Life of Maverick: In the Land of Giant Man Eaters

-Chapter 29: The Commander's Tale-

It was the late summer inside the Walls. Days had passed since their grand expedition, and the Scout Regiment continued in their tasks and trainings in preparation for the next trip to the outside world, minus one squad. While others trained with their ODM gear or worked to improve their physiques one certain squad was currently testing out their latest contraption on one of the many titans that they had procured and restrained inside Wall Maria.

That squad of course being Delta. For whom else in the regiment would have the courage, and/or lack of self-preservation to utilize humanities enemy as giant guinea pigs for whatever experiments came to their leader's head.

Today the squad had completed the construction of Moblit's design for a titan restraining weapon, or TRW for short. Now they were simply trying it out on one of their many titans couped up inside the ranch.

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Titan Ranch, inside Wall Maria's interior

"UUUUAAGAGAGAGA!" Shrieked Excellus, one of the many titan test subjects, as he was in the process of being branded by the Slayer. The man in question held no sympathy for the wailing beast, as it tried fruitlessly to shake him off, only for Maverick to press his hand down with greater force.

The rest of Delta, as well as the guards of the ranch watched with shock and bewilderment as steam emitted from the titans forehead, followed by a bright blue light enveloping the titans eyes. In seconds the titan immediately ceased its cries and lowered its head, showing it's new hand shaped marking singed into its forehead.

"No matter how many times I see it, it's still freaky as all hell." One guard muttered, looking at the other titans, who had all been branded and were currently sitting with their backs straight, eyes forwards, and awaiting orders from their new master.

"Meh, if this means we don't have to worry about these things biting our heads off, then its all good to me." His fellow replied. Though he wished that it would happen sooner he felt critiquing the demigod wasn't the best idea, especially in the vicinity of the squad leader.

"Are we set Mav?" Shouted Hange, waving her hands wildly. Maverick stepped back from Excellus and gave a thumbs up to her delight and excitement.

"You ready boys?" She asked, turning to the rest of the squad who were pushing the three stacked and barrel shaped weapon into position. With a thumbs up they confirmed they too were ready. "Alright! Send him out!"

With the assistance of the guards the titan's restraints were lifted, allowing it some momentary freedom. "RISE." Maverick ordered. The titan obeyed and began to stand up as the guards backed away quickly, with looks of surprise forming as the pudgy titan showed absolutely no interest in them.

"ADVANCE, SLOWLY." He ordered again, pointing in the direction of the squad. Excellus turned his head and began to approach his target, all with a dopey grin and glowing eyes. Some in the squad looked a bit nervous as the sight of a glowing eyed titan was a far cry from that of their large companion. Hange meanwhile was barely holding in her excitement.

"*Giggle* That's right a little closer..." With a hand on the string she shook in anticipation, as the tian continued its slow but steady waddle. Just as it was closing in...

"FIRE!"

Pulling the activation string the inner mechanisms of the TRW came to life. With an explosive discharge the weapon fired out eighteen arrowheads from its barrels, all aimed at the titan. The giant surprisingly reacted little as it's stomach was impaled, though it did stagger and stop its advance.