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"Um, Commander Hange? Please wait a moment, can I talk to you?" Someone called out to Hange from behind. Hange turned around, looking at the person's face with some confusion, and asked, "Who are you?"

The man scratched his head awkwardly and said somewhat nervously, "My name is Coris, the Marley Captain you captured three years ago."

Hange paused for a moment, then realized what had happened. She slapped her forehead, her expression somewhat out of control, and hurriedly bowed deeply to Coris. "I'm so sorry! Captain Coris, my memory is terrible. Thank you so much for your help to Paradis Island!"

Coris was quite surprised to see the Commander of the Survey Corps bowing to him, and quickly went to help Hange up, saying, "Commander Hange, you flatter me."

Hange, however, looked serious, because Coris had been a great help to Paradis Island. Otherwise, with the help of the Hizuru and the Marley Volunteer Army alone, Paradis Island would not have been able to develop its own navy. The Hizuru of Hizuru had the resources and technology, but due to limited conditions, its navy was merely a facade.

As an experienced naval Captain, Coris not only possesses outstanding command abilities but is also very familiar with naval training. Furthermore, his prestige on the Destroyer "Courage" rallied more captured Marley Soldiers to actively help Paradis Island, which led to the Paradis Island's rapid naval development.

Thanks to the incredibly abundant Iceburst Stone resources on Paradis Island, the Hizuru became extremely wealthy. The family of Kiyomi Azumabito reached the pinnacle of prestige in Hizuru. The wealthy and powerful Hizuru directly helped Paradis Island expand its navy by more than ten Warships. Although they were all light Destroyer, their presence was still quite formidable.

"Captain Coris, is there anything I can help you with?" Hange pushed up her glasses.

Coris rubbed his hands together before revealing his purpose, "I heard that Paradis Island is about to launch a major operation against Marley. I... I wanted to ask Commander Hange if I could be taken along? I haven't seen my family in three years, and I want to go back and see them..."

A strange light flashed in Hange's eyes. This operation on Paradis Island should have been kept highly secret, so how did Coris know about it?

However, considering Coris's help to Paradis Island, Hange readily agreed. But before Coris could even rejoice, the usually carefree Hange suddenly became serious and solemnly said, "Captain Coris, first of all, we are very grateful for your help. Unlike other Marleyan, you are a friend of us Eldians. When you return, we may meet you again on the battlefield, but we will never forget your help. Please take care."

Hange's words touched Coris as well. Years of interaction had made him realize that these Eldians, whom they had once called demons, were actually no different from them. They cried and laughed just like them, and were just as kind and friendly to their friends...

Coris had been worried about being rejected, but he hadn't expected Hange to agree so readily. Touched, Coris extended his hand to shake Hange's. "Rest assured," he said, "I am well aware of the kindness and sincerity of the Eldians. I will always remember our friendship. I believe that Marley and Paradis Island will one day become friends."

"Commander Erwin, please, let us go." In the simple study, Erwin rubbed his forehead, looking somewhat troubled, because two girls were standing in front of him.

Dressed in simple hunting attire, and covered in dirt and debris, this was the fourth time Queen Historia and her attendant Ymir had been caught red-handed by the Military Police while attempting to sneak out of the Royal Palace.

"Your Her Majesty the Queen, firstly, I have resigned from my position as Commander of the Survey Corps. Secondly, as Queen, you should maintain your dignity, rather than constantly being urged by others to participate in dangerous missions."

Hearing this clearly pointed remark, Ymir exploded, "Commander! What kind of talk is that? This wasn't me who encouraged her. Do you think I don't know how dangerous Marley? How could I bear to let Historia go to a place like that!? She insisted on going!"

Erwin, exasperated, retorted, "Then why didn't you stop the Queen? Why did you help her escape?"

Ymir replied matter-of-factly, "But Historia asked me, how could I refuse such a lovely Historia's request?"

Erwin: "..."

Seeing that Erwin remained unmoved, Historia also dropped her pitiful expression, her little face tightening and becoming serious. "Commander Erwin, although I am the Queen, I was once a Survey Corps Soldiers who fought for humanity."

When I was a Soldiers, I remembered you saying that every Soldiers had the resolve to Dedicate Your Hearts for humanity. Now, as Queen, shouldn't I have even greater awareness? Besides, I possess the Jaw Titan Power, one of the Nine Titans. With great power comes great responsibility. I don't want to remain a mascot in the Royal Palace forever!

Erwin was stunned by Historia's impassioned speech, and it took him a while to react. Then, Erwin gave a wry smile, "Historia, you're really getting smarter and smarter."

"Hey? Nico, what are you doing here?" Armin was a little surprised. In front of him, a petite female Scout with light freckles blushed slightly and then quickly left the underground cell.

Armin was somewhat puzzled, but remembering that he had more important things to do, Armin took a deep breath and pushed open the iron gate in front of him.

The iron gate creaked and groaned; the cell was rather dimly lit.

Upon entering the cell, Armin looked at Bertholdt Hardening like Crystal, with a complicated expression.

After a moment of silence, Armin sighed and slowly said, "I'm sorry, Bertholdt, the military has decided to take away the Colossal Titan..."

As soon as Armin finished speaking, the Hardening that enveloped Bertholdt suddenly cracked without warning, and cracks appeared on the Crystal- like Hardening surface. The sudden change left Armin somewhat at a loss.

After the Hardening was covered with countless cracks, a sound of shattering glass rang out, crack! crack!

"Ah, Armin..." A dry voice reached Armin's ears.

(Dear readers, I have an exam Muzi, so I'm asking for leave in advance today. I'll gradually make up for the double updates that you've all been asking for after Muzi 19th. The Fate Titan is also nearing its end, and Muzi 'm constantly refining and revising it, striving to write the most perfect ending.)