Only you are irreplaceable

"Alan? Why did you wake up so early? Is your arm still hurting?"

"The pain is long gone, Senior Petra."

The long cries of seagulls resounded in the vast sky, and Allen took a breath of the salty sea breeze.He seldom looks at the sea in the early morning. He usually has a quick meal and is about to go to training. It is rare for him to have such a comfortable opportunity to let him sit on the shore in a daze.

The early morning sun is not too hot, but it is warm on the face, hanging high.The sound of the waves is infinitely amplified, and the sparkling sea surface is shining with golden light.

so peaceful.

It's already a vibrant summer.

"So you're here..." Mikasa trotted closer, then sat down on Alan's left, "I thought you'd sleep a little longer today."

"Are you used to it, where is Armin?" Today is the fifteenth day, and Armin should not have read the report with Captain Han Ji anymore.

"He and Senior Cole went to sister Claire's class last night, and they probably haven't woken up yet."

"Hey, Mikasa, why are you so clear?" Petra asked with her head tilted.

"Ah... I was there last night, and I want to apply for pilot training qualifications." She struggled with this matter for a long time and decided without discussing it with anyone.Her three-dimensional maneuvering performance is considered to be at the forefront of the Corps. According to Claire's description, pilots need stronger physical fitness.Maybe she could try it herself, she thought.In the end, we will all be at war with foreign countries. It is better to plan early and master more skills that can protect everyone.

Petra was a little surprised, this was the first time Mikasa was so assertive in major matters. "If it's Mikasa, it will be fine. Let's work hard. We old guys are not physically strong, and we don't have the ability to run for office."

"Senior." Mikasa lowered her eyes sadly, as if she mentioned something that shouldn't be mentioned.

"It's okay, we don't care anymore." Petra patted Mikasa's shoulder reassuringly, "It's very lucky to be alive. In order to win the final victory, we are all doing what we can, aren't we?" Fighting, in fact, there are still many things that need to be done by them.It's just another way to fight against the world.

These heart-warming words that came out of his mouth made Allen think of Aurora for the first time. Whenever he was so depressed that he couldn't hold on, he would go to the captain to complain, although the end result was that the next day's training would be smoked by the captain's jealousy. to suffocation. "Senior, aren't you really in the team? I think you have great potential for psychological counseling."

"Okay, brat, you dare to tease me." As he spoke, Petara raised his hand and slammed a chestnut on Allen's forehead.

Allen chuckled, grabbed Mikasa's arm and crawled behind her.

It's been a long time since I heard Alan's heartfelt laughter.

Mikasa was sandwiched between the two, the corners of her lips raised.It's so good, it's been so good since the early morning.

"Is it Nicolo who cooks at noon today? It's been a long time since I ate the food of the captain, and I miss it a bit." Kony recalled the surprise when he ate seafood for the first time.At that time, when the lobster was served, no one knew how to eat it. A reckless man like Sasha would naturally gnaw on it, and he would not let go until his gums were bleeding.It was Sister Claire and the team leader who taught me bit by bit how to peel shrimp and crab.Niccolo's cooking is also delicious, and Sasha likes his flavor even more.

"Idiot!" Jean slapped Kony's smooth head angrily, "The sub-team leader is so tired every day, and still cooks? If the captain hears it, you will be punished."

"It hurts to death! I'm just talking! Who doesn't know that the team leader works hard every day!!"

Jean and Koni were tearing up on the beach, and Sasha ran over holding a small box, "Kony! Try this! It was given to me by Niccolo, who said it was called baked pudding. Okay." Sweet and delicious!"

"Hey! Koni, save me a bite!"

"I don't want to!"

It was almost eleven o'clock when Almin arrived at the seaside camp. With a quick glance, everyone was almost there except for the captain and the squad leader.

Since the giants were wiped out, towns have been built one after another outside of Maria, but they are still far away from the sea.

Through cooperation with Irena and the others, they captured the ships and supplies of the remaining teams.The prisoners of war were all requisitioned to build the port. In the first few days, violent incidents often occurred, and the left and right quarrels rose to fights.The sub-captain ordered that the execution of prisoners was prohibited, and if they encountered disobedience, they would throw them to Senior Oluou and beat them up.

