At that moment, Armin Arnold, who was beside him, suddenly asked in a very low voice, "It is said that there is a large saltwater lake in the outside world."

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"That must be a huge saltwater lake... an endless saltwater lake... the salt in it must be inexhaustible, right?"

Armin Arnold's eyes were sparkling as he spoke these words.

From childhood, he had always longed to go beyond the city walls to see the vast world, where he could see the sky and sea, and the gentle breeze and light clouds.

You can see the magnificent landscape.

The world is vast.

That's called the ocean.

"ocean?"

Armin Arnold nodded. "Yes, yes, it's the sea. That saltwater lake is called the Sea, it's a beautiful name."

"The ocean is not just a large saltwater lake."

Have you ever seen the ocean?

"Ah."

"What does it look like...?"

Armin Arnold lowered his head timidly, then glanced at Lin Yan with a mixture of expectation and apprehension before continuing to speak.

"Can you tell me?"

Although he wasn't familiar with Lin Yan, and they hadn't known each other for very long, Armin Arnold harbored a deep curiosity. It was a curiosity about the world beyond the walls; he truly longed to one day see the flowing flames, the largest saltwater lake, the snow-capped mountains… every sight was unique.

These are things that don't exist inside the walls.

"can."

"really?"

"Ah."

Lin Yan nodded.

He considered for a moment, then said, “The salt content of seawater varies in different oceans, averaging about 3.5%. The most common inorganic salt dissolved in seawater is sodium chloride, which is the table salt we use every day. Some salt comes from submarine volcanoes, but most comes from rocks in the Earth's crust. Rocks break down due to weathering, releasing salts, which are then carried to the sea by rivers.”

These are basic common sense facts; Lin Yan used to have some interest in geology.

I learned a bit about it.

In addition, Lin Yan's photographic memory allowed him to remember it.

Is it really a large salt lake?

Armin Arnold was thinking that with such a large saltwater lake, all of them would no longer have a problem with salt.

This made him both excited and thrilled.

I really want to see that largest saltwater lake soon.

Even a second faster would be better.

"I feel like I can see that big saltwater lake... no, I mean the ocean. I really want to see the real... real ocean!!!"

"Moreover, rice and wheat cannot be grown in the ocean, but fish and shellfish in the ocean can provide humans with delicious and nutritious protein foods."

"food?"

What a beautiful word! In a world where resources are scarce and many people are starving to death, food is so precious.

Perhaps only people in this world can understand this.

That's something people living in peacetime can't understand.

"What are they? Can you tell me?"

"The most abundant food in the ocean is fish, of which there are approximately 19,700 to 24,500 species. Although not all fish can be caught and eaten, there are still many edible fish."

"For example, salmon, chum salmon, etc..."

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"And there's sea bass, black bass...flounder, sole...tuna, and many, many more."

"Salmon is often used in sushi, dishes, etc. Fresh salmon can be eaten raw. Fish roe is a top-quality product."

Lin Yan talked a lot, and Armin Arnold listened with great interest. This was especially tempting for Armin Arnold, a child who had never seen the outside world.

This is more tempting than anything else.

“Really? So much food.” Armin Arnold said, then realized something was amiss and continued, “I’m not doubting you, I’m just really surprised. It seems we really need to go out into the world to see how wonderful it is.”

"Ah."

Lin Yan nodded.

He can actually understand it.

It's rare for someone who has lived in a cage since childhood to have this kind of curiosity. Most people get used to being kept in captivity and lose their wings of freedom.

And Wings of Freedom became the freest people inside the Great Firewall.

"Tell me again, tell me again... Am I being a bit too demanding?"

"It's okay, actually I haven't spoken to anyone in a long time."

During that long period of time.

Lin Yan remained in a pitch-black void.

That nothingness seemed to mean that there was nothing around.

Lin Yan was in a state of half-dreaming and half-awake, as if his eyes were open, yet also as if he were fast asleep, completely unaware of the passage of time.

