Fleet

The deep blue sea and the azure sky complement each other beautifully; if someone sees these two exquisite shades of blue, even the worst mood will relax.

"Coo coo coo"

What's unusual is that there are many more seagulls in the azure sky. Normally, it's not strange to see a few seagulls in the sky, but it's quite rare to see hundreds of them like this.

But if you shift your gaze to below the seagulls, it's not surprising: on the deep blue sea, an unprecedentedly massive Fleet is cutting through the waves.

Looking down from a height of several hundred meters, one can see hundreds of Warships and ferries lined up in a long Fleet.

Seagulls don't usually flock together, but if they encounter a large Fleet, they don't mind joining the Fleet for a few buffet meals. After all, in the eyes of seagulls, clumsy two-legged monkeys on land like to wave food at them.

At the very front of the Fleet, a long, slender Destroyer's menacing, cold cannons pointed straight ahead. Powered by the latest Iceburst Stone energy, the Destroyer had reached its fastest speed in history.

On the ship's side, the brand-new Free-Flying Goose flag fluttered in the wind. At the bow, Yago squinted, letting the salty sea breeze blow against his face.

This time, the entire New Army of Paradis Island was mobilized, with more than 50,000 Soldiers in high spirits. The Three Military Branches also dispatched many elite Soldiers, transported by more than 50 giant ferries supported by Orient such as Hizuru. The Paradis Island Navy, which was beginning to take shape, was also fully mobilized, with 23 Destroyer escorting the Fleet on both sides and in front.

Besides the army from Paradis Island, the Orient nations, under the leadership of Hizuru, also spared no expense, emptying their navies to assemble a Fleet of 25 Warship and an army of over 50,000 men to accompany Paradis Island on its expedition. The Orient nations' military strength has always been weak, and being able to send an army of this size was already the limit.

The Fleet flying the flags of Orient countries joined forces with the Fleet from Paradis Island on the sea, forming the massive Fleet that now commands the world's attention.

Under the sea breeze, flags of all colors fluttered in the wind: the Free-Flying Goose, the Wings of Freedom, the Garrison Rose, the single horn of law enforcement, the longsword of the Orient...

Kiyomi Azumabito had a very good plan. The Hizuru had successfully become the leader of the Orient countries by relying on its near-monopoly on the Iceburst Stone trade. But the Hizuru was not satisfied with just that. The decline of the Eldia Empire, which it had followed, also led to the decline of the Hizuru. The title of defeated country has been borne by it ever since.

But now, the Hizuru sees hope for a resurgence, and that's right, it's Paradis Island. It's not just because of Paradis Island's unique Iceburst Stone resources, but also because of Paradis Island's war potential.

What? The army of Paradis Island still developed with the help of the Hizuru? Yes, that's true, but what the Hizuru valued was not the army of Paradis Island, but the towering city walls that stretched for thousands of miles, and the earth-shattering the Rumbling within the Walls!

With the Rumbling present, Paradis Island is already in an invincible position. Although the armies of the Orient countries may be of questionable strength, wouldn't they come to fight alongside Paradis Island, a nation destined for victory?

It's important to understand that the war that's currently raging can be called World War. The temptation of becoming a victorious nation in World War is irresistible to the Orient countries, even if the price might be becoming a vassal of a powerful nation. But that's just being a vassal. The Hizuru was a vassal of the Eldia Empire for a thousand years before. So, this time, the Orient countries are going all in!

"Yago, are you serious this time? More than 50,000 Soldiers, plus your 100,000 Eldia Revival Army, that's an army of 150,000. Can you really manage to command such a large army in a war?" A figure appeared beside Yago, Eren, dressed in the uniform of the Wings of Freedom, sighed, his green eyes filled with complex emotions.

Yago chuckled upon hearing this. "Is it too late for me to say I'm joking? The Soldiers are in high spirits right now. This war is the most crucial battle for the revival of the Eldians. The slogan of restoring Eldia glory is being shouted loudly in the port. If I go back now, will the people drown me in their spittle?"

Eren shook his head helplessly at Yago's half-joking remark, "You rascal."

Suddenly, Yago straightened up and stretched out his arm. A seagull swooped down from above and landed on Yago 'Yago arm, pecking at the bread he was holding.

"Hey, Eren, sometimes I thought you looked a lot like this seagull," Yago suddenly said, tilting his head.

Eren: "Huh? What do you mean? What do I have to do with seagulls?"

Yago laughed and said, "Back when we were in the Training Corps and the Survey Corps, didn't you always shout that you wanted to expel all the Titan and pursue freedom? These seagulls fly freely every day, isn't that the kind of freedom you like? What? You don't like seagulls? Then pigeons will do too."

Eren: "What are you talking about? Seagulls and pigeons?"

"They're all birds, all the same. Didn't you ask me what freedom was before?"

At this moment, the seagull finished its bread, cooed twice, and then spread its wings and flew away from Yago's arm.

Yago brushed the crumbs off his hands, saw the dazed Eren, and asked, "What's wrong? You want some bread too? It's all gone, the seagulls ate it all, there's none for you."

Eren was amused by Yago and chatted for a bit longer before turning to leave. As Eren turned, Yago called out to Eren retreating figure, "Hey! Eren, stop talking about freedom and hurry up, Mikasa's waiting! Don't throw a tantrum like a girl later, I've got you covered!"

Eren stopped, his lips twitching slightly, his face even flushed, as if something shameful had been exposed. "Temee, Yago, you really know how to steal the spotlight," Eren muttered as he left the bow of the ship.

Yago watched Eren leave with a chuckle, then took another piece of bread from his pocket. He had just been lying to Eren; such good bread was more fun to feed the seagulls, Eren wouldn't cry if he ate it.

As soon as I tore the bread into small pieces, seagulls began to fly down from the sky, cooing all the while.

A faint fragrance wafted past his nose, and Yago knew who it was without even turning around. Sure enough, the next second, someone hugged Yago's waist, and a soft body leaned against Yago back.

However, before Yago could enjoy the moment with a smile, a sharp, bone-deep pain shot through his lower back.

At the same time, a cold voice rang in his ears, "Yago! You're such a busy person, it's really not easy to see you. You didn't even go home before going to war. Do you know how heartbroken Aunt Lucia was? And Aunt Carla, Eren and the others didn't go back because of you either. Tell me, don't you need a good talking to?"