He slammed his fist on the table in anger and stood up.
He shouted loudly.
"If you know anything, just say it! What could be more important than preventing the extinction of humanity?!"
"Allen, calm down."
Mikasa held Eren, whose head felt like it was about to explode; this was still a side effect of his previous Titan transformation.
"The aftereffects of gigantification haven't subsided yet."
Everyone has a different personality and experience, which determines that they handle things in very different ways. For example, Allen might question loudly or shout angrily.
People like Levi are more straightforward and direct.
The dark muzzle of the gun was poked into Nick's body. "There are many ways to ask questions. I'm injured right now and may not be of much help, but I'm more than capable of keeping an eye on someone. Be careful, or you might accidentally get another hole in yourself. I don't want to see that happen either."
His dead fish eyes remained as cold and aloof as ever.
This is a naked threat.
On the other side, Squad Leader Hanji helplessly spread his hands and said.
“Threats are useless, Levi. I’ve tried, and it seems to me that the priest has sound judgment. Perhaps the truth he would rather die than reveal is indeed more important than the extinction of humanity.”
In fact, Squad Leader Hange's judgment was correct; Father Niko was not a purely religious fanatic. After witnessing firsthand the plight of the refugees in the Amyha district, he revealed the true identity of an important figure.
This also became an important bargaining chip for overthrowing the monarchy later.
……
at the same time.
"See that village?"
"Is that the last one?"
"No, my village is still deep in the forest."
Sasha, who had recently narrowly escaped being devoured by giants, was speaking to the Survey Corps soldiers monitoring them. She was now in a great hurry to confirm the safety of the village.
Even though they had already had their 3D Maneuver Gear and all their weapons confiscated, and now they didn't even have a dagger on them, Sasha still decided to go alone.
“I want to go there, I want to go to my village.”
"I understand now, so leave the rest of the village to me."
"Yes."
The galloping horses parted ways here. Sasha was no longer the timid, trembling girl she once was. Now, her eyes were resolute; she was a truly brave soldier.
0537 Eager to Return Home [Please Subscribe]
The sudden appearance of Titans within Wall Rose was completely unexpected, and the battle that ensued was incredibly brutal. Many of the Survey Corps' commanders and their soldiers have perished, and the future of the situation remains uncertain.
However, if the giants do break through Wall Rose, it means they will roam freely, and many more people will suffer.
A fine horse gallops along the path.
Sasha was burning with anxiety to return home as soon as possible, and she prayed fervently in her heart.
[You must all stay alive.]
At this moment, Sasha recalled scenes from the past, when resources were scarce and food was even scarcer. To fill her stomach, Sasha often stole food.
The father was helpless in this situation.
"Stop eating! This piece of smoked meat is for winter, you idiot!"
Sasha's obsession with food has reached a fanatical level.
She was born and raised in a small village deep in the forest, where everyone made their living by hunting. Generations had lived there peacefully.
However, the increasing number of refugees disrupted this peace.
"Sasha, have you ever thought about the changes this world is undergoing? Why are forests shrinking in recent years, and why are prey becoming increasingly difficult to catch?"
"Is there even a question? Of course it's because outsiders have taken away our forests and prey."
Sasha wolfed down the cured meat, while keeping a wary eye on her father.
Her tone and expression were full of resentment.
That's why I'm hungry.
“That’s right, that’s true, but you have to understand. Those people lost their homes and came here out of necessity.”
The father's face was gloomy.
He was a champion of justice, capable of understanding the suffering and desperation of those displaced. Yet this girl, who had lived in the village since childhood and had never seen the outside world, was so selfish and incapable of considering things from others' perspectives.
Resentment and bitterness fermented in my heart.
It will only breed hatred.
Sasha retorted through gritted teeth with a reproachful expression, "Blame those people for being incompetent. They'd better get out of here quickly."
"The giants are the ones who harmed them. With the destruction of Wall Mary, they have nowhere to go. Only by clearing the forests and planting grains can more people fill their stomachs. Perhaps our people should also give up hunting and relinquish the forests. The government has said it will give us appropriate compensation, but at the same time requires us to raise horses."
Sasha's father glanced at the quiver with some reluctance.
He grew up in this forest, where his father taught him to hunt. This forest, his means of survival, holds countless precious memories and deep emotional attachments.
Now that I'm actually considering giving up, I'm really reluctant to do so.
Even so, Sasha's father, this deep and reserved old hunter, still made a choice.
However, Sasha was extremely unwilling to accept this.
