The candidates
Leaning against the Train window, Gabi's brown eyes reflected the scenery outside, but Gabi behavior puzzled her Comrade.
Logically speaking, the most lively person at times like this should be Gabi. Wasn't she always eager to go to the front lines to prove her status Warrior Candidate? Her behavior along the way is quite different from what she said before. Let's just say that Gabi hasn't said as much as Zofia along the way.
Falco was somewhat worried about Gabi's condition. Children may be naive about feelings; they may not even know what liking someone means, but children are the most sensitive to emotions.
From the moment he joined the Warrior Unit, Falco developed a slight liking for the carefree Gabi, and this liking grew stronger as he got older. In simpler terms, Falco fell in love with Gabi.
Gabi once asked Falco why, even though his family already had Colt, Falco's Older Brother, who had become Warrior Candidate and the whole family could become Honorary Marleyan, Falco still worked so hard.
Falco was speechless. He couldn't very well say that he wanted to show off in front of Gabi, could he? He couldn't very well say that it was all for Gabi's sake, could he?
Falco was simple-minded and shy, but also intelligent. Becoming Marley Warriors was certainly appealing, but Marley Warriors only had a lifespan of a little over ten years. Therefore, Falco didn't actually want Gabi to become a warrior...
"Gabi, are you alright? You've seemed unhappy the whole way here," Falco asked with concern.
But Gabi just shook her head. Zofia, who was sitting to the side reading a book, closed her book, smoothed the white hair on her forehead, and whispered, "Is it because of that Marleyan?"
Upon hearing this, Gabi, Falco, and Udo all turned to look at Zofia, whose gaze made Zofia shrink back awkwardly.
Everyone knew Marleyan Zofia was talking about was— the Marleyan in the black Trench Coat who had almost strangled Gabi to death in front of them without any reason.
It was after that that Gabi suddenly became so depressed.
An eerie silence fell. Gabi's pupils contracted slightly; the scene from that day was still vivid in her mind. The murderous intent in the young Marleyan's eyes still made Gabi tremble. She couldn't understand why that person harbored such murderous intent towards her. Weren't they becoming Warrior Candidate to fight for the Marleyan? Why Marleyan still so hostile towards them? What was the point of becoming Honorary Marleyan?
While Gabi remained silent, Colt entered the carriage carrying a pile of snacks. He had bought these at the station beforehand, as the journey to the front lines was long, and Colt was worried that his Younger Brother and the children would go hungry.
After obtaining Colonel Koslow's permission, Colt carried the pile of snacks to Gabi's and their companions' compartment.
When Colt came in carrying a bunch of snacks, the already hungry kids cheered.
Colt specially bought a lot of candies and desserts that children like to eat, after all, Falco and the others are only ten years old.
Falco excitedly held up an apple pie and handed it to Gabi, "Gabi, it's your favorite apple pie!"
Seeing the fragrant apple pie in front of her and the happy faces of her friends, Gabi finally smiled.
The children's cheers disturbed another person in the carriage.
With messy gray hair and red marks on her fair and beautiful face from slumping over the table, the sleepy Sea-Swimming Titan Aili, groggily sat up, a trace of glistening on her lips.
Aili had been sleeping the whole way, was woken up and seemed a little bewildered.
The rest of the Warrior Unit followed Magath to another front-line battlefield, where the fighting between Marley and the Middle East had reached a fever pitch, and Marley was at a disadvantage. Therefore, Magath led the Warrior Unit to provide emergency support.
Since the battlefield is located in the desert inland, it is not suitable for the Sea-Swimming Titan to fight. Without the Ocean, the Sea-Swimming Titan are not much stronger than an ordinary Pure Titan. Although the Sea-Swimming Titan have some special abilities, they have almost no fighting power when they are away from the Ocean.
So Magath simply assigned the ineffective Aili to Carlos's command, placing her alongside the Warrior Candidate, essentially as their Warrior Candidate.
After spending some days together, the trainees also developed a strong liking for Senior Aili, who was like a gentle and caring older sister.
However, this senior Aili seems a bit too naive (a bit innocent and naive), and she likes to be lazy and sleep. I don't know why such a naive person would become a warrior of Marley.
"Sister Aili, you should have some too!" Zofia handed two large pieces of pie to Aili.
Seeing the fragrant pie, Aili Li, who was still drowsy, immediately perked up. She patted her empty stomach, realizing she had been sleeping since the Train started moving.
"No need, Zofia, you guys can eat." Wiping the drool from the corner of her mouth, Aili, as a senior, felt that this was a bit embarrassing.
Colt smiled and said, "It's alright, Senior Aili, I bought plenty of food, so feel free to eat some."
Aili: "Oh, I'm so sorry!"
Then, the Warrior Candidate were stunned to discover another characteristic of Senior Aili: she could eat, and she could eat an enormous amount. Despite her slender figure, she could eat twice as much food Colt.
After eating and drinking her fill, Aili stretched contentedly, then rubbed her hair, and like a sleepy cat, lay back down on the table. Soon after, you could hear Aili's even breathing.
Falco and the others exchanged bewildered glances. "Senior Aili, uh, that's quite unique!"
As the sun began to set, Carlos, having straightened his military uniform, came to the carriage and announced that they were about to reach their destination.
Inside the Military Camp of the Eldia Third Regiment, Yago sat with his legs crossed. Originally intending to leave, Yago changed his mind at the last minute. Warrior Candidate was coming to this unit, which was a great opportunity.
If the Warrior Candidate are coming here, then the Marley Warrior Unit will come sooner or later. Isn't one of Yago's goals the Intelligent Titan created by Ebson in the Warrior Unit? Since there's a ready-made opportunity, Yago isn't in a hurry to leave the Military Camp.
(Just letting you all know in advance that Muzi two exams this week, so I might have to take a day or two off. Please be aware of this. P. S. It won't affect the update for too long, at most two days.)