Although Allen was unwilling, he knew that a soldier's duty was to obey orders. Besides, going to find him might be the safest option, since he had witnessed Lin Yan's strength a long time ago, which was absolutely godlike.

He turned and continued walking.

Mikasa Ackerman moved swiftly through the forest, her figure like a gust of wind, constantly searching for Lin Yan. Just then, a flash of lightning gave her a target. It must be there; she had a strong intuition.

faster.

Faster.

Mikasa wished she could be by his side immediately.

Even though she was mentally prepared, Mikasa was still shocked by what she saw. She watched as the female giant threw a punch, and the towering tree was so easily snapped in two with a single blow. And who else could be standing on that tree but Lin Yan?

"Be careful!!"

"inflammation!"

Mikasa called out loudly.

Her voice was hoarse and strained.

Could a human really escape unscathed from such an attack? That's impossible. Even at such close range as Lin Yan, it would be impossible to dodge. She desperately wanted to know if Lin Yan was injured, and her heart, which wanted to protect him, became anxious.

It felt like being stabbed in the chest.

The pain spread.

"I am fine."

Lin Yan's voice rang in my ears.

Mikasa and Lin Yan locked eyes, and her clear eyes shimmered with tears—how poignant! Such a stubborn girl, as unyielding as a rock, had shed tears for Lin Yan; it was a testament to her deep affection.

It is beyond one's control.

"inflammation."

I was almost moved to tears.

Looking at Mikasa in front of him, Lin Yan was filled with emotion. In this world, there is someone who cares about him all the time, thinks about him all the time, and even searches for him without regard for his own safety. Perhaps only Mikasa could do that.

However, Lin Yan was also very fortunate that Mikasa was not harmed during her search for him. If Mikasa had been injured, Lin Yan would absolutely not have forgiven those people. Those who allowed Mikasa to act alone, and those giants who harmed Mikasa, were even more unforgivable.

"Finally found you! How are you? Are you hurt... Yan..."

0484 Humanity's Counterattack [Please Subscribe]

"I'm fine, don't worry. But why did you leave the team and act alone? Even though you are indeed the top student of the 104th class, you can't be so willful."

Always perfect.

Mikasa Ackerman, who always presents a strong image to others, is the only one who needs to be protected and worried about in front of him.

It will also reveal a softer side.

"Yes, it won't happen again."

The girl's clear eyes shone with a gentle light, reflecting only one person, as if the entire world had shrunk to just that one person. The whole world fell silent, and the lurking dangers around them were completely disregarded.

Her eyes were only for him.

Such a tender gaze, in a different setting, might just be a romantic moment.

For example, under a blue sky and white clouds, on a green meadow, beside a babbling brook, such picturesque scenery can truly highlight the tenderness of this moment.

However, we are currently on the battlefield.

"..."

Annie, inside the female giant's body, was speechless.

Is this a place for flirting?

Her eyes sharpened as she assumed a fighting stance.

The next moment her fist would come flying, but Lin Yan remained calm even as Mount Tai collapsed before him. He reached out and gathered the loose hair beside Mikasa's ear.

Move gently.

boom!

A gust of wind arrived.

Just as the fist was about to graze his face, Lin Yan gently embraced her slender waist, and the two of them dodged the attack at the last second.

Rumbling--

There was an explosion.

The towering tree crashed down, the gaping hole punched into it a terrifying sight. Such force! Even these mighty trees couldn't withstand such an attack. Smoke billowed up, truly resembling the effect of a bomb explosion.

The people in the distance were also slightly taken aback.

Is the battle really that intense?

Eren Yeager stared into the distance, his brow furrowed deeply. "Is that the Female Titan fighting? Who is she fighting?"

"It's probably his. If it weren't him, they wouldn't have fought for so long without being eliminated."

"You don't need to worry."

Others noticed it too.

Armin, in particular, had always been worried about Mikasa and Eren, and now he was even more concerned as he watched the dust rising in the distance.

"If my deduction is correct, then the one fighting in the distance is a human who can transform into a giant, and he is fighting. The opponent he is fighting should be none other than Lin Yan."

"Why? Because they are evenly matched? Because he is the only one who can fight against the Titan? Why can't it be Eren in his Titan form or Captain Levi, who has the best fighting skills?"

Indeed, logically speaking, both Eren and Levi could be the culprits, but Armin was adamant that it wasn't them.

it's him.

Lin Yan!

