A way to break the deadlock
Five minutes ago
When Zeke heard that the Survey Corps had discovered the Eldians hiding in the Shiganshina District, Zeke knew his chance had come.
To be honest, this was a backup plan that Zeke had prepared after much deliberation. Because of the frequent failures, the sense of powerlessness in the face of the situation made Zeke both angry and worried. That's why he requested a batch of Eldia criminals who had been injected with Special Spinal Fluid in his report to Marley.
In retrospect, it was truly thanks to the contingency plans we had made back then.
But Zeke suddenly thought of Yago, his brow furrowing. Yago, this seemingly very young Soldiers, was proving extremely troublesome to Zeke.
In particular, Yago revealed to him his secret plan, a plan known only to himself and a very few loyal subordinates.
Zeke didn't believe that his subordinates who knew his plans would leak them, and even if they did, they wouldn't let the people on Paradis Island know.
"So, Yago Norman, who exactly are you?" Zeke muttered to himself.
Raising his head, the steam emanating from Zeke's wounds gradually dissipated, a trace of blood trickled from the corner of Zeke's mouth, and wisps of Yellow Lightning appeared in Zeke's eyes.
This is a secret Zeke kept from everyone: the Titan Power always prioritizes repairing the host's physical injuries. This means that when the host of the Titan Power is seriously injured, they cannot transform into Titan. However, Zeke overcame this problem, or rather, barely managed to overcome it.
By halting the healing of the wounds, a portion of the Titan Power was forcibly awakened.
However, this situation is extremely dangerous. Not only will the transformation time be greatly extended, but both the original body and the summoned Titan's body will also become extremely weak.
Looking at Scott and Floch outside the cage, Zeke decided to take a gamble. As for what Yago and Zeke had said earlier, although there was some hint of cooperation in their words, Zeke didn't like passive cooperation.
Zeke's unusual behavior caught Scott's attention. The arcs of electricity flashing around Zeke made Scott, who had witnessed Eren's transformation, feel uneasy, and he subconsciously reached for his waist.
But Scott's Omni-Directional Mobility Gear Gas has run out, and to appease Floch, it hasn't been replenished yet.
"Logistics Squad! All Soldiers! Frank! Rush over there! Stop that guy! Cut off the back of his neck!" In this situation, Scott could only shout to his men around him, and he himself drew his Blades and ran towards Zeke.
The Soldiers in the Logistics Squad were initially taken aback, but they quickly noticed something was wrong with Zeke and rushed over.
But the other Soldiers were all far away.
Floch, who was closest to Zeke, was also the first Soldiers to rush into Zeke's cage.
Just as astonished as the Scout were Pieck and Reiner inside the cage; they were equally shocked that Zeke could still transform despite being severely injured.
Pieck stared at Zeke, who was crackling with electricity, his face filled with disbelief, but at the same time, a hope of escaping welled up in his heart.
Pieck's Cart Titan can only transform into Titan countless times before his stamina is exhausted without him being injured.
Floch rushed up to Zeke, Blades gripping his hand. Zeke looked up and stared at Floch.
"Floch! Cut off the back of his neck!" Scott shouted from behind. Floch trembled as he raised the Blades, his eyes meeting Zeke's. Zeke's eyes, flashing with electric arcs, made Floch extremely nervous.
Once the Blades strikes, it will all be over, and Zeke will be dead.
The raised Blades hesitated to fall; perhaps his Comrade's mockery was justified— Floch was too cowardly.
Scott rushed to Floch's side and stabbed Zeke with his knife, but it was too late.
Boom! The powerful impact ripped through the cage, and Floch was blown away.
"Roar!" Accompanied by intense arcs of electricity and light, a shattered Beast Titan appeared, its body below the head a bloody mess, with only its furry head barely intact.
But that was enough; the Beast Titan let out a terrifying roar.
Floch scrambled to his feet, looking around in bewilderment as countless yellow beams of light rose from all sides.
"Titan!" His Comrade's shout brought Floch back to his senses.
Several Titan suddenly burst into Floch's sight and charged toward Floch.
Floch was so frightened that he covered his head and crouched down, but the Titan ignored him completely, passing by Floch and heading towards the Beast Titan.
As if they were sentient, the Titan ripped Zeke from the back of the Beast Titan's neck, dragged him to the cage where Pieck and Reiner were imprisoned, and then fled into the distance.
"Quickly, after them! All Logistics Squad Soldiers! Don't let them escape!" Spitting blood, Scott struggled to his feet; the impact had seriously injured Scott.
Having sacrificed Comrade lives to capture Zeke and his crew, Scott couldn't just stand by and watch them escape.
"Yes, sir!" A dozen or so Scout immediately activated their Omni-Directional Mobility Gear and gave chase.
Floch staggered to Scott's side, slapping himself several times in shame and self-reproach. "Squad Leader, it's all my fault. I'm just a ridiculous coward. I... I don't deserve to be Soldiers of the Survey Corps."
Scott shook his head laboriously, a sharp, dull pain shooting through his chest; he guessed he'd broken a few ribs.
"Floch, Wings of Freedom, you must overcome your inner fears. I believe you will become a qualified Soldiers in the future."
Before Scott could finish speaking, Scott expression suddenly changed, and he shoved Floch.
The next moment, blood splattered everywhere. Floch stared wide-eyed as the Titan before him bit into Scott's body, blood flowing down the Titan's mouth. The Titan's emotionless eyes looked at Floch.
"Class Squad Leader..." Floch stared blankly at the scene before him.
Sizzle!! Seeing the situation was too chaotic, Yago abandoned the idea of using the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to kill the Titan. He slashed his palm, Hardening his claws, and the Fate Titan burst out of steam and arcs of electricity.
However, the entire Shiganshina has now become a battlefield, and the Survey Corps Soldiers are trapped in various corners by the chaotic Titan, making it impossible for them to organize a counterattack.
"Damn it! What should we do?" The Fate Titan was naturally no match for these ordinary Titan. With the Jaw Titan Power claws, the Fate Titan could take down a Titan with a single claw, easily tearing a Titan's head and neck apart.
However, Yago was helpless against hundreds of Titan scattered in various places. Every second that wasted now would increase the casualties of the Survey Corps.
At that moment, Yago sensed two forces. Looking towards the city wall, Yago could tell that it was Eren, Eren had also used the Attack Titan's power.
Furthermore, the Fate Titan turned his head and watched as the Jaw Titan, who looked like it was wearing a crown, wreaked havoc in all directions.
An idea suddenly popped into Yago's mind: it was risky, but worth a try!
Without hesitation, Yago poked half his body out from behind his neck and shouted downwards, "Annie!!"
Annie, who had just slain a Titan, heard Yago's shout and immediately activated her Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to fly onto the Fate Titan's shoulder. "Annie, there's no time! Find Eren and tell him to come this way! Be quick!"
Seeing Yago's extremely serious face, Annie nodded earnestly, then leaped down, the sharp point of the Ring slicing her finger.
The Female Titan appeared, arched her back, and strode towards Eren's position. There were too many scattered Titan around, and it would be too late to use the Omni-Directional Mobility Gear to get there. She had no choice but to risk using the Female Titan Power. At this point, she could no longer hide her abilities.
Yago wasn't idle either; he returned to the nape of the Fate Titan's neck and charged towards the Jaw Titan.
"The Founding Titan Power should be able to change the situation!"
(Why do people always say that Muzi is short? (╥ω╥`)