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After demolishing the ship into nothing, Kruger looks down to see a soldier still alive and quickly grabs him. The soldier then starts struggling and screaming while Kruger easily crushes the man's body, blood dripping down his hand. Grisha watched from his spot in awe and silence.
The soldiers had their lives squeezed out of them like fruit being juiced... and their scraps cast into the sea.
Kruger stares at the corpse in his hand before tossing it behind him with little strength. Grisha continued to gaze at him, the wind now picking up. Grisha looked at (M/n), who had a worried look.
I suppose I should explain what the sea is. The sea is a body of salt water that covers 70% of our world's surface.
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Once Kruger had pulled himself out of his Titan form, he made his way back to Grisha and cut the bounds off his wrist with a knife as seagulls can be heard squawking from above. Grisha brings his bandaged hands in his chest, looking over at Kruger to see blood dripping down his nose.
[M/n]: Kruger..-She calls out to him while holding out a handkerchief from her pocket. Kruger takes it and wiped his nose-
Grisha pursed his lips before fully turning his body to them and asked.
[Grisha]: Owl... Who are you?...And who is she?..-After wiping his nose, Kruger folds the handkerchief and stuffs it back in his pocket-
[Kruger]: I am Eren Kruger..-He answered- As you saw, I possess one of the Ten Titans. In other words, I'm a Subject of Ymir, just like you..-He turns to (M/n)- And she is (M/n), my wife...
Grish was just left flabbergasted. He blinked multiple times and spoke almost breathless.
[Grisha]: You pretended to be a Marleyan and infiltrated Public Security? What about the blood tests?!..
[Kruger]: That was easy enough with the help of a doctor. Doctors make good spies...-Kruger replied, leaving Grisha even more taken aback- In all honesty, you did very well. But in terms of results, Grice had every right to grieve like he did..
[Grisha]: You're absolutely right..-The brunet closed his mouth and looked at the ground- I was a useless father, a useless husband, and a useless man. And yet, why am I the only one who remains as a human?..
He looks at his bloodied bandages, a small breeze blowing through until he blinked and looked back at Kruger and (M/n), who remained silent.
[Grisha]: Dina was someone special, being a Subject of Ymir with royal blood...-He made his approach to the taller man- She can tap into a Titan's true power. If you hadn't jumped to keep me quiet, Dina would--
The painful memory of just seeing his wife turn into a Titan made him feel a lump in his throat as he attempted to grab onto the shirt of Kruger's collar and shriek.
[Grisha]: Answer me! Why did you let only me live?!..-The action caused Grisha's fingerless fingers to start to bleed more. Kruger just stared down at him, no expression changing-
[Kruger]: Enough. Don't your fingers hurt?..-He questioned-
[Grisha]: Thanks so much for your concern!..-Grisha let out a breathy chuckle and a sarcastic smile, his left eye twitching- You don't seem to care so much when you were chopping them off!..-Grisha leaned close to him, his smile dropping as his eyebrows furrowed- Well?! If you had gone on a rampage as your Titan sooner, wouldn't the others not be Titans right now?! What was the whole point of letting them become Titans?!...
Suddenly, Kruger falls to his knees, making Grisha flinch and back away.
[M/n]: Eren!..-She kneels to his level to see Kruger panting as his nose started bleeding again- Eren...
[Grisha]: What's wrong? You look pale..-The brunet trailed off when Kruger spoke-
[Kruger]: It wasn't just fellow patriots..-Sadness can be seen in his eyes- I've severed thousands of fingers from Subjects of Ymir...I also used my wife as a blood bag... and made them into Titans. Women and children, too...-He looks up at Grisha- All while believing it was for the sake of Eldia...
Grisha didn't know what to say. His eyes were so wide and his eyes were twitching at this information. Kruger continues to let out small pants.