Fortunately, the situation has improved recently. They don't expect to be confidantes with the Marais. It would be nice if they can maintain the most basic respect.

The mobile unit by the sea was very small, less than 200 people, and there were more than 400 prisoners.Except for the volunteer soldiers sent by Irena, the others had the intention of resisting, and they did.

It's a pity that the team leader happened to be on duty that night, and the whispered conspiracy of the Marais was close to his ears.Before the uprising was launched, it was strangled in the cradle.

Less than ten days after the farce ended, the team leader went to the camp of the Marais. He didn't know what to say, and they gradually stopped.

Those who stay here are all seniors. Most of the veterans have rich combat experience and can perceive information more keenly.If there is an abnormality in the Marais, it can be discovered faster.Besides, these people have been with the two officers for many years, so they will have a better understanding.

The most important thing is that they are getting older, and some of them were seriously injured in previous battles, so they are not suitable for training.

Taken together, it is the most suitable for this job.

All the contemporaries except a few of them were included in the armed forces. Marlowe was still sad when he left, and he mentioned in the letter sent last week that he and Flock had both entered the army.

The 1st and 15th of each month are the rest days for all staff. Everyone will stop working and training, and have fun on the beach.It was also at this time that the meals were improved, and generally Niccolo was in charge of cooking.

The thought of having seafood soup later made Armin feel very happy.After listening to the class last night, I was skeptical about my life, and I wished I could open Sister Claire's brain to see what was going on inside.

Know all the formulas, once you enter one, it will be useless.

At first, he was still apprehensive. His family was poor, and he had no formal education when he was a child, but Senior Cole was a nobleman, so he must have attended classes.If my sister finished the question, but the senior understood but he didn't, wouldn't it slow down the progress.

I still remember the deathly silence when his sister Claire said that the uranium was purified to 90% in the centrifuge, and then it could start to be compressed into solid uranium oxide fuel particles.He tentatively looked to the right. Senior Cole's eyes were full of confusion. At that moment, he felt unprecedented balance.

It's because this question is too difficult, not because they can't do it.

"Armin, why are you here?" Jean asked.

"I slept too late yesterday..." Armin glanced at the green wine bottle on the dining table, "What is this?"

"Oh, it was brought by Irena, who said it's called red wine, made from grapes." Jean looked around, leaned closer and whispered, "I'll tell everyone not to open it, just in case there is something bad. "

"Well, what about Allen?"

"On the beach with Mikasa, Ymir and senior Charlotte are also there."

"Yo, good afternoon everyone~"

Finally, Aurora appeared.She was wearing a smoky blue dress with a square collar, revealing her slender collarbones and forearms.He was standing on the stairs at this moment, holding Levi's arm, smiling like a flower.

"The sub-captain looks really good today." Usually in the corps, he is in military uniform, and it is rare to see Aurora in ordinary uniform.

"Hush." ​​Jean quickly covered Armin's mouth, "Do you want to be beaten by the captain?"

Armin choked speechlessly, isn't the captain so scary?It's easy to get along with when training the giant trio, but it's just scary to watch.

"Soldier Commander, Sub-Captain."

"Yo, good afternoon."

"The sub-captain looks really good today!"

"It's very discerning~ Levi picked it."

After exchanging pleasantries all the way, the two finally came to the long table.Levi raised his chin at the things on the table: "What is this?"

"It's Marley's red wine." Irena approached, "These are usually given to the officers to drink. Have you never drank it? Would you like to try it?"

"If there is ice, it will taste better chilled. It's a pity that I only brought red wine this time. The refreshing seafood actually goes better with white wine." Ouliang Guopeng added.

Seeing the strong recommendation of the two, Aurora the little fox of course chose to follow the good advice: "Okay, I will try it later, let's eat."

"Please, Captain Aurora." Ou Liangguo gave a gentleman's salute.

"Levi, let's go."

"Yeah." Levi felt a little heavier force from his fingertips than usual, and turned his head to Aurora, who was watching him with a smile, her gray-green pupils were full of love, Light.

I don't know what this ghost is going to do.

