Attack on Titan: The Strongest Newcomer

The bizarre behavior of the two strange Titans left the soldiers of the Survey Corps in a state of desperation. One Titan charged ahead recklessly, knocking soldiers out of formation without pausing to devour them. The second followed closely, its grotesque movements unnervingly efficient as it used both hands and feet to gain speed, devouring soldiers who had been flung aside before they could recover.

This horrifying display of coordination was unprecedented. It wasn't just terrifying—it was demoralizing.

"Damn it! If this keeps up, we'll be wiped out!" one of the left-wing soldiers shouted, his voice trembling with both fear and urgency.

The forest was tantalizingly close, less than a thousand meters away. Yet the gap between survival and annihilation was shrinking with every passing second. The left-wing soldiers pushed their mounts to the brink, desperate to escape the clutches of the pursuing Titans.

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From a higher vantage point, Ryo Carter watched the chaos unfold. His mind raced as he assessed the situation. It was clear: they wouldn't make it. The speed of the Titans, especially the strange ones, made survival impossible without intervention.

"Captain!" called out Eld, breaking Ryo's thoughts. The rest of Levi's squad had gathered, each looking toward their leader for orders. Their expressions were tense, their desire to act evident.

Captain Levi's piercing gaze shifted to the battlefield, then back to his squad. His jaw clenched. The flat terrain was a significant disadvantage, and sending anyone into that fray could spell disaster. Yet leaving their comrades to die was equally unthinkable.

"Captain, let me go," Ryo said, stepping forward. His voice was calm but resolute. "I'm not officially part of Levi's squad. If something happens to me, it won't jeopardize the bigger mission."

Levi's cold stare bore into Ryo. "Your chances of survival are less than ten percent. You realize that, don't you?"

Ryo smirked. "I've faced worse odds. Besides, I broke your record in training, remember?"

His attempt at humor wasn't appreciated. Petra scowled. "This isn't training, Ryo. It's real. You don't know what it's like to fight on flat terrain like this."

"She's right," Oruo interjected, puffing his chest. "If anyone's going, it should be me. I'm second only to the Captain in kills. I can handle a couple of freak Titans."

"Stop it," Eld snapped, silencing the group. His gaze turned to Levi. "Captain, the decision is yours."

Levi's eyes narrowed. He was weighing the risk, and every second counted. Finally, he turned to Ryo. "You're ready, aren't you?"

Ryo grinned. "Even if there are tens of thousands of them, I'll go."

Levi nodded grimly. "Do what you must."

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As Ryo launched himself toward the left wing, the forest around him blurred. His three-dimensional maneuvering gear whirred to life, the sharp sound of compressed gas punctuating the air. Behind him, Levi's squad watched in silence, their faces a mixture of worry and reluctant admiration.

The battlefield grew louder as Ryo approached, the ground trembling beneath the feet of the Titans. He caught sight of the two strange Titans wreaking havoc. The first was barreling forward, its erratic movements scattering soldiers like leaves. The second, with its horrifying speed, was devouring those left behind.

"Let's see how tough you really are," Ryo muttered under his breath, drawing his blades.

As he descended toward the chaos, he locked eyes with the first strange Titan. Its head tilted unnaturally as it noticed him, its gaping maw twisting into a grotesque imitation of curiosity. But Ryo wasn't afraid. If anything, he felt alive.

The odds were against him, but for Ryo, that only made the fight more thrilling.