[Kruger]: I don't have much time, Grisha...-He muttered- I'm entrusting you with the final task. Not anyone else. Just you...-Kruger went to wipe the blood off with the back of his hand while Grisha pursed his lips and narrowed his eyebrows, slightly nodding-
After the two got themselves situated and sat down, Kruger propped his arm on his knee and went to wipe his nose again with the handkerchief and started explaining to the man next to him.
[Kruger]: That day... The day I first met you..-He lowered his right arm once he wiped the blood off him again- if none of that had happened, you wouldn't have festered enough hatred of Marley to come this far...
[Grisha]: Is that... the reason you chose me?..-Grisha asked, eyebrows raised-
[Kruger]: That's part of it. The country... Your father... Yourself... The hate in your eyes was enough to burn the world to ashes...-He looked away and down at his lap- I was once like that, too... The royal family that stayed behind formed a revolution. My father was part of it. However, they accomplished nothing at all... and were burned alive...
Kruger can remember the painful memories of his family being burnt alive. He was hiding in a closet, peeking through the door as he listened to their screams while the Marleyan Soldiers just stared at the big pile of fire.
[Kruger]: I was so young, all I could do was peek through the closet door and watch. Ever since then, I've sworn revenge on Marley and the revival of Eldia. But all I managed to do is cut the fingers off my fellow patriots, kick them off this wall, and turn them into Titans. It's because of the things I've done that my true identity was never discovered...
[Kruger]: I'm no different than I was little. Perhaps I'm still looking at the world through a crack from the closet..-Grisha remained quiet for a moment. He tore his gaze away from him and glanced down at his lap-
[Grisha]: Tell me, Owl..-He spoke up, looking back at Kruger, who looked at him- What is this task left for me?..-Kruger takes a moment before fully turning his head to him and states-
[Kruger]: It's to infiltrate the walls and retake the Founding Titan. After you inherit my Titan, that is...
[Grisha]: What did you say?..-Grisha immediately questioned, sweating trickling down-
[M/n]: But...That would mean... you...
[Kruger]: I'll be eaten by Grisha as a Titan...-He said, making (M/n) gasp- You'll take the Founding Titan from its owner the same way..
[Grisha]: Why aren't you doing it?..
[Kruger]: Those who inherit the power of the Ten Titans perish in 13 years. I inherited this power 13 years ago..
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[Eren]: The Owl called it The Curse of Ymir..-Eren said-
Now the present, Eren was sitting on his bed, legs crossed and hands in his lap while Armin was sitting at a desk in his cell. The candle lamp was turned on and Armin was currently writing down on a piece of parchment paper while the girls silently listened from their cells.
[Eren]: The founder Ymir lived that long after her powers awakened, so it's only appropriate we live that long, too...-Armin suddenly stops writing and looks at the wall in front of him, eyebrows narrowed as he slightly bit his lip-
[Armin]: I've got 13 years left..-He then looks at Eren- And you and (Y/n)...
[Eren]: Eight years left... Not even..-The brunet replied, his eyes on his lap as they were half-lidded-
[Mikasa]: You're wrong..-Mikasa interjected, her back pressed against the cell wall with her knees pressed against her chest- This has to be... a mistake. It's wrong...
Everyone remained silent.
[Y/n]: What... What happens if we don't pass... it on?..
[Eren]: If one passing the power of the Ten Titans dies without passing it on, the power is inherited by a baby yet to be born by a Subject of Ymir..-Armin looks away from him and looks back down at his paper, slightly frowning while Eren adjusts his sitting position by propping his arm on his knee- It's as if all the Subjects of Ymir are connected by something we can't see...
He looks to his right.
[Eren]: One inheritor said they saw paths. The blood and bones that form a Titan, and at times, even memories and thoughts are sent through those paths. All the paths cross at a single coordinate. In other words, that's...
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[Kruger]: ... the Founding Titan..-Kruger finished explaining to Grisha- Every single Subject of Ymir is connected to that coordinate...-Grisha formed a straight line on his lips, bringing his bloodied hands up as he asked once more-
[Grisha]: Who was the founder Ymir exactly?...
