On the other side of the wall, there is a horse that was originally used by the Survey Corps to pursue Ani who escaped from the wall, and now it happens to be 'borrowed' by Hiiragi.

Those who wanted to catch up gave up on the idea for the time being, and they all knew that Hiiragi also had the physical strength to use the power of giants again.

In addition, it is not suitable to fight giants on the plains, let alone Hiiragi, who is originally a human who understands their fighting methods.

Putting Ani on the back of his horse, he made sure that there were no pursuers and headed towards the Forest of Giant Trees.

On the way, although I met a few giants who didn't know what to do, they were all easily solved by Hiiragi.

It's been safe along the way, and I arrived at the Forest of Giant Trees before dark, and the next thing is to wait for the confirmation of the success of the mission, and I don't know how long the main god will announce the successful clearance.

Of course, these are Hiiragi's guesses, but now it's considered a completed task, right?

Hiiragi also caught the giantess, and there was no threat around, so Ani, who was a giantess, would not be snatched away.

Even if Ani is now a giant and escapes, Hiiragi will still catch her, but now Ani probably doesn't have that much physical strength.

Carrying Ani on his back, he flew to the branch of the tall tree in the Giant Tree Forest through a three-dimensional motorized device, and asked him to lean against the trunk, and Hiiragi sat down.

After a series of events and troubles, the distant sun began to set in the west, leaving clouds that looked like they had been ignited by fire.

The sound of the wind sounded in my ears, and the huge area of the Giant Tree Forest was home to many non-human creatures, and the sound they made drifted into the distance with the wind, and then slowly disappeared.

By now, Hiiragi has nothing to think about, at most he wants to think about what to do in the future.

After all, it is impossible to be played by the main god all the time, and you must find a way to counterattack.

But as the 'observed', can you overthrow the rule of the 'observer'? It's unlikely......

With a sigh, the exhaled air turned white and floated into the air.

The land ahead is beautiful, and it is perhaps even more beautiful than the land that has been explored.

There were a few giants who were about to staggering past the field of vision and then leaving, and a few were wandering under the tree where Hiiragi and the two were.

Since there was nothing to do, Hiiragi began to hum a song.

It's the theme song of an anime......

"Hmm...... Hmmm......"

It was just the beginning that Ani woke up from her vague and drowsy state, and she looked at Hiiragi and her surroundings with some blankness.

Immediately after, as if he had encountered something helpless, he sighed as loudly as Hiiragi just now.

"Hahu...... You, why did you save me, we don't have anything to do with each other, right? ”

"That's right, I'm not idle enough to save you among so many people, but I'm also the one who wants to return to my hometown, and of course our hometown is very different."

"Return, hometown......"

Rarely, Arnie showed a look of surprise and nostalgia, much more frank than she was originally.

In fact, Hiiragi also thinks that the mission is [Capture the Giantess] is not bad, in other words, this mission is a bit similar to [Save the Giantess].

It's the same as doing something wrong, making it a coincidence, not grabbing, but saving.

This girl, even if she will be the enemy of the world, wants to return to her hometown, and this feeling cannot be denied.

Everyone has a place they want to go back to.

Even if everyone looks at the same sky and lives on the same land, for different people, their own destiny is completely different.

"Can I ask you, then...... What does it have to do with me and you returning to your hometown? ”

"Hmm...... If I have to say it, it's similar to how you can get back to your hometown is to take Eren with you, and I'm right. ”

"Why do you know...... Why are these things clear. ”

"Please don't pursue this, anyway, my goal has been achieved, and I can go back when I wait a little longer, what about you? Are you still planning to go back and take Eren with you? ”

Arnie didn't answer, obviously lost in thought, perhaps thinking about what Hiiragiya had just said.

When he waited for Ani to raise his head again, there was some hostility in his eyes, which made Hiiragi also vigilant.

Whether it's Hiiragi or Ani, both of them will try their best to accomplish their goals and let themselves solve everything perfectly and reach the situation they originally wanted.

But now the person who has the upper hand is Hiiragi, and the person who is at the bottom is Ani, and the situation is still a little different.

Hiiragi also has the initiative, but this initiative is of little significance, after all, it is not a good thing for two people to fight here.

While waiting for the call of the main god, Hiiragi chatted with Arnie to pass the time.