In this situation, only Lin Yan could fight the Female Titan and escape unscathed, perhaps even gaining a great reward. If he could capture the human hiding inside the Female Titan's body, that traitor, this time...

That 'spy'.

This will be a tremendous victory for humanity, a chance for humanity to fight back...

0485 Wings of Liberty [Please Subscribe]

This will be the second battle in humanity's counterattack, a battle of absolute epoch-making significance. As the expedition set out, everyone was filled with fervor. Even knowing the hellish battle they would face, they went forth with the hope of survival.

At this moment, Armin's only wish is for this nightmare to end as soon as possible.

"Mikasa, Eren, you must be safe and sound."

Armin prayed silently.

Beside him stood Sasha, trembling and pale-faced, who was shakily surveying her surroundings.

"Armin, do you think that Female Titan might suddenly appear? What if I really run into her?"

"Let's hurry up and get out of here."

"Believe me, I have a very bad feeling, and my intuition has always been very accurate."

With instincts like a wild animal, Sasha was quite frightened on her first expedition. This seemingly sensitive girl will grow into a brave soldier.

What she wears are the wings of freedom, representing freedom itself.

Wings of Freedom gives soldiers not only a yearning for freedom, but also the passion and perseverance of soldiers, and the courage to give their hearts.

Rang also stopped and gazed into the distance.

Reiner Brown and Hoover exchanged a glance; their identities absolutely could not be revealed at this moment, given the unfinished secret mission.

Only after completing this mission are they allowed to return to their hometowns to reunite with their families.

Over the course of those five years, the desire to return to his homeland surged within him like a tidal wave. Rainer Brown even developed an alternate personality within himself, while Hoover, though retaining his full mental capacity, constantly yearned to return to his homeland.

The desire in my heart grew stronger and stronger.

Meanwhile, the battle deep in the forest grew increasingly intense, and Mikasa, being so close to the fighting, was deeply moved.

"Be careful."

Mikasa shouted loudly.

Almost every time, it was a narrow escape from death; the female giant's strength was simply too ferocious. If she were to strike even once, even the most physically robust human would be killed.

"Don't worry, it's okay."

Lin Yan said.

Annie seemed to realize that the current situation was very unfavorable to her. Every attack seemed to be seen through, and she was completely exposed in front of this boy.

This stalemate cannot continue.

The anger in his heart grew stronger and stronger, as fiery as gushing magma.

Annie, who was always very composed, could no longer suppress her inner desires, fears, and anxieties.

"Do you know who this human hiding inside the giant's body is? Yan."

Mikasa finally calmed down and asked during a lull in the battle.

Lin Yan's lips curled into a mysterious smile, "But I only know this. I'm afraid Armin has guessed it too."

Armin certainly possesses such a mind and analytical ability.

He will certainly live up to expectations.

"Who...who is it?" Mikasa was somewhat agitated. Who was this human who had fooled them?

0486 Abandoning the Mission [Please Subscribe]

"who is it?!"

Mikasa Ackerman asked again, her voice still tinged with anger—an uncontrollable rage and fury. If she hadn't been suppressing it, Mikasa would have rushed over and pulverized the Female Titan, leaving her with no place to bury her dead.

but--

Reason prevailed over impulse.

"I'll tell you slowly when we get back. Is now the right time to tell you all those things?" Lin Yan dodged the giantess Annie's attack once again.

This is not the best time to discuss business.

This is a brutal, bloody battlefield.

Although Lin Yan's intervention reduced casualties considerably during this expedition, many soldiers still sacrificed their lives, their youth forever etched on this land. They completed their final mission, giving their hearts for humanity.

"roar--".

The giant roared.

This wasn't just an angry roar; there was also a sense of despair, disappointment, and resentment within it. Annie knew that this mission had failed. She was now faced with a difficult choice: sneak back inside the city walls or die outside.

Perhaps there was no other choice?

Will I never be able to return to my hometown again?

Why did she come here with this absurd mission? Was her life's purpose merely to be used as a pawn? A deep sorrow welled up within her; Annie had even lost the will to fight. She didn't want to continue.

They once held humanity in contempt and pity.

Only now did she realize what it meant to be "there are mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people," and what it meant to be a frog in a well. She was undoubtedly that frog in a well. And Lin Yan was the one who shook her worldview, the one who gave her the opportunity to rediscover the world.

once.

once.

Time and time again.

The attack was ineffective.

Annie seemed to realize something: the other party didn't seem to want to kill her. If he wanted to, she would have been exposed long ago, and her true self would have been known to everyone.

it's useless.

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