The next day arrived, and Sana had a feeling that the lecture hall was going to be packed. It was the first time her class would include more than just her regular students, and she could sense the anticipation in the air.
As she entered the room, she noticed that everyone was already present. Hange-san was sitting at her usual spot in the front, as energetic as ever. Isabel was right next to her, and Levi sat somewhat toward the middle of the room, with Farlan beside him. The room had enough space to accommodate all three teams, and Sana was pleased to see that the arrangement worked out smoothly.
"Alright, everyone, today we're going to continue where we left off. I want everyone to revise the material we covered yesterday," Sana began, her voice calm yet authoritative. "I know we have some new faces in the room, so I'll be going over everything thoroughly before we move on."
Her words had an immediate effect. Hange-san's eyes practically sparkled with enthusiasm, and even the more reserved members seemed to be focusing intently. Sana understood that the new recruits needed a solid foundation before they could move on to more advanced topics.
Sana spent the first part of the lecture reviewing static electricity, electric fields, and the motion of charged particles. It wasn't a short process, but it was necessary. Each concept was a building block that would eventually lead them to the heart of the technology they needed to develop.
As the lecture progressed, Sana could see the curiosity in their eyes. They were beginning to understand the connections between the principles of electricity and how they could be applied to build the devices they needed for the coming battles.
By the end of the day, she had covered a wide range of topics: from electric current to the types of materials that could conduct electricity. It had taken nearly a week to get through everything, though she knew it could have taken longer. But she couldn't afford to waste time. As soon as they completed the theory, they would need to start applying it.
In the evenings, she trained with Levi's squad. Their joint practice sessions had become a routine, one that Sana knew would be essential as the looming conflict with the Titans grew closer. She had to stay in top physical condition, especially if they were to build the bridge.
She also learned that Levi had personally offered Isabel and Farlan a chance to quit the Scouts, though neither of them had taken it. Instead, they chose to remain, and Levi had begun training them personally. Sana was impressed with their dedication and commitment, but she couldn't afford to slow down. Her own team needed her attention, and there was no time for distractions.
In addition to everything else, she had been helping Hange-san work on the Thunder Spears—a new weapon designed to pierce through Titan skin. It was difficult, time-consuming work, but the urgency of their situation left no room for hesitation.
Despite the focus on the bridge, no one had seemed to notice what they were working on in secret. That worked to their advantage. They needed all the time they could get.
After a week of steady progress, Sana was called into Erwin's office. She'd been waiting for this moment—the final approval for the bridge project. The stakes were high, and getting the go-ahead was essential for their plans to move forward.
Sana walked into Erwin's office, a mix of excitement and apprehension in her chest. The fate of the bridge project now rested in his hands.
"Erwin-san, have we received the final approval?" she asked, her voice steady.
Erwin nodded as he pushed a stack of papers aside, making space on the desk. "It's done. We've gotten permission to build the bridge. It's under the condition that we don't disturb the walls, but I think we can manage that. We'll use the existing structure for support. The bridge itself will be built in a way that doesn't require any major alterations to the walls."
Sana's expression softened with relief. "That's a relief. I've already planned out the blueprint. Now, we just need to get started."
Erwin's eyes darkened with a hint of caution. "The bridge isn't going to be the only challenge. We need to be ready for what comes after. And we need to keep this under wraps as much as possible."
Sana nodded. "Understood. We'll make sure to keep the work quiet, but we have to move quickly. Once we have the bridge, it'll give us a huge tactical advantage. We can recapture Wall Maria far more efficiently."
Erwin leaned back in his chair, giving her a thoughtful look. "I trust you, Sana. Make sure everything stays on track."
With that, Sana left the office, her mind already buzzing with the next steps.
After receiving the approval, Alisa set off to gather the necessary signatures from the other captains. She had to be thorough—this wasn't a small project, and it needed to be sanctioned by every relevant authority.
She first headed to Hange-san's office, knowing that her signature would be easy to get.
Knock... Knock...
"Come in," came Hange-san's excited voice from inside.
Alisa entered and handed her the notice. "I need your signature for the bridge project. It's approved by Commander Erwin."
Hange scanned the notice with a gleam in her eyes. "A bridge, huh? From Wall Rose to Wall Maria? I understand now. It's a huge task, but I'm on board. Anything that'll help us stay ahead of the Titans is worth doing."
"Thanks for your time, Hange-san," Alisa said with a smile, collecting the signed notice before leaving.
Next, Alisa headed to Captain Flagon's barracks. She'd heard his opinion on the bridge project wasn't favorable, but she had to get his signature regardless.
Knock... Knock...
"Yes, who is it?" came a voice from inside.
"I need to speak with Captain Flagon," Alisa said.
"He's in his room," the soldier replied.
Alisa stepped inside after a short wait, only to be met with a stern expression from Captain Flagon. His eyes narrowed as he read the notice.
"A bridge?" Flagon muttered. "I don't understand. This isn't what the Scouts are for. We should be focusing on recapturing land, not building infrastructure."
Alisa stayed silent, waiting for him to finish. Flagon finally signed the document, but she could tell he wasn't happy about it. "I'll talk to Erwin tomorrow. This seems like a waste of resources."
"Thanks, Captain," Alisa said, taking the signed document and heading out.
Her next stop was Captain Levi's office. She was nervous about meeting him, knowing his reputation for being blunt and unapproachable, but she had no choice.
Knock... Knock...
The door opened to reveal Isabel. "Oh, Alisa! Come in!"
"Is, is Captain Levi here?" Alisa asked.
"Yeah, Aniki's here. Come on in," Isabel replied with her usual bright smile.
Alisa walked into the room afraid, feeling the weight of the moment. She handed the notice to Levi, who read it with a critical eye before signing it without hesitation.
'How can Captain Sana, Farlan and Isabel talk to him so casually? And at the same time, he is very handsome. Oh God, why is he so unfriendly?
I sometimes feel like he has feelings for Captain Sana. I mean he's an entirely different person with her. But he's different with Farlan and Isabel as well.
Can't say. But Captain Sana looks at him as she is totally in love with him. Haha, I am again making my fantasies.' She thought to herself.
"This is Sana's idea, huh?" Levi murmured, as if piecing it together. " he said.
'I would say he is a beauty with a brain. Or beauty in love. Hehe, I didn't even told him anything but he knows.' Alisa thought to herself.
It seems like a pointless task at first, but it's actually necessary. We have a deadline to meet."
Alisa was surprised by his quick understanding. "Yes, exactly. Captain,"
Levi looked up from the notice. "Tomorrow, we start. Get ready. Enough rest. From now on, Now get your asses together to work, it's time to work."
'Eeeeee. He really got a foul tongue.'she thought to herself.
As she left, Alisa felt a bit more confident. Levi's approval was important. She couldn't help but feel that, despite his tough exterior, he understood what needed to be done.
Sana was in her room when Alisa returned, the signed notices in hand.
"Everyone's signed except for Captain Flagon," Alisa said, handing her the papers.
Sana signed the document with a satisfied smile. "That's fine. Erwin will handle it. Thank you, Alisa."
She handed the notice back to Alisa, who headed off to deliver it to Commander Erwin.
As Sana sat back down at her desk, she couldn't help but feel a sense of purpose. The road ahead was difficult, but she was determined. Once the bridge was built, they would have an edge in the fight to reclaim Wall Maria. And with it, they would finally have the chance to turn the tide against the Titans.
She was ready to see it through.