Mikasa's running steps suddenly slowed. From a distance, she looked toward Chen Si. The joy that had just filled her face vanished instantly, replaced by a dark expression that revealed nothing.
Chen Si looked at Historia in his arms, then glanced at Mikasa in the distance. One arm supported Historia's back, while his other hand hovered awkwardly in the air, unsure where to place it. He looked extremely embarrassed.
"Chen Si, what do you mean by this?!" Historia said, both aggrieved and annoyed when she realized he wasn't holding her tightly.
Sensing the increasingly ominous atmosphere—almost like thunderclouds gathering—Chen Si decided to just wing it.
"Ah! I used too much force earlier—my hand is badly injured! Ah, it hurts so much! Wuwu…"
In an instant, he put on a pained expression and began acting pitiful.
"Ah! I'm sorry, Chen Si! I didn't know—did I hurt you?!"
Kind-hearted Historia immediately panicked and hurriedly searched for bandages.
At that moment, both Mikasa and Annie landed beside Chen Si, radiating killing intent.
"He's lying."
The two spoke in unison, glaring at him.
"Huh?" The innocent Historia didn't understand what they meant and had already started wrapping his hand with a bandage.
Seeing this, Mikasa and Annie were both taken aback. They exchanged a glance—then the killing intent shifted… toward each other. The tension between them intensified.
"Hmph!"
Both turned their heads away at the same time, refusing to look at each other.
Jean, Marco, Connie, Sasha, and the others fought their way over. Most of the Titans nearby had already been cleared out by Chen Si.
Connie hovered nearby, watching for a while but unable to figure out why the girls were angry.
"Why are they so mad?" he asked Sasha in confusion.
"Hmph! It must be because Krista didn't give them any food. Of course they'd be mad—she said all the food is for me!" Sasha said indignantly.
"Chen Si, you really deserve to die…"
Jean, seeing through everything, was filled with frustration.
"You want food too? Fine… I guess I can let Krista share half with you…" Sasha said reluctantly, clearly pained.
"It'd be great if it were really just half…" Jean muttered miserably—obviously talking about something completely different.
"Don't give it to him. What a waste."
Annie snatched the bandage away.
Historia stood there, flustered, looking between Annie and Chen Si.
Annie turned to leave. As she passed Chen Si, she glanced over him to confirm he wasn't actually injured, then said calmly:
"I'll settle this with you later."
Without waiting for a reply, she activated her ODM gear and went off to find Reiner.
Chen Si could only smile bitterly.
"Brother…"
Mikasa felt an inexplicable anger rising in her chest. She knew she shouldn't feel this way—but she couldn't help it. She didn't understand where this intense possessiveness was coming from.
"Come here, give me a hug!"
Chen Si opened his arms, waiting for Mikasa to rush into them like before.
Mikasa didn't move. She just stood there, staring.
Seeing this, Chen Si walked up to her, lifted her into his arms, spun her around, then gently set her down.
"No matter where you are, I'll come to you. I won't let anyone hurt you."
He looked into her eyes and spoke seriously.
Hearing this, Mikasa's cold expression collapsed. Tears welled up as she threw herself into his arms and cried loudly.
"I saw it—Mikasa, you were amazing. You almost killed that Titan. As expected of my…"
Chen Si paused, unable to find the right word.
Do I really see Mikasa as just a sister…?
He froze for a moment. This relationship might be going a bit too far…
"My what?"
Mikasa lifted her tearful face, wiping her eyes as she asked.
Her watery eyes looked like they were veiled in mist—grievous and sorrowful, enough to make anyone's heart ache.
Seeing this, Historia didn't mind. After all, Mikasa could technically be considered her "little sister-in-law"—though she had no idea that calling her that might actually make Mikasa want to kill someone.
"My… most important person."
Chen Si smiled slightly and gently pinched Mikasa's nose. It might not be the most responsible answer, but in his heart, Mikasa truly held the greatest place.
"Hmph!"
Mikasa punched his chest. It actually hurt—nothing like the soft, playful punches from when they were kids.
Chen Si couldn't help but feel nostalgic.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
Everyone turned to look.
Eren Yeager, in his Attack Titan form, had stood back up. He lifted the massive boulder once more and, with earth-shaking steps, slowly walked toward the gate.
"Eren!" Mikasa exclaimed in delight.
"Eren! That's great!" Armin jumped excitedly.
"Damn… I've got to admit, that's seriously cool…"
Chen Si watched as Eren carried the enormous rock, feeling a bit envious. It was a kind of admiration unique to Titans.
"ROAR!!"
With a thunderous roar, Eren slammed the boulder into place, sealing the breach.
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