While Eren successfully activated the Rumbling to protect Paradis Island from the United Army, the Pure Titans within the Shiganshina District continued to rampage. The Braus family, caught in the Titan onslaught, could only flee through the streets. This particular Titan was none other than Mr. Neir, the kind man who had previously let Falco go.
However, a panicked Kaya stumbled and fell into a stairwell. Mr. Braus attempted to pull her out, but the Titan was already in pursuit. Fear gripped Kaya's mind. Was tragedy about to repeat itself?
Kaya couldn't help but recall her sister's image. Mr. Braus, tears welling up, desperately tried to stop the Titan, but Niccolò could only hold him back with all his might.
Ordinary people were helpless before the Titans, utterly incapable of resistance. Neir lunged forward to grab Kaya, but in the next second, a gunshot shattered his jaw.
Upon closer inspection, the newcomer was revealed to be Gabi, wielding an anti-Titan firearm.
The Titan still possessed the ability to move and was about to attack again. Gabi immediately charged at the Titan with a fierce sprint, then forcefully shoved the gun barrel into its mouth.
With another gunshot, the danger from the Titan was finally averted. In a daze, Kaya seemed to see her older sister descending, tears streaming down her face.
Watching Gabi struggle valiantly with the Titan, Mr. Braus hurried forward to check if she was injured.
Mr. Braus inquired about Gabi's condition with concern. Gabi stated that she was looking for Falco, who had been captured.
Just then, two soldiers arrived. Seeing the fallen Titan and Gabi holding a firearm, they immediately realized that this girl was the Marleyan Warrior they had let escape. The situation instantly became tense.
The next moment, Kaya loudly shouted to the soldiers, "We are a family living on the farm."
Niccolò, seeing this, immediately declared that he had killed the Titan. He explained that he was formerly a Marleyan axe, which is why he knew how to use the gun.
The other family members quickly chimed in to smooth things over. The soldiers, hearing this, immediately lowered their guard, and Gabi temporarily joined the Braus family.
Gabi couldn't help but question Kaya's reason for protecting her, especially since she had killed Sasha. Kaya, in turn, asked, "Didn't you also risk your life to save me? I was even planning to kill you before." Gabi was at a loss for words.
Niccolò, overhearing their conversation, interjected, "Everyone has a devil within them, which is why the world has become this way."
"We must leave this forest. Even if we cannot get out, we must keep trying to reach the other side."
The division had also been invaded and overrun by Titans. The trainees were utterly defenseless against them. At this moment, Commander Shadis, leading the way, set an example for the trainees and sounded the horn for a counterattack.
Commander Shadis roared at all the trainees present, "I never taught you to surrender and wait for death when facing Titans! Put on your ODM gear immediately! If anyone wants to live, follow me!"
Seeing Commander Shadis arrive, the trainees' morale soared. Commander Shadis then led all the trainees to lure the Pure Titans towards the location of Three Lies and the others. Upon seeing this, Three Lies and the others unleashed countless Thunder Spears, directly blasting all the Pure Titans to death.
The entire battlefield of the Shiganshina District, bathed in the afterglow of sunset, was left with only smoke and dust. Although the danger from the Titans had been averted, the danger from within the military had just begun.
The little tyrant Floch immediately ordered all the Yeagerists to be confined.
Jean, standing nearby, naturally couldn't stand Floch's tyrannical behavior. Jean questioned, "Who authorized you to be this little tyrant here?"
Floch, hearing this, passionately explained to everyone present about his secret meeting with Eren. It turned out that ten months prior, Eren had informed Floch of the plan to immediately enable Eren to harness the Founding Titan's power.
Thus, he had gone around gathering companions to assist Eren, and today, the plan had finally been realized. Floch then shot an insubordinate Yeagerist. Three Lies, who had arrived to assert her authority, was also confused about what was happening.
Floch said gently to Jean, "I am Eren's spokesperson. As long as Eren resolves the problems outside the island, I can also completely eliminate the regrets on this island."
"We who survived that hell four years ago have finally gained our freedom," Floch declared. "We no longer have to risk our lives to fight. It's all over. Jean, you can also return to being the selfish, annoying, and arrogant guy you used to be."
Three Lies, however, was only concerned about the whereabouts of Levi and Hange. Floch replied, "They were both killed by Zeke."
Meanwhile, Keith, who had returned to the division, noticed an unknown liquid fragment remaining on the ground. Keith immediately realized that something had happened in the basement.
Keith followed the traces to an office. As the door opened, Annie immediately put Keith in a chokehold, controlling him.
Annie warned, "Don't make any sudden moves, or I'll kill you." Before she could finish, Keith retaliated with a back throw, pinning Annie to the ground.
Seeing Annie's weakened state, Keith couldn't help but mock her plight. Annie hadn't expected the person to be Keith. Keith then called for people to prepare to tie Annie up.
However, the next second, Keith realized something was wrong. Annie had cut her own palm. Annie stated that she was still in control and could transform into a Titan at any moment.
Keith questioned, "Annie, you're so weak now, how can you possibly have the strength to transform into a Titan?" Just then, knocking from soldiers outside the door could be heard. What would Keith and Annie choose?