### Chapter 10: A One-Man Show

"Nice!"

Patting the dust off his pants, the chubby guy suddenly turned his head to look at the man who had been watching from above. "What's up? Don't tell me your sense of justice suddenly flared up."

"Of course not." Kiba, who had witnessed the entire scene, responded in a serious tone, "I was just thinking about how likely it is that I could take you down right now."

Looking at the chubby guy, it was clear that he was still far from being seriously injured.

Considering the opponent's defensive talents and the special weapon he held, Kiba had refrained from making a move.

The chubby guy's brutal actions blatantly revealed the harshness of the Reincarnation Space. There's no one worth trusting except oneself, and one must always be on high alert against other Reincarnators.

This is what Kiba had come to understand.

He could only apologize to the guide; Kiba had no intention of joining a team, and his unique nature didn't allow anyone to keep a close eye on him.

Hearing Kiba's blunt words, the chubby guy grinned, and the cleaver in his hand gleamed coldly. "You can try it right now. I bet you'll fail."

Kiba had a growth-type talent, while the enemy was a particularly strong defensive warrior. A direct confrontation would be disadvantageous.

Maybe he could use the guide's power?

Before he could make a decision, a giant's roar echoed from afar.

Then came a tremor like an earthquake as the massive boulder finally sealed the breach in the city wall.

This meant that the Reincarnators' main mission was now fully complete.

**[Main Mission: Battle for Trost District (Completed)]**

**[You have earned 80 Plot Points.]**

**[You can choose to return to the Reincarnation Space immediately.]**

**[Warning: If you choose to return, the hidden mission will immediately be deemed a failure!!!]**

Needless to say, Kiba chose to stay, but he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret looking at the mere 80 Plot Points he earned.

There was nothing he could do about it. His talent had just awakened, so he missed the most crucial opportunities to rack up points, and then he had to witness the treachery of the Marleyan Warriors firsthand.

All of this took time, which resulted in his very low contribution to the final mission.

"Hopefully, it won't affect the final clearance."

By this time, the chubby guy's body was gradually becoming transparent. Before leaving, he made a throat-slitting gesture towards Kiba.

"Pathetic little shooter, the next time we meet, I'll show you what a truly hopeless power gap looks like."

So what if he was brave and decisive?

Without the right talent, words mean nothing. He could tank so much damage, big teams would surely be fighting over him once they got out.

Just because they were on equal footing now didn't mean it would stay that way. Honestly, Kiba was already beneath his notice.

Filled with hope for the future, the chubby guy's figure completely vanished from the plot world.

Kiba found a quiet place to sit down, silently watching the soldiers who were crying tears of joy. Soon, the ten-minute time limit came to an end.

So now, Kiba was the only Reincarnator left in the Trost District.

"The real game is just beginning."

Other matters could wait; the most urgent task now was to fully develop his talent.

After all, the Marleyan trio wouldn't run away, and there was still plenty of cleanup to be done in the Trost District.

While everyone else was cheering wildly and even the main characters were hugging each other in tears of joy, Kiba was the only one still trying to hunt down more Titans.

His strange behavior quickly caught the attention of a keen observer. It was a young man with dead fish eyes, dressed in the uniform of the Survey Corps, with a perpetual frown on his face and dark circles under his eyes.

Levi Ackerman, Captain of the Survey Corps, possessed the highest combat power in the entire series.

Ordinary Titans were no match for him, and even the Nine Titans of the Marleyan Warriors could barely survive a few rounds against him.

It was because of Levi's presence that Kiba dared to take on the mission. Without him, relying solely on Mikasa and Eren would have been impossible.

"Can someone tell me what the hell happened?" Levi was utterly confused.

He had come to offer support, only to find that the breach in the Trost District had already been sealed by a Titan who had transformed from a human.

Had he fallen behind the times? Since when could the Garrison Regiment command Titans? Weren't those fools only good for eating, drinking, and wasting time?

After a quick glance around, Levi joined in the Titan-slaying efforts.

While others were eager to avoid the Titans, Levi wouldn't be satisfied unless he killed at least ten or eight in a day.

Levi moved through the Titan horde like a swift wind, cutting them down as if playing a game of tag with kindergarten children.

His killing efficiency was more than ten times that of Kiba.

Kiba estimated that Levi's maneuvering skill was at least level ten, possibly higher, and his swordsmanship, the pinnacle of the battlefield, was equally sharp.

Watching Levi slice a Titan into dozens of pieces, Kiba couldn't help but marvel. Levi looked like a spinning top powered by a battery.

Of course, he wouldn't dare say such things out loud, or he'd end up tasting the soles of Levi's boots.

**[Legendary Trait (Steel Heart) Activated, Health +2]**

As the last Titan fell, the sky had completely darkened.

Thanks to his relentless efforts, Kiba's accumulated health had reached 15 points, and his overall vitality had increased to 65.

"Just 5 more points, and if I'm lucky, I should be done tonight."

Earlier, he had observed that the Garrison Regiment had used ropes to capture two Titans, a rare feat that suggested someone would soon begin researching Pure Titans.

The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived.

That night, during a private ceremony where Commander Pixis was honoring the key heroes, Kiba suddenly showed up uninvited.

Commander Pixis had read the reports about this hero who had awakened Eren, so he couldn't very well turn Kiba away when he arrived.

But what happened next left everyone in the room completely stunned.

"Commander, during the battle in the Trost District, I personally witnessed a soldier murdering one of the 104th Cadet Corps recruits, Marco."

As soon as the words were out, Eren was the first to react.

Grabbing Kiba by the shoulders, he urgently asked, "Jason, are you saying Marco is dead?!"

The poor protagonist was still in disbelief over the death of his comrade, unaware that an even more brutal truth was about to be revealed.

Upon hearing that someone had murdered a comrade, Commander Pixis's expression grew stern. "Soldier, tell me who did it?"

"Commander, the culprits were recruits from the 104th Cadet Corps."

"What? Are you saying..."

"Reiner Braun, Annie Leonhart, and Bertolt Hoover. They forcibly removed Marco's gear and sent him into the mouth of a Titan with their own hands."

"Shut up!" Eren exploded with rage.

**To all the readers who like this story, please don't delay in reading.**

**(End of Chapter)**