"Huh?! Why does Petra look prettier?" Oluo exclaimed in surprise.
"Is it her lip color? What changed?" Eld asked.
"You idiot! It's obviously the lip color!" Eld snapped back.
Eren watched the scene unfold, slightly surprised.
"So the people in the Survey Corps… aren't always so serious," Eren said.
"Being serious isn't our rule—it's just our choice," Erwin replied calmly. "Every soldier has their own life. Our duty in the Survey Corps is to uncover the truth of the Titans—only then can moments like this exist."
Seeing everyone so happy over a single lipstick, Chen Si no longer cared that Winyaad had taken it.
This is fine. I'll just find another one for Mikasa later… maybe grab a whole batch from Marley for her and Krista.
"Mikasa, come here for a moment," Winyaad called out.
"Hm? Miss Chis is calling me?" Mikasa hesitated and glanced at Chen Si.
"It's fine, go ahead," Chen Si said, already guessing what she intended. Using my gift to win favor… how annoying.
Winyaad led Mikasa into another room.
"You must be Mikasa. You're really beautiful," she said, studying her face with admiration.
"Y-you too…" Mikasa replied shyly. Being praised by such a beauty made her a little embarrassed.
"Come, let me do your makeup."
"M-makeup? What's that?" Mikasa asked blankly.
"It's something that makes girls even prettier."
Prettier… Mikasa thought of Historia and quietly clenched her fists.
"I'll trouble you then, Miss Chis."
"Do you like someone?" Winyaad asked while applying makeup.
"Ah… n-no… I mean… yes…" Mikasa lowered her head slightly, her cheeks turning red.
"Mikasa, don't move. You like your brother Chen Si, don't you?" Winyaad smiled faintly.
"Ah! No—it's not like that! He's… family…" Mikasa insisted, eyes closed, face flushed bright red.
"Really? I didn't even apply blush yet. Why are you this red just from mentioning him?" Winyaad teased.
Mikasa grew flustered, unable to explain herself.
Winyaad suddenly recalled the officer she had secretly loved in her previous life—someone who died on the battlefield before she could confess. The only thing left was a photo of them together in his pocket.
Her greatest regret.
"Be brave and love. Don't leave any regrets," she said gently.
When Mikasa returned, fully made up, she stood before Chen Si and Eren.
Eren was stunned.
Chen Si was also stunned.
"Wow! Is this a goddess?!" Hange shouted in amazement.
Even Erwin nodded in approval.
"To think that a woman who kills Titans without hesitation and looks at me like she wants to murder me… has a side like this," Levi remarked, slightly surprised.
Mikasa's skin was already flawless, but with makeup, her features looked even more refined. Her long lashes made her eyes brighter and more captivating.
"Mikasa… you're beautiful," Chen Si said blankly.
"Ackerman, you should leave. You're not a member of the Survey Corps yet—you can't stay long," Erwin said as he stood up.
Mikasa nodded and walked lightly toward Chen Si.
Be brave and love.
Winyaad's words echoed in her mind.
Looking at Chen Si's gentle face, her cheeks flushed. She quickly leaned in and kissed him on the cheek.
She didn't dare look at his reaction and immediately turned and left.
"W-what?!" Eren was completely dumbfounded. What's going on between Chen Si and Mikasa…?
Chen Si touched his cheek, where a lipstick mark remained. A faint smile appeared on his lips.
Eren, sitting on the sofa, winced in pain.
"That hurts, doesn't it? Levi rarely goes easy on people—he usually just kills them," Winyaad said as she brought over a medical kit.
"It's not that bad… I just need to replenish some blood," Chen Si shrugged.
Eren was shocked.
"That's so harsh… Eren, you must really be in pain," Hange said, holding cotton with forceps.
"Yeah… a bit," Eren replied, frowning.
"What kind of pain is it? Does it feel good? What kind of sensation?" Hange asked excitedly, her odd curiosity surfacing again.
"My apologies, but it was necessary," Erwin said. "Otherwise, we couldn't properly take you into our command."
"I understand."
"Your pain has served its purpose. You have my respect. I look forward to working with you, Eren, Chen Si," Erwin said, shaking their hands.
"Welcome to the Survey Corps!" Hange laughed.
"You don't hate me, do you?" Levi sat between them, pressing their necks casually.
"I know it was necessary," Eren said weakly.
"What's the point of hating you? Besides, you've already 'tested' us. But that wasn't even my full strength," Chen Si said, unwilling to concede.
"Is that so? Good. I look forward to seeing your performance on the battlefield," Levi replied calmly.
Hange moved aside to check Eren's teeth. Chen Si stepped away and walked over to Winyaad.
"By the way, Chis—since you're so close to Levi, you must have met Isabel and Furlan. When did you come to this world?" Chen Si asked quietly.
"Around the beginning of year 843. I arrived in the Underground City, right at Levi's doorstep. When I woke up, I was already in his bed. He almost killed me on sight—Isabel was the one who spoke up for me, so I ended up joining them," Winyaad said, her eyes filled with nostalgia.
What the hell? That's just like me… I appeared at Mikasa's house, and she appeared at Levi's… what a coincidence.
"Then where are Isabel and Furlan? Why aren't they here? Didn't you save them?" Chen Si asked, confused. As a transmigrator, she should have been able to prevent their deaths.
Winyaad's expression darkened at the mention of Isabel. She had treated her like a real younger sister.
"At the time, we went outside the walls. Levi wanted to kill Erwin, and I went with him. To avoid being hunted if we failed, we didn't bring Isabel and Farlan… and after we left, they…" Her voice trailed off.
"What?! Wait—you didn't know they would die after Levi left?" Chen Si was stunned.
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