37 Chapter 37

The expression of shock and surprise has become increasingly common for Annie. She was more and more surprised as Zirken told her story. He didn't hesitate to tell her most things, after all, her participation and trust could be essential for her future plans.

"And that's it!" - Zirken.

"..." - Annie.

The girl remained paralyzed for some time, her brain was too busy trying to digest the massive amount of information she had just received.

(Sigh)

"Holy shit..." - Annie.

"Did you understand everything I said?" - Zirken.

"If it's to be summed up, then are you someone who came from another world and reincarnated here (on this planet) at the behest of a deity, to capture the shard of such an evil god?" - Annie.

"Yea!"

"And in this world where you lived, is the story of our world told there? All future events up to a certain point? Even the story of all the main people who participated in those events?" - Annie.

"Exactly! You got it right, Annie." - Zirken.

"And in this world you were raised here in paradis as Mikasa's brother, Zirken Arckeman, but you walked away from your family to protect them from the evil god and enhance their powers?" - Annie.

"Yes... I don't know how far the powers of these shards go and I didn't have an exact idea of ​​where he hides in this world, so the only way to measure his capabilities or influence would be by comparing the strength of the powers that I got it. You saw how that bear got a little while ago, right? You were only able to survive because of your powers, but what would happen if someone normal was attacked like that?" - Zirken.

"I see..." - Annie.

"And why did you decide to tell me all this? Because of my powers? I don't think they would be necessary for you..."

"Before I tell you this, could you confirm something for me, Annie?"

"And what would it be?"

"Let's wait just a little longer, the system is finishing its analysis."

"So that bear was the shard of this evil god?"

"That's what I'm about to find out..."

[Ding!]

[Analysis completed - Results:

Name: Black Parasite

This monster is a parasite-type, capable of hiding in other organisms while remaining in a vegetative state. After awakening, it detaches itself from the primary organism and leaves in search of a dead organism to parasitize and take possession of the body. However, it has no means of confirming the state of a body before parasitizing it.

Weakness: Water; High sound frequencies; Garlic.

Speculation: The black parasite emerged through the powers of the evil god shard and remained lodged in Ms. Annie Leonhart until reaching the Paradis line. Awakened after reacting to the strong presence of Tahyo's powers of grace and parasitized on the body of the first dead bear he found. ]

"Shit..."

"What's it?" - Annie.

"That's called a black parasite, one of the evil god's abilities."

"So the analysis is over?" - Annie.

"Yes it is..."

"AND?"

"He came to paradis while he was staying with you." - Zirken.

"..." - Annie, but once without reaction.

Zirken relayed to Annie all the information the system got from the analysis. She made sure to pay attention to every detail of the explanation.

"And that's it." - Zirken.

"This all shouldn't be so surprising since there are even titans in this world, but I feel like this is all beyond my imagination..." - Annie.

"I understand you... I also felt similarly when I discovered that you and everyone else in this world really existed." -Zirken, laughing as a bead of sweat runs down his forehead.

"(Sigh) I think I just have to accept..." - Annie.

"We also cannot rule out the possibility that Reiner and Berthold have a black parasite hosted on them as well." - Annie.

"Yes, and the parasites being in a vegetative state also makes it difficult, as the system can only detect them if they have a body..." - Zirken.

"And because of that I need to ask, were there any people in Marley, whether military, political or civilian, close to the original titan carriers?" - Zirken.

"So you really know about the things of this world..." - Annie.

"Yes, I always tell the truth!" - Zirken.

"Except you've been fooling me all this time. You even lied about your name!" - Annie.

"You three were no different either. I'm pretty sure you'd kill me right away if I found out your secret." - Zirken.

"..." - Annie, not knowing how to respond.

"Besides, I only lied about my name and powers, as even everything you knew about my past was at least 90% true." - Zirken.

"Tsk!" - Annie.

"But let's put all that aside and start over. I want us to mutually and unconditionally trust each other, no secrets. Trying to achieve our goals together." - Zirken.

"..." - Annie.

"But why? Why did you approach me and are you asking me for this? I must not have any information that you don't already know and my strength doesn't compare to yours either. So why did you decide to approach me that day?! " -Annie, raising the tone of her voice as she got up from the floor.

"..."-Zirken, staring at her as she gathered courage.

"Well, at first it was a mixture of curiosity and need. The need was because I needed you to at least have someone cooperating with me for my plan, but as for curiosity..."

(Take a deep breath and inhale)

"I never imagined that you really existed until I reincarnated in this world and found you... You were one of the characters I liked the most when I read about the history of this world... and when I saw you for the first time, I had a feeling that I never thought I'd feel for someone again..."

"..." - Annie.

"Which?" - Annie.

"Huh?" - Zirken.

"What did you feel?!" - Annie, unconsciously improving herself.

Zirken's heart raced even faster. He didn't feel that way even when he faced titans or the dark parasite from earlier. He was aware that this time might come at some point, but he didn't expect it to be in this situation.

"I-I think it's better to d-demonstrate..."

"WHA-"

Annie's words were interrupted by Zirken's lips touching hers. He moved too fast for her to even react.

Before she knew it, she and Zirken were kissing. The feeling of his lips on hers was indescribable, it felt like the world had gone into slow motion at that exact moment. His heart pounded like never before as he felt something similar to butterflies in his belly.

She unconsciously lifted her arms and wrapped them around Zirken's neck. She just wanted to keep feeling that feeling for as long as possible, ignoring everything around her.

Both continued touching their lips for a few more seconds, until Zirken decided to be bolder and penetrated his tongue in the middle of the kiss. Annie didn't show any resistance and let her tongue meet.

Her tongues engaged and danced with each other. Sharing their saliva without caring about anything else, just the pleasurable moment. Her tongues constantly tried to unravel each other's mouths, tangling and fighting for space as they shared even more saliva from both of them.

They continued kissing, until finally they were out of breath and hesitantly parted their lips from hers.

The two looked at each other passionately, as if only both of them existed at that moment.

"Did you understand? Hehehe." - Zirken.

"Shit... I think it's too late now to try to run away from my feelings, isn't it?" - Annie.

Annie was about to start the 2nd round of kissing, but...

(Sound of something falling in the snow)

When they both looked in the direction of the noise, they could only see two girls staring at them. One was quite red in the face, but the other showed an expression similar to disbelief.

"Eer...I think we should leave Mikasa! Have fun, guys!" -Sasha, as she took her mate's hand and pulled.