The soldiers laughed mockingly, while around them were the people of Shiganshina, who had been forced to infiltrate the inland region and were all innocent survivors of the disaster.
Faced with these merciless taunts, all they could do was endure them.
city wall.
Located on Paradis Island, it was built a century ago by Karl Fritz, the 145th King of Fritz, who summoned millions of colossal, 60-meter-tall, immaculate giants to harden it.
On Paradis Island, the cities inhabited by humans are protected by walls that are 50 meters high.
This century of peace has extinguished the fighting spirit of the soldiers who once guarded the city; they have all become lazy and complacent, enjoying this tranquility.
Be prepared for danger in times of peace.
Even in the most peaceful times, we must take precautions and prepare for future crises. But how can we expect a government that is corrupt from the top down to produce outstanding soldiers?
Both the garrison troops and the military police have been completely corrupted.
The only thing that still has fighting power is the constant expeditions.
Those who keep challenging the dangers outside the wall.
That is—the Survey Corps.
However, the Survey Corps' existence has also faced threats. This is mainly because the gates of the city walls, being man-made, are the most vulnerable points. Although regular repairs are carried out to strengthen the walls, the weaknesses remain as long as the gates are present.
So people wanted to disband the Survey Corps and seal the city gates.
Ten thousand city gates were sealed off.
Then humans would truly become livestock in a cage.
They have completely lost their freedom.
In a corner.
Karla Jaeger took out the food she had been allocated from her package; it was a pitiful amount, barely enough to fill her stomach.
Allen squatted down to the side, somewhat stubbornly.
Mikasa remained as composed as ever.
Armin was clearly terrified, huddled up next to Mikasa, his eyes filled with fear as he looked at the people coming and going.
Several times, Allen wanted to rush out and argue with those shameless soldiers.
Karla Jaeger stopped it.
"Allen, this is your portion."
"Mikasa."
"Armin."
As a mother, she felt it was her responsibility to protect these children, and that the meager amount of food should be distributed equally among everyone, with Carla's portion being the smallest. She spoke in a calm yet resolute tone.
"Allen, what you need to do now is not to stand out, but to be patient. Only by becoming strong enough can you protect the people you want to protect. Allen, you must remember that."
"I will protect everyone, Aunt Carla." Mikasa Ackerman is the most mature and sensible child, and also the strongest.
Her goal was unwavering and never wavered.
At this moment, he is also the calmest one.
"Allen, you can't act impulsively."
"Mikasa is right. Mother's greatest wish is that we can all be together in peace and survive."
live.
In this cruel world, dreams have become so simple; just to survive, even this single wish seems like a luxury.
"We must survive."
0312 Hunger [Please Subscribe]
Since the fall of Shiganshina, those who had lost their homes had fled inland; they were all homeless and pitiful. But in this cruel world, compassion and pity were the least valuable things. Everyone knew that only by going inland could they guarantee the greatest safety.
Those who are unable to travel inland also hope that their children will have the opportunity to travel inland.
The only chance was the military police.
This time, a large number of refugees poured into the inland areas.
This has exacerbated the already precarious food shortage in this inland region. The situation has become even more dire.
Every day, people starve to death.
Those in the king's government don't care about the suffering of the common people at all; they only care about their own interests.
"The same amount of food today."
"This is already a blessing in disguise. You haven't seen people being beaten to death by those who are starving."
"Let's just keep living."
"That's really terrifying."
"..."
These whispers could only be exchanged in private, and the patrolling soldiers made them extremely wary. After all, they were the most vulnerable group, with absolutely no protection, and who knew that one of them might be the next to lose their life.
Aside from not having enough to eat each day, there's no guarantee of the next meal.
Furthermore, they were barely clothed and lived in extremely shabby places.
Karla Jaeger was dressed in tattered clothes, and although she looked tired, she was still gentle and kind.
"Mikasa."
"Auntie, is there anything I can help you with?"
Mikasa had just returned from gathering firewood and was arranging it when she heard Carla's words and turned around. Carla Jaeger saw that Mikasa had returned alone and asked, "Have you seen Eren?"
"Hasn't Allen already returned?"
Mikasa asked a rhetorical question.
Then he added.
"Alright, I'll go find him now. He's probably with Armin, so don't worry, Auntie, he won't be in any danger."
