Back then, Eren Yeager had already vaguely sensed that Armin had his own plan. He had long prepared himself to make the sacrifice.
But for now, Eren could not think of a more foolproof solution. To defeat the Colossal Titan, they could only make a desperate last stand.
In a sense, Eren Yeager and Armin had both decided to sacrifice themselves for victory in this battle.
Not far away lay Armin's nearly charred body, and tears fell like pearls from a broken string.
"Damn it... I could only rely on your strength... Armin, why didn't you run?"
At the same time, Eren Yeager suddenly spotted a Titan—and a human sitting atop it.
It was Zeke Yeager. More precisely, Eren's half-brother on his father's side.
The man looked at Eren with pity. "You're Eren? You really don't resemble your father. Believe me, we're both victims of that father. He has already brainwashed you. You must never believe him."
By reflex, Eren grabbed Bertholdt Hoover by the hair and pressed a blade to his throat. Rather than let him be taken away, it was better to kill him outright.
"No way, you actually caught up." Zeke Yeager looked in surprise at Captain Levi, who had chased after him. "Let's call this one a draw. Bertholdt, it seems your fate ends here. I'm very sorry, but we can't save you... Eren, sooner or later, I'll rescue you."
With that, the Cart Titan carried Zeke Yeager and raced into the distance.
Captain Levi was still one step too late.
"I accidentally used up all my gas. Give me your equipment."
Captain Levi shouted at Eren.
At that moment, Eren suddenly saw that Armin was still breathing. Tears nearly welled up in his eyes as he looked at Armin. "He's still breathing. Yes, Armin... hang