Lets save the World of Hell

That morning, physical training was in full swing at the Training Camp. The cadets had to run fifteen laps around the field before continuing with their 3D maneuvering exercises.

Adam ran effortlessly at the front, while Eren and Jean struggled to keep up with him.

"I… won't… let Adam beat me!" Jean grumbled between heavy breaths.

Eren stared at Adam with a serious expression. This guy… keeps getting faster!

On the other hand, Mikasa was running smoothly beside Adam.

"You don't look tired," Mikasa commented.

Adam smiled casually. "I'm used to it."

Mikasa glanced at Adam. Since childhood, she had always wanted to be close to him.

But she had never thought beyond that.

However… lately, that feeling had started to change.

Whenever Adam talked to Krista, she felt something strange in her chest.

Whenever Adam smiled at another girl, her heart felt slightly uncomfortable.

And now, she wanted to stay by Adam's side.

But… why?

Mikasa shook her head, trying to ignore her thoughts.

'The most important thing… is that I have to keep protecting Adam,' she told herself.

Meanwhile, Ymir and Sasha were sitting on a bench near the training grounds.

"I feel… there's something strange about Adam," Ymir said while watching Adam talk with Eren and Armin.

Sasha raised an eyebrow. "Strange? Why?"

Ymir smirked slightly. "You know, Sasha. I don't trust people easily, but Adam… he's different. He's not just strong, but he also has this way of making everyone feel at ease."

Sasha smiled. "Yeah, I feel the same. But sometimes, I get the feeling that he… already knows more than the rest of us."

Ymir nodded slowly. "He is mysterious. And I think we're all going to see more of who he really is."

Sasha thought for a moment. "I want to know more about him. For some reason, I feel like there's something deeper behind his calm demeanor."

Ymir grinned. "Sasha, you really are someone who falls for people easily, huh?"

Sasha blushed. "W-What do you mean?"

Ymir just chuckled softly. "Nothing, I was just teasing."

Elsewhere, Jean watched Adam and Mikasa with a sour expression.

"Hah?! Why is Mikasa always near Adam?!"

Conny patted his shoulder. "Maybe she likes Adam more than you?"

Jean immediately punched Conny's head.

"Aww!! That hurts, Jean!!"

Sasha laughed while munching on some bread. "I'm not surprised. Adam is pretty handsome."

Jean grumbled in frustration.

Meanwhile, Christa observed Adam and Mikasa from a distance.

She bit her lip slightly.

"Do… they like each other?" she wondered.

Standing beside her, Ymir immediately noticed Christa's expression.

Ymir smirked. "Hmm… you're starting to worry, huh?"

Christa flinched. "W-What do you mean?!"

Ymir gave her a lazy stare. "Don't pretend you don't know, Christa. I can see everything."

Christa fell silent.

She didn't want to admit it, but deep down… she didn't want Adam to belong to anyone else.

That night, Adam sat outside the barracks, gazing at the sky.

The night breeze was cool, and he enjoyed the quiet moment.

But suddenly, Mikasa appeared and sat beside him.

Adam turned to her. "What's up?"

Mikasa stared ahead. "I… don't know."

Adam raised an eyebrow. "You don't know?"

Mikasa remained silent.

She couldn't explain her feelings.

She didn't want Adam to leave her side.

She didn't like seeing Adam with other girls.

But… she didn't understand why.

After a moment, she finally spoke softly, "You won't leave, right?"

Adam looked at her and smiled. "Of course not."

Mikasa lowered her gaze slightly. "Good…"

She didn't know why she felt relieved.

But one thing was certain—Adam was the most important person to her.