Chapter 6

The Instructor

Thomas Johnson is an old, strict and pompous man. He has always been a good judge of character and skills, so not much of the Trainees can interest him. So he did not expect it when he saw a walking contradiction on the 90th Trainees Squad by the name of Hange Zoe.

There weren't many people who would claim to enter military because they are just curious about the Titans. And Sir Johnson could clearly see the determination burning in the eyes, that's why he upgraded the nick name for Hange Zoe from 'insect' and 'goggles' to 'soldier'. He has taken upon himself to observe the growth of this particular Trainee. And after half year, he was clearly not disappointed.

Hange Zoe is a rare jewel when it comes to strategy and knowledge. Her mind is sharper than whip, and her eyes never miss anything. She calculates everything down to the bone, like where to shoot the next grappler, where to land, and how much gas is needed, where to hit, how many second and how much power. Coupled with the above average knowledge of offensive and defensive moves that were not thought in the Military, Hange Zoe is not someone to be pissed.

But, even scarier than her quick wit and vast knowledge, was her knowledge and control of her 3DMG. Sir Johnson notices that, even when her 3DMG doesn't look any different than the other 3DMG, it was actually quicker and stronger. Her grapplers also shoot faster than the other grapplers.

What's disappointing about Hange Zoe is that…

"Hi-yah!"

Yes, this.

The old Instructor was observing the trainees in action. They were told to 'kill' 3 of the fake Titans dispersed in the forest by using their 3DMGs for this time's training.

"You fake Titans! I won't forgive you!"

And then the sounds of slashing could be heard far out in the distant, followed by multiple dull thumps.

"Come out here, you fakers!"

He sighed, the long, heavy sigh, the sigh that was given out when he found out that such jewel was unsalvageable.

Hange Zoe has legendary skills, vast knowledge, and quick wits, but what was very disappointing of her is that no one seems to be able to control her every time she went on a rampage. Like now…

Her curiosity about the truth of Titans, made her… feral against fake Titans and Titan wannabe, which triggered her rampage button, which, in turn, made her uncontrollable.

Sir Johnson was sure Hange had at least 'killed' half of the Titan in this forest and butchered some of Titan-shaped wood board. Now he needs to put away some of the training fees to create new fake Titans.

"Hiyaaaa!"

Hange's war cry could be heard nearing the fake Titan in front of him. Then, quick as snake, a grappler shot to the tree opposite from where Hange is supposed to be, and out comes Hange from a tree. She shot up, to the sky and pulled back the first grappler, sending the second grappler to the ground not far from the Titan. As the grappler pulled her to the ground, she used her swords to cut a huge chunk diagonally from 'the back of Titan's neck'. Then the first grappler was shot to the trees as she was done with the 'kill'.

Sir Johnson nodded in approval, marking a perfect on Hange's name. Hange is probably the only one in the whole Military to be able to make a deep diagonal cut on a Titan's weak spot. This also shows that Hange is adaptable at killing Titans from many angles depending on situations.

But, as if she was not satisfied, as the grappler pulled her back to the trees, she cut another part from the wooden plank, and then another, and another…

The Instructor sighed. Really, he should've known that such rare jewel comes with great cost. (In this situation, the cost is her sanity.)

"Trainee Hange Zoe!"

Hange kept on hacking the fake Titan.

"Trainee Hange Zoe, stop this instant!"

Sir Johnson was promptly ignored.

"Trainee Hange Zoe! You are banned from the consumption of any sugar, caffeine, chocolate and dairy products for one week! Starting today!"

Hange froze in mid air and stumbled to the ground. "What? But-"

"And you're given kitchen duty for the whole week for trying to talk back, starting tomorrow!"

Hange sulkily accepted her fate, but he could still see the determination burning through her eyes.

"I will inform of the rest of 90th Trainee Squad to snatch away anything containing sugar, coffee, milk or chocolate from you."

Hange's shoulder slumped in defeat and Sir Johnson chuckled in victory.