Everyone inside the Wall of Mary is precious.
At least that was true for Maria; it was a matter of human survival.
"Another failed journey."
Lin Yan was right, but he knew very well that the Survey Corps' sacrifices were not in vain; their sacrifices would become the foundation for uncovering the truth. The same was true of the unwavering belief that every member of the Survey Corps held onto.
It's truly cruel to destroy the last shred of faith of someone who is willing to face death to go there.
For them, the most terrifying thing is not death, but dying without any value.
The few residents who came to greet the Survey Corps remained silent, watching the heavily wounded Survey Corps suffer heavy casualties.
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Every soldier in the Survey Corps had a grim face, and their eyes were different from those of other people, even from those of other corps.
What kind of expression was that?
Indescribable.
Unfathomable.
That's the expression only someone who's crawled out of hell would have; it's not just about death, it's about real hell.
"Why keep going through all this trouble, after so many failures..."
Maria said.
Based on Lin Yan's memory, he searched for familiar figures in the Survey Corps, one of whom was Solum Schumacher.
Solum Schumacher is no ordinary man; he is a highly anticipated member of the Survey Corps.
He was someone Anhai had known since childhood.
Lin Yan inherited An Hai'er's memories, so he naturally knew him very well.
"As expected of this kid, he is much more energetic than the others. After this experience, he has become much more composed."
Although Solum Schome was covered in dust and dirt, it was a testament to the battle.
He walked calmly and confidently among the Survey Corps troops. His eyes were as sharp as swords; he appeared leisurely, yet his strength was extraordinary. The horses in his hands were obedient and docile, steadily moving forward.
"It seems my worries were unnecessary. It looks like Solum Schomey isn't going to die easily."
"Are you relieved now? Solum Schome is a shrewd guy; he won't abandon you."
"But this is definitely not a good job, I should find another one."
"Of course, it also depends on Solum Schome's personal wishes. If this kid is still stubborn, you should consider kicking him out."
Lin Yan said to Maria with a grin.
"That person is just stubborn, I can't persuade him. But I won't listen to your advice either. I'll just take it as a joke."
Maria's tone was somewhat unfriendly.
She wasn't actually angry, just a little resentful.
"It's good that you're back. At least you survived this time."
Lin Yan smiled.
Some are happy and some are sad.
Solum Schumacher did indeed return, but the families of the soldiers who did not return were plunged into deep grief. These grieving people had previously been overjoyed to have the person they were waiting for.
They've come back this time, but will they come back next time?
Everyone has this thought in their mind.
"Life is unpredictable; who would want to die without a proper burial?"
death.
Sometimes it's not scary.
What's terrifying is seeing a giant, watching yourself being bitten and devoured, watching yourself about to perish in the mouth of that horrible, emotionless monster.
The most terrifying thing is not the dead, but the survivors, who have to relive again and again how their companions were captured by the giants.
How to put it in your mouth.
The companion was like someone whose arm or waist had been bitten off.
Blood splattered.
They were powerless and could only watch helplessly as their companions were consumed by despair and fear.
next time?
Will I be the next one to suffer?
This fear constantly loomed over their hearts.
Anyone with a slightly weaker will would have collapsed instantly. But they persevered...
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Those Survey Corps soldiers, they survived so bravely, faced the death of their comrades with such strength, and walked back to their homes inside Wall Maria, ready to face the next battle with renewed vigor.
It's really not easy to do that.
Lin Yan suddenly saw someone—a young woman dressed in maternity clothes, her slender waist evoking pity. Maria was also staring at this woman, her brows slightly furrowed.
"Who is that?"
"Elena Mansall, Sergeant Siss's wife."
"is it?"
Lin Yan indeed had little impression of this woman, meaning that An Hai'er did not have this woman in his memory.
He had no recollection of Sis.
It seems that if it weren't for Anhai's experiences, he wouldn't have any impression of it, since everything is unknown to Anhai in this world.
Maria glanced around but didn't see Sis.
