Super God: If I punch you, you will die

Each of those densely packed, shimmering threads was incredibly strong; even a giant with immense strength would never be able to break free.

"Again! Launch!!!"

The sound is endless.

Meanwhile, at the edge of the vast forest, countless giants gathered, all drawn by the humans. All the Pure Giants shared one characteristic: they would head towards areas where humans gathered.

To put it bluntly, they are the bait.

Everyone was perched on the branches of a vast forest, branches large enough to support human weight—the perfect shelter. This enormous forest was once a renowned tourist destination, but when it is mentioned again, it is mostly in a mocking tone.

The giants appeared in various shapes and forms under the tree.

Some lay lazily under the trees as if basking in the sunlight; others observed the humans on the tree trunks with great interest; some squatted on the ground, their focused eyes seemingly studying something; some were studying how to climb the tree... They were all different, but their faces always wore the same expression, as if devoid of emotion.

And at this time.

A giant grabbed the bark of a tree and started climbing.

Christa Lance, a petite girl with large eyes, was now terrified and looked at the giant with trepidation.

"It looks like he's about to climb up."

"Yes, if they climb up here, I'll give them some space."

Another blonde girl with short hair said.

She remained calm and composed, watching the giant climb upwards with the same detached indifference as a child observing ants.

Don't be impatient or impatient.

Nor are they afraid.

There's really no need to be afraid. If they do manage to climb to that position, they can quickly move to another location.

The giants moved slowly.

They are not enough to pose a threat to them.

"However, I guess the retreat order will be issued in a little while."

"Is this related to the explosions that have been going on and on deep in the forest?" Christa asked, puzzled.

"Who knows?"

"What is that sound?" Sasha asked fearfully from another branch, her body trembling.

"Is that firing cannons in the forest?"

"I didn't realize they brought cannons in!"

"It's been noisy inside since the beginning."

"Hey, Bertholdt, do you know where Krista went?"

Those present were Reiner Brown, Bertholdt Hoover, and Ymir. Even Reiner and Hoover were unaware of Commander Smith's plans; at this moment, they could only speculate. Reiner and Hoover were undoubtedly the most worried.

Ymir, on the other hand, is considered a neutral, intelligent giant.

She just wanted to survive; after all, she had finally managed to eat the intelligent giant and return to human form.

Rainer Brown was calculating to himself.

If Reiner Brown and Bertholdt Hoover hadn't possessed the power of Titans, they would absolutely be no match for Commander Erwin Smith and Captain Levi; this isn't a comparison of strength...

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This is a battle of wits.

However, Ymir didn't care about these struggles; all she cared about was Christa, this fragile girl who needed protection. Christa was also the most compassionate and kind-hearted girl, possessing a gentle and compassionate nature, and was known as a "goddess" among her peers.

However, Christa's background is quite pitiful.

Christa Lance is the illegitimate daughter of Rod Reis, the de facto ruler of Eldia, and his concubine, and inherits the bloodline of the Eldian royal family.

Despite her noble lineage, she never received the treatment of a princess. She grew up on a rural ranch. Although her mother lived with her, her mother never acted like a mother.

She was cold and heartless.

Once, Christa deliberately approached her mother, only to be pushed away in disgust. At that moment, her mother's gaze was like a plague. All her longing for her mother was shattered. How pathetic is a child whose mother discards her like trash.

Later, when her mother was purged, she almost got killed as well.

She witnessed the pitiful woman being killed by her father, watching helplessly as she lost all face, and in the end, Christa was forced to go into hiding and live under an assumed name.

She was no longer Historia Reis, but Christa Lance, which destined Christa's fate to be completely changed.

Where exactly is Christa?

"I'm sorry, I don't know."

"I really... don't understand!"

Connie sat dejectedly on the tree branch, utterly bewildered by the current situation. Why was it like this?

"What are you doing now? What are you doing?"

"I really want to go back."

Connie was born in Laggago Village in the southern part of Wall of Rose. The people in his village were simple villagers who had never left the village. Connie was a stubborn child. He was often bullied when he was short, and his mother was a timid woman.

Connie had always had an idea in his mind.

That is to become everyone's pride.

He wanted to return to the village with his head held high, so that everyone would look at him with envy and make his mother proud.

Right now, Connie really wants to go home.

“Let’s move a little, Armin,” Jean shouted.

At this moment, a giant with a pot-lid head cautiously climbed up. He had adjusted his angle many times before finally managing to climb up, but as soon as Armin and Jean moved slightly, they were out of his attack range.

"Damn it, it seems they've figured out the method."

