"You're right, the situation is really terrible, really."
Ymir shrugged, looking helpless. Her arm was still recovering, but it seemed to have recovered a bit more.
But Rainer Brown said something completely unexpected.
His tone had softened considerably; compared to his previous sharpness, it was now even somewhat gentle.
"Speaking of which, it's been since yesterday morning, right? We've been busy non-stop since the giants appeared... We've barely eaten or drunk anything, and we haven't been able to sleep either. But thankfully, the city walls weren't damaged. Can't we at least get a little rest?"
Reiner's tone also carried a hint of complaint.
The most surprised person was Alan Yeager, followed by Ymir.
what is happening?
Reiner?
What on earth was he thinking?
He is the successor of the Armored Titan, yet he kidnapped Eren and Ymir, brought them here, and intends to take them to their homeland.
He is an enemy of mankind.
Now that things have come to this, why bother pretending to be a soldier? Allen was already furious because of Reiner and Bertholdt's betrayal, and seeing Reiner's behavior now only fueled his rage. He almost wanted to pin him down and beat him up.
"Regarding the promotion..."
0592 Schizophrenia - Reiner [Please Subscribe]
"We can talk about the promotion later."
Reiner Brown may not have noticed anything amiss yet, but the atmosphere was becoming increasingly tense. This was evident not only in the puzzled expressions on the faces of Alan Yeager and Ymir, but also, most notably, in the subtle expression of Berthold Hoover, Reiner Brown's companion.
He knew that Reiner's schizophrenia had relapsed.
This is also the thing he hates most.
During his time as a trainee, Reiner always acted like a good older brother, always thinking of others and taking the lead in everything, which earned him the deep trust of his fellow trainees. In one battle, Reiner even suggested that Eren's Titan form might be the key to victory, constantly encouraging everyone to help Eren's Titan.
During a secret conversation between Reiner and Bertholdt, Marco, a fellow trainee, overheard them. To keep their secret, Reiner and Bertholdt used deception and a sneak attack to subdue Marco and forced Annie to remove his 3D Maneuver Gear, ultimately leading to Marco being swallowed by a Titan.
As he watched Marco being devoured, Reiner, tormented by his conscience, suffered a mental breakdown.
Reiner constantly wavered between the identities of warrior and soldier, a fact that even Reiner Brown himself was unaware of.
Berthold Hoover, who had been with Reiner all along, knew everything perfectly well, and his eyes were full of helplessness.
He shouted at Rainer Brown.
"Reiner."
"Well... I think we did a good enough job. In that inexplicable situation, we took appropriate action. As soldiers, we deserve proper evaluation and treatment."
Reiner was just like any other Reiner at that moment.
He was even a little shy.
However, he still forced himself to say it, which shows how strong the self-suggestion he usually has! This is the mentality of a soldier.
Alan Yeager didn't seem to have reacted yet.
Ymir seemed to understand something, and she gave a slightly sarcastic smile.
"Hey, Reiner brothers, what are you talking about?"
"What's going on here?"
As if it were just a casual chat, Reiner didn't even feel anything different about the situation, and he smiled and said.
"I don't want to be promoted to captain right away."
“That’s not what I meant,” Ymir said helplessly.
"By the way... where did you get that cannon? It really helped a lot back then, and Christa's reaction afterwards, it seemed like she was interested in me, right?"
Such a conversation.
It's more like a secret agent between close friends.
Let's talk about the girl you like and your dreams.
In the battle against the Female Titan, Reiner appeared to be fighting the Female Titan, but in reality, he staged a scene with the Female Titan in front of the Survey Corps members in order to convey Eren's location information to the Female Titan.
After receiving Christa's help, he confessed his love for her.
"Hey."
It was only then that Alan Yeager realized what was happening; his anger was burning and ready to erupt at any moment.
Reiner, however, remained oblivious.
Episode 0593 Hatred: Allen vs. Reiner [Please Subscribe]
“Actually, Christa has always been special to me…” One moment he was a Malay warrior who was keeping a close watch on Eren Yeager and Ymir, the next he transformed into a shy boy, awkwardly expressing his innermost thoughts.
He awkwardly scratched his cheek.
His expression was very youthful and inexperienced.
Alan Yeager's anger was swelling, and he roared like an erupting volcano.
"Hey."
His eyes were filled with anger, no, hatred.
He seemed to want to beat Rainer Brown up right now. What was wrong with this guy?
"You bastard, what are you talking about?"
He's the Armored Titan who killed countless humans, and now he's here making a joke! Talking about battles, merits, promotions, and the sweetness of love... Does he treat all human lives like a game?
"Huh? Why are you angry, Allen?"
Reiner Brown was still confused, looking at Allen with a somewhat innocent expression, completely bewildered. At this moment, Reiner Brown seemed to have reverted to his former self, the kind and honest older brother who could protect everyone.
He said innocently.
"Did I...did I say something I shouldn't have?"
"If you miss, just say so!"
"Eren Yeager shouted loudly. He had already stood up completely, but he was so agitated and angry because he couldn't transform into a Titan without the 3D Maneuver Gear; otherwise, Eren would have pounced on him and given him a good beating."
