Arrangements in advance

Inside the Military Camp tent, Yago sat calmly in a chair with his back to the door, waiting for someone.

Originally, Yago had found Bagg, hoping to use Bagg to withdraw the Eldia Third Regiment from the front lines, so that Yago could find an opportunity to lead the Third Regiment's Restoration Army soldiers out of the quagmire of Marley.

However, Bagg told him some unexpected news: the Marley Warrior Unit had arrived at the front lines and were preparing to launch an attack on the Grayle Fortress in coordination with the main force.

The Marley Warrior Unit have arrived, Yago is in no hurry to leave. Since he has the opportunity, he naturally wants to meet Zeke. However, there are some things he needs to arrange before meeting Zeke.

"Boss, you were looking for me?" Aili lifted the tent door and walked in.

Upon seeing Aili arrive, Yago briefly explained the situation. Aili clearly hadn't expected the Warrior Unit to arrive at the front lines so quickly.

"Then, how should I contact you guys after I get back to the Warrior Unit?" Aili asked with some concern.

Yago tapped his fingers on the table. "Don't worry, there will be a way. Also, Aili, only Selina and I know your true identity. No one else knows you're a member of our Eldia Revival Army, so don't reveal your identity to anyone else."

Aili nodded.

But suddenly, as if remembering something, Yago added, "Aili, remember this: within the Restoration Army, only Selina and I will contact you. Ignore everyone else, no matter who contacts you in the name of the Restoration Army."

"Is that so? Okay, I've got it."

"Aili, there's one more thing I need to trouble you with. After we return to the Warrior Unit, I hope you can gather as much information as possible about new Marley Warriors like yourself, as well as everything about Doctor Ebson," Yago said earnestly, staring into Aili's eyes.

After a moment of quiet contemplation, Aili said, "The Marley Warriors and Doctor Ebson? Leave them to me."

"Speaking of which," Aili suddenly made a silly, scared expression and said jokingly, "I didn't think Doctor Ebson was dangerous before, but ever since you told me about him, I've started to feel a little scared. Boss, am I in any danger?"

Aili's funny expression amused Yago. "Go away, what nonsense are you talking about? You're Sea-Swimming Titan, who would dare to lay a hand on you? Don't worry, and be smart and careful too. No one will know your identity, so what danger could there be? Even if there really is danger, you have to trust me, trust our Eldia Revival Army, we will definitely rescue you properly."

Aili was quite happy to hear Yago's answer; it felt good to be accepted.

Despite saying that, Yago remained cautious. Aili's worries might come true; there was indeed a possibility. Yago also didn't know what that madman Ebson might do.

"Oh right, boss, there's something else I forgot to tell you guys," Aili suddenly said, slapping her forehead.

Yago: "What? What is it?"

Aili explained, "Remember those Warrior Candidate? Didn't one of the little girls get seriously wounded by a bullet and fall down when we attacked Grayle Fortress?"

Upon hearing Aili's description, Yago's mind raced, and Yago finally remembered who the Warrior Candidate's child was: a little girl with silver-white hair, perhaps named Zofia? Yago vaguely recalled her; wasn't this child also a friend of Gabi's?

Yago had encountered these children before in the Liberio Internment Zone.

To be honest, Gabi has been watching Yago's behavior these past few days. How should I put it? It's a bit complicated. There's a sense of satisfaction mixed with regret. Abandoning his Comrade for the sake of so-called merit is simply shameful. If they abandon their Comrade, then their Comrade will abandon them sooner or later.

As for regret, Yago felt sorry for Eldians like Gabi, whose minds had been twisted and brainwashed by Marley. They were now just Marley loyal dogs in Eldians skin, and they were happier being loyal dogs than being human. Yago couldn't help but feel sorry for them.

Aili's voice interrupted Yago's thoughts. Aili said seriously, "I've been keeping an eye on that child named Zofia. How should I put it, boss, I can sense that this child hasn't been completely controlled yet."

Yago, "What did you say?"

Aili: "I've hinted at the Eldia Revival Army a lot, and I can tell she seems genuinely interested. So, boss, I'm thinking of trying to see if I can develop a relationship with Zofia..."

"No!" Before Yago could answer, another voice came from outside the tent, and Selina flung open the tent door and rushed in.

Aili was startled by Selina's "No!" and it took her a while to react. "Selina, what's wrong?"

Selina glanced at Aili and said decisively, "I heard what you were saying outside, but that's not enough. We, the Eldia Revival Army, cannot easily trust any Warrior Candidate. The lesson of the Restorationists is still fresh in our minds!"

Aili Li was speechless, but still tried her best to explain, "Zofia is different. I think she's sincere and genuine."

Selina said coldly, "The Restorationists also believed in a child they thought was absolutely fine, making him a Warrior Candidate Marley warrior. Even his parents were core members of the Eldia Restorationists. But do you know what the final result was?" Selina suddenly walked up to Aili and said.

Aili swallowed hard, then decisively shook her head to indicate that she didn't know.

Selina: "That child betrayed everyone, including his parents and all their friends. The entire Eldia Restorationists practically fell apart in an instant. This is the price of trusting the Warrior Candidate. Those children have been completely tamed by the Marleyan, so we can't trust them anymore. By the way, you should all know this former Warrior Candidate, now Marley Warriors, he's the Beast Titan Zeke Jaeger."

Aili pouted, seemingly a little unconvinced, but didn't say anything more.

Yago had no choice but to step in and smooth things over, "Aili, your safety is the most important thing. Just make sure you're safe, nothing else matters, understand?"

Aili nodded.

After chatting for a few more minutes, Aili left.

Before leaving, Aili bowed to both Yago and Selina in a unique gesture: she raised her right hand horizontally, made a fist, and placed it in front of her left chest with the palm facing down.

Yago and Selina returned the same salute earnestly. This gesture was suggested by Selina and designed by Yago, and it was also a secret code and etiquette among the members of the Eldia Revival Army.

This gesture signifies entrusting one's heart to another, a symbol of mutual trust among Comrade the Restoration Army.

"Aili! Be careful." In the end, even the usually indifferent Selina couldn't help but show some concern for Aili.

Aili gave a warm smile and made a reassuring gesture.