That's an interesting thing.

These immaculate giants seem to be able to achieve their goals through repeated contemplation and learning. Are they really without wisdom?

"I'm getting better at climbing trees."

"Let the observers of those giants say."

"That means they have the ability to learn, which is a terrifying thing," Armin said with lingering fear.

Humans became the masters of all things because of their powerful learning ability.

They learned how to make and use tools.

If these giants also have the ability to learn, then dealing with them will definitely not be as easy as before, which is worrying.

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"However, there should be individual differences as well."

Armin and his companions were trapped on the tree branches, their only options being to wait and observe the Titans. Armin, being the most thoughtful among them, was exceptionally intelligent and possessed an extraordinary mind. His clear thinking and extensive knowledge enabled him to achieve top grades in the classroom and play a crucial role in the Survey Corps' numerous operations.

"Armin, something seems to be happening deep in the forest right now."

At this moment, the sound of gunfire continued unabated.

The deafening explosion could be heard clearly even at the edge of the deep forest, making people tremble with fear.

"I think I understand now. We lured her here to capture the Female Titan... or more precisely, to capture the person in the back of that thing's neck... Commander Erwin's target..."

However, almost no one knows about this mission.

Even the veterans of Levi's Special Operations Unit were like this; they were all ingrained in their bones, and a soldier's only duty was to obey orders!

At this moment, Alan Yeager finally realized the truth.

He remained silent for a moment.

"You think so too, right? There are spies among us, which is why we weren't informed of the whole plan."

"Yes, that's true. I also feel there's a traitor."

"Spies? Do those guys really exist?"

Almost everyone in the 104th training class knew each other, especially Jean, Connie, Christa, Mikasa, Armin and others, who had very close relationships.

Whoever the spy is.

These are all heavy blows.

"At least that's what the commander thinks."

"Yes, otherwise they wouldn't have kept their plan hidden from all of us and secretly carried it out deep in the forest."

"I'm afraid only the soldiers who survived five years ago know about this plan."

Those who survived five years ago include Erwin Smith himself, Captain Levi, Squad Leader Hange, and Mick Zacharias, who was highly trusted by Commander Erwin, after all, he was second only to Captain Levi in ​​strength.

Of course, besides these, there were also some soldiers who survived, and each of them became an elite soldier.

Five years ago, when the colossal giant destroyed the city walls.

A spy infiltrated the area.

The same is true.

Both Rainer Brown and Hoover infiltrated five years ago, and they have been playing the role of soldiers ever since.

Annie didn't usually have much contact with Reiner and Hoover.

Yet he is also a calm and composed person.

Whether or not Annie can be captured in this operation is crucial to the human war effort and could even turn the tide of the war.

It can be inferred that the suspect in the killing of Sonny and Bing, two important experimental giants, is probably this spy.

Armin was thinking.

He remembered that Commander Erwin had asked this question before, and it was directed at Lin Yan. Why was he being asked this question?

So who exactly was that spy?

"A spy who infiltrated five years ago..." He seemed to realize something, his eyes filled with shock, "That means...that means..."

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"Armin, what are you thinking about?"

Jean shouted at Armin, unaware of the turmoil Armin was experiencing. He was an extremely intelligent man; if the spy had infiltrated five years ago, it was highly likely that this person was someone Armin knew, or even someone he was intimately familiar with.

That would be a tragedy.

Moreover, how many people died in this operation? The mere thought of it conjured images of corpses strewn across Armin's mind. Perhaps even the elite predecessors of the Survey Corps had suffered heavy casualties, the losses immeasurable. So, was Commander Erwin Smith right or wrong?

He was unable to make a judgment.

"It can't be said that he did the right thing. If we had known about the existence of giants who possessed our internal intelligence, our strategy would have been different. Your squad leader also..." He didn't finish his sentence; the death of Squad Leader Nice was truly tragic.

This is a very gentle and sunny person.

He was also very kind to his subordinates.

Such a responsible and courageous person died such a tragic death.

"No, the commander is not wrong."

Armin said.

Although he appears weak and somewhat timid, Amimin is actually a man of great wisdom. He is able to maintain a calm mind and make the most rational judgments.

"Hey, what do you mean there's nothing wrong? Do you know how many soldiers Hundred Transformations sacrificed?"

"Let it go, anyone can offer hindsight advice."

Armin said.

He was able to rationally analyze the situation, and Armin's analysis was indeed quite accurate. Many people offer hindsight advice, but few can formulate such a strategy when things are unclear. Alvin Smith's strategic brilliance makes him a truly rare talent.