Estella's POV
The dense canopy of the woods shrouded us in shadows as we entered, the silence broken only by the rustle of leaves and our footsteps. Levi wasted no time. The soldier was quickly pinned against a tree, and Levi's fists started raining down, demanding answers.
But the man was stubborn, his lips sealed despite the relentless blows. Each punch, each sickening thud of flesh meeting bone, caused Draco to flinch, his eyes wide with horror.
I understood Draco's reaction. Torture wasn't something I relished, but we were out of time. Eren's life was hanging by a thread, and Historia was at risk of being manipulated or worse.
" Please... enough". The soldier panted, his voice barely a whisper, choked with pain and exhaustion.
" Where are Eren and Krista ?". Levi's voice was cold, devoid of mercy.
The soldier managed a weak, defiant smile," Bold words for someone who just overpowered a bunch of recruits. You think beating them up makes you a hero ?".
I couldn't help but scoff," Sure, because you and the other soldiers in the Military Police, who have been there longer, really know how to wield a blade correctly. Don't make us laugh. The only things you seem to carry well are your filthy money and your alcohol bottles, safe and sound in your cozy homes, while we risk our lives out here for your lazy asses".
His eyes snapped to me, filled with loathing," You damn witch. You—".
Levi cut him off with a swift kick to the mouth, silencing him with a crunch of breaking teeth," I think a shoe will suit you better for dinner".
Draco snickered beside me, unable to hide his amusement," Yeah, it's probably more nutritious than what you're used to".
Levi's gaze hardened," Now, unless you want to be left speechless permanently, tell us where Eren and Krista are".
The soldier coughed, spitting out blood," You're wasting your time. You'll never find them. While you're out here, they're planning your demise. Potter and Malfoy will be tortured and executed for everyone to see".
Draco tensed beside me. I placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder, though the thought of torture and execution was unsettling for us both.
" And the one orchestrating it all," the soldier continued with a sneer," is none other than Erwin Smith".
Levi's patience snapped. He shoved the soldier's face into the rough bark of the tree and twisted his arm until a sickening crack echoed through the forest. The soldier screamed in agony.
" Shut up," Levi snarled." I'm done playing games. Tell me where they are. We know not every life is equal, even within the Survey Corps. Eren and Krista are too important to lose".
" I don't know !" The soldier's voice was a desperate wail." Kenny Ackerman doesn't share details with underlings like me !".
At the mention of that name, I exchanged a startled glance with Mikasa. Even she looked shaken. Ackerman—the same surname as hers. What did this mean ?
" Kenny Ackerman ?" Levi's voice was laced with recognition." So, that's his last name ?".
" Y-Yes," the soldier stammered." He's secretive. But you must know something. Where are they ?". Levi's grip tightened, his other hand poised to break another bone.
" Please, no more !" The soldier's defiance was gone, replaced by pure terror." You're insane !".
" Maybe I am". Levi replied, his expression unyielding.
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