It is still like a cafeteria when eating, and everyone gets one.There are abundant resources in the sea, and there are many things on land, and the level of food is much higher than before.Niccolo will put two special dishes on each table. The last time it was grilled lobster, this time it was replaced with shellfish, which is similar to the method of boiling.There are two large plates full of flower snails, razor clams and scallops.Served with a refreshing and tasty sauce on the side.

Sasha likes Nicolo's dishes very much. It can be said that she has found the most beloved chef in her life. No matter what Nicolo cooks, she can perfectly match her taste.I still remember that when she ate Niccolo's dishes for the first time, she was moved to tears, and at the end she cried bitterly while hugging Aurora.

I don't want to be the captain of the sub-team, but this little chef cooks really delicious food.Although you did a good job, but he just damned poked my soul straight!

"Stupid, eat slowly." Historia used to pass water to Sasha, but now, it's her instead.

"Try this!" Sasha involuntarily forked a large piece of scallop meat and handed it to Ymir's mouth. Ymir froze for a moment and ate it cooperatively.

"Ymir is as awkward as ever, so cute." Aurora propped her chin up and watched the children at the end of the table slapstick, just like an amiable old mother.

"It's good to be young, and you have endless energy." Luna said with emotion, so many years have passed in the blink of an eye, and she is almost 30 years old.

"That's not necessarily the case." Claire glanced at Aurora's chest ambiguously, there was a red mark on the half-covered part of the clothes, "Levi is still strong and energetic, right?"

The children at the end of the table didn't hear it, but the veterans in front heard every word.The faces of Petra and Charlotte turned red immediately, this... the chewing gum came too hard today!

"Cough." Levi squinted, "Mike is the oldest in our group, he must be older and stronger."

"Pfft." Aurora didn't hold back, and almost sprayed lemonade on the tablecloth.

"You..." Just as Claire was about to jump up and have a battle with Levi, Irena walked over with the bottle in her arms.

"Aurora, the wine ice is ready, do you want to try it?" She held red wine and two goblets in her hand.

"Okay."

Aurora took it and clinked glasses with Irena, and the crisp sound broke through the air.The bright and full red liquid flowed into her mouth, and the sour breath gradually formed, but there was a bitter taste at the base of the tongue?

"Well, it's delicious..."

"Would you like to try it?" After saying that, Ou Liangguo Peng was about to go to another table to get an empty cup.

"Wait." Aurora held Ouliang Guopeng back, "They still have training tasks tomorrow, don't drink too much, I'm a good drinker, give it to me."

She raised her head and finished drinking, took an empty glass on the table, poured a small half of it and invited Claire who was beside her: "Hey, try it."

Claire didn't hesitate, she drank it all in one gulp, and smacked her lips, "Well... that's not bad, Irena, how much of this wine did you bring?"

"There are still a few boxes on the ship. I'll give you some if you like."

"I'm going back to the capital in the afternoon. Commander Pixis likes wine, so I'll bring him two bottles."

Cole frowned upon hearing this. Didn't Claire say last night that she's been staying at the beach recently?Why are you going back all of a sudden?

"Captain, is it really delicious? Can we..." Coney's unashamed voice came from behind.

"No." Aurora refused, "What do you drink before you turn 18, what do you think about all day long? No one can drink in issue 104, do you hear me?"

"Then let's..." Elder raised his hand silently, he was really a little bit greedy.

"When you accompany Claire to carry wine later, take two bottles back. Don't drink today. Tomorrow's training is very important."

"Long live the captain!!"

"I will trouble you later, Irena." Aurora took the remaining half bottle of wine and thanked the other party very sincerely.

Irena watched Claire pour another glass, showing a satisfied smile: "Small things, we are comrades-in-arms, aren't we? Of course we have to share them together."

Back to the seat, Aurora tapped Luna on the shoulder three times as she passed by, and then she returned to her seat to continue eating.She and Claire had been drinking, almost emptying the entire bottle.Wait until other tables leave one after another.Aurora just pretended to be drunk, and fell on Levi's body, still tightly holding the bottom of the wine bottle.

"I'll take her back first." Levi picked up the flushed Aurora and strode back.

When she finally left the beach, Aurora hooked her lover's neck obediently, and blinked slyly: "Is my ability to pretend to be drunk getting better and better?"

"I don't see it that way, the ability to be mischievous is good at it."

"Let's go to the lab and wait for Claire, she should be here soon."

