A new journey
"Time flies, five years have passed just like that, Yago, you've become an excellent Soldiers," Erwin remarked.
Yago smiled and said, "Commander, I didn't expect you to still remember me."
Erwin suddenly placed a serious hand on Yago's shoulder. "Vig Boos was an outstanding Soldiers. We remember every great Soldiers who gave their life for humanity."
Yago's smile vanished. "Understood, Commander. I am willing to Dedicate Your Hearts for humanity!"
Erwin nodded, and after exchanging a few casual words, Yago said goodbye to Erwin.
Gradually, Yago's figure disappeared from sight.
"How's that? Is there a problem with that kid?" Captain Levi, with deadpan eyes, approached Erwin.
Erwin stood with his hands behind his back. "This Soldiers has a secret, perhaps he's hiding something. I just hope that Vig's sacrifice back then wasn't in vain."
Levi: "So why did you reveal Eren's secret today?"
Erwin's eyes were deep as he slowly said, "When I learned that humans could transform into Titan, then Titan would no longer be the most terrifying beings. Levi, do you understand?"
Levi's pupils contracted, as if he suddenly understood something. "So... many Soldiers will be sacrificed?"
"If the basement of Eren's House really holds secrets about the Titan that we haven't known for a hundred years, then it's absolutely worth it!" Commander Erwin said with unwavering determination, the gleam in his eyes making Levi slightly take aback.
"Go back. You still need to keep an eye on Eren. Don't let Hange get too close to Eren; you know Hange's personality."
"Tch, I got it." Levi turned and left briskly.
A crisp knocking sound came from the door. Lucia wondered why someone would be knocking at night and cautiously looked out the window, but then opened the door in surprise.
"Yago! You're back?"
"Yes, Mother, I'm back." Yago and Lucia hugged tightly, and the tension in Yago's heart eased considerably.
These days, Yago is under a lot of pressure: the secret of the Titan Power, the pressure of being vaguely suspected, and knowing the secret that his comrades killed the Titan.
Lucia immediately got to work, preparing dinner for Yago. Although Yago said he was already full, Lucia ignored him and even stewed a small piece of meat.
"Yago?" Just as Yago was struggling to fill his already full stomach under Lucia's loving gaze.
Carla came downstairs and saw Yago. Naturally, Carla thought of her child and wondered how Eren was doing.
He quickly reassured Aunt Carla, "I've also joined the Survey Corps. Eren is in the Survey Corps, and Mikasa and Armin have joined as well. Don't worry, Aunt Carla, I'm the top student in my class. I'll take good care of them."
Carla nodded, but her face was still full of worry. Lucia also learned from the newspaper that the Soldiers who could transform into Titan and helped humanity win the battle to reclaim Trost District was Eren. She took Carla's hand and comforted her several times.
Although somewhat embarrassed, Yago still asked the rather presumptuous question, "Aunt Carla, do you know what's in Dr. Grisha's basement?"
Carla shook her head. A few days ago, the Survey Corps had come to ask her this question. "Grisha's basement is only accessible to him. I don't know, and I certainly don't know why Eren would..."
Yago didn't know what to say, Lucia said, "It's alright. Yago also said that Eren is a hero who helped humanity, and the Survey Corps values Eren highly. Don't worry."
Then, she looked at Yago with worried eyes, "Yago, have you really decided to join the Survey Corps?" She had already lost her husband and didn't want Yago to repeat the same mistake, but Lucia was also very gratified that Yago was willing to follow Vig's will.
"Don't worry, Mother. Twenty Titan have already fallen to my blade in the Trost District. I will become the Humanity's Strongest!" Yago said confidently.
"Yago is really amazing!"
Knock, knock, knock. There was another knock at the door. Yago went to open it and found Armin and Mikasa back. Eren, of course, couldn't come back since he was in the Survey Corps.
Upon seeing Armin and Mikasa, Carla felt another wave of sadness. The two comforted Carla, explaining that Armin was Mikasa's best friend and Mikasa childhood friend, so they could understand Carla's feelings.
Lucia also prepared a sumptuous dinner for Mikasa and Armin.
Yago carried the tableware to the kitchen. Looking at a hole in the window, Yago frowned, turned around and asked, Lucia explained with a somewhat forced smile.
Yago, his face grim, had probably figured out the cause of the matter. After learning Eren's identity, the people the Walls naturally had different attitudes, some liking him and others hating him.
The hole in the kitchen window was smashed with a stone by someone who somehow knew that Carla was Eren's mother.
Fortunately, the Garrison Soldiers responsible for maintaining order in this area arrived in time; otherwise, who knows what might have happened.
Yago realized that while he was fighting the Titan, he also had to protect his family.
He immediately suggested that Lucia and Carla move to the Capital.
Armin agreed, saying that the Capital was very safe due to the Military Police Brigade police, but getting into the Capital wouldn't be so easy. Yago thought of Lisa Wald, whom he had saved. Wald Vald Family was a renowned noble Nobility, and Lisa had promised to repay him. Although Yago disliked this kind of favor-based approach, it concerned his family, so Yago had no choice but to give it a try.
He instructed Lucia to contact the Vald Family first, and if possible, move to the Capital. If not, try to move to the vicinity of the Capital, since the vicinity of the Capital is also under the jurisdiction of the Military Police Brigade, which should be safer than here.
Yago wrote a letter to Lisa overnight. Looking at the letter in his hand, Yago sighed, hoping that the seemingly gentle lady was not a hypocritical Nobility.
At night, Yago lay in bed, unable to fall asleep, his mind a jumble of thoughts and a throbbing pain.
As he prepared to leave his Training Corps and join the Survey Corps, Yago felt a little uneasy.
Yago sat up in bed and looked out the window. It was already late at night, and the cool moonlight shone into the room through the window.
Yago quietly opened the window, grabbed the windowsill with both hands, and nimbly used the momentum to jump onto the roof. Yago's agility was now extremely impressive.
Sitting on the rooftop, letting the evening breeze caress his face, Yago calmed down from his previously chaotic state of mind.
Looking up at the sky, the clear moon hung high, emitting a soft glow that looked exceptionally beautiful. For a moment, Yago was captivated by its beauty.
In a daze, Yago seemed to see a radiant avenue appear before him, drawing him in. Before he knew it, he lay down on the roof and fell asleep.
The morning sun shone on Yago's face. Yago opened his eyes, his eyelashes covered with dew.
Yago then realized that he had actually slept on the roof all night. Luckily, he was in excellent physical condition, otherwise he would definitely have gotten sick.
Quietly returning to his room, he waited for Lucia to wake him up, ate breakfast with Mikasa Armin, and then said goodbye to Lucia and Carla.
Yago shouldered his pack, took off his Training Corps uniform with his twin swords clad together, and embarked on a brand new journey. The Survey Corps would be a new starting point.