[Kruger]: Under Marley's authority, she's a pawn of the devil...-Kruger continued to explain once more- During the Eldian Empire era, she was a miracle of God..-He looks back at the desert- Some say she touched the source of all living matter..-He slightly shrugs- Who's to say they're wrong?..
[Grisha]: Huh?..
[Kruger]: The only truth in this world is that there is no truth..-He glances at Grisha- Anyone can become a god or a devil. All it takes is for people to believe it...-The brunet narrowed his gaze at him-
[Grisha]: You're the one who said that Dina had royal blood in her. Was that a 'truth' of yours?..-Kruger let out a small sigh-
[Kruger]: Unfortunately, Dina having royal blood was true...
[Grisha]: Then why abandon her?..-Grisha quickly asked, anger slowly building up-
[M/n]: Precisely because she had royal blood. I couldn't let the enemy have her..-Said (M/n)- It had to be done before Zeke told Marley everything...-Geisha lightly gasped-
[Grisha]: Even so...
[M/n]: Even so?..-(M/n) interjected- Would she be better off giving birth to children for the enemy her entire life?...-The answer made Grisha stiffen and looked away-
Kruger covered his mouth with his hand, mumbling.
[Kruger]: I've done my duty. You do yours. Only someone with the power of the Titan is capable of reaching the walls..
[Grisha]: To be perfectly honest..-The brunet started to say- I don't think I'm fit for the job...
[Kruger]: You will do it..-Kruger firmly states-
Grisha just stares down at the wall, staring at Commander Gross's corpse, which half his body was covered by sand.
[Grisha]: Look at that...-His voice wavered- He was eaten alive by a Titan. And you asked if watching that was interesting?...-He lets out a nervous laugh and smiles looking over at Kruger and (M/n)- It wasn't interesting at all. His screams of agony were unbearable to hear...-He looked at his bloodied hands once more- I... didn't know any better. If I had known this was the price of freedom, I wouldn't have paid it...
He lowers his hands back at his lap and down at Gross's body again. Kruger stares at him for a bit before pushing himself off the ground and stood up.
[Kruger]: Stand. Fight!..For the sake of restoring freedom and dignity to Eldia... Stand!..-Grisha's eyes suddenly turn into sadness. He frowns as his eyebrows were pushed together-
[Grisha]: I...-He lowers his head and closes his eyes-...can't...
Kruger then digs in his pockets and pulls out a picture. He looks back at Grisha and brings the picture close to his face.
[Kruger]: Look. I brought this from your home..-The brunet gasps, his eyes opening before closing tightly-
[Grisha]: I can't look...
Kruger just stands there, still holding the picture in hand.
[Kruger]: You can't look. Can't stand. Can't fight. Have you no balls? Did Marley castrate you?..
[Grisha]: It's pointless to try and make me recall my hatred..-Grisha said, his lips quivering- All I have left now...-His body shakes and the tears start appearing-... are my sins...
[Kruger]: That's more than enough..-Kruger said, hearing Grisha let out a small gasp- The main reason I picked you was because you left the walls that day. That day, if you hadn't taken your little sister and gone past the walls, you would've taken over your father's clinic, your sister may have grown up married, and even had children. But you did go outside the walls. Ever since the first day I kicked a patriot off this wall... Ever since that day you took your sister outside the walls... We must push forward until the price of our actions is paid. Even in death and after death...
Grisha closed his eyes, his body still slightly shaking as he suddenly shoots them open and jerks his head over to the picture of him, Dina, and Zeke. Just seeing the sight makes his eyes sting more and grow big fat tears.
[M/n]: This is... a story that you began, is it not?..-(M/n) questioned. Grisha stared at the picture for a moment before reaching out and grabbing it-
Bringing it close to his chest, he staggers himself up the ground. He blinks the tears away and stares at Kruger, slightly determined while the taller man forms the tiniest smile.