The hands around his neck became tighter and tighter, Levi raised his eyebrows and smiled at the person in his arms, his fair face flushed like a ripe pomegranate, "Aren't you going to come down?"

"I don't want to."

"I've convinced you." Levi adjusted his posture and hugged him more firmly.

After the two arrived at the laboratory, Claire arrived, and Aurora shook the bottle in her hand, "Hey, let's do a test."

Claire was putting on gloves, frowning and asking, "Are you sure there's something wrong?"

"I can't say it, it's just a kind of intuition. I felt a strange smell at the first bite. Irena has offered to help us build industries on the island several times. If volunteers are allowed to intervene, it is equivalent to giving them access to the wall." chance, I don’t feel very safe.”

"Then wait for me for a while." Claire took the bottle and entered the innermost laboratory.

Levi pulled Aurora to sit on the sofa and asked, "Do you suspect there is poison in the wine?"

"That's not true. We are dead now, which is not good for her and Jake's plan. I'm afraid that she will add something dangerous to the Aldians in the wine. She and Claire's identity I don’t know, so naturally I won’t be suspicious. However, thanks to Alvin, all the recruits were transferred away.”

"Erwin is the most forward-looking person after all."

The step of leaving only the veterans seems to be painless, but it actually blocks too many worries for the inside of the wall.After going through the battle to recapture Maria, the recruits are more or less psychologically disturbed.Either the loyalty is not high enough, or it has already been sacrificed.And the veterans will not have the possibility of rebellion, they are cautious and bold, and they are more than enough to deal with Marais soldiers.

Most importantly, don't leak anything about Aurora and Claire.Irena and the others don't even know that more advanced armaments have appeared inside the wall.

The door of the laboratory was pushed open with a bang, and Luna stood at the door with a few people: "Aurora, we brought the things."

"Move in, pick a bottle from each box and give it to Claire."

It was already an hour after Claire came out, and the small laboratory was crowded with people.

"How is it?" Aurora asked.

Claire's face turned pale, and she hesitated for a long time before saying, "There is spinal fluid in the wine."

"What?" A chill rushed from behind to Tianling Gai, and his stomach was twisted into a ball.It took Aurora a while to calm down, and she looked at Levi with some fear: "Fortunately, you didn't drink..."

"This spinal fluid must belong to Jake." Claire stuffed a glass of warm water into Aurora's hand, "Irena said that this wine is only for the chief, just imagine, whether he will turn you into giants, from The moment we drink the wine, we lose the initiative."

"This matter has to be reported back to the wall." Levi whispered, "Let Oreo and the others take you back to the capital, and discuss with Alvin how to deal with it."

"Well, then let's go now. Bring the wine and make a big noise so that they know we brought the wine back inside the wall." Claire took off her lab coat, and put Aurora's hand comfortingly. "Don't be too nervous. Fortunately, you found out in time. Wait for my news."

"Okay." Aurora held Claire's hand back, and she realized that her palm was covered with cold sweat. "Elder, protect her."

"Yes!"

"Luna, go and write an inconspicuous announcement in encrypted form. Tell all the soldiers to pay attention to the food given by the volunteers in the future, and tell the cooking squad to pay more attention to everything."

"Okay, I'll go now."

After everyone left, Aurora hugged Levi tightly, wrapping his arms tightly around his waist.

Feeling the trembling of her fingertips and slightly short of breath, Levi stroked his lover's hair and coaxed softly: "Don't be afraid, we're all fine."

"It was almost... If it wasn't for my subconscious action at that moment, I would have given you the wine glass." If Levi drank it, what would she do...

"No, you protected us."

Levi touched Aurora's forehead, and his deep, magnetic voice filled the quiet room.He cherished those white and smooth hands, put them on his lips and kissed them lightly, like treating the most precious treasures in the world.

"Have you forgotten? You were punished to stay by my side forever."

No one can take away our future.

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The author has something to say: Red wine does not have a specific playing time. In order to make it easier for Jike to break the defense later, I set it up to let Xiao Ao discover it early in the morning.

Imagine that after Jike yells and nothing happens, his mentality will collapse.The following plot will go very quickly, and it is expected to finish around 70 chapters, and I will try to finish it before March.Happy weekend sisters~