As they marched deeper into the forest, the sensation gripped them increased. The soldiers pointed ahead with the torches attached to their guns, keeping their eyes wide open.Their feet stepped upon the dead leaves, but they were eager to reduce the crunching sounds or even stop them. No one knew what to expect, not even the General.Eren stood beside Mezze, his gun ahead of him while he took a deep breath at any chance he got. Soon, the General could see something way ahead of them.It looked like flames, burning slowly yet wide and expanding. He could also see figures standing like they were awaiting their presence. There was nothing else, just the shadows from the huge trees around the surroundings, and the hooting sounds of owls, accompanied by the wind’s sweet and noisy sound. Mezzle stopped, and so did his subordinates.He stared, his eyes zooming in on the figures in front of them. “Do you see those?” He pointed, turning to Eren who nodded anxiously.“Do you think those

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND SIXEren obeyed without questioning, and as he moved, the soldiers moved behind the General. The distance to the Medical Facility was no longer far, but they were so drained that some of them had to take breaks, and only continued when they were certain that they had gathered enough energy.Soon, they were met with the flicker of dawn, and the sun was beginning to rise from the east. Mezzle pushed forward, and they forced themselves to do the same.By the time they arrived at the medical facility, two of the soldiers collapsed at the gate, and their comrades had to carry them inside. At Mezzle’s command, they were taken in to regain consciousness while those wounded were to receive medical attention from the nurses in the facility.Mezzle located the laboratory where Tiara was taken to. Eren stood by the corner very close to the door, watching as Doctor Philip plugged so many machines into her body. Mezzle drew closer, staring curiously. “Does she stand a

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND EIGHT Eren turned instantly to see who it was. “It’s you.” He muttered, his expression of relief, mystery, and gladness.Hayley sighed, and the color on her face slowly dried up. “You don’t seem happy to see me, Commander.” She took a deep breath, forcing a smile.“Maybe I should come back later. When will you be in the mood to speak to me?” She turned to leave, gripped by the feeling of disappointment.“Wait!” Eren grabbed her before she could slip from his reach, turning her slowly to face him.“I am sorry.” He apologized at once, looking her in the eyes.“I was just thinking about something, Hayley. This has nothing to do with you.” Hayley sighed, and it was clear that she had a little doubt on her face. “Are you sure?” She asked, and Eren nodded.“I am very sure of what I am saying, Hayley. You know what?” “What?” Hayley asked, unable to resist the urge to satisfy her curiosity.Eren sighed, grabbing her other hand.He looked her in the eyes, pulling c

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TEN The news of the abduction of the new Commander spread like wildfire, flickering into the ears of those who had not witnessed the alien ship flying away right under their noses. The General had been informed, and he quickly called for the two soldiers who witnessed the incident to be brought to him at once.Elina was restless, pacing from one corner to the other even though Kira had tried to pacify her so many times. “What is something has happened to him, Kira?” Elina lamented, her tone laden with so much fear.Kira shook her head while she attempted to find the right words to say to her.“Nothing will happen to him, Elina. Eren is not a weakling. I am certain that he will figure out a way to come back to us. We just need to stay positive about this, Elina.”Elina nodded, taking a deep breath while she struggled to believe what Kira said to her.But just when it seemed as though she was finally getting her nerves to calm down, a thought hit her like a st

CHAPTER TWO HUNDRED AND TWELVE Mezzle paused for a while, staring at the boy with his brows lifted.At first, he thought that the boy could be lying, but seeing the look in his eyes, he could tell that he was telling the truth. “Your father must have wanted you to take after him, Yuri. That must have been the reason why he named you after himself.” He said with a wry smile, drawing the attention of Yuri, his mother, and his immediate younger sister.Young Yuri cleared his throat, and with a breaking voice, he asked, “You knew my father?” He waited for a response, but Mezzle had his eyes on Jenna who looked away almost at once, knowing what that look meant. “Yes.” The General slowly returned his gaze to Yuri, forcing a smile that only lasted for a few seconds. He took a deep breath, and then he continued in a lower tone. “Your father used to be one of us. He used to be a part of this community. That is why we asked for you to be brought here.” His response sparked an immediate r