"But there are too many of you. We won't all fit, will we?"
"The city isn't far from here. We can handle any Titans along the way. Would you mind showing us the way, miss?"
As he spoke, Bai Yu gave the girl beside him a gentle smile, making her blush despite herself.
Meanwhile, Ming handed her a pistol and a magazine.
"Consider this an extra reward."
The girl's eyes immediately lit up. What a beautiful pistol!
Pieck hesitated, then slowly nodded, though she frowned as she looked at Annie beside them.
As Pieck and the others led the way, Xiate, Kali, Ming, and Mikasa kept watch for Titans nearby. Five or six Titans were drawn over, but they were cut down as easily as chopping vegetables, wiped out in minutes. The people inside the vehicle watched with their hearts in their throats.
"Pieck, I've never seen weapons like theirs before."
The girl's eyes shone as she watched Ming soar through the air. His movements were clean and decisive, his blades flashing as he fought with effortless ease, as though proclaiming humanity's sovereignty to the Titans.
"Neither have I."
Pieck seemed distracted, occasionally glancing at the rearview mirror to watch Annie following behind Bai Yu.
Yes, she had recognized Annie. She had grown considerably compared with a few years ago, but otherwise she had hardly changed.
Annie suddenly leaned close to Bai Yu's ear and spoke softly.
"Bai Yu, I think Pieck has recognized me. I met her several times when I was chosen to inherit the Female Titan."
But Bai Yu waved a hand, unconcerned.
"It's fine. This time, we're mainly here to find out what the survivors in Marley think, and... how they feel about Eldians who can turn into Titans."
Bai Yu narrowed his eyes slightly as