"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Mikasa."
Mikasa had already gathered the firewood.
She was the one who understood Eren Yeager best. He was incredibly stubborn and obstinate, which was both his weakness and his strength. Mikasa Ackerman knew one thing clearly: she couldn't stay by Carla's side to protect her forever, so Eren had to become stronger.
Only then can they protect Karla and Armin.
She had been waiting for Lin Yan all along. No matter how much time passed, Mikasa Ackerman was always preparing for that moment of reunion. Even during those difficult years, Mikasa persisted in training according to Lin Yan's instructions.
She is still getting stronger.
In this way, when they meet again, Mikasa will be qualified to stand beside Lin Yan and fight alongside him.
Mikasa stepped out of her house.
The scene outside remained as desolate as ever.
Whether it's the listless people on the streets, the hungry and cold children, or the indifferent gazes, everything seems to remind us of the tragedy of a year ago, of the giants' invasion.
0313 Restricted Area [Please Subscribe]
A year has passed, and it seems that everything has returned to normal.
However, the scar in people's hearts remains as clear as ever. Even the slightest touch will trigger that wound, causing a dull ache.
Shiganshina district has become a restricted area.
Even without the garrison troops stopping them, those people would never want to return to Shiganshina District, where there was no longer any protection. The walls were wide open, and Titans could enter Shiganshina District at any time, or rather, Titans had always been roaming there.
Like a wandering, dead soul.
"It's been a year, where have you been?"
Mikasa Ackerman was thinking of Lin Yan.
Since their last parting, Mikasa Ackerman had never seen Lin Yan again. Countless nights she awoke from nightmares in the middle of the night, drenched in cold sweat. The feeling of her clothes soaked with fine beads of sweat was extremely uncomfortable, but Mikasa couldn't care less.
She was panting heavily when she woke up from her dream.
In her dream, she dreamt of the giant's attack, and of the time she parted from Lin Yan... Then the giant suddenly grabbed Lin Yan and stuffed him into his mouth.
No.
I wake up startled every time.
"I've been waiting for you, you know that?"
“Although I always have nightmares, Aunt Carla said that dreams are always the opposite of reality, so you must be safe and sound, right?”
"I firmly believe you will be alright."
"I trust you."
"And trust myself."
Mikasa Ackerman muttered these words to herself each time, but she wouldn't tell anyone. She had to be strong, to bear these inner demons alone.
On the street, you sometimes see people who look dejected.
They were people who lost loved ones in that nightmare.
"what!"
A person collided with Mikasa Ackerman and fell to the ground.
Upon closer inspection, she saw a child who looked to be about ten years old. He was covered in dirt, and his lips were so dry they were almost cracked.
Looking dazed.
He fell to the ground and never got up again.
Mikasa Ackerman helped the child up, and he opened his eyes, his consciousness still somewhat hazy.
He was still mumbling.
"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to hit the item, please don't hit me. I was just too hungry, I really didn't mean to, please don't hit me."
Mikasa Ackerman fed him some water.
They gave him some more food.
He slowly changed it.
"Actually, I came from Shiganshina district. My parents, brothers and sisters all died, and I was the only one who survived."
During the narration, Mikasa Ackerman learned about his background. However, she also learned about the behavior of a portion of the garrison troops; they not only failed to protect the residents but also consistently bullied the weak among the refugees who had fled there.
These people will do anything for profit.
Bullying incidents occur frequently.
Mikasa Ackerman and Eren were lucky; with the help of acquaintances, they found a simple place to live, and their lives became relatively stable. Even though they ate meager meals every day, it was still much better than being homeless.
They cherish it very much.
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"Aunt Carla, I..."
Mikasa, returning from the street, hesitated, as if about to speak. Carla Jaeger was mending clothes. They lived in constant hunger and cold, every piece of clothing and every grain of rice was precious. Even Carla Ackerman, who was usually well-dressed, was now wearing patched clothes.
Is life just about getting by?
Does life have to be this pathetic?
A voice had been screaming in Mikasa Ackerman's heart, a voice still vivid in her memory of what had happened six months prior: to solve the food shortage, more than half the population had been driven outside the city walls, ostensibly to cultivate the land, but in reality, they had been abandoned.
They would all become food in the giant's belly.
It was eaten.
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