or film he'd seen before, reenacted, and now he was right there.

Kozo recalled a scene from "Ah, Navy," where Corporal Morishita greeted the new students at the Naval Academy in the same way. Cursing was the least of his worries; encouraging them was the norm. Showa-era special effects dramas were full of such men. There was the elegant, easygoing (though lame) and polite V3, and Hokuto Seiji, who preferred to vent his anger through violence... Kotaro, in particular, constantly talked about "manliness," demonstrating it through his boxing.

This is a soul honed by decades of experience, possessing extraordinary tenacity and determination...

This is "Tiandao Souji's physical fitness," which can precisely control the hormone secretion of the brain...

Teenagers are inherently sensitive, tender, and fragile. Their nerves are so sharp that, like Hakimi, they easily become overwhelmed. A single misstep can lead to a surge of adrenaline, a kind of impulsiveness often called "passion." Takashi San, however, is not easily swayed by external voices, but is able to maintain inner peace amidst the storm.

The instructor's lectures weren't without their benefits... for Takashi San. Every time he passed through a row, he'd pick out a few who looked "the easiest to bully/the most weak-willed (I guess)" for questioning. Takashi San also memorized their names and hometowns.

Armin Arnold, from the Shiganshina District...

Thomas Wagner, from the Trost district...

Mina Carolina, from the Trost district...

Jean Kirchstein, from the Trost district...

Marco Bott, born in the town of Ginaye in the southern area of Rose Wall...

Connie Springer, from the village of Lajago, south of Wall of Rose...

Sasha Burrows, born in Toupa Village, south of Wall Rose...

Before he knew it, Instructor Keith had quietly walked up to Takashi San and stopped. His tall figure stretched out in the sunlight, casting a shadow that just covered Takashi San.

Christa watched the scene nervously, her heart filled with worry. "Takashi..." She silently prayed for Takashi, hoping that the instructor wouldn't make things difficult for him.

Ymir's eyes revealed a gloating look... She seemed to be looking forward to the moment when Kozo made a fool of himself so that she would have the opportunity to mock him.

"What's your name?" Instructor Keith suddenly roared, his voice deafening like thunder, carrying an undeniable aura and authority. His gaze was sharp as a knife, staring directly at Xiaosan, as if trying to discern something from his reaction... This was how he had frightened those "little kids" before him.

Kozo remained remarkably calm in the face of this sudden questioning. He slowly raised his hand to rest it on his heart, then answered clearly, "Kozo Lance." There was no hint of panic in his tone, perhaps like... Ichiro Hirata's first introduction to his senior, Corporal Morishita.

Instructor Keith was clearly not expecting Xiao San to be so calm. He was stunned for a moment, thinking, "This kid..." But he quickly regained his composure. He continued to question, "What are you doing here?"

Upon hearing this, Xiaosan raised the corners of his mouth slightly and said slowly, "This question is like asking the sun: Are you the sun?" This sentence seemed to deserve a beating, with a blatant provocation, but Xiaosan's tone was unusually calm, as if he was just stating an obvious fact.

Boys' perspective on Xiao San: 1. He's such a pretentious guy, but so funny; 2. He's simply courting death; 3. He's such an arrogant guy, time to watch the show; 4. He behaved himself after being punished by the instructor...

Girls' perspective on Takashi San: 1. So handsome; 2. Such a cute boy; 3. Such a cool speech; 4. If I'm going to be punished soon, I'll take this opportunity to get close to him...

In reality, Takashi San's inner thoughts were: "It seems like this is the end. By the way... why do I always feel like showing off? I should be more calm at times like this. Forget it, I've already said it..."

Indeed, if an ordinary person said something like that, they would definitely not end well. Not everyone has the "hidden energy of a master" like the Vanguard to pay the "price of arrogance."

However, it was this seemingly provocative confidence and penetrating gaze, enhanced by the "physical qualities of Tendō Souji," that made Takashi San exude an oppressive and charismatic aura as strong as Tendō, forcing Instructor Keith's words of rebuttal to be abruptly stuck in his throat.

Instructor Keith was stunned by Xiaosan's penetrating gaze, and for a moment he didn't know how to respond. His silence, like the stillness before a storm, only made the already tense atmosphere even more tense.

All the trainees' eyes were focused on him, and everyone was wondering what the strict instructor would do next.

Time froze in that moment until Instructor Keith finally broke the silence. "I'll remember you."

After saying this, Instructor Keith did not continue to pester the other person, but turned around and continued to look for the next person to lecture.

With Instructor Keith's departure, the atmosphere on the playground gradually returned to normal. However... everyone was deeply impressed by Kozo.

Christa breathed a sigh of relief. "That's great."

Ymir was a little disappointed because she didn't see the scene where Kozo was embarrassed, but she had to admit, "This guy..."

During dinner time, the atmosphere became relaxed and the recruits sat around the long table, enjoying the rare rest time.

Christa and Ymir sat together, but...Christa's eyes never left Kozo who was talking to someone not far away.

Ymir supported her cheek with one hand and played with the spoon in her hand with the other, while gently reminding: "If you don't eat it now, it will get cold, Christa."

Hearing Ymir's words, Christa softly hummed a "hmm" in response, but her eyes were still fixed on Xiao San, and she was still distracted. This feeling... was like having something precious taken away from her.

