Because Chen Si used all the strength in his body to offset part of the "nuclear explosion" triggered by Bertholdt, the power of the blast was greatly reduced. It was limited to the area near the wall, and casualties were not severe.
"It really is a Titan!" Oluo exclaimed in shock.
"So he was saving us just now. If I'm not mistaken, he used his lightning ability to cover that Titan and reduce the explosion's power," Hange said solemnly, her eyes filled with respect for Chen Si.
"Go save him! At all costs! Soldiers, follow me!"
Erwin raised his blade and charged toward the Colossal Titan.
Seeing Erwin take the lead, the Survey Corps soldiers rushed forward without hesitation. Petra, who had been heading to find Levi, also followed.
Winyaad stared at the distant explosion, frowning.
"Was that the commotion caused by that kid you were thinking about last time?" Levi asked.
"I wasn't thinking about him,"Winyaad replied, rolling her eyes.
"Let's go provide support. Erwin is there too," Levi said.
Winyaad nodded.
"Wasn't Chen Si heading there just now? The explosion seems to have come from that direction…" Armin said anxiously.
"What? Chen Si is there?! Hurry and save him!"
Eren gritted his teeth and shouted. He broke free from Armin's support, took two steps, and collapsed again, only to be caught once more.
"Eren, you're too weak right now. You can't move," Armin urged.
"Brother…"
Mikasa's eyes went blank as she fired her gear to the limit, rushing desperately toward Wall Rose.
So this person has a good relationship with the main group, Winyaad thought, understanding from their reactions.
Meanwhile, Chen Si's internal energy was rapidly depleted, instantly hitting zero. The remaining shockwave of the explosion sent him flying, smashing through a house before landing in an open street.
At this moment, there was hardly a single uninjured part left on his body. His clothes had been completely burned to ashes. Lying naked in the street, his face covered in blood, he coughed several times, spitting out shattered internal organs.
Fortunately, one particular part of him was still standing.
"Bertholdt… you… must die…"
Chen Si forced out the words before falling silent.
Erwin and Petra landed beside him, while the rest of the Survey Corps launched an attack on the Colossal Titan.
Seeing Chen Si's naked and horrifying condition, Petra felt deep respect and immediately examined his injuries.
Erwin removed his coat and covered Chen Si's lower body.
"With injuries like these, survival is almost impossible. He was a good soldier… what a pity," Hange said, adjusting her glasses.
Erwin said nothing. He crouched slightly and took Chen Si's hand.
"Can he live?" he asked calmly.
The nearby soldiers were already used to Erwin's shocking behavior. To them, it looked like he was speaking to a dead man.
But Erwin had a feeling—Chen Si wouldn't die. Even Titans had powerful regenerative abilities. Perhaps Chen Si did too.
"Hurry… go to the Training Corps… save them…"
Chen Si struggled to speak word by word, then went still.
"Huh? He's just asleep?" Petra said in surprise.
Suddenly, as Petra checked his pulse, arcs of electricity flashed across Chen Si's arm, and his wounds began to heal.
"A Titan's regeneration ability! Erwin, if he joins the Survey Corps, you must lend him to me for two days!" Hange said excitedly.
"Agreed," Erwin nodded, while contemplating Chen Si's last words. Was he worried about family… or had enemies infiltrated inside the walls?
"Commander! After releasing a large amount of steam, the Colossal Titan disappeared! However, a person wearing a Training Corps uniform appeared nearby—we suspect a connection to the Titan. Someone has already gone after them," Eld Gin reported.
"Call them back. Stop the pursuit," Erwin ordered.
He was excited—his long-held suspicions had finally been confirmed. Yet his face remained calm.
"Hange, take the Special Operations Squad and head to the Training Corps immediately. There must be enemies there."
"Yes, sir!" Hange responded, leading the team toward Wall Rose.
Inside Wall Rose – Headquarters
"Report, Commander! The Colossal Titan appeared suddenly! It destroyed the gate and part of the residential district. The Survey Corps is returning. The Titan has disappeared!"
"Report! The Special Operations Squad is heading toward the Training Corps using ODM gear!"
"Looks like the battle isn't over," Commander Pixis said, stroking his beard.
"Send the elite squad to assist. Erwin's judgment is unlikely to be wrong."
"Report! Soldier Chen Si is critically injured and near death!"
"…What?!" Even the composed Pixis was shaken.
"Immediately summon the best doctor in Wall Rose! Anka, contact Lord Baldo—have him send his personal physician. Tell him the military budget can be renegotiated."
"Yes, sir!"
Humanity could not afford to lose Chen Si—nor Eren. Both were vital assets that must be protected at all costs.
Outside the Training Corps Barracks
Taking advantage of the chaos, Sawano Kawa slipped into the area. Upon spotting patrol soldiers, he activated invisibility.
"Bertholdt finally did something useful," he grinned.
Soon, Carla would be his. A married woman…
He licked his lips, eyes filled with lust. Once he had her, Eren would have no choice but to submit.
Training Corps Camp
"Carla, you don't need to work so hard. Let the soldiers on duty handle the cleaning," Keith said.
"It's fine. The children's dorms should be clean. That way they can train better," Carla smiled gently.
"Eren's class is about to graduate. They won't be staying here anymore," Keith said.
"Then I'll prepare it for the next group," Carla replied casually, continuing to wipe the windows.
Keith watched her, momentarily lost in thought, recalling the spirited girl she had been over a decade ago.
Carla took out a small wooden carving of a smiling face and placed it on a bed frame.
"What's that?" Keith asked.
"Chen Si made it. When Mikasa and Eren were little, they made many of these together. Back then, Eren was quite troublesome, and I would often get angry. Chen Si would take this out and remind me to smile more," Carla said, her expression soft and nostalgic.
"He really is a good kid…" Keith sighed.
Suddenly, his expression changed.
"Who's there?!"
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