"This is the first time I've heard anyone say this about me. It's true, the walls were too cramped for me. But every expedition ended in a crushing defeat... The higher-ups put a lot of pressure on me. At that time, I thought that as long as I became the commander, I would definitely bring about a change in the status quo... I was full of ambition... I felt that I wasn't being given the opportunity. At that time, I desperately wanted recognition, especially from her..." Keith Shadis paused here, "But then, the infectious disease broke out, and I realized that it wasn't me who could save everyone, but Dr. Jaeger... Especially when she was sick, I realized this, and I was unwilling at that time... Why was only Dr. Jaeger recognized... They even forgot that I was named the commander of the Survey Corps... and just kept celebrating Dr. Jaeger and Karla's happy event..."
Although Keith Shadis became the commander of the Survey Corps as he wished, he lost Karla forever, a love that never even got a chance to be spoken of.
Amidst applause and flowers, Grisha Yeager and Karla got married.
The man in the distant corner could only watch with envy.
Not long after, Keith Shadis suffered another crushing defeat on his expedition.
After passing through the heavy gate, the crowd lining the passageway was all talking about it.
"That regimental commander who only knew how to issue assault orders... he was the only one who survived."
"However, I heard that no one in Elwin's squad has been killed yet."
After Keith Shadisban became the commander of the Survey Corps, he failed to improve the Corps' situation, and his abilities were questioned by everyone. Especially at this time, a near-perfect newcomer appeared, namely the future commander of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith.
Irwin Smith was a leader with strategic thinking.
He leads a large group of soldiers who are willing to sacrifice their lives for the future of humanity. He has an accurate grasp of the big picture and a long-term vision, sometimes making decisions that seem ruthless, which earns him the deep trust of his men. He is also the one who guided Levi Ackerman to join the Survey Corps.
He died a heroic death in the final battle to retake Wall Mary in 850, truly giving his heart to humanity.
Such an outstanding talent is indeed what the Survey Corps needs, and Captain Levi was also discovered by Erwin Smith.
Whether as a leader or a talent scout, he is excellent.
At this moment, when Keith Shadis sees the outstanding Alvin Smith, he may feel a sense of tragic grandeur, like the younger generation surpassing the older, while the older generation dies on the beach.
The voices kept coming into his ears.
"We should change the commander immediately."
"That's right... this incompetent man is simply not fit to be the commander."
"He will only cause more innocent soldiers to die."
"Really!"
At that time, Keith Shadis thought that there might be exceptionally different people, but definitely not someone like him.
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“Mr. Keith…”
As Keith Shadis walked forward dejectedly, a voice rang out; it was Karla Jaeger, holding a child.
The child she was holding was adorable and had a pair of big, bright eyes that she had inherited from her mother.
Keith Shadis's eyes showed obvious surprise; he spotted Carla in the crowd at a glance.
“Karlla…this child is…”
“Allen… is a boy,” Carla said. “You didn’t receive our letter after all. My husband has been very worried about you.”
"Oh, sorry."
"Do you intend to continue until you die?"
Karla asked, her voice somewhat downcast.
These words shocked Keith Shadis immensely, and his face suddenly darkened.
Everything around us seemed to have stopped.
"Don't do this again..." There was a hint of sadness in Karla's clear eyes, but she was still as pretty and charming as ever.
She had long braids and a gentle voice.
"Do you know why mortals can do nothing but eat and wait to die?" Keith Shadis suddenly roared angrily, "Firstly, because they lack imagination. Therefore, they don't feel ashamed of a life of mediocrity, just eating, drinking, and defecating! They can't leave behind any achievements… no, they can't even comprehend the slightest bit of others' achievements… They're equally affectionate to every man they meet… Those who only know how to pour drinks for others would absolutely never…"
Keith Shadis appears to be angry at Carla, but in reality, he is gradually realizing a fact.
His past mediocrity was not due to a lack of discerning mentors or opportunities to realize his ambitions, but rather because he was inherently mediocre and not favored by Lady Luck.
As he spoke, Keith Shadis's eyes welled up with tears. The tears welled up in the eyes of this grown man, a testament to his profound sorrow.
This sudden realization may have come too late, or it may have come too early.
Deep down, he already knew that mortals were incapable of anything. Therefore, Keith Shadis made a decision.
"Erwin, can you be the captain?"
Keith Shadis spoke these words with his head slightly lowered, and deep wrinkles appeared on his face.
Time waits for no one, and the young man who once wanted to make great strides and realize his ambitions has quietly grown old.
Beside him stood Alvin Smith, who was in the prime of his life.
Time never spares anyone.
“There are indeed special people…” For example, Erwin Smith, Captain Levi, and that crazy squad leader Hange… They are all people favored by fate, and each has their own strengths.
“But it wasn’t me…” Keith Shadis had completely resigned himself to his fate by this point, “That’s all. Why didn’t I realize it before?”
At that time, the Wall of Mary was breached and the Hikensha district was completely captured.
The Armored Titan breached the walls, plunging everything into chaos.
"Keith!"
