Erwin's heart pounded against his ribcage like a drum in a thunderstorm. The Armored Titan loomed in the distance, its colossal form disappearing into the dense forest. Without a moment's hesitation, he barked orders to his squads, his voice cutting through the chaos like a knife.
"Follow me!" he roared, his tone commanding and urgent. "We can't let him escape!"
His mind raced with the weight of responsibility. Eren, the key to humanity's survival, was being carried away, and they couldn't afford to lose him. Not now, not ever.
With a determined grimace, Erwin led the charge, sprinting towards the forest's edge. But fate, it seemed, had other plans.
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A sudden horror gripped Erwin as he felt sharp teeth sink into his flesh. Agony erupted through his body as he watched in shock as his own arm disappeared into the gaping maw of a Titan. Pain lanced through him as teeth sank into flesh, severing his limb with ruthless efficiency.
But even in the grip of excruciating pain, Erwin refused to falter. His icy-blue eyes met Levi's, a silent understanding passed between them, a bond forged through countless battles.
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"Keep moving!" he roared his order. Through gritted teeth, he urged his comrades onward, knowing that their mission outweighed his suffering and even his own life.
With every ounce of strength, he pushed through the torment, his eyes blazing with a fierce determination to see humanity prevail.
Levi's eyes widened in disbelief, but he nodded in silent understanding, his trust in Erwin unwavering. With blood staining the earth behind him, Levi pushed forward, his resolve unbroken—his vision set firmly on the future of humanity, even though he knew Erwin could die being carried away by the titan.