Entering the walls

"Halt! Routine check!" A Garrison Soldiers in Rose uniform stopped a convoy preparing to enter Wall Rose.

The lead driver shouted impatiently, "What's going on? Can't you see the Liebus Trading Company of Commerce insignia? A large portion of your Soldiers' salaries comes from our chairman!"

The Garrison Soldiers looked troubled. The Liebus Trading Company had a high reputation in the Trost District, but this time the higher-ups had issued a strict order: anyone entering the Wall Rose must be strictly checked.

If any Survey Corps Soldiers are found, arrest them immediately!

"Sorry, but we have to check!"

Seeing this, the coachman only muttered a few words and let the Soldiers carrying Flintlock go and inspect the area.

Several Garrison Soldiers inspected the foremost wagons and confirmed that there were no problems; they contained normal goods and grain.

After the final inspection, only one carriage remained that looked luxurious and very spacious.

The Garrison Soldiers stepped forward and were about to open the back door of the carriage.

A hand suddenly reached out and stopped him, and the Garrison Soldiers turned around in surprise.

"Young Master Freyr?" The Garrison Soldiers was Freyr, the son of Dimo Liebus.

"There's no need to check this carriage. My mother and Younger Sister are inside. My Younger Sister is sick, so don't disturb them," Freyr said bluntly.

"This... Young Master Freyr, I'm afraid this won't do. We've received orders to conduct a thorough inspection," the Garrison Soldiers said with difficulty.

Upon hearing this, Freyr's round face immediately turned angry.

He grabbed the Garrison Soldiers by the collar and yelled, "What do you mean? Do you think our Liebus Trading Company is just for show? My old man pays all your salaries, you bastards! Otherwise, you'd be starving by now!"

The argument between the two attracted the attention of others, and the caravan Guard and some garrison Soldiers gathered around.

"What happened?" A Garrison Regiment commander with a full beard was also drawn over.

The Garrison Soldiers immediately saluted and explained, "Reporting, Captain Solon!"

The Garrison Soldiers explained the whole story. The Garrison Soldiers captain, Zoro, flashed a look of displeasure. A mere merchant, yet so arrogant?

"Mr. Freyr, this is a military order. We garrison Soldiers are merely following orders. After all, there are rumors of traitors in the city. If something goes wrong, can you bear the consequences?"

Zoro said coldly.

Freyr gritted his teeth and glared angrily at Zoro.

"Alright, Zoro, give me some face. It really is my sick daughter and wife inside the carriage." Dimo Liebus, dressed in a black tuxedo, stepped forward to the crowd.

"President Dimo." Despite his inward contempt for this merchant guild leader who was rebuilding the Trost District, Zoro still had to maintain appearances.

Dimo pulled Zoro aside and whispered a few words to him, while a wallet was discreetly slipped into Zoro's pocket with a jingling sound.

Zoro's eyes darted around as he felt the weight of the wallet.

Dimo's expression relaxed. Sometimes, it's really great that problems can be solved with money.

However, Zoro's next words made Dimo's face darken.

"Open and inspect!"

Sauron gave the order without hesitation, Garrison Soldiers, upon receiving the command, immediately pushed aside the surrounding caravan Guard and yanked the back door of the carriage.

Zoro looked at the gloomy-faced Dimo and said with a smile, "Guild Master Dimo, we are just following orders, please forgive us."

Dimo forced out a sentence through gritted teeth, "You've really worked hard!"

"Reporting to the captain, the inspection is complete, no suspicious circumstances found," a Garrison Soldiers reported.

Zoro was skeptical and went to check it himself.

The carriage, with its doors wide open, was exquisitely decorated inside. Thick carpets were laid on the floor, and the carriage was large enough to fit two large double beds.

Even getting onto the carriage required navigating several steps.

The person lying on the bed was indeed a seven or eight-year-old girl, and next to her was a well-dressed lady who was rubbing a hot towel.

The little girl looked like she was really sick; she was in a deep sleep.

President Dimo's wife was taking care of her daughter inside the carriage.

"Are you Soldiers? Why have you barged in here?" Mrs. Liebus questioned the Soldiers outside the carriage rudely.

Snap! Before Zoro could react, the carriage door was suddenly slammed shut.

With his hand still on the car door, Dimo asked in a gloomy tone, "We've seen it all, can we go now?"

Zoro understood that Chairman Dimo seemed very dissatisfied.

So they quickly signaled to open the city gates and let the Liebus Trading Company's car pass.

"Father, why should we help them? Isn't that going against the Central Military Police?" Freyr asked, sitting in the carriage, his voice filled with worry.

Dimo gazed at the sky for a moment. "It's not about helping them, it's about helping ourselves. They're right, how could the Central Military Police Regiment tolerate such a stain?"

Inside the carriage behind them, the girl, who had been fast asleep, suddenly sat up and excitedly shouted to the person under the bed, "Sister Aiya, we're inside the city walls! I was very good; I didn't get caught pretending to be asleep!"

A figure emerged from under the bed. Aiya, with her black hair, smiled and ruffled the girl's hair, praising, "Great job!"

With Mrs. Liebus's help, Aiya lifted the thick blanket, revealing a hidden door.

Aiya opened the hidden door and shouted into the darkness inside, "Captain, we've successfully entered Wall Rose!"

By the window, Erwin was reading a book as usual.

Bang! The door was suddenly kicked open violently, and a squad of Military Police rushed in. Nile and a Central Military Police officer walked in together.

Erwin's expression remained unchanged, as if he had expected this.

"Erwin, you are now accused of colluding with Titan to destroy the walls, causing the deaths of countless civilians. We are ordered to arrest you on the spot and detain all members of the Survey Corps. Take him down!" The Central Military Police gave the order without any politeness.

Nile, standing beside the Central Military Police, remained silent, but his Military Police cooperated with the Central Military Police to arrest Erwin.

Throughout the entire ordeal, Erwin offered no resistance, allowing the Military Police to arrest him. However, as he passed by Nile, he gave Nile a meaningful look.