Carla sensed the Titan grabbing from behind and threw herself to the side, crashing onto the ground. Pain shot through her body, but she barely managed to avoid Bean's hand. However, that strike smashed open Sawano Kawa's prison cell.
Carla hurriedly raised her head and looked inside—
Two chains hung empty in the air.
There was nothing there.
"Eren…"
Her eyes widened in shock—
Before she could react, the 7-meter Titan—Sonny, as Hange had named it—grabbed her.
Outside the Survey Corps Headquarters
"That's Bean's roar! What's going on? How did the Titans break free?"
Hange immediately recognized the sound. Her expression tightened, and she urged her horse into a full sprint.
"A Titan's roar? Did the two Titans captured by Hange Squad escape?!"
Eren's face filled with panic.
We didn't make it in time… What's going on? Weren't those two Titans killed by Annie? How did they get released?
"It should be fine. The Survey Corps headquarters wouldn't fall to just two Titans," Chen Si said calmly. "With Mike there, and considering they're only 7-meter and 5-meter class, the soldiers can handle them easily—especially at HQ."
"No… something's wrong. Look at that fire—this is a planned attack."
Winyaad's expression turned serious.
"If they were caught off guard in their sleep, and the armory was targeted, casualties are very likely."
"Fortunately, I anticipated something like this," Hange said, pushing up her glasses.
"The Titans aren't close to the dorms, and Sawano Kawa's cell is right beside them. At the very least, it can delay them. If he has any tricks, this will force them out. If not… getting eaten is just his bad luck."
"With Mike around, everyone will be fine," Moblit said with a small smile.
"No! We can't let Zeyanokawa die like this—I still have many questions for him!" Winyaad said anxiously.
"Miss Chis, by the time we arrive, Captain Mike will probably have already killed both Titans. Is that prisoner really that important?" Eren asked.
At that moment, Chen Si felt the energy within his body reach its peak.
Electricity—full charge.
He suddenly leapt off his horse.
Something felt… off.
"Chen Si!" Eren shouted in shock.
"What is he doing?!" Moblit exclaimed.
In the next instant, before everyone's stunned eyes—
Chen Si's entire body transformed into a bolt of lightning.
Like a small comet, trailing arcs of electric flames, he shot into the sky and sped toward headquarters.
"My god! The rumors were true!" Nifa gasped.
"T-This guy… is he even human?! Hey, Eren, are all your recruits monsters?" Oluo shouted.
"N-No… it's probably just me and Chen Si…" Eren muttered blankly.
Flying through the air, Chen Si could feel his energy draining rapidly.
He could only sustain flight for a short time.
His eyelids twitched violently.
Something… is about to happen.
At Headquarters
"Carla! No!"
Keith saw Carla in the Titan's grasp and rushed forward in desperation, pulling a dagger from his boot and stabbing wildly at the Titan's ankle like a madman.
"Keith! Take care of Eren for me!"
Carla wept.
"No! Carla! I will save you!" Keith roared in madness.
"Keith, get back!"
Mike suddenly lunged forward, dodging another Titan's incoming strike. The two of them rolled aside in a cloud of dust.
The 7-meter Titan Sonny lifted Carla—
and moved to throw her into its mouth.
"Mike, use this!"
Eld rushed over carrying a large wooden stake.
Keith and Mike joined him, and the three charged forward together.
At that moment—
Sonny released its grip.
Carla fell.
She closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face.
Eren… Mom wants to see you…
"AH!"
The wooden stake slammed heavily into Sonny, knocking it off balance. Its bite went crooked—
But it still tore off one of Carla's legs.
She fell from the air—
Her chest struck a pile of broken stone.
"AAAAAA!!!"
Chen Si arrived just in time to witness this scene.
His eyes split with fury.
His entire body merged into lightning as he crashed down from the sky onto the Titan.
A violent storm of electricity erupted.
Sonny's upper body exploded into dust.
Its lower body shattered into fragments of flesh.
Chen Si raised his hand—
A bolt of lightning pierced through the other Titan instantly, blowing apart both its head and nape.
"Auntie! Auntie!"
Chen Si rushed to Carla's side.
"Quick! Get a doctor!" Keith roared as he supported her dying body.
But everyone knew—
At a time like this, no doctor would come.
"Auntie… I'm sorry… I was too late…"
Chen Si's eyes were red as he gripped her hand tightly.
"You're… a good child…" Carla said weakly.
"You understand many things… Please… take care of Eren…"
"Auntie, don't say things like that! We'll go home and talk—Eren doesn't even listen to me, he still needs you!"
Tears streamed down Chen Si's face as he tried to channel lightning into her body—
But her wounds did not heal.
System! What's going on?! Why can't my lightning heal her?!
"Host's current energy does not contain life force," the system responded.
"Only your lightning body can withstand regenerative repair. When you complete the Thousand Titan Kill and evolve, your energy will gain healing properties."
"Then can I borrow future energy?! Is there any other way to save her?!"
"Only one method: exchange your body with hers. Cost: your death. Recommendation: 0%."
Chen Si clenched his fists, nails digging into his flesh.
Why… why is this happening…
Annie… you've truly disappointed me…
A cold killing intent flashed in his eyes.
"Keith… why is Aunt Carla here? Tell me—why was she here?"
Chen Si's voice trembled with suppressed rage.
"She came… to find you," Keith said painfully.
"She heard Eren was imprisoned and was worried. I couldn't refuse her…"
Chen Si took a deep breath.
He knew—
This wasn't Keith's fault.
At that moment—
Erwin and Hange finally arrived.
"Mom!"
Eren stumbled off his horse, twisting his ankle as he rushed forward, collapsing beside Carla.
His pupils trembled as he looked at her dying form.
Tears poured uncontrollably.
Carla weakly raised her hand, touching his face.
"Mom! You'll be okay!"
Eren grabbed her hand and pressed it to his cheek.
"Chen Si, think of something! Captain Hange—save my mom! Commander Erwin, please! There must be a way!"
Eren broke down completely.
"Eren… I'm sorry… I can't save her…"
Chen Si's voice trembled.
"Eren…"
Carla's breath grew faint.
"Live well… Don't go…"
At those words—
Chen Si's pupils shrank.
He looked at Eren in shock.
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