Galliard heroically sacrificed himself to save Reiner's life. Seeing his dearest comrade die before his eyes once again, Reiner was filled with thunderous rage. All this karma was because of Eren.
Enraged, Reiner fiercely punched Eren, unleashing his fury. However, Eren once again used his hardening ability to restrain Reiner's arm. Reiner was surprised that Eren still had the strength to use hardening.
What's more, Eren immediately detached himself from the Titan's body and ran towards Zeke's body. Zeke, who had not been completely shot dead by Magath, was also there.
Zeke skillfully mimicked Pieck's feigning death plan, waiting in the steam for Eren's arrival. Reiner, realizing Eren's intentions, naturally wouldn't let him get away so easily. Reiner waved his large hand and quickly lunged to grab Eren.
Without the protection of his Titan body, Eren was like an ant on a hot pan, with no ability to resist.
However, in the next second, a Thunder Spear timely stopped Reiner's attack. The one who arrived was Connie, allowing Eren enough time to continue towards Zeke.
At the same time, another figure darted to Eren's side. It was Gabi, whose eyes were filled with tears. At this moment, Gabi only wanted to achieve god-like status in battle and prove herself as the Marleyan sniper god.
With a shot of absolute despair, Gabi pierced Eren's neck. Eren's head immediately fell off and flew towards Zeke.
Eren's vision seemed to go black. Memories of the past with Zeke flooded his mind like a carousel. It was back in the hospital in the Liberio containment area.
Zeke had pleaded with Eren to save everyone. The battlefield in District X was still chaotic, with fires raging. A line of transport aircraft flew over the smoke-filled ruins, heading towards the bright freedom ahead.
Countless Pure Titans in the ruins continued to indiscriminately hunt humans. Mikasa and Armin were still fiercely engaged with the Cart Titan atop the high wall. Falco, after eating Galliard, had gradually shed his Titan form and reverted to his original state.
Connie and Jean were still bombarding the Attack Titan with Thunder Spears. Time seemed to stand still. Zeke sorrowfully caught his brother Eren's head, as if devoid of all feeling.
Yet, he could clearly see countless fragmented memories.
It was the young Mikasa, it was Grisha taking the Founding Titan, it was the little boy he crushed to death, it was Armin who longed to see the sea, it was Annie who taught him fighting techniques at the training corps, it was Historia who dissuaded him.
Numerous memory fragments merged together. When his vision cleared, Eren found himself before a giant tree formed by countless converging lights. Eren was stunned by the vast and magnificent blue scene before him.
Eren couldn't help but wonder where he was. Then, Zeke's voice came from behind, "This is the junction of all paths. Zeke believes that any royal family member who inherits the Founding Titan's power would come here when using it."
At this moment, Zeke looked haggard and disheveled.
Zeke calmly continued, "I've waited here for so long, Eren. I feel like I've been sitting here for days before you finally woke up."
Hearing this, Eren was shocked. Zeke went on, "Everything here happens in an instant. Although Gabi shot and severed your neck, you made contact with me before you completely died, and we successfully obtained the Founding Titan's power."
Just then, a figure gradually walked out from the convergence of lights. Eren questioned why there was someone else here. Zeke calmly replied, "Don't worry, that girl is Ymir Fritz."