Beyond The Walls

Chapter 004

New Beginning

2 years have passed since the outermost wall was breached. A lot of innocent lives were lost. Those who survived, take refuge to the inner walls, in the District of Lev. Me, Amir, and Yukan was also recruited as young trainees for the survey corps. We've been continously training for half a year now. The training was hard and intense. But we need to do this, to avenge those lives. "Jiro, you need to eat more. You're growing thinner day by day." Yukan said as he passed me whole baked potato. It's still hot but cool enough for me to hold. I gave him a smile as I stare of the distance. We're on the training grounds, far away from the industrial parts of Lev. "Alright, listen up! This will be your final training camp before you get to the real thing." Our commander, Commander Wilson Floch said as he discuss the plans. "Since a lot of you have lost their families on that very day, I know how you guys must have felt." He sighs. I finished my baked potato before standing up, joining Amir and the gang on a line. "We will head to the Forest of Ingrith for your skills test. It's been six months since we handed you the VMEs. I'm sure you are all still newbies. That's why I invited a very talented and skilled guy to teach you the basics of maneuvering throughout the forest." He finished his speech before stepping aside. A tall man, around the same height as me stepped infront. His hair is parted on the center and his eyes as sharp as the blades. He looks tough.

"Meet Captain Ezume. He will be incharge of you newbies." We gave him a greeting before listening to what he is saying. "The survey corps recruited a lot this year. Maybe because they're in need." He smirks as he starts walking, inspecting us one by one. "Tomorrow, we will meet at the forest to train. If one of you fails to amuse me, there will be consequences." I gulp as he stopped infront of me, eyeing me menacingly. Like, if I do something stupid right now, he might break my neck in a quick snap. He sighs before stepping back again, leaving without a word. Soon, Commander Wilson dismissed us and we headed towards our barracks.

"Captain Ezumer sure is scary." Amir said as he take his jacket off. I nod in response, not being able to talk. Those stares. I think I have seen it before. And he looks like Lev- "Jiro, are you even listening?" Yukan said as he hands me a cannister. I just gave him an apologectic smile. We headed out to the town to buy some fruits for our barrack mates. We get along really well inside and there's no reported cases of fighting. "Yukan, you're an Ackerman, right?" I whisper, catching him off guard. He looks around before nodding. "Yes, why?" I sighed before shaking my head. I don't know what my surname is. That's why I suddenly asked him that question. My dad never told me what ohr surname is.

Upon reaching the market, we started picking up the fruits and potatoes we need. Amir and Yukan went to a different spot in the market to fetch the fresh fishes. As I continue walking, I overheard some town folks talking about a titan shapeshifter. I know it's possible for a person to be a titan, but not a titan shifter. But dad said only the ones who has a royal blood can be a titan shifter. And also it must be a subjuct of Ymir. I shrugged their conversation off as I meet Amir and Yukan at the exit.