"They've only been married a short time, why hasn't Siss come back...? Is he really... never going to come back?"
A newlywed couple.
The husband was going to the most dangerous place to do the most dangerous thing, and all his pregnant wife could do was wait.
What an ordeal this must be!
"Who knows, one day I might be the one facing these things."
Maria's eyes were filled with sadness.
The proverb "When the rabbit dies, the fox grieves" illustrates this point.
She didn't know when such a fate would befall her. In fact, every time Maria came to greet her fiancé, she felt the same way. This feeling was more agonizing and painful than losing him instantly.
The poor woman was unaware that her husband had died.
Or perhaps she simply doesn't want to believe it.
"I hope someone can help this poor woman, at least to get some compensation, so that she and her unborn child won't be left destitute."
"At least this much can be guaranteed, right?"
Lin Yan comforted him.
The Survey Corps has never been abolished, which suggests that the higher-ups have considered this, though their motives remain unknown.
“Money…it’s so tragic, once it’s gone, it’s gone. But I can’t refuse the compensation, it’s what my husband’s life cost me.”
"Don't be too sad."
Am I sad? It's hard to say.
Maria felt sadness, though she couldn't quite say whether it was pity for the woman or pity for her own fate; it was a matter that was hard to explain.
"That's right."
Lin Yan didn't want to comment too much on these things in the world, but perhaps time could heal the wounds. At least there was a life inside her, which gave her the courage and support to continue living.
It's better than suffering alone in this world.
At that moment, an explosion suddenly occurred.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound, and the explosion was deafening, without any warning. Lin Yan was caught off guard.
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"What happened? Why was there an explosion?"
"That's the smell of gunpowder."
"What, gunpowder?"
Saltpeter, charcoal, sulfur, aluminum powder... Lin Yan reacted to these substances almost instinctively, which seemed to be part of Anhai'er's capabilities.
"They're not going to fire a cannon, are they?"
That's certainly true.
It would be impossible to have such power without cannons.
"This is the cannon I made, and it seems to have been put to good use." Of course, to be precise, this is a cannon made by Anheir, specifically for attacking the giants that approach the city walls.
"But why fire the cannons?"
"Is it a trial period?"
"No way, it seems those monsters are about to appear, giants... the legendary giants are attacking, giants..."
giant.
The only type of monster in Attack on Titan.
They prey on humans, and these massive walls were built to stop the giants' attacks. Humans, living in a secluded corner, were simply trying to survive. After all, the size difference between giants and humans was too great, and this world lacked the powerful weapons of Lin Yan's world. They had previously been helpless against the giants, forced to hide within the walls.
It wasn't until recently that Anheir invented this cannon.
This is already the most powerful weapon the people inside the wall possess.
He received an order from the legion to build nearly ten cannons, but was not told what their purpose was. However, the rumbling of cannons overhead meant that the cannons were mounted above the giant wall.
"I really want to see them with my own eyes...hehe..."
Lin Yan knew about giants and understood them, but he had never seen one. This was understandable, as giants could not possibly exist in his world.
Even if such a giant exists.
The humans of that world will also exterminate them.
"This is too scary!" Maria said, somewhat frightened. After all, she was still a girl and had some resistance to this kind of thing.
This is also a conditioned reflex.
“You’ll be busy from now on,” Maria said to Lin Yan. Actually, it wasn’t that difficult. Lin Yan already had all of Anhai’er’s memories, and this was the tenth shot. This wasn’t something that could be done simply by testing it out, was it?
"Has the enemy been eliminated?"
Maria asked.
"If we can eliminate it, that would be ideal. If we can't, then the world will face a huge disaster."
Lin Yan said leisurely.
Can the Wall of Maria truly continue to protect them? If the enemy breaches the Wall of Maria, countless lives will be lost, and Maria is praying that the cannons have already killed those monstrous giants.
But then came the sound of giant footsteps, indicating that they were getting closer and closer to the wall.
"Why can you still hear the footsteps of giants?"
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