No, Hiiragi isn't just for chatting, he also wants to understand the thoughts of the people in this world, to understand Arnie, whether they will rebel against everything in this world.

It's not worthless to be inactive all the time, but it's really worthless that you can't even do the act of doing nothing......

"Ani, isn't it, what is life within those walls to you?"

“…… Why do you ask me that? ”

"I'm just a little interested, because the world I'm in and the hometown I want to go back to is also in a special kind of wall. Most people in society think that they are very self-righteous, and they think that everything is right and wrong is up to them, or I may be one of them. ”

Seeing that there are many people scolding on the Internet, Hiiragi may scold together.

It's not hate, it's not disgust, it's not to follow the crowd, it's just that I feel like a human being.

Because of this, whether right or wrong, many people will imitate the first person to do it, creating a kind of confusion and stupid imagination.

"That's ...... Do you want to go back to your hometown even like that? ”

"Yes."

In the face of Arnie's question, Hiiragi answered without the slightest doubt.

It's not because I love that hometown, but because I belong there.

Whether it's misfortune or happiness, it's all born from there.

Actually, Hiiragi also thinks that life is good now, and I can meet my favorite characters and people in different worlds, but it can't last forever, right?

Even if the current Hiiragi can remain calm and indifferent, if it is going to last for a lifetime, Hiiragi is not willing to die.

"It's a strange person, if you hate your hometown, you can't want to go back, right? You must like it from the bottom of your heart...... It could also be ...... Didn't hate ...... from the start"

"No annoyance from the start?"

"En......"

Ani nodded, tightened her clothes, and looked at the sky and the earth that had become dark in between.

"You didn't hate it from the beginning, and the reason why you feel that leaving is no different, it's just a tantrum......"

Temper tantrums, hate the original world, and want to go back when the anger is gone—that's probably what it means.

Ani had sat up from her place for too long, and she was no longer hostile.

"I promised him, I promised my father that I would go back."

"So isn't the time now? You can go back. ”

The identity was discovered, escaped from the humans, left the walls, and was already able to go back.

But—

Arnie shook her head.

"Not yet, at least not until Allen is caught."

After all, Arnie murmured.

"Why am I telling you this?"

Originally, there was no intersection between the two people.

Looking at his hands, Hiiragi also recalled the feeling he felt when he killed a human, and he was a little uncomfortable.

However, for the girl in front of her, she may have gotten used to it.

The questions of what is human, and what humans can do, are actually quite subtle.

After all, human beings are often self-righteous and always think that they can rule the world, but in fact, they can't even manage the things around them, so how can they rule the world?

"The purpose of my existence is to bring Eren back, that's all."

"Humans will not let go of 'traitors' like you, and for them, you have a lot of research value, so I think it's better to think about it."

"That's what I came to after thinking about it."

"It's really stubborn, as far as I'm concerned, it's enough to bring you here, and I won't do it again."

There's no such opportunity anymore.

Hiiragi also raised his head, and some bright spots of stars appeared in the sky.

It's not yet quite night, but the giants below aren't as agile as they once were.

"How are you going to get back?"

"It's not something you have to worry about......"

Hiiragi sat down again, the evening wind was a little cold, but it was mixed with the special smell of the forest.

As far as Hiiragi is concerned, there is only one thing he wants to do, and that is to get his life back on track.

It's fun to deviate from your original life and come to this world, but it's not life after all.

However, it is not impossible to stay for a while......

"Ani, you want to return to your 'hometown', right, that is, to take Eren away, then I wish you good luck."

“…………”

Facing Hiiragi's outstretched right hand, Arnie hesitated.

"As a thank you."

As he said this, he shook Hiiragi's hand.

"I didn't expect it to be you who caught me."

Ani laughed as if she was laughing at herself, as if relieved, and the wind blew her hair up, and then swept across the earth, and not far away, a little fire appeared.

What is that?

Hearing the sound of horses' hooves, and then the voices of people, could it be that the Survey Corps dared to come out at night to search for Ani?

At this time, Hiiragi also heard the voice of the main god.

[The task is complete, Nangong Hiiragi also.] 】

"No, wait, now ......"

[Then start teleporting.] 】

Even if he stays now, there is nothing to do, Arnie has already decided his fate.

"Let's go back hard, Hiiragi."

Before everything was gone, Hiiragi also heard Ani's words.

Whether it's this world or other worlds, the people who exist in that world are quite desperate......