You are Zeke

Intelligence about the coup attempt by the Imperial faction in the capital quickly reached Iago. When Iago learned of this news, he was somewhat surprised. He could foresee the conflict between the Imperial faction and the Restoration faction, but he hadn't expected the Imperial faction to be so audacious as to stage a coup.

In any case, the previous disputes between the Imperialists and the Restorationists were only private matters. The high-ranking officials of Paradis Island did not clearly favor either side. Even with the victory in the Marley Capital this time, the Restorationists did not gain the support of the high-ranking officials.

Of course, Yago saw through the higher-ups' little scheme at a glance. From their perspective, it would be best if the Imperialists and the Restorationists continued to fight. They didn't want to see either side completely rise to power. Therefore, in order to balance the Restorationists, the higher-ups would definitely lean towards the Imperialists to some extent.

But unexpectedly, the Imperialists abruptly ended the game, staging Coup. How dare they? With only a few hundred Military Police and Garrison Soldiers in the Capital?

It's important to understand that there are no Thunder Spear in the Capital. Without Thunder Spear, Eren, who remains in the Capital, is practically invincible. For Attack Titan that has fully mastered Hardening its entire body, a few hundred Soldiers are simply easy prey. Not to mention, Historia, the Royal-Blood Jaw Titan, is also in the Royal Palace. These two Titan Warriors alone are enough to give the Rebels a run for their money.

Furthermore, since the completion of the railway on Paradis Island, it takes less than half a day to transfer troops from the fastest location to the Capital. No matter how you look at it, the Imperialists's Coup seems like a joke.

"Aili, Annie, let's go back to the Capital together. As for Floch... let's not tell Floch about this yet. The Colossal Titan shouldn't be used against our Eldia brethren," Yago decided after thinking for a moment.

Yago may not have expected that the Marley Volunteer Army would be involved behind the Imperialists Coup, but even if he had, he wouldn't panic. After all, this is Paradis Island, where Marley Warriors have shed their blood. If they dare to make a move again, Paradis Island wouldn't mind if they shed their blood here again.

In the Dungeon of the Capital Survey Corps' base.

Blood was everywhere, and countless Military Police lay on the ground groaning in agony. Limbs and torsos were scattered all over the place, and the officers of the Military Police were twitching their eyelids as they looked at the bloody scene before them.

Five men! Dozens of fully armed Military Police, each carrying Rifle, were cut in half by five Scout who only had knives. In the end, those five guys even escaped. The Captain was so frustrated he felt like vomiting blood.

But Yelena, who came with the Military Police, had no time to comfort the Captain. Ignoring the bloody Dungeon, she went straight into Dungeon and carefully observed each cell.

She paused briefly as she passed Pieck and Porco's cells. She recognized the Cart Titan and the former Warrior Candidate Porco, but Yelena only paused for a moment before continuing her search.

Pieck rubbed his newly healed hand and hesitantly asked Porco, "Does this tomboy know us?"

Porco was startled. "What? She's a woman?" (Yelena: Thank you, I was offended.)

Soon, Yelena met the person she wanted to see. "Zeke, I've come to pick you up."

When Zeke saw Yelena, he was also surprised. He didn't expect Yelena to find this place, but then he thought that given Yelena's persistence, it wasn't surprising that she had found it.

Zeke said with a bitter tone, "What, you still have hope for me? Right now, I'm nothing but a clown being made a fool of."

Bang! A gunshot rang out. Yelena fired, shattering the lock on the cell door. She pushed open the door and walked to Zeke. Since Zeke was sitting on the floor, Yelena knelt down, looked intently into Zeke eyes, and said, word by word, "You are not the Joker, you are Zeke, the Zeke destined to lead us to the light."

Zeke was somewhat dazed. Himself? Light? Ever since being deceived and tricked by Yago in the Marley Capital, Zeke had completely begun to doubt his own abilities, and even his once-proud Eldia Euthanasia Plan was now wavering. Was he truly worth it, being misunderstood by his own people?

During this period, although Zeke appeared indifferent and even somewhat optimistic, his heart was filled with turmoil.

But Yelena's words seemed to reawaken something within Zeke. He lowered his head, but quickly spoke again, "Yelena, what's your plan?"

Without hesitation, Yelena whispered her plan to Zeke. As she spoke, Yelena glanced at Reiner, who was huddled in the corner. However, Reiner seemed completely uncooperative. Upon noticing Yelena's gaze, Reiner turned away and looked at the bare wall.

Reiner had no desire to fight; he just wanted to stay here quietly. The dark cell was even a relief for Reiner, as the burden on his heart was too heavy.

After hearing Yelena's plan, Zeke raised his head. This time, there was a hint of coldness in Zeke's eyes behind his glasses. Sometimes, perhaps emotions really are what hold us back.

Zeke stood up, this time with a newfound confidence, his posture more upright. "Let's go, Yelena, let's go together and make our great plan a reality."

Zeke strode out of the cell, and Yelena smiled slightly before following behind Zeke.

Pieck and Porco stared in disbelief as Zeke swaggered out of the cell, Yelena following behind him.

As Zeke passed by their cell, Pieck couldn't help but call out, "War Chief?"

The word "War Chief" made Zeke stop in his tracks. Yelena also looked at Pieck and Porco, then asked Zeke, "Should we take them with us? They're Titan Warriors after all; they might be useful."

Upon hearing this, Pieck immediately looked at Zeke. Did this mean they had a chance to get out?!

But Zeke glanced at them coldly and said indifferently, "No need. Their hearts are not with us. Don't waste our time." With that, Zeke left.

Pieck was left in the cell, looking dazed. Pieck wanted to call out to Zeke, "What do you mean we're not on the same page? Can't we talk it over?" He hadn't even asked how he knew they weren't on the same page. Pieck wanted to leave! But Zeke's figure quickly disappeared from Pieck's sight.

Pieck slumped down in frustration, but then a thought struck him: the Scout had fled, and the Military Police had taken away the wounded and the dead—what would become of them? Would anyone still bring them food? With that thought, Pieck rushed to the cell and shouted, "Wait! War Chief! Don't rush off! Let's talk!"

Porco was speechless watching Pieck's behavior, which kept shifting between dejection and exuberance. When did Pieck become so goofy?