He wanted to live out the rest of his life with his ears covered, in a daze. At least this way, he would definitely have a stable life.
With the merits he had earned from his past achievements, he could live in high-class housing in the central zone, enjoying the finest wines morning and night.
No one would be qualified to criticize him. His wife and children, even down to his grandchildren, would have happy and fulfilling lives. This island was also full of future possibilities. But his conscience would not allow him to act this way.
As Hange's call echoed, Jean finally emerged to meet her.
Hange was very pleased that Jean had come out to see her. At this moment, Hange had learned everything from Sanji. She apologized for not being present.
At the same time, she expressed relief that they had managed the situation so well under such difficult circumstances.
Hange stated that she had already allied with Zeke and the remaining forces of Marley. All of this was to stop Eren, whose contemptuous actions were definitely wrong.
Upon hearing this, Mikasa and Jean were shocked. Facing such monsters in human form was akin to a fantasy.
Hange explained that without the strength of everyone and the Nine Titans, nothing could be done. The former military organization had disbanded, and she was no longer their commander. Therefore, she needed to ask for their decision.
Hearing this, Mikasa agreed without a second thought, pledging to help.
Mikasa did not want Eren to continue his indiscriminate attacks, even if it was to protect the island. Jean, being more rational, raised his concerns. If they stopped Eren, what would happen to the island next?
Even though Eren could maintain the Founding Titan's power, he had at most four years left. If the world decades later still harbored hatred for Eldia, then stopping Eren would doom the island.
Eren, understanding that there was no other path, chose to destroy the world.
Hearing this, Hange surprisingly lost her temper. Hange absolutely could not condone this massacre. How could they affirm such a slaughter?
Hange immediately realized her outburst. In truth, Hange also wished to forget everything and live a quiet life, but her duty would not allow it. For she was the 14th Commander of the Survey Corps.
At this moment, countless Survey soldiers, who had freely offered their hearts, seemed to appear behind Hange. They watched her, their gazes constantly fixed on Hange's heart, as if tearing her apart.
Hange believed that the fallen soldiers would never utter such narrow-minded words as only allowing the people on the island to be free. Therefore, she had to stop the further massacre.
Listening to Hange's resolve, Commander Erwin and their past comrades appeared, smiling with satisfaction in their disorientation.
At this moment, Jean was also stunned, as if he saw Marco's affirmative face.
Thus, former enemies who had fought countless battles now gathered around a bonfire.
Hange said, "Stop glaring at each other and hurry up and help me stew the dish!"
However, how could the two sides, with their existing animosity, coexist so harmoniously?
Both sides condemned each other from their moral high ground, judging by the course of history.
At this moment, Annie raised an important question: "Can you really go through with killing Eren?" Hearing this, the four could only look at each other blankly.
Mikasa stated that there was more than one way to stop Eren. Hearing this, Annie, with sharp words, continued, "What if, after talking to Eren, he still chooses to be contemptuous?"
Annie knew very well that in the end, Mikasa would choose to protect Eren and oppose everyone. After all, in Mikasa's heart, nothing was more important than Eren.
Mikasa, hearing this, immediately got angry and, too lazy to deal with Annie, said, "Then let's fight first and see whose Female Titan is stronger, Annie's, or Sanji's Ackerman bloodline." The situation instantly became tense. In the end, Annie yielded first.
Annie said she understood Mikasa's desire to protect those important to her, as she also had important family members to protect. Therefore, she needed Mikasa's assistance. If Eren could be stopped by subjugation, that would be even better. At least, they should fight first.
Hearing this, Mikasa gradually calmed down. It was Hange who eased the atmosphere, quickly calling everyone to eat.
Their current objective was to reach the port by the sea, from where they would take the Azumabito airship. However, more importantly, the location of the Founding Titan could not be confirmed.
Hearing this, Magath stated that Ymir probably knew something, which was why he demanded her capture.
However, Ymir responded fiercely, "How would I know? Even if I did, I wouldn't tell you. Why must you assist the damn Marleyans?"
Connie questioned, "Didn't Ymir fight for Marley for her homeland? Does it not matter if her homeland was trampled?"
Magath, standing nearby, pointed out the truth, "This brat doesn't care about her so-called homeland at all. She's a damn Marleyan herself."
Magath had thoroughly investigated Ymir's past. Ymir had impersonated someone from a small nation annexed by Marley. In reality, she was born into an ordinary Marleyan family.
From the very first time Ymir met King Fritz, Ymir, having been thoroughly disappointed with Marley, began to concoct a story—a miraculous tale of saving the world with a prince.
Hearing this, Ymir said with a sinister smile, "Is there any sweeter talk in this world than saving the world?"
Ymir then shifted her focus and turned the spearhead towards everyone present. First, Reiner, because Reiner had created a hole in the wall, leading to countless Eldians being eaten by Pure Titans, and then infiltrating the walls to betray and slaughter their so-called comrades.
Then there was Annie, who not only treated Survey soldiers like yo-yos and threw them to their deaths but also transformed within the walls, ultimately crushing a large number of residents.
Of course, the people from Paradis Island were not spared from Ymir's criticism. First, Annie fully demonstrated the power she had seized from Bertholdt. The casualties caused by the bombing of the naval port must have piled up like mountains. Others, while fighting in Liberio, had also eliminated countless Marleyan soldiers.
Especially Jean. If the trajectory of the shell had not deviated, Falco wouldn't be sitting here now.
And that annoying girl, Gabi, who killed Sasha. She was truly a good girl.
However, no matter how much Ymir tried to sow discord, no conflict erupted among the assembled individuals. They continued to eat their hot meals.
Yet, one matter that was brought up next directly ignited Jean's anger.