Second Levi

The training corps is composed of new recruits who have not yet joined the regular corps and instructors responsible for training new recruits.

The main training courses include training with the 3D Maneuvering gears, combat training, and practical tests of actual battles.

Today, Tang An once again spent seven gold coins and guided by the shopkeeper, came to this area.

"If you want to join the garrison corps, you must pass through the training corps. They will assess or train you. If your performance is poor, you will be asked to leave. If you pass their assessment, I can help you get into the garrison corps."

On the way, the shopkeeper looked at Tang An, whose hair had reached his shoulders, and felt that he had changed in the time they hadn't seen each other.

"No problem."

Tang An smiled. Despite being greedy, this guy handled business promptly when it came to money.

He now had only five gold coins left out of more than ten, with the rest all in this guy's pocket.

In a short while, the two arrived at a camp. The shopkeeper talked to a person in uniform who seemed to be an officer, secretly handed over some things, and then pointed to Tang An.

Tang An maintained his smile.

He had 17 days left.

And counting the time, in ten days, a colossal titan would break through the Wall of Rose.

At this time, Eren and the others were still members of the training corps, the 104th, helping the garrison corps repair the wall's artillery and more.

As soon as the time came, they would choose to join the Survey Corps, Garrison Corps, or Military Police.

Perhaps by joining the training corps at this time, he might even meet Eren and the others.

"I've arranged it. The condition is that you pass their assessment; otherwise..."

After about five minutes, the shopkeeper came to Tang An.

"Got it."

"Then, good luck."

The shopkeeper waved and left.

"Follow me."

The instructor who had talked to the shopkeeper earlier looked at Tang An with a slight frown, showing a hint of disdain in his eyes.

He had seen plenty of people like this, trying to take shortcuts. Many of them ended up being dismissed because they couldn't endure the training.

The higher-ups turned a blind eye, for them, this backdoor money was not to be refused.

Tang An followed behind, still smiling. He was just here to practice the 3D Maneuvering gears and to identify his target.

Entering the camp, there was a large training ground with many recruits in training uniforms. Tang An didn't see his target among them.

He probably wasn't from the 104th recruits, as they were about to graduate.

Passing through the training ground, they reached a building. Climbing a wooden staircase to the second floor, the guide knocked on the door.

"Come in."

"Commander Keith, he wants to join the training corps."

In Tang An's eyes appeared a tall, bald man with a beard, sunken eye sockets, and a very serious expression.

He seemed difficult to get along with.

He was Keith Shadis, the chief instructor of the 104th Training Corps, and former commander of the 12th Survey Corps.

As Tang An examined Keith, Keith was also assessing Tang An.

Messy black hair reaching his shoulders, pitch-black eyes, a scar on his forehead, average build, around 1.69 meters, a somewhat pale face, seemingly malnourished, and not very old.

Wearing a simple short-sleeved shirt and long pants, he gave off a common impression.

Keith frowned slightly; this person didn't seem suitable to be a soldier and wouldn't withstand the training of the training corps.

"The recruit intake for the 105th and 106th training corps is already complete. I advise you to go back; this is not the place for you."

Keith was offering a well-intentioned warning.

He had anticipated the outcome, having seen too many similar cases before.

"How would you know if you don't try!"

Tang An smiled.

"Ignorant."

Keith's expression darkened, somewhat intimidating.

"I heard you're the chief instructor of the training corps. You should be strong. If I defeat you, can I join the training corps?"

Tang An didn't have time to waste here, heading straight to the point. He wanted to master the 3D maneuver gear in ten days.

'His audacity!'

The guide beside him gasped, even trembling. No one in the training corps had dared to challenge Instructor Kaith like this before.

"It's been a long time since someone challenged me."

Keith's terrifying smile spread as he stood in front of Tang An, towering over him.

"Let's go to the training ground."

"No need."

Tang An declined, holding up a finger.

"I can defeat you in one move."

Keith didn't speak, but his expression turned more terrifying. He decided to teach this arrogant guy a lesson. Without any warning, Keith threw a powerful punch at Tang An. However, in Tang An's eyes, it was as if time slowed down. He sidestepped and landed a punch directly on Keith's abdomen.

'Pfft...'

Hot blood sprayed from Keith's mouth as he collapsed, unable to resist. Tang An's bold move left everyone stunned. This was Instructor Keith, the strongest in the entire training corps, now kneeling and coughing up blood. After some time, Keith, pale-faced, sat on a chair, still in a daze. His body hadn't fully recovered. Tang An's strength and speed reminded him of Levi.

"Now, can I join the training corps?"

Tang An asked, seemingly trivial.

"Yes."

Keith, after a moment of silence, saw a glimpse of the second Levi in Tang An. However, he planned to investigate the newcomer's identity first, unaware that the merchant had it covered. Tang An's current identity was a soldier from Maria's wall, conveniently obscured by the merchant.

"Do you want to join the 104th training class?"

"Yes, the 104th class."

Keith frowned, still in pain.

"The 104th class is about to graduate. Your combat skills are impressive, but you don't meet the 3D Maneuver gear requirements."

Keith shook his head

"Give me nine days. If I don't meet the requirements, you can decide."

Tang An requested, confident that with his unique abilities, mastering the 3D maneuver gear basics would be quick.

"Alright, you have nine days." Keith agreed, seeing an opportunity to investigate Tang An's identity. If everything checked out and he was fine, then he might have found the second Levi.