Chapter 65

The next morning, Tang Cheng woke up feeling refreshed and in high spirits. He casually sang "Twist your neck, twist your butt" as he went outside to do a few sets of radio calisthenics. In contrast, Historia's delicate and pretty face was already topped with two dark circles.

Although it was clear that Tang Cheng wasn't particularly interested in her, as a girl, it was absolutely impossible for Historia not to have wild thoughts, given that it was the first time in her life she had slept in the same room with a man, and that man had even slept in her bed. After all, she wasn't like Tang Cheng, who was an oddball, and her mind wasn't as twisted. If it were someone like Sasha, who was a bit dim-witted and a food lover, she probably wouldn't have thought anything of it, even if they had slept in the same bed.

On one hand, she was worried that Tang Cheng might take advantage of her while she was asleep, and on the other hand, she felt ashamed for having such thoughts. Adding to this, she was also concerned about the queen, which led to a restless night. She only managed to fall asleep for two hours just before dawn, so her spirits were somewhat low, and to others, she seemed distracted, as if she had something on her mind.

As for the other girl in the room, Ymir, she had been glaring at Tang Cheng with a look that could eat a person, more out of deep-seated resentment than anger. When she opened her eyes in the morning and saw Historia sleeping next to her, Ymir was overjoyed, thinking that her sincerity had finally moved Historia, and she had awakened her yuri spirit, willing to be with her.

But before she could finish rejoicing, she suddenly saw Tang Cheng climb out of Historia's bed, and her mind went blank. Upon closer inspection, Historia was tightly gripping her own underwear and bra, as if afraid someone would try to take them, and the clothes she was wearing were visibly dirty... Wait! What were those milky white marks?

Seeing this, Ymir felt completely devastated.

Fortunately, Historia woke up in time, realized the problem, and quickly explained to Ymir, thus avoiding a jealous rivalry. Even so, Ymir had already labeled Tang Cheng as an extremely dangerous person... In such a short time, Historia had invited Tang Cheng into her room. Would they be rolling in bed together tomorrow, and having a child the day after?

She had been with Historia for three years and had never received such treatment. Why should this narcissistic, arrogant, and mentally ill man get it? It was simply too enviable... No, too infuriating!

Could she bear this? Could she bear this? Could she bear this!

Of course, Tang Cheng was completely unaware of Ymir's resentment. Even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care. After breakfast, Tang Cheng led the new recruits into his specially designed training. Then, "Historia Lance, step out of the line and come with me. The rest continue training."

Not long after these words, Ymir's expression suddenly changed, and she almost reflexively stepped in front of Historia, glaring at Tang Cheng, "What do you want? I won't let you touch a single hair on Historia!"

Tang Cheng gave her a strange look, not understanding why she was so agitated, but it didn't matter.

"Deputy squad leader, while I'm gone, all my command authority will be transferred to you. If anyone disobeys or slacks off, beat them up."

"Yes!" Mika stepped out of the line, nodded, and then pulled Ymir aside.

"Hey..." Historia tried to say something, but as soon as she opened her mouth, Tang Cheng dragged her away.

"Mika! Are you going to be that guy's lackey?" Ymir glared at Mika, trembling with anger.

Mika looked at her expressionlessly and sighed, "Give up, you won't win."

"Even if I can't beat you, I won't let that guy touch my Historia..."

"No, that's not what I meant."

"Huh?"

Mika didn't speak, but Reiner suddenly walked up to Ymir, patted her shoulder, and comforted her, "This morning, I saw Tang Cheng come out of Historia's room. I know you probably don't know what happened last night, but... please take it easy."

Although Reiner said this, he felt a bit relieved... He had always had a crush on Mika, but it had never worked out, and he thought it was tragic enough. But now, seeing Ymir being poached by Tang Cheng, he felt much better, at least he wasn't the most miserable one.

Then, Eren looked at her sympathetically, "Ymir, I don't know how to comfort you, but please take care of yourself."

Reiner said earnestly, "Daughters grow up and eventually get married. Let it go."

Connie shrugged, "Lesbian relationships don't end well. It's not too late to let it go."

Sasha said, "At least the food today is good. Cheer up."

"Do you think everyone is like you, a food lover, who would sell themselves for food?" Ymir couldn't hold back and roared, "And what do you mean by looking at me like I'm a failure in life? The situation isn't what you think it is!"

"If it's not, then why are you so agitated?"

"Uh..." Ymir was speechless.

"Alright, continue training." Mika concluded.

...

On the other side, Tang Cheng and Historia were walking and talking. When Tang Cheng asked her how she had considered it, Historia lowered her head. This question was one of the reasons she had insomnia last night. After much consideration, she finally decided...

"I'm sorry, I appreciate your kindness, but I'm not suitable to be the queen of humanity."

Historia politely refused, and Tang Cheng wasn't surprised by her answer, but he still asked, "Why?"

"Then why did you choose me?" Historia countered.

"Didn't I say last night that I found you more appealing?"

"How can something like this be so casual? Even if you really think so, what about Captain Erwin and President Darius? They wouldn't choose me to be the queen of humanity just for such a casual reason, would they?"

Tang Cheng smiled slightly, "Why not? Perhaps they think your personality is better, gentle, humble, helpful, and considerate of others. Although this personality isn't suitable for conquering the world, it's perfect for ruling, at least much better than the current king."

"Indeed, Historia is a considerate girl who always cares about those around her, but..." At this point, Historia's face suddenly filled with hesitation, as if there was something she couldn't say. But after a few seconds, she finally bit her lip and said, "But, if I tell you that this is just how Historia thinks, and the real me is not like this, would you still choose me to be the queen of humanity?"

Tang Cheng stopped walking, turned to look at her, and his face showed a strange smile that made Historia feel a bit scared, "What do you want to say? Do you want to say that you are not Historia Lance, but Reiss Sissi?"

"Uh!" Historia's expression froze, her eyes filled with shock and disbelief, "W-Why... Why do you know..."

"Why? Because I can do anything." Tang Cheng smiled, placed his hands on her shoulders, and leaned in, "Reiss Sissi, the daughter of the highest ruler of humanity, Rod Reiss, and a barmaid, although a lowly illegitimate child, is the only direct descendant of the royal family."

"..." Historia looked at him in a suffocating silence, completely speechless.

Tang Cheng continued, "Five years ago, when the Colossal Titan broke through the Maria Wall, Rod Reiss came to her, revealed her true identity, and prepared to take her back to the royal family to be educated and groomed as the next queen. But then a group of black-clothed men appeared, killed Sissi's mother, and she was almost killed too. However, through Rod's compromise, she narrowly escaped and was forced to change her name to Historia Lance and was sent to the frontier. Two years later, Historia Lance joined the Training Corps and became one of the 104th Training Corps."

"Do you think I didn't know these things? No, what I know is exactly what I didn't say last night, the third reason. Historia Lance... no, Reiss Sissi, do you have anything else to say?"

Tang Cheng's eyes stared straight at her, almost making the girl unable to breathe.

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