Amid the chaos, someone called out his name, and Keith Shadis turned around and saw Grisha Yeager in the crowd!
The man, looking terrified, appeared out of nowhere.
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Amid the chaos, someone called out his name, and Keith Shadis turned around and saw Grisha Yeager in the crowd!
The man, who looked terrified, appeared suddenly like that.
Grisha Yeager found Allen, who was at that time, and took him away.
No matter how Keith Shadis tried to stop him, it was to no avail.
He said that Allen was nothing special; he was just an ordinary person. But Grisha Yeager disagreed. He resolutely took Allen away, something Grisha Yeager had planned long ago.
"This child is different from yours; he is my child. Please, please don't interfere with us!"
After saying this, Grisha Yeager left with Allen, leaving Keith Shadis alone.
Soon after, Keith Shadis found Allen unconscious in the forest.
"Then I took you back to the shelter after you passed out... That's all I know."
"Is that all?" After hearing the whole story, Alan Yeager was still somewhat dazed.
Keith Shadis looked much older than he remembered.
Perhaps he had already anticipated that sooner or later Allen would ask about this.
Squad Leader Hanji asked, "Now I know why you stepped down. It wasn't to atone for the deaths of your men, but simply because you felt you weren't special enough to be here for such a naive reason."
"Stop talking, Hange."
Captain Levi actually stopped Squad Leader Hange. This captain, who is usually very strict with military discipline, doesn't seem like the type to defend others.
Ignoring Captain Levi's attempts to stop her, Squad Leader Hange continued speaking.
"Put aside your inferiority complex and stop running away from reality. That's what it means to dedicate your heart to humanity."
Squad Leader Hange truly lives up to her reputation as a mad scientist; she genuinely wants to donate her heart to humanity.
Regardless of gender, this woman is simply outstanding.
Perhaps in everyone's eyes, Squad Leader Hange, Commander Erwin Smith, and Captain Levi are all people favored by God; they are all special people, all talented people.
However, Squad Leader Hange is admired not only because of her talent, but also because of her dedication and passion for research on Titans.
This woman can forget to eat and sleep and devote herself selflessly to the research on giants.
To even converse with a giant at close range is something that not everyone can do, let alone a woman.
however--
He actually did it, and with such fervor.
This is the difference between the dejected man in front of me and Squad Leader Hange.
At this moment, Alan Yeager, who was standing to the side, suddenly spoke in a low voice.
"Please stop talking about Squad Leader Hanji. The instructor is right. I'm nothing special. I'm just the son of an extraordinary father."
Of course, Alan Yeager also didn't know much about his father, Grisha Yeager.
In fact, Grisa Jaeger wasn't a special person; she was simply chosen.
However, Keith Shadis sighed. He remembered what Carla had told him back then...
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When it came to Allen, to whether or not to become an extraordinary person, someone different from others… that look in his eyes…
“Your mother… Carla said this at the time…”
Carla's delicate face and clear eyes were full of sincerity as he held young Allen in his arms and spoke gently.
"Does being different have to be special? I don't think so. At least this child doesn't need to be great or better than others... because look at him, he's so cute... therefore, this child is already special because he was born into this world."
Carla's face pressed against young Alan's, filled with a mother's loving kindness and tenderness. Perhaps this is what makes a mother the greatest.
In Lin Yan's memory, Karla Jaeger has always been a gentle woman.
She exuded a mother's kindness, treating everyone with gentleness, and was even willing to accept someone of unknown origin like him.
Perhaps it was for this reason that Lin Yan decided to intervene in this world and change its fate.
He thought this would even change Alan Yeager's fate, but he still went down the predetermined path.
Perhaps this is the true destiny!
However, now that Eren has the ability to harden, he can plug the hole in Wall Maria, which is a very important battle for humanity.
Significance.
The Survey Corps also began to work hard to prepare for the recapture of Wall Maria, during which time the anti-Titan weapons also played a significant role.
For the first time, the humans inside the walls had the ability to fight back against the Titans and the hope of victory.
The area around Wall Maria occupies one-third of the land remaining in the human race. Of course, this theory is based on the premise that all humanity outside the walls will perish.
However, this premise is a lie from the start. At least, all the humans inside the walls believe it, and they firmly believe it.
The people who lost this territory five years ago are now awakening within the last two walls.
We can no longer live because humans cannot defeat giants.
However, some people broke this devilish curse, whether it was a boy named Allen Yeager or the mysterious boy Lin Yan who created miracle after miracle.
They brought hope once again.
If everyone built the Wall of Mary, humanity would surely unleash the loudest cry.
That will be a cry from the depths of the soul.
On the expedition...
Night fell, and the surroundings were pitch black, with only the firelight of the marching column shining brightly.
"parking."
Someone shouted warily.
"Watch your step," Captain Levi warned.
Even in the dead of night when the Titans are unable to move, they remain extremely vigilant, after all, Titans have been seen active at night before.
Hange once speculated that it might be due to the moonlight, but this reason has not been confirmed to this day.
"Yes...I'm sorry."
"Aren't we at the foot of the mountain yet?" Captain Levi asked. "It's almost dawn."
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