After the people around her finished their meals and left one after another, Ymir sighed helplessly and whispered, "Didn't that guy just say he was just going to gather some useful information? So don't worry. Besides, he has all the money in your hands, so he can't run away."

"Is that so? But I don't think Xiaosan cares much about money." Christa sighed softly.

Ymir swallowed the last small piece of bread and said incoherently: "Maybe... well, maybe it's because of that guy's background?"

Christa looked at Ymir in confusion, waiting for her to explain further.

Ymir held up a finger and began to analyze. "Look at his hands. They're as soft as a woman's, and his skin is so fine. There are even traces of years of holding a pen on his fingers... You noticed that too, right?"

Christa nodded. She had indeed noticed these details a long time ago.

"So, you must seize this opportunity and get close to this rich man." Ymir said with a wicked smile.

Christa's face flushed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered, "Nonsense!" Although she denied it verbally, her heart was unconsciously rippled, and her heart was beating fast... Her eyes were shining with a crystal light, and with her petite body, she looked so pitiful and shy, like a little angel? A little succubus!

Kozo was talking with Reiner and Bertolt, and from them he heard some characteristics of the Titans... He held his chin, digesting the information he had just received, and murmured softly: "So that's it... This is a Titan."

At this moment, Reiner interjected with a hint of sarcasm, "Speaking of you! How dare you speak to the instructor like that? You're bound to be in trouble in the future, right?" His words were tinged with sarcasm, "But then again, I thought you were a strange guy who was difficult to get along with, but I didn't expect you to be surprisingly normal."

Upon hearing this, Xiao San smiled and said, "Is that so?"

At that moment, Takashi San suddenly sensed something and quickly bent backwards, a difficult maneuver that required immense core strength. With one hand, he held the girl steady as she fell, while with the other, he precisely caught the tray, which had been thrown from his grasp in shock. He then deftly used the tray to catch the falling plate and spoon. The entire process was seamless and effortless.

Chapter 21: 021 Daily Life of the Training Corps (Part ): Xiao San is like a central air conditioner

Reiner witnessed this scene from the side, with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He was obviously shocked by Xiaosan's reaction speed and skills.

Even Bertolt, who had been absent-minded, was attracted by this sudden scene. He withdrew his thoughts from afar and focused his eyes on Xiaosan.

Perhaps Reiner was already "abnormal" at this moment and had lost his memory as a "warrior", but Bertolt knew how difficult the seemingly ordinary behavior at that moment was... It required keen observation and reflexes, strong abdominal core strength, and precise skills.

The girl had lustrous black hair, tied in two neat ponytails that swayed gently with her movements, adding a lively and lovely touch. She was also quite pretty, with delicate features, fair skin, and large eyes that sparkled with gratitude and surprise... Takashi San remembered her and her name.

Takashi San handed the tray steadily to the girl, his voice gentle, "Ms. Mina, please be careful."

"Do you know my name?" Mina was stunned.

Xiao San smiled and nodded, "I remembered you when the instructor called the roll."

"Remember me?" Mina took the tray, her face flushed with embarrassment. She hurriedly thanked him and trotted away.

But fortunately, everyone's attention is on Alan now. They are all listening to him talk about what he saw with his own eyes, and no one cares about this side.

Reiner looked at Mina's shy back as she trotted away, then looked at the boy who had just been showing off. He sighed, "I take that back. You're really annoying."

As night fell, the lights in the training corps' dormitory went out, and Takashi San lay on the lower bunk assigned to him... Despite the noisy environment, with snoring and talking in sleep mixed together, coupled with the smell of sweat and indescribable foot odor, he still tried to adapt to the environment here (non-East Asians have a strong body odor, and the foot odor in the female dormitory where Christa and Ymir live is even stronger).

Closing his eyes, Takashi's thoughts drifted in the darkness. He wondered, "This is pure military management, isn't it?" He felt helpless about this intense, privacy-free lifestyle. However, knowing it was the only way to achieve his goal, he resolved to endure it.

"Although we haven't found the target, the system has confirmed that it's right here... The information we gathered today will definitely be useful next time," Takashi San thought.

Most of the people in this training corps are boys and girls between the ages of 12 and 13. 14-year-old Xiao San is already the oldest among the 104th batch of trainees, but... his behavior does fit the stereotype of "handsome, sunny, calm, and reliable big brother."

The next day, the sun shone brightly on the training ground, but the atmosphere was tense. The new recruits were undergoing a basic balance test on their three-dimensional maneuvering gear, a crucial step in assessing their suitability for training. If they failed even this test, they would be forced to return home to farm.

Kozo's movements on the 3D maneuvering device are smooth and natural, showing a perfect sense of balance. He has the physical fitness worthy of Tendou Souji.

The instructor's gaze lingered on Xiao San for a moment, then he wrote a nearly perfect evaluation in his notebook. He knew this young man had extraordinary potential. "I hope this kid's ability can match his arrogance yesterday."

Christa was also undergoing the same test, moving cautiously on the 3D maneuvering device, fearing she'd be eliminated. Every movement seemed awkward and unnatural... perhaps it was nervousness? But she managed to pass, and she breathed a sigh of relief, thinking, "This way, I won't be left behind."

Ymir completed the test in a listless manner, completely lacking passion and motivation.