[Kruger]: There are names given to each of the Ten Titans..-Kruger started to say, the smile disappearing like smoke- That includes the Titan you will inherit. No matter which era this Titan has found itself in, it had pushed ever forward seeking out freedom. For the sake of freedom, it fights. Its name...
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[Eren]: The Attack Titan..-Eren muttered, eyes half-lidded as he held his right wrist and stared at the wall-
Outside the cell stood Levi, Hanji, and Armin, who were all wearing their green uniform jackets.
[Hanji]: What are you doing?..-Hanji asked, slightly breaking the awkward tension. Eren looks to his left, mouth parting as he watches Hanji imitate him and speak in a low voice- The Attack Titan..-She looks back at him with a raised brow- Didn't you just do that?...
[Eren]: No...
[Hanji]: Huh?!..-Hanji exclaimed while Levi secretly rolls his eyes and went to unlock his cell- He did that, right? Didn't you two see it just now?..-She turns to Armin and Levi as the blond hums-
[Armin]: Yeah, but that was...
[Hanji]: See?! What as that all about, Eren?..
[Eren]: No, it's nothing...
[Hanji]: It's the name of your Titan, isn't it?..-She continued to pester- What were you doing talking to yourself?...
[Levi]: Enough, Hanji. He's 15 years old. Everyone goes through a phase...-Levi huffs. Hanji raised her brows again and looked down at the captain while Eren started to slowly grow annoyed by the second that spoke-
[Hanji]: Huh? What kind of phase are we talking about?..
[Armin]: Hanji, I'll explain to you later. It's not right with him here...
[Hanji]: Huh? What do you mean by that?...
[Eren]: What the hell did you come for?!..-Eren screamed after aggressively scratching his head. Levi pushed open the cell door and just eyed him-
[Levi]: Get out..-The words left the brunet confused as he pursed his lips-
[Eren]: I'm supposed to be disciplined for ten more days..-Levi puts his hands in his pockets-
[Levi]: It's over. Hanji just now was punishment enough..
[Hanji]: We had a talk with Premier Zachary..-Said Hanji, walking over to (Y/n)'s cell and unlocking it- so don't worry about it. If we jail the heroes who toppled the Armored and Colossal Titan, it kinda sends a bad message, you know?..-She says, opening the cell door for the (H/c)ette while Armin was working on unlocking Mikasa's cell-
Levi walks away from Eren's cell with the boy soon following, looking at Hanji as she exclaims.
[Hanji]: Plus, you were defying us morons who let the Beast and Armored Titan get away...
[Eren]: That's not..-Eren trails off when he sees (Y/n) leave her cell looking rather tired. She had eyebags and her hair was like a bird's nest. Concern laced the boy's face as he watches her walk over to him- Are you okay...? You look restless...-He asked, making her look at him-
[Y/n]: Yeah, I'm fine..-She smiles at him, Eren looks at her with a small smile-
The two then hear Mikasa's cell door open and look over to see Mikasa walk out with messy hair. Immediately upon noticing, they saw that the clothes on her were baggier than usual.
[Y/n]: Did you lose some weight?..-Mikasa looked over at her two friends, both of them worried-
[Eren]: We had plenty to eat, though..-Eren mumbled as Mikasa looked away, holding her head, then back at the two-
[Mikasa]: You seem... good..-She said, looking at Eren-
[Eren]: I guess..-He replied, holding his chest-
The three just stood there while Levi, Hanji, and Armin started walking off.
[Levi]: Let's go..-The captain states- Get dressed quick..-He looks over his shoulder to see the three look at him-
[Eren]: Where are we going?..-Puzzled Eren. Levi just looks away and continues to walk off-
[Levi]: To an audience. Her Majesty has come to Trost...
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To my dear Historia...
