Finale: Fusion

As the darkness faded and the dawn's sunlight fully illuminated the sky, a deafening bang resounded as a massive figure burst forth from the Scarlet Base's breached gate.

One by one, the Rescue Squad members were placed on the ground from behind. Finally, the Fate Titan knelt down and carefully extended his hand to the group. In the Fate Titan's hand, Annie, with her eyes closed, had a serene expression, even a hint of joy.

Aili and Ivanor joined hands and quickly lifted Annie from the clutches of the Fate Titan. They then excitedly looked up at the towering Fate Titan. Their efforts had not been in vain; they had truly saved Yago!

But is that really the case? Eren, supported by Mikasa, instinctively sensed something was wrong. He looked at the massive Fate Titan, "Yago? You..." Before he could finish speaking, to everyone's astonishment, the massive Fate Titan instantly turned into a pile of ashes.

Inside the Scarlet Base, the half of the Hallucigenia's body that had been removed by the Fate Titan was still convulsing and twisting violently. By the refracted light and the Hallucigenia's transparent body, it could be seen that a body with its eyes tightly closed was quietly trapped inside where the Hallucigenia's head was.

Inside the Paths, the Hallucigenia, watching the two still embracing, couldn't help but mock, "Yago, is it fun to deceive a foolish human girl? You're just overdrawing your own power now, like a fleeting moment. Even if you save those few people, what's the point? Humanity's Fate of destruction is sealed."

Upon hearing this, Annie and Yago turned around. Unlike Annie, whose face was full of worry, Yago remained calm and patted Annie's shoulder reassuringly.

"Fate, what right do you have to mention Fate in front of me?" Yago said calmly.

The Hallucigenia: "What? After being the Fate Titan for over ten years, are you starting to doubt yourself? Weren't you the biggest believer in Fate? Didn't you think you changed your Fate? Isn't everything going according to your plan? Only the outcome is slightly different."

Yago shook his head. "Don't give me that nonsense. In my eyes, you're just an ugly insect, an insect that will do anything to survive. You're nothing compared to us humans—no, you're far inferior to us humans."

As the Fusion became increasingly perfect, more and more human emotions began to permeate its thoughts. It laughed, "Sharp-tongued brat, I don't need to waste any more words with you. The Fusion is almost complete, and the Hallucigenia become a thing of the past. What is about to be born is the god of life!"

Yago, no longer wanting to pay attention to the Hallucigenia, turned back and looked at Annie with tenderness and earnestness. "Annie, I love you. Although my words may seem childish and laughable, I still have to say it. You are the ray of light in my life, illuminating the light in my heart. I've always thought I was chasing my Fate, but only you... I hope you are the only one. I'm willing to do anything for you. So now, Annie, tell me, do you love me?"

"Yago..." Annie gazed at Yago with teary eyes, instinctively sensing something amiss, but no matter what, the burning emotions within her compelled her to answer, "I love you, Yago, forever and ever."

Yago lowered his head and forcefully pressed his lips to Yago's.

This kiss was both innocent and sweet.

The Hallucigenia silently observed everything before it, its fists clenched in silence. Even with billions of years of experience, its composure was subtly shaken. These two humans were far too audacious! Did they even know where they were? Did they know their predicament?

Reluctantly pulling away from his lips, Yago looked at Annie's rosy cheeks and whispered something in her ear. In an instant, Annie's once rosy face turned deathly pale.

Before Annie could say anything, Yago released Annie and immediately turned and charged at the Hallucigenia.

The Hallucigenia was still in a daze and hadn't fully reacted when Yago was already in front of it.

"What you do?!"

"You want to Fusion? I'll grant your wish!"

It seemed as if two overlapping figures were beginning to merge together again. Yago rushed into the body of the Hallucigenia without any hindrance, and the two Fusion into one in an instant.

Buzz!!

Suddenly, the entire Paths trembled violently. In an instant, the entire Paths shattered into pieces, the endless sea of sand disappeared in the blink of an eye, the azure night sky instantly became chaotic, and the towering pillar of light flickered incessantly.

At the same time, the entire world, whether Eldians, Marleyans, Middle Easterners, Orientals, Europe... all of humanity, regardless of race, felt a sudden pang in their hearts. Everyone seemed to see a fragmented picture of Paths, though it was very brief, and most people dismissed it as an illusion.

But the Hallucigenia knew it had succeeded! It had succeeded! It clearly felt that the blood of all humans was connected to it, and with a single thought, it could wipe out more than two billion lives worldwide.

"Finally, finally, I'm coming back! Hahaha!" With Yago's face on his back, the Hallucigenia laughed wildly.

Annie stood in the void, staring blankly at Yago above, who was laughing wildly, overlapping with the Hallucigenia.

Annie felt a tap on her back and numbly turned around. There stood her Great-Grandmother Ymir, dressed in a linen robe, behind her. As Annie turned around, Great-Grandmother placed something into Annie hands.

Annie stared blankly at the object in her hand. It seemed to be a light, an illusory Blue Light, yet it was tangible. It was dazzlingly bright, yet its touch was cool and delicate, like a block of ice.

Great-Grandmother pointed to the Hallucigenia above, and Annie recalled Yago's last words to her, "Annie, I love you. I don't want to become the executioner who destroys all of humanity. I will merge with the Hallucigenia. Ymir will help you. Killing me is killing the Hallucigenia, and all so-called Fate will vanish. Fate is in our own hands. I have left enough room for maneuver. Eldia will eventually be rebuilt. Live well, carrying my hopes."

At the same time, the Hallucigenia noticed what Annie was holding below, and suddenly, an overwhelming sense of panic surged into its heart. "Impossible! How could that thing still exist!? Absolutely impossible! That idiot Ymir clearly used it all up!!"

(Muzi 've already finished writing the ending and extra chapters for "The Fate Titan," and I'll be updating continuously for the next few days! Please support me, everyone! Love you all!)