Newt's story (part two)

A well-dressed Marley Nobility encountered a desperate Newt in the Liberio Internment Zone. Unlike other Marleyan who were filled with hatred for the Eldians, this Marley Nobility was very kind and friendly. After learning about Newt's situation, this Marley Nobility Ebson offered Newt a helping hand.

Anna was sent by Ebson to a hospital owned by his family, where Specific Medicine was being developed to treat the Sarcoma in Anna's body.

However, the price of that Specific Medicine was staggering; perhaps just one pill from a bottle could bankrupt Newt. Yet, Ebson didn't charge Newt a single penny, a magnanimous act that made Newt extremely uneasy.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. Soon, Ebson revealed his true intentions. He introduced and recommended Newt to participate in one of his secret experiments, tempting Newt by saying that it would give him immense power, so he would never have to worry about his health again, and would immediately have a strong physique, living a life far more comfortable than those Honorary Marleyan.

Newt hadn't thought much about it, but for Anna's sake in the hospital, he agreed to Ebson's request without hesitation.

And so, Newt became the Red Fire Titan, but soon Anna met with an accident. When Newt saw Anna again, Anna was emaciated and almost unrecognizable.

Newt could hardly believe his eyes, because Ebson had always told him that Anna's condition was stable, but she still needed to continue taking medication. In order to help Anna recover better, he sent Anna to the Louis Family's Pharmaceutical Center in the Far East.

Newt agreed, and from then on, Newt only communicated with Anna through letters. In the letters, "Anna" kept saying that she was recovering very well and that Newt must listen to Doctor Ebson, as her body still needed the Specific Medicine, and so on.

However, Anna before her was emaciated, her hair dry and gray, her pupils cloudy, and she looked like she was on her last breath.

As Anna lay dying, she threw herself into Newt's arms. "Newt, it's so good to see you again. I have no regrets."

In her final moments, Anna revealed all the secrets to Newt: Ebson hadn't sent her to the Far East at all, but instead had taken her to a secret Underground Laboratory where many Eldians were imprisoned—old people, women, and children.

These people were all relatives of members of an organization Eldia Restorationists. There, Anna witnessed countless cruel and bloody scenes. Ebson, wearing a white coat, had a crazed look in his eyes. Amid the pleas and cries of several mothers, he drained the blood from several children alive and injected some children with an unknown liquid. Those children cried out as they were burned to a crisp by the flames that ignited inside their bodies.

Anna's life or death was completely forgotten by Ebson, who forcibly kept Anna alive with Antibiotics every day and arranged for people to imitate Anna's handwriting and tone to write letters to deceive Newt from time to time.

Anna's health deteriorated rapidly. She thought Anna might die in the dark and gloomy Laboratory. However, on that day, a strange Red-Eyed Titan suddenly tore open the Laboratory door, Ebson's Guard left in the Laboratory were all slaughtered. It was the Eldia Restorationists who came to rescue their family.

After annihilating the enemy, the Titan that had been wreaking havoc collapsed. A young man in Trench Coat emerged from the back of his neck and covered their escape from the Laboratory. He even arranged for someone to take them to Paradis Island, the Eldians homeland, which was far away Overseas.

However, knowing her time was running out, Anna pleaded with the young Marley Volunteer Army leader Wick, and after much entreaty, Wick risked his life to send Anna back to the Liberio Internment Zone.

And so, Anna saw Newt for the last time.

When Anna stopped breathing in his arms, Newt completely broke down, overwhelmed by unspeakable grief and rage. He wanted to burn Ebson to ashes! He wanted him to pay for Anna's life!

However, achieving all this was incredibly difficult. After burying Anna with his own hands, before Newt could do anything, he was forcibly enlisted in the Marley Warrior Unit to participate in the war between Marley and the Middle East.

Along the way, he encountered another Artificial Titan created by Ebson: the Sea-Swimming Titan Aili. As time went on, more Artificial Titan were created, Newt realized that he might not have a chance to take revenge on his own Red Fire Titan.

What angered Newt the most was that even though he had buried Anna himself, a letter claiming to be from Anna was still delivered to him every month, instructing Newt to obey Ebson's orders.

Upon seeing Ebsen again, and with several of the artificial giants present, Newt knew his Crimson Titan had no chance to make a move. So, he gritted his teeth and asked Ebsen how Anna was doing. When Ebsen shamelessly said that Anna was doing well, Newt's clenched fists were so tight that his nails pierced his palms.

In a fit of extreme rage, upon learning of Ebson's plan, Newt decisively betrayed him to Marley, determined to kill Ebson! Since he couldn't do it alone, he would enlist the Marley Warrior Unit.

This is Newt's story. After hearing Newt's story, Willy and Magath both fell silent, pondering the credibility of what Newt had said.

After a long silence, Willy finally spoke, asking, "Mr. Newt, do you mean that all the other Artificial Titan warriors are under the command of Ebson Louis?"

Newt remained expressionless. "Apart from the Flying Claw Titan, whom Ebson considers too weak and uncontrollable, the Winged Titan Fortress Titan — Bazel, Litt, Paladin Titan, and Ivanor —Aili have all clearly stated that they will obey Ebson's Sea-Swimming Titan."

"Really? Then we should make some plans, Mr. Newt. I must say, we are very grateful for your help, and your family deserves a lifetime Honorary Marleyan status." Willy stood up and extended his hand.

But Newt merely glanced coldly at Willy, then said expressionlessly, "I have no family, and I don't care about Honorary Marleyan. I have only one request: I want to burn Ebson to ashes!"

Willy smiled slightly and withdrew his outstretched hand without the slightest embarrassment. "Of course, we will not allow anyone who betrays us or harms Marley to live freely."

After seeing Newt, Willy turned to Magath and said, "Captain Magath, or rather, former Marshal Magath, there are some things we should talk about."

(Happy Dragon Boat Festival, my darlings! Remember to eat sweet rice dumplings!)