At the snap of your fingers.

Decades later.

The world is now completely different from what it was decades ago.

This time, when he returned to this world, the person Lin Yan talked to the most was Armin Arnold, and he actually had a pretty good impression of the boy.

Armin Arnold smiled.

That smile was so radiant.

The two stopped speaking and remained silent.

In this world, to have someone by your side, even a stranger, and to have so much to say to them, is a very fortunate thing.

Armin Arnold was most pleased to hear so many amazing stories.

This made him yearn for the outside world even more.

"It's time for me to go back."

It's noon.

Lin Yan thought it was time to go back.

He stood up and wanted to walk back.

But Armin Arnold called out to him, "Oh, right, I forgot to ask your name. My name is Armin Arnold."

"inflammation."

Lin Yan turned around and said.

"So where do you live?"

"I……"

Just then, a figure sped towards them from afar. Lin Yan vaguely recognized the voice and shouted, "Armin!"

"Allen."

It is indeed Alan Yeager.

Alan Yeager saw Armin with bright eyes, but then he saw Lin Yan and his brows furrowed.

Why is he here?

And with Armin Arnold? How is that possible? They wouldn't even know each other, right? Besides, Lin Yan has no memory and is quite taciturn. Wait, could that person be the one who bullied Armin?

"You didn't bully Armin, did you? Armin, did he bully you?!"

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"Armin."

Alan Yeager stared at Lin Yan with a fierce expression, his brows furrowed, like a mother hen protecting her chicks, baring her teeth and claws as if about to attack.

Armin Arnold was slightly taken aback, completely unable to react.

He shook his head.

His eyes widened in astonishment.

“Tell me, Armin, I will absolutely not let those bullies take advantage of you.” Allen and Armin Arnold have always been on good terms, and their relationship is irreplaceable; he is especially important to them.

He bared his teeth.

In this city, everyone knows that Allen is a stubborn child. Even when facing those stronger than himself, or those who bully the weak, Allen will not compromise with them. Even if he is beaten black and blue, he will never admit defeat.

Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes.

Lin Yan is that kind of person.

At this moment, Allen was in the same boat.

He must protect the people he cares about.

However, every time Eren was beaten black and blue, someone would rush to his side, swift and graceful. Her figure struck fear into the hearts of many thugs; she was Mikasa Ackerman, who always stood by Eren's side.

Soon, Mikasa Ackerman will surely arrive, right?

"Allen, I really wasn't bullied."

Armin Arnold glanced at Lin Yan, then at Alan Yeager. He shook his head again and said firmly.

“I haven’t known this man for long, but we got along well. Allen, listen to me, he’s seen the biggest saltwater lake outside the wall. In that biggest saltwater lake, there are so many… fish and shellfish…”

Armin Arnold's eyes were bright and alert as he spoke.

Like those shining stars.

The vast ocean.

Armin Arnold was genuinely happy.

Allen, who had been with him all along, could certainly tell that the look in his eyes was the result of his excitement when he talked about the outside world.

This was Armin Arnold's greatest wish and the biggest motivation that supported him in joining the Survey Corps later on.

He looked slender and frail.

Yet it possesses great wisdom.

In the future, in the struggle between humans and giants, or in the war between humans, all the plans and strategies will play a crucial role. This is the value of Armin Arnold's life.

Later, Armin Arnold will also inherit the Colossal Titan.

To become his successor.

This is providence.

"really?"

Allen looked at Armin Arnold with some suspicion, then glanced at Lin Yan beside him with ill intent.

Armin Arnold knew his personality best; he preferred to avoid conflict. Even if the person in front of him was angered and convinced, he wouldn't hold a grudge. Besides, Armin Arnold genuinely disliked Allen fighting and hurting people for his sake.

If Alan is a little tiger, then Armin Arnold is a lively black cat.

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