"What? How could this be? If we give up hunting, we'll have no traditions left."
Episode 0538: The Hunter's Daughter in the Deep Forest [Please Subscribe]
"Why do we have to do so much for those guys who look down on us?" Sasha said angrily, taking a few big steps forward, her eyes full of rage.
Sasha's father also stood up.
This calm and reserved old hunter knew perfectly well that his daughter was still an innocent and naive girl, which was why he said such selfish things.
However, the world will not always pamper her.
There are certain principles he absolutely needs to understand.
The area of forests is getting smaller and smaller, and the space they can live in is becoming narrower and narrower.
If Sasha continues to live with her old, ingrained beliefs, she will find it very difficult to integrate into other groups, which is a dangerous thing.
"We are all part of this world, and humans are social animals. Even if we have different lifestyles, we can only integrate into the same group and live together in a limited environment."
"No, I don't want it."
Sasha stubbornly shook her head, desperately denying it.
“We have survived to this day by relying on the survival methods passed down from our ancestors, and we have never accepted any favors from outsiders.”
"Is that so? That's not wrong."
Sasha's father's face remained somber, as did his voice and his inner thoughts.
He looked up at the white clouds and blue sky peeking through the dense canopy of trees. “You can indeed live your whole life in the forest, only with people who share your values. But Sasha, are you prepared to live and die with this forest? If so, then no matter what crisis you encounter in the future, you can’t ask others for help.”
Hear this.
Sasha's eyes showed a hint of shock.
There seemed to be a slight wavering.
“Only those who fulfill their obligations are entitled to receive favors from others, and I would rather live with my people, even if it means abandoning tradition. The world is a whole, and we must accept that. Sasha, you are sometimes very timid. Is it really that difficult for you to leave the forest and interact with others?”
Every word my father said was very sincere.
In this forest, life was no longer a long-term solution. Her father hoped that Sasha could find a path to follow that offered a future, rather than confining herself to the depths of the forest. After all, the world is interconnected, and it's very difficult to live alone.
This is also a father's painstaking effort.
.........
So much for the memories.
Sasha galloped on her horse, constantly moving through the dense forest.
Sasha is no longer the selfish, naive, and ignorant girl she once was.
“I didn’t come back for three years after that. I believe they must have noticed something was wrong and left this place. They must not have encountered any danger.”
Sasha prayed silently in her heart.
But the conspicuous giant footprints made his heart tighten suddenly. Had the giant already penetrated so far? This was the depths of the forest.
"How could this place even be like this... The giants have already come this far. This place is no longer suitable for human habitation."
When you think there is no way out, you will find another village beyond the bends.
In an instant...
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In an instant, a village came into view, and Sasha was somewhat surprised, her face showing a look of shock.
It was a brand new, seemingly completely unfamiliar village.
Is that a new village?
In the distance, you can see many villages, farmland, and trees, all so orderly and peaceful.
The traps set up on the log bridge at the village entrance have already been activated.
Sasha rode over there on her horse.
She followed the noise to a house, only to witness a horrifying scene: a giant about two meters tall was grabbing and devouring a woman covered in blood.
The woman was not dead; she was enduring unprecedented pain.
But the woman no longer had the strength to struggle.
Fresh blood was continuously flowing from her abdomen.
In a corner of the house, a vacant, desperate young girl huddled up. She had watched helplessly as her mother was devoured by giants, powerless to do anything, feeling utterly drained. Her mind was blank; she didn't even have the thought of escaping.
If it continues.
When the mother dies, the little girl will also be doomed.
The poor mother didn't even have the strength to speak; she could only look at the little girl curled up in the corner with immense pain.
How I wish someone could save her!
"what--"
Sasha found an axe in the yard. With no other weapons, she had no choice but to go for it. She raised the axe high and swung it at the giant.
The axe fell again and again, continuously striking the giant's body.
Blood gushed out.
"It would be terrible if we couldn't cut it."
In this world, the only weapon capable of slaying Titans is the blade of the 3D Maneuver Gear created by Black Gold Master. Ordinary blades are simply incapable of killing Titans.
Giants have extremely strong regenerative abilities.
As the axe continued to slash and cut his skin, it was also constantly repairing itself.
Sasha's axe slipped from her hand.
She turned pale with fright.
"I have children."
Only then did Sasha seem to notice the terrified child huddled in the corner. She apologized to the weakened mother, then grabbed the girl's hand and ran off into the distance.
He asked while running wildly.
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