What is Eren to you?

"Oh, Rod, what a touching scene, father and daughter reunited. Although I really don't want to disturb you, those Soldiers who overthrew the Royal Government will be here soon, and I don't think their Flintlock and Blades will show any mercy."

Kenny said flippantly, before him stood an altar formed of Crystal pillars, the very altar where Uri had passed General his power to his niece Frieda.

Now, Historia, dressed in a white robe just like Frieda had been, was embraced by a guilty-looking Rod.

Seemingly to make up for the years he had wronged Historia, Rod had been apologizing and repenting to Historia non-stop since yesterday.

It must be said that Rod' seemingly sincere repentance did stir up a trace of familial affection in Historia's heart.

Kenny scorned Rod's hypocritical mask. Compared to Uri, Rod was utter trash—cowardly, timid, and irresponsible. He didn't dare utter a sound when Historia's mother was executed, so what was he pretending to be now?

But Kenny didn't point it out; he had his own reasons.

"Kenny, didn't I tell you not to bother us?" Rod released Historia, his face showing displeasure.

"Kenny, I trust your abilities, just as Uri trusted you back then. The Reiss Family will not forget your contributions. But now, what you need to do is ensure the Ritual proceeds!"

Kenny lowered his head, his face obscured by his black top hat, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth. "Yes, Your Majesty." The last "Your Majesty" carried a clear hint of sarcasm.

But Rod ignored all of that and gestured for Kenny to step back. Kenny subtly touched what was hidden in her bosom before turning and leaving.

Meanwhile, another person present, completely overlooked by them, had regained consciousness Eren was watching the two men's conversation.

He was naked from the waist up, tightly bound by iron chains, and even his mouth was stuffed with small balls (don't get the wrong idea), so he couldn't speak.

"Now, Historia, it is time to fulfill your destiny, inherit your sister's power, and reclaim the Royal Family power from Jaeger, who usurped it!"

Rod's face was filled with fanaticism. What did a mere Coup as long as the power of the Royal Family was regained? This island would ultimately belong to the Eldia Royal Family!

But Historia's expression suddenly changed. A sister? He didn't even have a sister.

Thinking of this, Historia felt a slight throbbing in her head, as if fragmented images were flashing before her eyes. This made Historia subconsciously ask Rod, "Father, what sister? Do I have a sister?"

Rod' expression was complicated. He sighed, "It seems Frieda sealed your memories. Perfect, Historia, it's time for you to learn about our family's past and responsibilities."

After saying that, Rod grabbed Historia's hand and placed it on the back of Eren, who was bound and kneeling on the ground.

Meanwhile, Eren was also struggling, as a series of events had burdened this fifteen-year-old boy with too much that he shouldn't have to bear.

Eren couldn't understand the conversation between Historia and the Nobility, but Eren roughly understood that this Nobility was a true Royal Family.

Judging from what the man in the top hat said, it seems the Royal Government outside has been overthrown. Did Captain Levi and his Captain manage to do that?

How are my Survey Corps Comrade doing? And Mikasa... Eren couldn't help but think of the girl with the red scarf.

Before Eren could think further, Historia's slightly cold little hand had already touched Eren's bare back.

A sensation as if electrocuted suddenly shot through his back, stimulating Eren's brain. Instantly, like a movie playing, scenes flashed through Eren and Historia's minds simultaneously.

"The situation is not optimistic. According to the unanimous testimony of those Nobility, the Royal Family seems to have acquired the ability to modify the memories of the people within the Walls, with only a few Nobility remaining unaffected." Erwin made battle plans with a serious expression.

The two Commander and Zackly need to remain in the Capital to stabilize the people and the army.

Therefore, command of this operation against the Reiss Family was handed over to Erwin, who commanded the entire Survey Corps to carry out the mission.

"Control his memories? If necessary, my knife will slit his throat first." Levi was filled with murderous intent.

Hange adjusted her glasses. "I don't think we need to worry. Reiss shouldn't be able to use this ability for the time being, otherwise our operation would never have succeeded."

"It's a possibility, and we even speculate that the Reiss Family kidnapped Eren for this very reason."

A glint flashed in Levi's eyes as he said, "So we still need to rescue Eren, don't we?"

Erwin nodded.

"How's Mike?" Hange suddenly interjected.

Levi gave her a strange look and said, "I didn't expect that someone like you, an Abnormal Titan, would care about humans?"

Because of Hange's intense research and passion for Titan, Levi didn't hold back and gave Hange the nickname "Humanoid Abnormal Titan."

"Mike has broken many bones and will be unable to rejoin the team for the time being."

"Mikasa, wait, I have something to ask you." Yago rode up to Mikasa.

Mikasa tightened her scarf and remained silent. Mikasa had been like this ever since Eren was kidnapped. Armin and the other Comrade tried to persuade her for a long time, but to no avail. When Yago found out, he decided to talk to Mikasa.

Unfortunately, Third Master ignored Yago's attempts to strike up a conversation.

Seeing Mikasa's indifferent expression, Yago chuckled. "Little brat, believe me or not, I can make you speak with just one word?"

"Mikasa, you like Eren, don't you?"

These words caused an uproar; Mikasa lost control of her facial expressions, revealing a bewildered look.

"W-what are you saying? That's not how it is..." Mikasa stammered, but at least she managed to get the words out.

But Yago wore a slightly disdainful expression. "Hey, Mikasa, you don't think everyone can't tell, do you? Everyone knows Mikasa likes Eren among the 104th Cadet Corps Training Corps, just like everyone knows Sasha is a glutton."

A blush crept onto Mikasa's face. "No, that's not it. I just... I just..."

Yago ignored Mikasa's explanation and instead began to berate Eren, "Eren is such a blockhead, he's a real piece of wood."

Shouldn't the boy be the one to speak up in this kind of situation? With Mikasa taking such good care of her, even that idiot Sasha should understand by now. Eren really is even more of an idiot than an idiot!

"Don't say that about Eren!" Mikasa immediately retorted after Yago called Eren an idiot. As for Sasha... well, poor Sasha was automatically ignored.

Seeing Mikasa's protectiveness towards Eren, Yago smiled and asked, "Mikasa, since you care so much about Eren, what exactly do you consider Eren? A lover?"

The question, piercing to the core, left Mikasa completely stunned: Her lover?

"Approaching Reiss Domain, be on alert and prepare for battle!"

The sudden preparation for battle gave Mikasa an excuse not to answer. Mikasa immediately left without replying, but perhaps Mikasa already had the answer in her heart.

Yago merely glanced at Mikasa's retreating figure, saying, "Eren, you absolutely mustn't let Mikasa down."