As I'm writing this, Reiner stands next to me. It's pretty obvious that he's sneaking peeks at this love letter. He can be such a creep. No wonder he's single. However, he did promise me he'd deliver this letter to you. He says it's payback for saving them that one time.
I'm sorry about then. I never imagined I would end up choosing them over you. It won't be long till I die. But I have no regrets. That's what I'd like to say, but there is one thing...
It's that I wasn't able to marry you.
Sincerely, Ymir.
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Historia was sitting on a chair by a big window, her eyes scanning the letter from Ymir as sadness coated her eyes. She pursed her lips, hesitantly lifting her hand and placing it on her paper to only feel an electric shock. She gasps, suddenly relieving the memories of what Ymir went through. The time when she was praised to be a 'goddess' when she was turned into a Titan, when she ate Marcel, and then when she was laying on sand and staring up at the beautiful night sky.
All the paths cross at a single coordinate. In other words, that's... the Founding Titan.
And then one last memory of Ymir being bound, her face showing misery as a man stood in front of her. Historia gasped, eyes widening as she lowered the letter.
[Historia]: What... was that?..-She looks at the paper again, lifting it and inspecting it to see what it is-
[Louis]: Something wrong?..-Louis's voice intervened, making Historia flinch and quickly lower the paper-
[Historia]: Uh, no..-She stares at it for a bit then turns to her left- Is that all there was?..-She looked at Louis, who was sitting in a chair with Jean, who had a cast on his left arm, was sitting next to him-
[Louis]: Yes. Of course, I doubt she was able to write anything beneficial for us...
[Jean]: Was there any secret message only you would know?..-Jean asked, slightly raising his right hand from the armrest- Like a code?..-The blonde frowns-
[Historia]: I don't know. But I doubt she would do something like that...-She let's out a sigh and a small laugh, forming a sad smile as she gazed out the window- Ymir's such a dummy... Such a dummy..-She can feel her eyes start to water as she quickly moves her head away from the two to see- You'd play it off the second you're embarrassed... I just never know with you..
Her voice quivered as a tear slips from her eye. Louis and Jean frown until they hear a knock from the door.
[Levi]: We're here..-Levi's voice announced from the door-
The door soon opened, making Historia look over at wide eyes before smiling softly and gently wiped the tears away. There stood the main four with Mikasa, (Y/n), and Eren now wearing their green long jackets. She approached Mikasa, (Y/n), Eren, and Armin, who was standing still and had their hands by their hands pressed against their sides. Once she reached them, the three bow and close their eyes.
Historia looked at (Y/n), who did not bow to her. Levi and Louis watched her in silence as the girl crossed her arms, looking at Historia with a frown.
[Armin]: Your Majesty..-Armin first said, which makes the other two quickly say the same thing. Historia slightly chuckles and holds her hands up-
[Historia]: S-Stop it. It's not an official position yet..-Quickly straightening themselves, Historia continues smiling warmly at them while Eren rubs the back of his neck- So much has happened, hasn't it?..-She questioned them- But all I did was stare at the south sky from within the walls...-Armin smiled-
[Armin]: It's an important duty of yours just to stay alive...
[Eren]: Yeah, that's right..-Eren nodded-
[Historia]: I'm glad to see you're all acting like usual...-Relieved Historia-
Armin and Mikasa look at (Y/n) and Eren, while they had no sparkle in their eyes.
[Eren]: Well, that's... It just hasn't sunk in for us yet..
[Hanji]: Shall we get this going?..-Hanji suddenly piped in as she and Jean start gathering the paper together and put them in a stack-
Soon enough, the eight have attended a military audience with the rest of the Scout Regiment group. Historia was currently sitting on the throne chair, in the middle between Zacharly and another commander. In the middle front sat Levi, Hanji, and Louis, the middle being Mikasa, Eren, (Y/n) and Armin, the bottom middle with Connie, Jean, and Floch.
