Attack on Titan: The Titan of Fate

At this point, Madam Russell's voice began to tremble, and tears appeared in her cloudy eyes.

"I still remember that day… the pain in my heart was just like the day I lost my husband. I remember Norman running home excitedly in the pouring rain, telling me he had a child. When I first heard the news, I didn't even have the strength to pick up the kettle that had fallen to the ground."

Norman told me full of guilt that he hadn't meant to hide it—he just didn't dare tell me about his girlfriend's identity, and he had been extremely busy.

I was indeed very shocked, but looking at the already tall and handsome Norman, I was still happy for him. My child had his own child now—my heart was filled with pride. But Norman's next sentence made me feel like I had fallen into an ice cellar.

He told me his girlfriend was an Eldian.

An Eldian… a people called descendants of demons for generations. I never imagined Norman would have an Eldian girlfriend. I froze on the spot, unable to believe any of it. If others—other Marleyans—found out, Norman's entire life would be ruined.

Even Norman, who usually didn't like speaking much with Neuman, stepped forward and harshly rebuked his brother, calling him a bastard and saying this would destroy the Russell family.

But Norman kept patiently explaining to us. He said he would change people's views of Eldians and that Eldians were not demons.

However, my mind was already in complete chaos. Countless terrifying thoughts flooded in, and I can't even remember what I said at the time.

I only know that when I came back to my senses, I was collapsed on the ground, Neuman supporting me. As for Norman, with a face full of anger, he pushed open the door and left the house in the heavy rain. Before leaving, he only said: I will prove it to you. And I will never abandon Vivian and my child.

If time could turn back, I would definitely stop Norman. I would apologize to him—it was my fault. Whether Marleyans or Eldians, I would not stop my child. He had the freedom to choose who he loved.

But people may have time to regret, yet they never get the chance to undo it.

Norman disappeared for three days straight. Even sharp-tongued Neuman secretly mobilized his subordinates to search the entire city, but we still couldn't find him.

Until little Louis brought Norman back.

But my child… Norman… was lying in a coffin, never to open his eyes again.

Little Louis, filled with guilt, told me Norman had gotten into a car accident on the day he was heading to the laboratory they had agreed upon. He had also searched for Norman for three days before finally finding his body by the roadside.

My poor child… his once handsome face had turned deathly pale. The wounds on his body made it impossible for me to look directly at him. It was as if all his blood had drained away, his body so cold.

I was wrong. If I hadn't opposed Norman back then, my child wouldn't have left home in anger, nor would he have died in that stormy night.

I don't remember how I got through those days. I don't remember how many times I cried myself unconscious. When I woke up again, everything before my eyes was blurred—I couldn't see anything anymore.

Neuman was also filled with guilt. I heard him crying alone in his room, shouting through tears: Brother, I'm sorry. I shouldn't have angered you.

But I lost my child forever… and Neuman lost his brother as well…"

After finishing everything, Madam Russell was already in tears.

Yago, meanwhile, stood there as if struck dumb. All of this—the story—left his mind unable to process it. He lowered his head, staring blankly at the photograph in his hand. Looking at the familiar-faced young man beside the young Ebson, a strange, unfamiliar feeling surged within him. As he murmured softly, it felt like two words were about to slip out.

...

At that moment, there was a knock on the door. Annie's gentle voice came from outside.

"Yago? Yago? Are you there? Something's come up—Airi is here. She has intel to report to you."

Yago stood up, swallowing the words that had reached his lips, and hurriedly said to Madam Russell,

"Grandma, take care of your health. Get some rest."

Then he stood up and left the room with hurried steps, his mind filled with chaotic thoughts.

Meanwhile, Madam Russell, tears streaming down her face, murmured softly,

"Child… you're not Loya… who are you? Why do you feel so familiar? And where is Loya…?"

But Yago, who had already hurried away, did not hear her murmuring at all.

Inside the reception hall of Russell Manor, Daisy had already cleaned the place thoroughly—it was neat and spotless. Wrapped tightly in layers of clothing, Airi looked around curiously at her surroundings.

Soon, seemingly attracted by the desserts placed on the table in front of her, Airi pulled down her triple-layered mask, grabbed a piece of sweet cake, and stuffed it into her mouth.

Just as Airi was chewing noisily, Annie and Yago arrived.

Seeing the two, Airi—who had been eating too hastily—choked in panic. Her face immediately turned red as she frantically patted her chest.

Seeing this, Annie quickly poured a glass of water and handed it to her. Airi gulped down the entire cup before finally recovering.

With a relieved expression, Airi sweetly said to Annie,

"Thank you~"

Beside them, Yago looked at Airi with slight disdain. What's with that overly sweet voice? Since when could you talk like that?

But in Airi's eyes, this was perfectly normal. Yago was the boss of the Revolutionary Army, and Annie was his girlfriend.

Annie's face flushed red, though she felt a bit secretly pleased inside. Even the way she looked at Airi softened slightly—this girl really knows what she's doing!

But now wasn't the time to focus on that.

Yago asked,

"Airi, how did you get out? And what kind of intel made you risk leaving the internment zone to report?"

At this, Airi's expression turned serious, and her sweet tone disappeared, replaced by a firm voice.

"I got out with the help of Serena covering for me. Also, boss… Ebson has a shocking, massive conspiracy!"

The moment he heard the name Ebson, Yago froze for a second, the story Madam Russell had just told resurfacing in his mind.

Seeing Yago stunned, Airi had to call out several times,

"Boss? Boss? What's wrong? Boss? Dinner's ready!"

Only after a while did Yago snap back to his senses.

"What!? Ebson is also planning to make a move during the World Assembly!?"

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