XVII. Arrogant Mistake

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Another month passed by, and another expedition awaited. As the squad ventured beyond the walls on yet another expedition, a sense of anticipation mixed with apprehension filled the air.
Their journey led them through unfamiliar terrain, with each step taking them deeper into uncharted territory.

Roku, amidst the formation, observed the landscape closely, noting the peculiarities of the area they approached.

As they delved further, the surroundings grew increasingly abnormal.
Signs of past human habitation littered the area, yet the structures and remnants seemed ancient, abandoned for ages.

The air carried a sense of eerie mystery, leaving the soldiers on edge.

Commander Shadis ordered to search of the area and the buildings for any clues, all the units moved and started the search.

The place seemed to have been inhabited centuries ago
Suddenly, chaos erupted. An abnormal titan emerged from the ruins, lunging toward one of the soldiers.

A smoke alarm echoed through the desolate landscape, signaling the danger. Roku found himself at the center of the action, his instinct and training kicking in.

With two senior soldiers by his side, they urged him to retreat, "Oi new recruit retreat quickly!!" But Roku's determination refused to waver.

Ignoring their cautionary words, he engaged the titan, fully aware of the risks. His agile movements and quick reflexes became evident as he maneuvered around the titan, aiming for its weak spot. Despite the struggle, Roku's tenacity won, and the titan fell to his blade.

However, the battle was far from over. In the blink of an eye, two more abnormals surged forward.

Roku's instincts guided him, allowing him to dodge their initial assault. But the senior soldiers, slower to react, fell victim to the sudden attack, devoured by the rampaging Titans.

Adrenaline surged through Roku's veins as urgency filled the air. Reacting swiftly, he lunged at the abnormals, his blade finding its mark.

One titan met its end at his hands, but the other continued its onslaught. Roku, fueled by determination and a sense of responsibility, engaged the titan with unparalleled speed, aiming to neutralize the threat before further harm could be done.

His heart raced, the fight becoming a blur of movement and tension. Roku's focus remained unwavering, honed by training and the urgency of the moment.

Each calculated strike and each evasive maneuver was executed with precision as he battled the titan relentlessly, determined to protect his comrades and secure their survival amidst the turmoil.

Roku took down 3 abnormals by himself, all the recruits were shocked by how strong he was, but still, Roku didn't know the consequences of his actions.

After the incident, Commander Shadis approached Roku, wanting to know the details of what had occurred. Roku explained everything, emphasizing the situation's events.

The commander seemed agitated and expressed disappointment, mentioning that the seniors should have retreated and regrouped with other forces. He criticized Roku for not adhering to the team's strategy.

Roku defended his actions, stating that the situation was dire and required quicker reactions. Tensions escalated between them as they had differing viewpoints.

The commander's frustration grew, leading to an intense verbal confrontation between the two. Their disagreement was evident, highlighting the varying perspectives on handling the situation.

As emotions ran high, Roku maintained his stance, insisting that the situation called for immediate action, and he said to the commander if he thinks otherwise, he isn't sufficient for the job as a commander.

Shadis was totally pissed off by these words, he replied by punching his face, but Roku didn't even seem to flinch.

Roku replied with a punch to Shadis's stomach, all the recruits rushed toward Roku to hit the brat who punched their commander.

The fight got so intense Roku took several men by himself but one man wasn't enough to take them all, he was beaten down until he looked like he was going to die, Gerrard tried to stop them but he couldn't.

The encounter concluded with Shadis ordering the soldiers to take Roku into custody. Roku, while held by the soldiers, was informed that he would be placed in confinement upon their return.

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End of the Chapter