[Zacharly]: The Early Life of Grisha Jaeger. The Extent of Our Knowledge of Titans and Their History. Information About the World Beyond the Walls..-Zacharly readout, staring at the three books in front than at the framed photo of Grisha, Dina, and Zeke- The only people who know about the existence of these books are those in this very room. These were gained by the efforts of ten living Scouts... and the 199 others who are not here today...
He intertwined his fingers together and looked at them.
[Zacharly]: Today, and in the Queen's presence, I would like to assess our situation... and establish an agreement in terms of our course in action...-He looks away from Commander Nile and Pixis then looks down at Hanji- Scout Regiment Commander Hanji Zoe...
[Hanji]: Sir..-She replies, standing up- The Scouts have lost a great deal, including Erwin Smith. But in exchange for the many heroes that we lost, we have retaken Wall Maria and stolen the Colossal Titan's powers. However, humanity that lives within the walls remains in a precarious situation. It would be a relief were Titans the only monsters we had for enemies. However, the true identity of the enemies we've been fighting are humans. A civilization. You could even say.....
Eren at this point was drowned in his thoughts, rethinking back at the time where he, (Y/N), and Ymir were captured by Bertolt and Reiner.
[Eren]: Then who's the enemy?!..
[Ymir]: Enemy? If I said that, the--
[Hanji]:... the world..-Hanji finished, taking a breather before continuing- According to these, we're a special race called Subjects of Ymir who can turn into Titans. There's also a belief that we may rule the world again. That's why the world wishes to eradicate us Subjects of Ymir for good...
Again, Eren drowned out her words as he was looking back at the memories of his father listening to Kruger speak to him.
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[Kruger]: If the Founding Titan falls into Marley's hands, Eldians are done for..-Kruger explains as the sun in the back begins to slowly set. Grisha creased his brows-
[Grisha]: The King in the walls wouldn't allow that to happen...
[M/n]: The King in the walls won't fight..-(M/n) countered-
[Grisha]: Huh?...
[Kruger]: If once again Eldia is driven to sin, we will perish as it's meant to be. I have made a vow renouncing war with the Founding Titan...-He quoted the King's words- He said that to the royal family on the continent and then closed the walls..-Grisha paused-
[Grisha]: Did he not warn that the Titans of the walls would flatten the earth?..
[Kruger]: Those words were meant to deter an attack. it allowed for a brief time of peace. The King of the walls stole his people's memories and made them believe humanity perished beyond the walls. He surrounded himself with the ignorant and babbled about paradise. A King who can't protect his people is no King. You must find that cowardly King and strip him of the Founding Titan. That is our mission...
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Eren's focus returned on Hanji and noticed her head look over her shoulder.
[Hanji]: Mr. Jaeger later achieved his mission and entrusted the Founding Titan to his son Eren. In order to wield the Founding Titan's full power, it must be possessed by someone with royal blood. However, even if that person possesses the Founding Titan, they're enslaved by the King's ideals, which only leads them down the path to humanity's downfall...
Hearing Hanji say that made Historia rethink the memories of Frieda and taking note of how miserable she looked with her back pressed against a fence and in a crouching position. Her hands were holding her head as her purple eyes shined with the tears.
[Eren]: That's right...-He tells himself- Just for that split second, it felt like everything connected. Why? Why just then?..
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[Eren]: (Y/n)!!..-He shouted with fear, seeing how (Y/n) approached the mouth of the Smiling Titan, the memory of his mother's death appeared in his head, he did not want to lose another important person for him- (Y/n)!!..
[Y/n]: No, no!!..Let go of me!..-(Y/n) yells, she quickly put her hand to her mouth and bites it with all her might, causing blood to come out but nothing happened- No!..-She looks up, seeing the face of the Smiling Titan- Eren!...
Every time she got close to the titan's mouth, the saliva fell on her. She moved the other way, causing the titan to bite her arm. She screams in pain, while the titan bites her more and more. Tears were coming out of her eyes, Eren wanted to move but his hands were tied.
