In Summoner's Rift, the Void Predator's flight capabilities were restricted. An assassin (hunter) with stealth and flight abilities was simply too overpowered, so the game world's balance laws took effect.
But in the real world, Lian Ye didn't believe that a Void insectoid species, which constantly adapted and achieved optimal evolution based on the principle of survival of the fittest, would lack flight capabilities after evolving wing cases. If the Void Predator gained flight abilities that Lian Ye currently lacked, it would be very troublesome.
Unreasonable, infinite evolution was Kha'Zix's greatest advantage, while Lian Ye, as a human Summoner, had the greatest advantage of learning ability surpassing all other species. Only this point was his winning strategy.
Pushing open the dormitory door and glancing inside, as expected, Lian Ye saw his two roommates. Two tall, muscular men in white tank tops, Reiner and Hoover.
Among the new recruits in this batch of the Training Corps, Lian Ye and the two of them were the tallest. Based on this, this distribution result was not surprising.
However, if Eren had also joined this dormitory, the situation would have been even more interesting.
Reiner Braun, the true form of the 'Armored Giant'; Bertholdt Hoover, the true form of the 'Colossal Giant'; as for Eren, there was no need to say more, he could transform into the 'Spirit Giant'.
For Lian Ye, whose third-stage advanced hunting mission was to kill a special Giant, this dormitory assignment result was simply astonishing.
This perfectly echoed the Pride Stalker's words, "Prey and hunter... are together."
Chapter 25: Less Tactics, More Sincerity
Reiner and Hoover, who had already planned to turn off the lights and rest, immediately perked up the moment they saw Lian Ye return. Their gazes instantly shifted, looking at him with slight solemnity.
Wow, you two bunkmates can just do your thing, don't stare at me with such intense, perverted gazes. It looks so creepy, pfft, frightening.
Lian Ye felt a sense of dread in a strange way.
Currently, Lian Ye was unaware of Reiner and Hoover's identities, nor was he very clear about the Female Giant Annie's situation. At most, he only knew that Eren could transform into the 'Spirit Giant'. Therefore, he only regarded Reiner and Hoover as ordinary friends in the Training Corps and didn't find their curiosity unusual.
Of course, even if Lian Ye knew Reiner and Hoover's true identities, he would absolutely not consider killing them before they had a chance to transform.
This approach would indeed minimize the difficulty, and in terms of results, it would also complete the third-stage hunter mission.
But this was less the glory of hunting and more the act of a coward. Although Lian Ye was not the type to put himself in danger just for the thrill, the pride of the 'Pride Stalker' made him only choose to decapitate Giants through direct confrontation.
Hoover spoke first, extending his hand and saying with a simple smile, "My name is Bertholdt Hoover. From today onwards, we are roommates."
Lian Ye politely extended his hand in response, "My name is Lian Ye."
Reiner, with a gloomy expression and seemingly intimidating slanted eyes, also introduced himself, "Reiner Braun."
Although brief, it was direct and to the point, indicating that Reiner was not a bad-tempered person. His perpetually raised eyebrows and fierce expression were likely just how he was born.
This type of person is not uncommon in anime/manga worlds. One of them married a loli waifu and achieved the ultimate life goal, while the other shamelessly claimed to have few friends but actually had many romantic interests.
After the introductions, the atmosphere cooled down slightly.
Reiner was the type who didn't like to talk much, while Hoover was merely pretending to be simple and amiable. As for Lian Ye—his enthusiasm varied depending on the person. Towards two tall, muscular men who could rival horses, he didn't intend to waste many words.
Finally, Hoover scratched his cheek and awkwardly asked, "Allen said that you killed Giants when Shiganshina District fell. Is that true?"
"Yes, it's true." Lian Ye nodded decisively. In private, he was too lazy to act anymore. Given Reiner and Hoover's personalities, they didn't seem like the type to get carried away and blurt things out like Eren.
"Yes, it's true." Lian Ye nodded decisively. In private, he was too lazy to act anymore. Given Reiner and Hoover's personalities, they didn't seem like the type to get carried away and blurt things out like Eren.
"Ah, I see..." Hoover said, tilting his head and exchanging a look with Reiner. Both of them showed a fleeting look of solemnity.
"But that was just a coincidence during a small burst of power."
After thinking about it, Lian Ye still gave a perfunctory explanation. Otherwise, according to ordinary people's thinking, how could someone who didn't have 'ODM Gear' be able to kill a Giant? It would naturally arouse suspicion.
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