I Became the Villain of Attack on Titan

Chapter 20: ODM Training (2)



Near the cadet corps, in the forest.

It was the same place we always came to for running drills, but today felt different.

Not just for me, but for all the other cadets as well—everyone's eyes were shining with excitement.

"You all learned how to use it in theory class. From now on, we will begin ODM gear training."

At Shadis' words, the cadets' expressions brightened even more.

The pinnacle of Eldian science.

The only weapon capable of standing against the Titans.

And now, we were finally going to use the omni-directional mobility gear.

"Alright, everyone, equip your ODM gear."

As soon as Shadis gave the order, the cadets moved quickly.

I, too, held back my excitement as I strapped on my gear.

"It's tighter than I expected."

I flicked the safety strap that wrapped around my chest.

To wear the gear properly, straps had to be secured tightly from the soles of the feet all the way up to the chest.

It was supposed to help with stability during movement, but…

Well, I hadn't tried it yet, so I wasn't sure.

Still, the tightness around my chest felt suffocating.

Maybe I had been working out too much—this was killing me.

"Hey, Shiniro."

Reiner, struggling awkwardly with his straps, approached me.

"I can't reach the back. Can you help me out?"

He twisted his arm behind him, looking troubled.

Reiner and I had been training systematically since our early days, and as a result, he was ridiculously muscular compared to the original story.

If I had the build of a professional fighter, then Reiner was built like a full-on bodybuilder.

Wait—aren't we still in our mid-teens? How the hell does his body even work?

—Creak.

The strap was shorter than I expected.

Damn, his back was insanely wide.

With all my strength, I barely managed to secure the buckle.

"Damn, man. You should just give up on using ODM gear. Maybe lose some muscle first."

"My muscles aren't the problem. What kind of straps are this short? They're not for kids."

"…Actually, they are for kids."

Honestly, only someone like Reiner or me could fill them out completely.

For the other kids, the size was just right.

On the other hand, those with smaller builds, like Armin or Historia, found the straps a bit loose, causing them to slip down.

"Alright! Now that everyone is ready, the instructor will demonstrate first."

At Shadis' words, an instructor stepped forward.

It was the same instructor who had been frequently seen alongside Shadis.

"Pay close attention to the instructor's waist movements and the direction of the anchors."

With that, the instructor pulled the trigger on their ODM gear.

Normally, there should have been blades attached above the trigger, but they had been removed—probably to avoid getting in the way during the demonstration.

—Bang!

A gunshot-like sound rang out as compressed gas burst from the ODM gear, launching the anchors forward.

—Thud!

Both anchors embedded themselves deep into a tree. The instructor then released their finger from the trigger.

Immediately, another burst of gas was released, rapidly retracting the anchors.

—Screech!

The momentum of the retracting wires sent the instructor flying toward the tree, where they landed smoothly.

"Whoa…"

Eren, standing beside me, had eyes sparkling with excitement.

Compared to the others, his reaction was particularly enthusiastic.

"What do you think, Eren? Think you can do it?"

"Of course! I've been waiting for this day!"

Eren stomped his feet eagerly, looking like he wanted to try it immediately.

"You're not gonna mess up again like last time, are you?"

"No way! That was because of faulty equipment!"

"How do you know this one doesn't have defects too? What if you suddenly go flying and then—bam!—just drop?"

At my words, Eren's expression stiffened.

The thought of falling seemed to scare him, and he quickly began inspecting his gear again.

Armin, noticing his urgency, also joined in to check for any defects.

"…I was joking."

Well, better to be overly cautious than reckless.

There's a saying about knocking on a bridge before crossing it, after all.

Soon, the instructor's demonstration ended, and the trainees lined up in rows to begin their practice.

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