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He thinks back to when he punched the Smiling Titan's open palm, an electricity running through him as the Titan stared down at him.
He also remembers when the Smiling Titan swallowed (Y/n)'s arm. Then, it finally clicks. His eyes widened as he finally connects the two together.
My name is Dina Fritz. I'm a descendant of the royal family.
[Eren]: It can't be!..
Eren had slammed his hands on the table and had stood up, exclaiming those words. Everyone's eyes widened and they flinched at the sudden outburst. They all stare at Eren in question as Hanji turns her body to him and mutters.
[Hanji]: You scared me. What was that about?..-Upon realizing the attention, the boy started fumbling with his words-
[Eren]: U-Uh... II...-He looks over at (Y/N), who gives him a confused look-
[Zacharly]: Please continue, our Titan..-Zacharly said, making Historia's surprised face return to stoic-
[Eren]: It's... nothing..
[Levi]: Huh?..-Levi mumbled as everyone watches Eren sit back down and scoot closer to the table-
[Eren]: Sorry for interrupting the meeting..-They were about to turn around, but seeing Eren's disturbed face makes Hanji narrow her gaze at him-
[Hanji]: Oh? I see... Right...-Eren looks up at Hanji, his heart skipping a beat at the tone of her voice before she turned around and stated- It would seem that he is having a phase of sorts. One where he acts up and randomly yells things..
[Zacharly]: Ah, I see. That's unfortunate. He's that age, I guess..-Zacharly says while Armin, Mikasa, and (Y/N), who was looking over her shoulder, eye Eren-
[Armin]: Eren..-Armin whispered as the brunet glanced at the three, a sweat rolling down his cheek-
[Eren]: I haven't told those three about it, either...-His eyes then land on (Y/n)'s- That the Titan who killed my mom and Hannes was actually someone my dad was married to before..-They gaze at each other for a small bit before Eren was the first to look away then over at Historia- What's more, if I talk about it...-He looks down at the papers scattered in front of him-
[Eren]: If someone with royal blood is made into a Titan and I touch, it might be possible for me to use the Founding Titan's powers..-He furrows his brows and looks at Hanji's back- That's right... It's just a possibility... But if they knew of that possibility, what would the military do to Historia?...
He looks at (Y/n), who was looking at the ground.
[Eren]: But what would they do with (Y/n)? I can't let them do anything to her, but there's something special about her blood...
As he stares at the Wings of Freedom symbol, Armin continues to stare at him.
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Kruger had pulled the Titan Serum and Syringe out from his pocket, filling the syringe up with the serum as Kruger states to Grisha.
[Kruger]: Have a family...After you enter the walls, build a family...
[Grisha]: What are you talking about? I have Dina..-Grisha retorts- Won't I forget about the things you tell me just before I become a Titan anyway?..
[Kruger]: That's not always the case. And someone may see it later...
(M/n) grabbed the syringe and started to draw blood on herself so she could inject Grisha
[Grisha]: Eh?..-He looks up at him as Kruger gently puts the serum away and holds the syringe with care-
[Kruger]: Your wide, your child, your neighbors if need be... Love someone inside the walls...-Kruger continues, making Grisha look away. Kruger turns his body to him- If you can't do that, it'll only repeat. The same history... The same mistakes... Over and over...
He pauses, then says.
[Kruger]: To save Mikasa, (Y/n), Armin, and everyone else, you must see it through...
The sentences confuse Grisha, making him look over his shoulder and furrow his brows.
[Grisha]: Mikasa? (Y/n)? Armin? Who is that?..
Even Kruger seemed surprised at his own words as it took him a moment to process it.
[M/n]: Eren...
[Kruger]: Who knows? I'm not sure... Whose memories are those?..
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Preview...
They believed freedom would come if they fought.
After viewing the sea on the outside world, what runs through their minds now, knowing the truth of humanity?
Next episode: "The Other Side of the walls"