𝑺𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒇 | A Yeager Story

[22] A Night of Preparation part 1

Ymir Fritz's POV

Fascinating.

Even as an ancient being, courtesy of what the young Yeager calls me, I have never once tried to comprehend how the mind of humans works. It's such a common thing to see, but for every living organism, there are those so unique that even I could not comprehend where they came from.

But of course, there are certain exceptions to the usual norm, and I am currently watching these kinds of people interact, mesmerized by their conversation.

After 'Mina' finished explaining her plan to her superiors, I kind of expected them to retaliate, the prime example of which was Hange Zoe. However, even I must admit, watching Erwin Smith completely put his faith in that little bastard's idea forced me to lift my eyebrows in astonishment.

So, this is why the Eldians managed to reclaim Wall Maria. His very existence is a threat, one that the devil halted during their fight with the Beast Titan.

Shame. I wonder what could have happened if the 13th commander of the Survey Corps had been alive during the rumbling?

"Have you thought about why she defended the female titan, Hange?" Erwin Smith asks the brunette once the young Yeager has dashed off to treat her wound, as ordered by her worried captain. I was about to follow her, but it seems that the conversation in this place is much more interesting to watch compared to that little runt. "And why did she use the word puppet to describe Annie Leonhart?"

The brunette sighed as she tilted her head upwards to show her exasperated expression. "Hah, I don't know anymore! Mina's smart, I can give her that, but defending someone who killed our comrades, our friends, just doesn't make sense!"

"Didn't she tell us her reason, though?" The old Ackermann intervenes, his eyes narrow and alert. "She didn't save that bitch just because she knows her; rather, Mina wants to use her for something else."

"A leverage for negotiations..." The man with thick eyebrows scoffed, earning the attention of both captains. "Even I haven't thought of that option. Just how far is she seeing?"

"Enough to probably make her insane," I whisper to myself, knowing full well that no one would hear it.

Honestly, even I wonder how she's keeping her mentality intact since she knows everything that will happen in the future. Well... she almost lost it in the second world – she probably did, can't remember – but the "Mina" right now shows exceptional mental prowess, one that even I can't endure, and most certainly not Eren.

"Is that it? Are we going to give Annie to her?" The brunette asks one more time, forcing me to roll my eyes. In the process of doing so, it immediately fell off my socket, making me think how stupid this lame spirit body is.

"Yes, Hange." The commander didn't even hesitate to respond as his icy blue eyes wandered off to stare at the distant stairs. "If we can't get anything out from Annie Leonhart, then forcing her to join our side will help in humanity's survival. Besides, the fact that Mina deduced that it was Annie right when the female titan appeared in the expedition means a lot."

"..." After a short pause, the brunette suddenly opened her mouth to speak. "Say, Erwin, why do you believe so much in her? Not that I can't relate - 'cause I do - but if it's you..."

Oh...

So, this is where it all led, huh?

With all of her shenanigans, plans, and refusal to follow orders, there was simply no way that the young Yeager's superiors wouldn't suspect her. In any case, I'm surprised that it only happened now.