TTW Chapter 115: Zeke (PS Bonus Chapter)

Deep within the forest stood an unkempt man with disheveled yellow hair atop a tall tree. He watched as a sudden rush of Titans came running towards him.

At first, his gaze showed astonishment, but it soon transformed into a wild and sinister smile.

"No mistake, absolutely no mistake, it's him!"

The unkempt man roared, his eyes bloodshot.

His true name was Zeke Yeager. He also had another layer of identity – he was Grisha's son, Eren's brother.

He was also the current host of the Beast Titan.

"I'm not like those Reiner's bunch."

Zeke Yeager murmured, paying little attention to the Titans. He had already recognized Lin Yi's identity as the host of the Founding Titan.

Reiner and the others had originally been the first group of titan soldiers to arrive on Paradis Island. However, in the first battle, they lost two hosts in a row. Naturally, the Marley military was displeased with these results.

Among them, the Armor Titan had been killed by Lin Yi.

The Jaw Titan met an even more comical fate. It was ambushed by a normal Titan shortly after arriving on the island, resulting in its demise.

As a result, the Marley military sent Zeke, a more experienced combatant, to retrieve the power of the Founding Titan.

To bring it to their side.

As for the ambush involving the Survey Corps, it was merely an incidental matter. It was information that came from within the Walls. Unexpectedly, this small ambush had led him to discover a significant secret.

The power of the Founding Titan. Among the Nine Titans, Marley originally controlled eight, only missing the most powerful – the Founding Titan.

The Founding Titan's ability to command the Titans was akin to possessing a nuclear weapon for them.

The Marley military had originally dispatched Reiner and the others to seize the Founding Titan. But due to the initial setback, their strategy changed. They decided to infiltrate the world inside the Walls, search for an opportunity, and then attack once they found the host of the Founding Titan.

And now, this host was right in front of Zeke Yeager.

Of course, Zeke couldn't let him escape. This was an enormous achievement.

Moreover, if he inherited the power of the Founding Titan, his position within Marley would be unrivaled.

"Hmph, just wait. Since you dared to appear, don't think about going back." Zeke murmured to himself, turned around, and leaped down from the tree that was over ten meters high, landing on the ground.

If the opponent remained within the city, he might not have had a solid plan. But in the wilderness, he was in his element.

In Zeke's view, the reason Lin Yi could defeat the Armored Titan was probably due to the power of the Founding Titan. Lin Yi had controlled the invading Titans to surround the Armored Titan.

As long as he led the opponent to an area with fewer Titans, it would work.

Zeke Yeager felt triumphant, and just as he landed, a golden lightning bolt struck from above. He instantly transformed into a long-armed Titan covered in fur, resembling an ape. He quickly pushed away the group of Titans and left the area.

"Boom!"

Hanji also noticed the golden lightning in the distant forest and looked utterly puzzled. How could there be thunder in this clear sky for thousands of miles? And why did the Titans suddenly leave?

And Lin Yi, what kind of weapon did he have in his hand that could easily defeat Titans?

Countless questions swirled in Hanji's mind.

"Who exactly are you?"

With a 'swish', Hanji unsheathed her long sword from her waist and pointed it directly at Lin Yi. She struggled to stand up, her gaze wary, and her voice cold.

"Regarding my identity and investigation, I believe it's already explained quite clearly in the Survey Corps' documents." Lin Yi smiled faintly, flicked the sharp blade with his finger, and the blade instantly flew off.

Hanji winced in pain and disbelief. Although she was a female, her strength was among the best in the military. Yet now, she couldn't even hold onto her sword's hilt, no matter how hard she tried.

"Hey, don't be like that."

Lin Yi spoke wryly, "After all, I just saved you."

He glanced around at the situation. It seemed that the Survey Corps had abandoned them and vanished without a trace.

That was normal. With so many Titans around, falling behind was equal to death. No matter how important Lin Yi's identity was, no matter what benefits the Survey Corps could gain from him, Erwin wouldn't let his soldiers die in vain.

However, Hanji wasn't in the mood for joking right now. She kept her cold gaze fixed on Lin Yi, waiting for his response.

"Do you know why there are so many Titans appearing? Doesn't it seem too coincidental, or rather, unbelievable? I think the Survey Corps' documents should have investigated it many times, and they shouldn't have encountered this situation before."

Lin Yi suddenly said.

Hanji paused for a moment. In the chaos just now, she hadn't had the chance to think deeply. Now that things had calmed down, a cold sweat broke out on her back.

Someone was using Titans as weapons, ambushing the Survey Corps.

But who could that person be?

Night had fallen, and Lin Yi wasn't particularly angry about Hanji's impoliteness earlier. These people from inside the Walls were, in all honesty, just a group of ignorant and pitiful individuals.

They didn't even know they were living on an island.

A hundred years ago, Eldia's king had built the colossal walls and used the power of the Founding Titan to brainwash everyone, thinking he was providing protection. However, they had spent generations searching for answers.

Lin Yi sat down and gently tapped Jörmungandr's handle against the ground. A burst of flames erupted, illuminating the darkness.

It was already night.

Titans in the night were usually quiet, entering a state of dormancy. It was a temporary respite.

"Do you want to hear a story?"

Lin Yi purposely revealed the power of the Founding Titan in front of Marley's side. With over a hundred Titans on the other side, even killing them all was a challenge. Plus, he was also fishing.

No matter what he pulled up, he needed bait. The Founding Titan was the most enticing bait.

Hanji also saw that Lin Yi wouldn't harm her for the moment, so she suppressed her hostility for now. But her gaze remained vigilant, clear as day: She needed answers to her doubts.

"Let me think, where should I start..."

"Forget it, let's start from the beginning... About two years ago..." Lin Yi slowly began. From the death of the Founding Titan, Ymir, to Eldia's conquest of the world using the Titans' power, and then the Nine Titans' power, leading up to a hundred years ago, King Karl Fritz's disgust towards war.

From the creation of the walls to Marley gaining control over the remaining Titans' power, overthrowing Eldia, and finally talking about himself.

This story naturally needed an appropriate conclusion, something that could win Hanji's trust.

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