"What a pain..." Eren muttered, turning his gaze toward the misty windowpane, his clothes now soaked in crimson, blood splattering his face in jagged patches. Faint light filtered through the glass, illuminating his determined features amidst the chaos of the cabin.
Eren slowly moved back and forth, retrieving his weapons from the lifeless bodies around him. As he sheathed his daggers, his gaze caught on Mikasa, still lying on the cold floor, her expression a mix of fear and confusion.
"Shit, I almost forgot..." Eren whispered, taking a deep sigh. He pulled out his dagger, the blade glinting ominously in the dim light.
"Huh..." Mikasa gasped, instinctively flinching at the sight of him. The evening had been a nightmare—her parents' demise fresh in her mind—now compounded by the sight of Eren, who had transformed into a ruthless force of vengeance.
"Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you or anything..." Eren said, though his voice held an edge of coldness that betrayed the warmth of his intentions. He approached her cautiously, gently helping her to her feet before cutting through the ropes that bound her hands and legs.
"You hurt or anything?" he asked, scanning her for injuries as he freed her.
Mikasa simply shook her head, a slight tremor in her voice. "Good then..." Eren replied, feeling a flicker of relief.
In his mind, he thought, So what else? Almost on cue, a notification materialized before him.
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[Main Mission:
Rescue Mikasa Ackerman (0/1)
Status: Pending]
Rewards:
Advanced Gift
100 System Points (10 points per attribute)
A step sister ;)
Failure to the mission would lead to your immediate death.
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"The fuck? I just rescued her! Why isn't it complete yet...? Plus stop with the step sister bullshit." Eren pondered in frustration, rising to his feet as he rubbed the back of his neck, trying to process the system's demands.
"By the way, your name. It's Mikasa, right? Mikasa Ackerman?" he asked, double-checking to ensure he had saved the right girl.
"Yea..." she whispered, her voice barely audible. Her eyes and face looked ghostly—pale, devoid of life and unreadable.
The heck... I just saved her... Eren thought, cursing the system in silence.
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[Status: Pending
Failure to the mission would lead to your immediate death.]
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"I get it, I get it..." Eren thought, irritation bubbling beneath his calm exterior. His gaze shifted back to Mikasa, who was still looking at him with wide, confused eyes, as if trying to comprehend the chaotic scene around them.
For a moment, he felt a wave of panic wash over him—he was just a kid thrust into a situation far beyond his understanding. But he steadied himself and managed a small, reassuring smile. "Dad'll be here in a while. I think we should wait..."
Mikasa nodded slowly, her expression softening ever so slightly as she took a cautious step closer to him, her body trembling from the cold and shock. Her white, cold hand grasped the warmth of his clothes balling the fabric of his shirt under her small palm.
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2 hours later
The air was thick with Mikasa's loud cries as Carla embraced her tightly, holding her as if she were the only thing keeping her from falling apart. Mikasa gripped her back just as fiercely, wanting to share her pain with someone, desperately seeking solace in the midst of her turmoil.
Eren stood to the side, watching silently after receiving a lecture from Grisha, who was visibly worried. Grisha wrapped his arms around Eren, squeezing him tightly. He had insisted on returning to Shiganshina to call the MPs, and Carla had accompanied him despite his protests.
"Damn it, son. I told you to wait for me at the foot of the mountain. Why won't you listen to me for once?" Grisha said, his voice laced with concern as he held Eren close.
Eren's expression was stern, though his thoughts lingered elsewhere. Damn it, she's strong... he whispered to himself as he glanced at Mikasa's stats, curiosity flooding his mind.
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Name: Mikasa Ackerman
Age: 9
Status: Novice (Level 2)
Attributes:
Strength: 12
Speed: 14
Intelligence: 11
Agility: 16
Health: 58/60
Endurance: 32/100
Skills:
Awakened Ackerman (Level 1)
Current Status:
[Heart Rate: 167, Blood Pressure: 149]
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Eren's eyes widened in realization. "Awakened Ackerman, huh? The name's kinda familar." He looked at Mikasa, who was still weeping profusely, tears streaming down her face as Carla softly patted her back, trying to ease her suffering.
"Dad... you should pay more attention to her than me. At this rate, she'll faint for sure..." Eren said, his voice laced with worry.
"Right... Sorry..." Grisha replied, finally letting go of Eren and moving toward Mikasa, leaving Eren to warm his freezing hands in the chilly air.
Suddenly, a warning notification popped up before Eren:
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[Daily Quest: Strength Training]
1. Pushups (0/30)
2. Squats (0/30)
3. Sprints (5/1km) — Complete
4. Planks (0/180s)
5. Sit-ups (0/30)
Failure to complete the quest by midnight will result in an appropriate punishment.
Time Remaining: 03:12:47
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"Oh shit..." Eren whispered, realizing he was running out of time. He had two reasons to finish this quest: he didn't want to break his streak of 581 days, and he feared the unpredictable punishment that the system would deliver but he had a faint clue maybe he'd fight titans or anything else like that without having any experience regarding odm gear.... Thus he was doomed if he didn't complete the mission.
Before he could think further, Mikasa, her voice trembling, looked down, breaking the silence. "Um... Sorry, Dr. Yeager... But... where do I go now? I mean, Mom and Dad aren't here anymore... It's really cold... There's nowhere for me to call home now... I mean I'm really tired... I just want to rest for a while" Her words cut through the air like a blade, raw and painful.
Eren took a deep breath, a rush of fog escaping his dry lips. His hands instinctively reached for his scarlet scarf, the fabric warm against his fingertips.
"Eh?" Mikasa's eyes widened as she felt the warmth of Eren's scarf seep into her cold skin.
"It's alright. You can have this," Eren whispered, his tone softening as he draped the scarf around her shoulders. It felt oddly natural, almost like déjà vu, though it surprised him.
"That oughta keep you warm, right?" he asked, a hint of warmth creeping into his cheeks as his green eyes bore into hers.
"Y-Yeah... it's warm..." Mikasa replied, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Mikasa, how would you feel about living with us?" Grisha stepped forward, his voice gentle and inviting, while Carla stood beside Mikasa, wiping away her own tears.
"Eh?" Mikasa's confusion was palpable, her mind racing to process the offer. "You've been through a lot... You need your share of rest," Grisha continued, smiling warmly as he extended a hand, ready to welcome her into their family.
Mikasa's gaze shifted to Eren, her emotions swirling as she fought to contain her tears. "What? Come on, let's head back already..." Eren urged, pulling her gently by her long sleeve.
"To our home..." His words shattered the barriers around her heart, filling her with warmth and hope. For nine long years, her family had been treated like lesser people because of their lineage, but here were the Yeagers, ready to embrace her as one of their own.
"Okay..." Mikasa whispered, her voice cracking as her eyes brimmed with tears. Without warning, she buried her face in Eren's chest, hugging him tightly and letting her emotions flow freely once more.
"Hey... my clothes are dirt..." Eren murmured, though he stopped himself, a faint smile appearing on his face. He wrapped his arm around her, his other hand gently combing through her long hair, offering her the comfort she so desperately needed.
Suddenly, an azure screen materialized in front of Eren:
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[Main Mission:
Rescue Mikasa Ackerman (1/1)
Status: Complete]
Rewards:
Advanced Gift
100 System Points (10 points per attribute)
A Cute Step Sister ;)]
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"Fuck you!"
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