The red sun sets in the west, and the sunset dyes half of the sky on the horizon red. The glow of dusk shines on the winding river, the gentle wind blows through the fields, the wheat waves surge like the tide, and the villagers who have been busy all day sing songs. , carrying farm tools back home.
The fields are covered with green grass and dotted with flowers. The farmers drive their cattle, sheep and horses into the pastures. After closing the fence gates, the howling of the shepherd dogs is very loud on the open plains.
This is Laceyland on the plains north of Sheena's Wall. It is an idyllic scene where people live and work in peace and contentment. Two days ago, several visitors came quietly, claiming that they wanted to buy some cattle and sheep.
In a simple and plain cabin, four people were having dinner around an old camphor wood table.
Renn took a bite of the bread, picked up the glass with fresh milk, and took a sip of it for himself: "At first glance, this is really an ordinary countryside, with a stable and peaceful environment. Everyone works at sunrise and rests at sunset.
There are just some naughty kids who are not lovable.
After staying for a long time, I became lazy and made me want to retire here. "
Feili pursed her lips and smiled: "The Reis family has a good reputation, especially the eldest daughter Frieda, who has black and shiny hair, is warm, kind, gentle and sincere.
Even though five years have passed, the villagers are still full of praise and regret when mentioning it. "
Ren curled his lips, raised his glass and drank fresh milk: "Yeah, many young people look like pig brothers when they mention it, and they probably have some lust in their hearts. I'm also very curious about what the goddess sister looks like.
By the way, what do you think of that incident 5 years ago? "
Videk touched the mustache on his chin with his hand: "Everything is weird. It is said that some group of thieves sneaked in and killed all the members of the Lacey family who were praying in the church. Only the head of the family, Rod Lacey, Escaped.
But here comes the problem. No one has noticed any signs of the robbers at all. Moreover, what kind of robbers are so powerful? Most of the entire church was destroyed by them. It was a wall made of bricks and stones! Even if a fire was set, it wouldn't collapse like that! "
Renn sneered: "Yes, even if I came to demolish it, I would have to work until dawn, and I might not be able to demolish it yet. Did the bandits bring cannons to rob it?
This incident was all Lord Rhodes's words, and it happened to happen on the night when Wall Maria was breached. One night not long after, Rhodes went to see his illegitimate daughter Historia for the first time. .
How do you think the church was destroyed? "
Ymir and Fili frowned and said nothing. Videk thought thoughtfully: "Could it be a giant who demolished the church?"
"What? It shouldn't be. Reiner and Ani don't seem to know much about the situation inside the wall. It was unlikely that they would have gone straight to Lacey five years ago." Feili was surprised.
Ren nodded: "I think we have overlooked an important person, Alan's father - Grisha Yeager. By coincidence, he was the one who disappeared in those few days. The doctor also knows the secrets of this world, Put it in the basement.”
"This connection is too far-fetched." Ymir interjected.
Ren asked calmly: "Ymir, you are very concerned about Historia. Have you been here before?"
Ymir was stunned: "No, this is my first time coming to the place where she lives."
With a flash of light in his eyes, he was sure that the other party was not lying, and he had a vague answer in his mind.
Regarding Allen's father, Renne ignored the character of Dr. Grisha for a long time. Until more than a month ago, the basement of Allen's hometown became the target of the Survey Corps.
At present, his mental state is relatively stable. After sorting out the memories in his mind, he recalled a small detail.
"Dad became so weird after mom died!"
In the picture, Dr. Grisha is holding a syringe and seems to want to inject something into Allen...
There are many doubts about the doctor, and his way of raising children is also very strange. According to Allen, when he was fighting outside, his mother would nag him very annoyingly, but his father almost never paid attention to him, and did not stop him from joining the Survey Corps. Even took out the key to encourage...
This can also prove that the doctor met Allen once again after his disappearance and gave him the key to the basement, but Allen had no memory at all.
This man was so strange that Ren decided to find someone to verify. He didn't understand the doctor. Allen actually didn't know much about it, but someone did.
