Chapter 32
Erwin had been summoned in the capital aka inner walls in regards to the so called "breach" in Wall Rose. The Survey Corps Commander took Levi and Hange with him while the rest of the Survey Corps were ordered to return to their original base.
"Hey, Hange-ya," Law began. "I've heard about the Church of the Walls. Mind checking it out?"
Hange laughed. "Even if you didn't ask me, I was planning to…" Law nodded at that.
The trip back to their castle-looking HQ was uneventful. No titans on road- No human turning to titans on the road (aside from Eren) there to obstruct their way home.
The Scouts at the moment were psychologically tired. After all, bunch of discoveries has been made since the recruitment of the newly graduated recruits happened. Well, those bunch of discoveries didn't bother Law a bit. After all, he and Luffy had experienced more shocking events for the past years they have been sailing.
Law had another thing in mind though. For some reason, no one had brought up the issue about Luffy yet. Law knew that Erwin, Levi (and by extension, Farlan and Isabel), Hange and Mike knows about what occurred in Trost via Mikasa's statement.
Are they waiting for Straw Hat-ya to reveal himself to them?
Their devil fruit powers were their last cards. As much as possible, Law wanted them hidden until they find a tangible clue to what happened to them. Staying with the Survey Corps was very ideal for them to accomplish this.
"MARCO-"
Delighted voices rang as soon as they got back to the HQ. Moblit, who was watching (babysitting) Marco, had long been informed about the things that have occurred through Hange's letters. So Marco had been up and had welcomed them as soon as they got back.
The time spent while waiting for their Commander made everyone feel as if they were experiencing calm before the storm. Not that they were wrong. Law felt that when Erwin and the others will come back, the news they will bring them will be a catalyst to something big inside the walls.
But at the meantime, Law treasured this calm. He had a feeling that it will be a long while before they could relax like this again. He sipped his coffee. He was on a table with his fellow 104th trainees. Luffy and Sasha were fighting for food while the rest gossiped.
"I see… Annie, Reiner and Bertholdt," Marco said after everyone told him what they have been through. The poor lad's hadn't returned yet which was fortunate yet unfortunate at the same time. "If I had my memories back earlier, I could have told you guys…"
"It doesn't matter now. You got lucky, Marco!" Jean said.
"Yeah, horse face would have no clue what to do in his life if you died…" Ymir said teasingly. The said horse face glared at her while Marco just let out a laugh. "Man, the 104th trainees sure hit the jackpot! Four people can turn in to titans. Who knows if there are more…"
Mikasa discreetly glanced at Luffy- this didn't escape from Law's watchful eyes. But hey there was actually improvement, the lass wasn't glaring at the unsuspecting pirate king.
"Ymir!" Krista exclaimed, glaring at the taller woman, looking all adorable.
"Krista, you're really cute. Marry me!" Ymir hugged the petite blonde who became a blushing mess.
Their table was pretty lively, everyone was joking around and such. It reminded Law of his and Straw Hat's crew, making him wonder how are they doing. He and Luffy have pretty much went through childhood again- many years have passed by. Are they much older than how he remembered them? This made Law frown. Ah, they really have to find their way back fast!
Should Luffy and I make moves behind them to make the process quicker?
With their capabilities, it wasn't impossible. Law had some experience of assassinating people before.
But who to target?
The inner walls seems to have tons of conspiracies happening- The people, the civilian's noses have been led around for centuries. Living in false peace- Living in a big fat lie.
Law didn't know whether it was fortunate or not that he had not been born in this big cage-
Cage, huh. Reminds me of the giant pink bird.
"OI, Luffy- Quit stealing my food!"
"Shishishi!" Luffy laughed before running away from the chasing foodie named Sasha.
Law just looked at them with a brow raised.
Straw Hat-ya is same as ever…
When Erwin and the others came back, the first thing they did was to call upon Krista.
"I'll go with you…" Ymir said.
"No need, Ymir," the blonde said. She hid her anxiousness. What could possibly the Survey Corps Commander want with a small time recruit like her? Well, aside from that what could it be? Ymir also knew about this. That's why she insisted to go with her.
How did they know?
Krista clenched her tiny fists. She gave Ymir a smile before heading towards the Commander's office.
Law watched all of these in a distance while leaning on a wall. Everything's going to begin… He had no doubt about this.
"Oi, Freckles-ya," he called out to the tall lass who looked at his way and glared.
"I got a name," she said. "Seriously, you and your brother need to learn to call people by their names."
Law just put on an 'I-don't-care' look. "You know something, do you?"
"Not obligated to answer," Ymir said. "Who knows if I know anything or not."
"Right. I understand," Law chuckled. "You won't do anything that can harm Krista... Well, I won't ask about her. We will all know later anyways."
"… Right," Ymir looked irritated. "I forgot you guys are always informed about top secrets."
Law shrugged. "Not that they will remain secret for too long. Erwin-ya is planning to tell everyone about those secrets soon- especially what we got from Leonhart."
"She talked..?" Ymir looked surprised.
"Here I thought nothing could ever surprise you," Law said. "You didn't look surprised when you find out about Annie, Reiner and Bertholdt…"
Ymir's eyes narrowed. "What are you trying to say"
Law raised his hands in front of him. "Nothing..?"
"Cut the crap, Law!"
"Okay then. I don't think this is the place to talk though," Law said. "Follow me…"
Oof. Online classes are very stressful ah... I was planning to update at least once a week but to think teachers would actually send us long assignments to do T-T) I have wronged you guys. Still short chappy, huehuehue... Sowwee.
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