The townspeople wore mixed expressions. Some regarded Eren as a savior, while others thought it was just a rumor.
After all, they had not actually witnessed Eren's actions and could only judge based on their own subjective impressions.
The soldiers of the Garrison Regiment and Military Police Brigade were also talking among themselves. Most of them had not experienced the scene firsthand, so it was difficult for them to obtain the most direct information.
On the walls of Trost District, Pixis was discussing matters with Commander Erwin.
"Commander Pixis, as the commander of the Garrison Regiment, meeting privately with me from the Survey Corps probably would not be considered a good thing, would it?"
Pixis continued walking ahead. "Hm, you really are as stubborn as the rumors say. What does it matter? We merely happened to run into each other during a morning walk.
So this is nothing more than idle chatter during a walk.
Do you know that the Military Police Brigade has also explicitly requested to take custody of Eren?"
"Yes, someone informed me yesterday. I heard that this hearing was convened for that reason."
Pixis stopped. "Hm. Will Eren be handed over to the Survey Corps or the Military Police Brigade? The decision rests with Zackley."
Commander Erwin began recalling that name. "President Darius Zackley?"
"Hm. He has the authority to oversee the Military Police Brigade, the Garrison Regiment, and the Survey Corps. He has only one criterion for judgment: the balance of benefits and harm.
Is he beneficial or harmful to humanity? If he decides Eren is harmful, he will certainly dispose of him without hesitation. He may even execute him on the spot!"
"I do not want Eren to die, but regrettably, quite a few people in our Garrison Regiment are afraid of Eren's power.