Mikasa in three dimensions
"You can come in now," the guard informed the Military Police.
The Military Police hesitated, their faces full of terror. The city's defenses had been breached, and they were frightened too, afraid that Titans would come charging in.
Marlowe looked at the guard's composed expression, then at the terrified Military Police. He clenched his fists. Is this the difference between us? Did I join the wrong regiment...?
As soon as Marlowe entered, he saw Erwin and Levi approaching.
"I am Erwin Smith, commander of the Survey Corps. What brings the Military Police Brigade here today?" Erwin asked evenly.
"Tch." Levi glanced at the frightened Military Police and scoffed.
The Military Police were about to lash out at Levi, but when they noticed his unusually short stature, they swallowed their words. Some of them did not know what Levi looked like, but they had heard that the Survey Corps had a short man who slaughtered people without blinking and sliced through Titans like vegetables.
"Commander Erwin, we're only here ahead of the others to confirm that the prisoner is still present. A superior officer will arrive later to handle the actual investigation," Marlowe explained honestly. Something this important was naturally beyond their little Military Police unit, especially since even the Central Military Police Brigade had gotten involved.
"I see. This way, then," Erwin said with a nod.
Just then, a rapid thunder of hoofbeats came from inside the Survey Corps compound. A long formation of riders charged straight out of the Survey Corps Headquarters, kicking up clouds of dust.
Hitch picked Chen Si out of the crowd at once. With his black hair, black eyes, and striking presence, he seemed to be the man who controlled lightning power.
Sensing her gaze, Chen Si glanced at Hitch and