13 CHAPTER - 13 { Plan To Retake Trost! }

In the open, hundreds of soldiers from all the three divisions: the Garrison Regiment, the Survey Corps, and the Military Police Brigade, were gathered.

Vlad sat on the roof of a building, his eyes were looking towards the Wall.

Few minutes ago, everyone was ordered to gather here for further missions.

As the time continued to move on, the soldiers were starting to get anxious.

"A plan to retake Trost?"

"You're kidding… We have no way to seal that hole."

"What is the brass thinking?"

"Going to Trost would be our deaths!"

The whispers were getting louder and louder. Many soldiers discussed while showing their fear and discouragement.

"No! I don't want to die! Let me see my family!"

Suddenly, a soldier from the same batch as Vlad, couldn't control his emotions.

"Hey, Daz! You're being too loud…"

Marco, who was beside the soldier named Daz, tried to stop him but unfortunately it was too late.

"You there! I heard you!"

A higher ranking soldier near them spoke with some anger as he walked towards Marco and Daz.

Vlad watched from the roof without any change in his expression.

"Mental breakdown, this can be a serious problem…"

His eyes scanned the other soldiers and saw many getting moved by the commotion.

Below, soldiers were one after another, speaking up and expressing their fear and disapproval.

"Vlad, what's your opinion on this plan to retake Trost?"

Reiner and Annie, these two appeared from behind and came next to Vlad.

"Hm. With only us, it's impossible."

Answered Vlad in a straightforward manner. Reiner showed a surprised face while Annie narrowed her eyes.

"You mean it's a futile try?"

Asked Reiner. Vlad didn't directly respond to him but glanced at the sky.

"It's not. There's a variable which can make this plan become successful. But, many factors are to be included."

Said Vlad in a plain voice. Reiner wasn't really able to understand him completely but Annie did.

"And who is that variable?"

Annie asked. Her eyes stared at Vlad, there was a strong desire in her heart to find out everything about him.

To have survived the titans' attack in Shiganshina District and personally witnessed it.

Something about him appeared mysterious to Annie.

"You will know soon."

Replied Vlad. He stared at the top of the Wall where a person walked to.

"Attention!"

Dot Pyxis, the Garrison Regiment's top officer of the southern territory, which includes Trost District.

"I shall now explain the plan to retake Torst. For this mission, our objective is to seal the hole where the gate was destroyed."

"Let me introduce you to the one who will seal the hole for us… From the Trainee Corps, Eren Yeager."

On the side of Dot Pyxis, Eren stood. As his name was called, he stepped forward before all the soldiers.

"E-Eren!"

Connie, Sasha, Christa, and others who didn't know about Eren's Titan powers were surprised.

Annie showed an understanding face as she listened to the words of Dot Pyxis.

"So Eren is the variable…"

She muttered slowly. Reiner when he saw Eren, was tense and also occupied with multiple thoughts.

Vlad secretly observed their expressions from the corner of his eyes.

"He is the result of a top-secret project to turn humans into titans. He can create and control a Titan's body."

As the sentence came to a shortstop, immediately, the soldiers showed various reactions.

"Eren Yeager, I hope you can control your powers or else, I will be the one to kill you…"

Eren's figure standing on top of the Wall, reflected in Vlad's black eyes.

Dot Pyxis continued to explain the plan further but the soldiers were not staying quiet.

Seeing this, many high ranking soldiers came and tried to manage the situation.

"These people… I can somehow understand their feelings but still."

Reiner watched the commotion become even bigger. Annie was indifferent to these.

Vlad stood up and took in a deep breath. His eyes turned cold and some killing intent formed.

"Shut up."

Vlad's voice, even Dot Pyxis and the rest at the top of the Wall could hear.

"I still remember you. Didn't you leave your position as the middle guards assigned to protect the supply team? Any further words from your mouths and I swear on my dead mother's soul, I will rip your jaws apart!"

The entire place turned quiet. Reiner, Annie and many of the soldiers stared at Vlad with wide open eyes.

" And I am not joking…"

Finishing his words, Vlad once again sat back on the roof next to Reiner and Annie.

* * *

Dot Pyxis stood in front of a few individuals, but his eyes were focused on only one.

"Vlad Birsha, I have already heard of your name. You have the best performance record in the history of training camp."

The soldier he was praising was none other than Vlad. The soldiers around him were also in admiration.

"That's just training."

Replied Vlad, his right hand was on his chest to show respect for superiors.

Ian Dietrich, Riko Brzenska and Mitabi Jarnach, these were the other individuals beside Vlad called here by Dot Pyxis.

The mission they were tasked was to protect Eren while he lifts the boulder that's needed for, to seal that hole.

Riko asked a question which was slightly discouraging but Dot Pyxis replied with a tough answer.

"Ian Dietrich, Riko Brzenska, Mitabi Jarnach and finally, Vlad Birsha… I'm entrusting humanity's fate to you."

"Yes, sir!"

The four saluted to Dot Pyxis with their back straight and chest high.

For this mission, Ian Dietrich was appointed as the leader. No one objected to this.

And so, they prepared their equipment. Vlad double checked everything before nodding in satisfaction.

Mikasa also joined in for the mission to protect Eren as she knows him the best and was also a capable soldier.

This decision was taken by Ian Dietrich, so nobody showed dissatisfaction. As for Vlad, he was the least person who cared about such matters.

As long as he could kill titans and see the world outside, he would fight together even with animals.

"Vlad, was it? What do you think about this Eren?"

Riko came beside Vlad and asked with some curiosity as Vlad was also from the same batch as Eren.

"As long as he is a threat. My blade will decide his end. Whether the head flys, or the heart gets pierced."

Hearing Vlad's answer and seeing his expressions face, Riko stopped talking to him.

'Shall I see the further? No, it's better to see it for myself...' Vlad stared at Eren's back with a faint smile.

Press.

The hooks stuck to the Walls as the soldiers swung down towards the buildings in Trost.

Wuss!

Boasting themselves with the high pressure gas, the group of soldiers soon reached the marked area.

Vlad landed on a balcony of someone's house. There were clothes hanging to dry from the early morning.

Resting his hand on the balcony railing, Vlad closed his eyes listening to the wind.

Eren jumped over on the top of the boulder which was still rooted on the ground.

The clock on the wall of the house went on ticking as Eren tried to turn himself into a Titan.

He bit his thumb to increase whatever the possibility of activating his power is, but to no avail.

Vlad could only wait and guard Eren with the other soldiers while Mikasa tried to pep talk with him.

"Boring…"