Hannes never expected that someone as important as Lin Yi would remember him, especially after witnessing Lin Yi's immense power today. He was even more astonished and honored.
Feeling extremely nervous, he didn't know what to say.
In reality, if Hannes had not appeared in the original story, Lin Yi would probably not have remembered such a minor character.
However, Lin Yi had investigated Hannes and found that he had a clean background, hailing from the Shikenxia district. He was a poor civilian who relied on the Ye family's support before becoming a soldier in the local legion.
On paper, Hannes was just an ordinary person.
"Thank you, Mr. Hannes, for escorting Eren and the others to a safe place. After all, they are friends of Mikasa, and I can't just stand idly by," Lin Yi said firmly.
"You can count on me."
Hannes pledged, and then he remembered that Carla was still trapped under the collapsed structure. He rushed to assist Eren in moving the debris.
With the help of an adult, they managed to shift the debris, but it was still difficult.
In the distance, the footsteps of Titans and the cries of residents could still be faintly heard.
"It's too heavy; we can't move it for now," Hannes gasped for breath, constantly glancing around, worried that more Titans might arrive.
In this situation, every extra minute they stayed put increased their risk.
"I must save my mother," Eren seemed to anticipate what Hannes wanted to say and interrupted him.
"Eren, don't be stubborn. Be a good boy and listen to me. Leave with Mr. Hannes first," Carla said with determination in her voice.
"Ms. Carla, no need to be so pessimistic," Lin Yi hesitated for a moment, deciding to help her. After all, he currently had no intention of dealing with Eren. Having an ace up his sleeve to control Eren's actions might prove useful.
Carla's survival would undoubtedly be more impactful than her death.
With this thought in mind, Lin Yi stepped forward, and with one hand, he effortlessly lifted the debris that Hannes and Eren had struggled with.
"Hiss!"
As the debris lifted, Carla sucked in a breath due to the pain, but getting out of harm's way was more critical than enduring the pain.
At first, Eren was stunned, staring in amazement at Lin Yi's calm demeanor. But after a moment, he quickly rushed in and dragged his mother to safety.
"That's great, that's great," Hannes cried tears of joy. Carla had been kind to him, and if circumstances had been different, he wouldn't have wanted to abandon her.
"The rest is up to you, Mr. Hannes," Lin Yi said calmly.
"Don't worry, this time, unless I die, I will definitely safely escort them, mother and son, to the inner wall," Hannes wiped away his tears and said earnestly.
Saying that, he directly carried Carla on his back. Her legs had lost sensation, and she couldn't walk on her own. Eren followed behind.
As Eren left, he looked back three times. He took a few steps forward before quickly returning.
"Eren, what are you doing?" Hannes was startled. He was grateful for Lin Yi's help, but he was also afraid of Lin Yi's identity and strength.
Someone who could remain calm in such a situation was not someone they could provoke.
However, Eren remained unchanged and acted on his own impulses.
"Mr. Lin Yi, aren't you coming with us?" Eren ran up to Lin Yi and asked with eager eyes.
"I have some other things to take care of," Lin Yi replied vaguely, but his refusal was evident.
Eren hesitated for a moment, then knelt down in front of Lin Yi and bowed twice, expressing his gratitude, before catching up to Hannes again.
"Indeed, he has the demeanor of a protagonist, but..." Lin Yi looked at Eren's departing figure and paused for a moment before silently adding in his heart, "but if he knew my true intentions, I wonder if he would still be grateful to me."
"Roar!"
A Titan's roar interrupted Lin Yi's thoughts, making him slightly annoyed.
With a massive Titan just five meters behind him, Lin Yi knew without turning around that the Titan, standing over ten meters tall, was glaring at him.
Its huge hand was about to come down on him, but Lin Yi acted first. With Jörmungandr in his hand, which was comparable to an SSS-level ghoul, combined with Tatara's high-temperature characteristics, cutting through the Titan's muscles and bones was as easy as cutting tofu with paper.
Lin Yi's movement was not grand. The long knife in his hand swept across, leaving a crimson arc in the air. The air around the blade twisted and vibrated, indicating the high temperature.
The next moment, the over ten-meter-tall Titan collapsed with a loud bang, smashing a nearby house. Its huge face still wore the same bewildered expression, never changing from the beginning to the end.
"Boom!"
The Titan's body fell to the ground, leaving two neat cuts in its ankles, severing the thick leg bones, but the Titan's strong vitality kept it alive.
Even though it couldn't get up and stand, it continued to struggle with its hands, trying to grab Lin Yi.
No matter how much effort the Titan exerted, it remained half a body length away from Lin Yi, unable even to touch his clothes.
"Tsk tsk tsk, looking like this, no matter how you kill them, you can't feel the slightest sense of guilt," Lin Yi commented. He found that the Titans in the world of the Titans were indeed uglier. Each one had its unique ugliness.
"Stay here and keep watch for me," Lin Yi said casually. He had something to do next, and it would be better not to let others know about it.
Having a ten-meter-tall Titan guarding the entrance would undoubtedly be much safer.
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