Teams of combat engineers began arriving to move and maintain the Reconnaissance Ship.
Steve was marched onto the main road in restraints. Seeing his Marley military uniform, the onlookers all wore expressions of disgust and hatred, leaving him increasingly frightened and uneasy.
"What did Chen Si just tell you?" Levi came up beside Erwin and asked quietly.
Erwin paused briefly before saying, "Chen Si isn't from this world."
Levi's pupils trembled in shock. "He... where is he from?"
"Up there." Erwin looked up at the sky, and Levi followed his gaze in astonishment. A few seconds later, his shocked eyes returned to their usual deadpan look. "Heh, whatever. He's still a brat."
Watching Erwin and Levi's conversation and reactions, Chris caught on. She ran over to Levi with a mischievous grin, bent down beside his ear, and whispered, "Actually, I'm just like Chen Si."
The emotions Levi had only just settled surged into turmoil again. He stared deep into Chris's eyes, and she blinked at him with an aggrieved look.
"I don't care whether you're from the sky or underground. As long as you're still you, that's enough," Levi said seriously.
Chris broke into a smile.
Everyone began dispersing, while Hange headed straight for the Research Department with all the cargo, equipment, and ships.
Eren watched a figure in the crowd. A girl with short blond hair was gazing eagerly at Mikasa, her eyes bright. Eren narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Eren, let's go. We're heading home with Older Brother." Mikasa was getting ready to find Chen Si and go home with him. She took a few steps in his direction.
"Older Sister Ackerman!!"
Mikasa suddenly heard someone calling her. She turned her head and saw a little blond girl looking at her expectantly. Mikasa froze for a moment.
"You're that