''Congratulations on the success of your recent campaign in Marley. The top brass of the Hizuru government is overflowing with praise for your bravery'' Announced Ms. Azumabito
''We thank you for your kind praise, but this victory would not have been possible if it weren't for the efforts of and trust between both our countries. It is you, Ms. Azumabito, who should be praised, for the courage you have shown in coming to our island despite the facts it's under scrutiny by the rest of the world'' Zachley announced
''On the contrary. Please forgive me for this meeting on such short notice.''
''There is no need to apologize, I am honoured to have been able to meet the general in person. But....I have noticed that the soldier in charge of your telegraph is no longer on of the volunteer soldiers....It had me quite worried.'' She added
''We thank you for your concern. We welcome you one more on Paradis Island, the most dangerous island in the world.'' Zachley added
''Yes, in fact it is in order to witness this danger that we have come here today.''
''Meaning?''
''Is that object the equipment with which you intend to conduct observation?''
''Yes. This machinery will be the first aircraft that is fueled by the iceburst stone. It allows us to observe potential power of the earth flattening weapon''
Back at the headquaters,
As massive crowd had gathered in front of HQ, a lot of shouting was heard from them, demanding answers from everyone. Despite all the chaos, Hange and Erwin managed to get inside. Both made to the room where everyone was waiting for them.
''I guess it's you lot who leaked the information about Y/n to the public....Holger. Wim. Luise.'' Erwin announced
''Floch. Why would you do such a thing?'' Erwin asked as he sat down infront of him on the chair
''Because you must let Y/n go. She didn't do anything wrong. She only did what had to be done. She stood up against a terrible enemy and won.'' Floch announced
''Thanks to Y/n, we can rely on the extremely powerful ''Earth flattening'' weapon.'' It is a tool to ensure our survival. Y/n has saved all of us. She has saved each and every one of the reborn Eldian Empire.
''The correct way to call our country is ''The land of Eldia'' And because of this ''victory'', as you call it, a previously uncertain all-out attack on this tiny island by all armies of the world has become inevitable. Doesn't that kind of put our survival at risk?'' Erwin added
''That would have been the case if we didn't have this weapon. No matter how you look at it, the people of this tiny island will not survive If we not posses power. And the power Y/n currently holds, will ensure our safety.'' Floch announced
''We have no proof that this weapon will even work as we home. All we have are stories other people told us. As far as Y/n is concerned, nobody knows what is going on in her head right now....'' Erwin added
''That could change if you just let Y/n out of her cell...'' Floch sighed
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''HEYYYYYY!! my dear visitor, touching that girl is off limits.'' Hitch announced as she came down the stairs
''No...no Hitch!! It's not like that...!! It's just the memories of the titans often get triggered by coming into contact with one another...!! It's actually really like that!! I thought that I might be able to obtain very important information, I wasn't thinking of anything...that I have to be ashamed of!!'' Armin tried to explain
''Well, cuz you're a guy after all, I understand, of course you would be interested in very important information about Annie'' Hitch spoke up
''Ugh....I was wrong! Please don't prohibit me from coming again....'' Armin pleaded
''I won't do anything like that. Annie would also be bored to only have me to listen to, wouldn't she?'' Hitch stated
''Seriously, you...why are so popular, even though all you do is sleep?'' Hitch asked as she looked at Annie
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''L/n Y/n unfairly imprisoned by military''
''Are they betraying the volunteer soldiers and monopolizing profits?''
''The level of suspicion towards the military is growing stronger....'' Armin announced as he read the newspaper
''Because the military hasn't given any answers to satisfy the people. It makes sense'' Hitch announced
''Even so, we can't reveal to them about the ''rumbling.... We've got to ascertain Y/n's true intentions amongst ourselves, and quickly....''
Armin was interrupted when noise was being heard from outside the gates. People were yelling for the military to release Y/n. Other soldiers came to the handle the situation, whilst Armin, Mikasa and Eren were in Zachley's office.
''General Zachley. Thank you for sparing your time amidst your busy schedule.'' Armin began speaking
''I'm sorry it had to be on a day like this. Even though you requested an audience a long time ago. Sit.'' Zachley announced as he looked back
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''Eren, you went to go meet Y/n, didn't you?'' Zachley announced, causing Eren to look at him and nod, earning shocked expressions from Mikasa and Armin
''I did indeed.'' Eren answered
''Did she say anything?'' Zachley asked Eren, who just frowned
''I don't know, but she hiding something inside. Something major is going on with Y/n and she isn't ready to tell anyone. She wouldn't let anywhere near here, so in reality, we still no nothing about what Y/n is hiding....She's struggling is all I know'' Eren announced as he closed his eyes in frustration
''I see. Should I assume it has something to do with her titan power....?'' Zachley asked the three, causing them to look at each other
''That's our best guess too, General. There are still things about the 𝓢𝓾𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓶𝓮 that we don't know. We don't know the extent on her powers. What we do know is that fighting her will be a tough battle, since she has complete control of over our titans aswell'' Eren sighed as he looked at Armin
''Our titans came from Y/n's titan, hence why she holds absolute power as of now'' Eren added
''Thank you for telling me what you think. Now, let me tell you what we think'' Zachley now spoke up with a serious voice, causing the three to look at him in surprise now.
''What is it, General?'' Mikasa asked
''We think that Y/n is most likely being controlled...'' Zachley announced, causing Eren and the other two's eyes to widen in shock
''What are you saying, General?!'' Eren spoke up with wide eyes as he stared at him
''I'm telling you three in complete confidence. It seems we have a new enemy to deal with'' Zachley further announced, again shocking them
''A new enemy?!'' All three of them spoke in unison
''Yes, we don't know who this person is, despite investigations going on, identifying this person is proving to be difficult'' Zachley announced
''But general, if Y/n is staying silent, wouldn't we be able to help, since we have known her since we were little?! I can't guarantee that we'll be able to fully confirm her intentions....but it can't hurt to try.!'' Armin announced
''The circumstances call for us to tread carefully. There will be no more discussion. I want the three of you to listen carefully, this war may be bigger than expected'' Was all Zachley said before he dismissed the three
Eren, Mikasa and Armin were walking outside in the corridor, thinking about what Zachley had said. Eren stayed quiet as he gaze was fixated on the floor. Mikasa and Armin decided not to push it, knowing Eren needed time to figure things out. A few soldiers had walked passed them and walked into Zachley's office. Suddenly, a huge explosion was heard throughout the HQ. Zachley's body went flying out of the window and landed on the floor where Hitch was with the rest of the MP's, she watched with wide eyes.
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A meeting was currently being held to discuss what had happened. Here, it was found that the chair Zachley has ordered to be put into his room was the key clue. The door burst open revealing a panicked soldier, who announced that Y/n had escaped the underground prison. Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Hange and Erwin were staring at the cell in shock.
With Y/n,
Y/n had made her way out, walking in bare feet to where she was told to go in the letter. Y/n climbed up the small hill and there she saw a group of people. Y/n's eyes caught onto a certain individual.
''Ymir....long time no see..'' Y/n spoke up as she walked over to Ymir, who had a sad expression on her face seeing the condition Y/n was in
''Still weak as ever'' Ymir joked, but Y/n knew exactly why she was doing this.....Hmm I wonder why?
''Floch....did they come?'' Y/n asked as she put on her jacket that Ymir handed her.
''No, they couldn't come.....they sent a letter to you to express their apologies, you can read it, it's in the pocket'' Floch pointed to the pocket on Y/n's jacket
''No....no need. We'll just have to identify Kilian's and Aliua's location''