So, why had things turned out like this?
Bai Yu trudged forward like a walking corpse, his eyes somewhat vacant.
It had been a long time since he had visited the Survey Corps.
"Um, Bai Yu?"
Petra looked at the utterly listless Bai Yu in confusion, but Levi beside her knew just how busy he had been over the past year.
"Want to rest?"
"Yeah, I'm not ready to die that young."
Bai Yu spoke weakly.
"Is it really that bad? We're talking about death now?"
Oluo couldn't help muttering as he looked at Bai Yu, who practically radiated resentment.
"Speaking of which, don't you have anything to do right now?"
Bai Yu looked at the others, who seemed quite relaxed.
"We've cleared out pretty much all the Titans on the island. Things are worlds apart from how they used to be."
Levi spoke wistfully, as though recalling something.
"But haven't there been any ships along the coast? Has Marley given up on Annie and the others?"
"No idea, but you really should get some rest. There's no light left in your eyes."
Levi looked into Bai Yu's eyes, his tone softening slightly.
"All right, then don't call for me."
Eld watched Bai Yu gradually recede into the distance and couldn't help speaking up.
"What exactly has Bai Yu been doing lately?"
"Can't you tell just by looking at him? Whatever it is, it's exhausting."
Oluo spread his hands with an expression that suggested he knew everything, but Levi said nothing and simply watched.
Bai Yu sat on a rock on a distant hillside, silently gazing at the scenery before him beneath the pleasant, sunny sky.
He felt awful. He couldn't sleep, yet he had no energy at all. Everything around him was a little blurry, but his mind was