Ymir, who had been secretly observing from the side, reached out and grabbed the impulsive Eren.
“Calm down, Allen. He doesn’t look normal at all… Am I right, Bertholdt…”
At this moment, a fine layer of sweat appeared on Berthold's forehead.
He huddled on a tree branch, his eyes darting around uncertainly.
"If you know anything, stop keeping quiet and do something! Are you going to continue doing nothing?"
Bertholdt seemed very reluctant to face it, but he still spoke up.
"Leinard, you're not a soldier, are you? We are soldiers!"
Reiner's eyes were filled with terror as he recalled the scene of Marco's murder once again, and his body trembled involuntarily.
This was just a fleeting moment of wavering.
Then Reiner calmed down.
"you're right……"
Rainer Brown slowly squatted down, his right hand on his forehead, looking extremely pained. The only one who didn't seem to understand what was going on was Alan Yeager, who was indignant.
"Huh? What's this?"
“I’m starting to understand a little,” Ymir said to Alan Jaeger. “I’ve always found it strange that the guy who breached the walls would desperately try to save Connie. It turns out he didn’t realize he’d been doing contradictory things. I don’t know why he became like this. I think he was originally a warrior driven by destruction and bravado, but in the process of living as a soldier, he lost sight of his true self.”
0594 Loyal Soldier vs. Offensive Warrior [Please Subscribe]
Ymir's guesses were getting closer and closer to the truth. In fact, she was indeed more composed than Eren Yeager, capable of rational analysis and judgment, even in extremely unfavorable circumstances. This was mostly related to Ymir's experiences.
Alan Yeager was just a passionate young man.
"No, it's also possible that he couldn't bear the guilt and subconsciously chose to escape in order to make himself feel better, seeing himself as a soldier protecting the city walls..."
Ymir looked at Reiner Brown, who was clutching his forehead; his pained expression was so genuine that it didn't seem fake at all.
Then there's nothing wrong with this matter.
Rainer Brown does indeed have schizophrenia.
There is always something hateful about a pitiful person, and something pitiful about a hateful person.
"And gradually came to believe it."
Ymir continued her analysis, a cunning smile playing on her lips. "That's why she developed a split personality, even her memories were altered, and she often speaks incoherently. Bertholdt's helpless expression is proof of that. How impressive!"
She was even a little excited, and her smile became increasingly wild.
He even stood up.
"Your stubborn personality has actually made you..."
At Ymir's most excited moment, Rainer Brown suddenly stood up, his sharp gaze fixed on her, his tone furious.
"Shut up, shut your mouth!"
"Sorry, I've said too much..."
Ymir wasn't intimidated; instead, she chose to 'discretion is the better part of valor.' She had grasped Reiner Brown's weakness, his only vulnerability. She was quite pleased with this discovery, even smiling.
But Alan Yeager simply couldn't accept it.
Loyalty to comrades, hatred for enemies.
How could both exist in the same person? When Allen learned of Reiner and Bertholdt's betrayal, he had already suffered a huge blow and forced himself to treat Reiner as an enemy, drawing a clear line between them. But Reiner, as if joking, regarded him as a comrade again. This hatred was even more ferocious and furious than the betrayal itself.
"They were being joked about, yet they're acting like victims."
Alan Yeager shouted loudly.
To him, the Titans were the culprits who killed his family, destroyed his homeland, and forced him and his mother to flee their home. They were wicked demons who deserved to go to hell. Yet Reiner acted like a victim; how ridiculous!
Especially since Reiner is the Armored Titan.
The instigator who repeatedly destroyed the city walls.
How can a sinner be qualified to be a victim?
This is mostly because Allen has always been dominated by hatred. He was unaware that Reiner and Bertholdt had been manipulated and brainwashed when they were young. They thought they were the chosen ones, acting on behalf of God, but they didn't know that they were just a dagger.
They are both villains and victims.
Alan Yeager could not accept it no matter what. He glared at Rainer Brown and asked through gritted teeth.
"Leiner, what exactly do you mean?"
0595 Bertholdt vs. Allen [Please Subscribe]
"What were you thinking when you spoke to us that day..." Alan Yeager questioned, while Berthold Hoover remained curled up on the branch, his hands tightly wrapped around his legs, looking like an innocent, helpless boy.
Rainer Brown sat down again, looking quite embarrassed.
Why are they making those expressions?
One Armored Titan, one Colossal Titan... It was the Colossal Titan who broke down the door, and a boulder he kicked flew up and hit Uncle Hannes, whom he knew, smashing the house next to him and grabbing his leg. Later, he was eaten by the Titan.
Of course, in the original storyline, the person who was eaten was Eren's mother.
That gentle woman, who treated everyone with kindness, had such a tragic fate.
Thanks to Lin Yan's intervention, she escaped unscathed, but another person connected to the incident died. Although Uncle Hennessy felt deeply guilty for not being able to save Allen's mother, this ending must have had its reasons, right?
There are no coincidences in this world, only destiny.
"Hey, Bertholdt... I'm talking to you! You little tagalong..."
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