Detective Ren took out a pen and wrote down on the paper "Doctor, basement, Titan's power, 5 years ago, church destroyed, Rhodes going to see Historia, Central Military Police looking for Allen and..." Wait for key information.
Of course, there is a more pressing matter at the moment - getting the winner of this coup. If the leader's guess is true, this will be a game-changer.
For this reason, maybe some people will die and shed some blood.
"Let's do it tonight. I've been following the Central Military Police in town for several days. It's time to close the net." Ren's voice was cold, and he either didn't do something or never did it.
Videk sighed: "Unfortunately, Rod Reis has not shown up at all recently. There is only a military policeman in civilian clothes patrolling in front of the renovated church every day."
"That church is not that simple. It is probably very important. The door is locked, so we can't violently break in for the time being." Renn kept an eye on it and decided to ask the group leader to send someone to stay here after returning.
After finishing his dinner early, Renn packed up a small backpack and prepared to surprise someone.
"Don't you need our help?" Ymir asked.
With a slight snort, Ren showed a calm smile: "No need, I'm a good fighter. I specialize in dealing with all kinds of dissatisfaction. I won't give the opponent a chance to draw a gun."
As the sun sets and night falls, a new moon hangs high in the sky. The stars are dotted in the sky, echoing the fireflies on the grass. The chirping of insects is clear and sweet.
Not far outside the church, a plainly dressed middle-aged man was smoking on the grass. Ward Keel was 46 years old and a very senior Central Military Police officer. His father, Old Keele, was also a Central Military Police officer.
With the shadow of his ancestors, Mr. Ward joined the Central Military Police at a young age. He has served the True King for more than 20 years and is loyal. He has served Uli Reis, Frieda Reis, and currently Rod Ray. Serve.
Mr. Ward hates Kenny Ackerman very much. That man killed more than a hundred of them back then, so that's it. When Uli was king, the other party was considered to be hardworking and uncomplaining, but now, he is completely arrogant and treats Rhodes Your Majesty has no fear.
Since the death of King Uli, Kanei has become very dishonest and ambitious. He has set up a force to suppress others and has his own way of doing things.
Mr. Ward also admitted that compared to His Majesty Uli's extraordinary bearing, His Majesty Frieda's infinite charm, His Majesty Rhodes seems mediocre, but he is still a noble and supreme king.
The Reis family is the bloodline of the King of the World. They have ruled the world since before humans entered the wall. They have been inherited for about 2,000 years. I wonder, is there any more glorious career in the world than serving the King?
It can only be said that there is a reason why Kenny did not take Ward with him. Even including Sanes, Kenny just pushed him out to attract the firepower of the Survey Corps and act as cannon fodder.
Under the moonlight, Mr. Ward smoked a cigarette and patrolled back and forth tirelessly. Although he knew that the church door was locked and it was difficult to enter by other means, his work was of little significance.
But Ward still worked hard and never paddled. For the sake of the king, whether he was suppressing dissidents, his hands were stained with blood, or he was doing boring patrols, he was willing to do so without any regrets.
He hates those guys who are smart and opportunistic, as well as those who are whimsical and restless. He also doesn't like those idiots in the Survey Corps who always go to die outside the wall every day and waste tax money.
Mr. Ward felt that if it weren't for people like them who worked hard and did the dirty work, cleaning up those restless people, and banning and nipping those weird and dangerous inventions in the bud, how could that group of ignorant people be able to do so? Enjoy a century of stable life?
Hearing that Kenny was going to deal with the Survey Corps, Ward threw away the cigarette butt and stamped out the sparks with a look of disdain, huh, dog bites dog, it's best for them all to die.
As the night got darker, sleepiness came over him. He took out his pocket watch and checked the time in the moonlight. It was ten o'clock in the evening. Today's patrol was over and the shift replacement came. He walked towards the nearby town.
My wife and children must have waited a long time. He is not a good father. He actually got married late because he was very busy.
Going to the town requires walking through a small forest. Mr. Ward hummed a tune and walked leisurely along the country tree-lined path. He did not realize that an evil star from the Survey Corps was following him...
