The outbreak of war: The pyramid
Scarlet Mist, or rather, a specially vaporized version of Titan spinal fluid, is different from the Titan spinal fluid developed by Marley. Scarlet Mist has no effect on Eldians because the blood flowing in the Eldians' bodies and the Scarlet Mist are of the same origin.
The terrifying aspect of the Scarlet Mist lies in the fact that it erodes the genes of other races, forcefully destroying them and forcibly implanting and activating the Eldians genes. This is the truth behind the appearance of the Blood Titan. However, no matter how tenacious the forcibly implanted genes are, they cannot fully adapt to the host's body and will eventually collapse. This is why the Blood Titan shatters and disintegrates just a few hours after its appearance.
The Scarlet Mist was already so potent, but the liquefied Scarlet Mist was even more domineering. After the Eldia genes, concentrated thousands of times, were implanted into the body, they destroyed the host's genes while maintaining a stable quantity. As long as it was not stimulated, it could fully support the host's normal activities. In fact, based on the special power of the Eldians, the physical fitness of Far East people who were injected with liquefied Scarlet Mist increased dramatically.
The Far East was able to acquire a large number of qualified fighter pilots in a short period of time thanks to this. Of course, the rank-and-file pilots would not know what they were injected with, and the higher-ups would not care about the opinions of the lower-ranking Soldiers; all they wanted was victory.
Ebson was right. In the blink of an eye, Yago annihilated thousands of lives. As mentioned before, although the liquefied Scarlet Mist was stable, that was based on the fact that the Eldia genes were not activated.
From the moment Yago and Ebson made contact, the Artificial Titan within them resonated, which was the key to activating these Eldia genes. The Titan Power that erupted within them caused the bodies of the thousands of Far East pilots injected with liquefied Scarlet Mist to explode instantly.
It sounds cruel, but isn't that what war is all about? Yago looked down at Ebson, who was still grinning maliciously, then crouched down and calmly said, "Doctor, I know what you're thinking. Think about it, because this will be your last fantasy in this world!"
Having said that, Yago, ignoring Ebson's astonished expression, suddenly turned around and shouted, "Eren!"
Whoosh!! The entire Paths underwent a drastic change in an instant. The Sand Dune and starry sky in front of Yago spun rapidly, Blood Lake behind them seemed to be constantly squeezed by an invisible force, with the boiling Blood Lake gradually being submerged by countless fine sands.
Two blurry figures appeared in front of Yago and Ebson without their noticing.
Zeke looked at Yago and Ebson, who had suddenly appeared behind him, with some surprise.
Eren also stood up from the sand-covered chair and turned to face Yago.
Calm, dark Black Eyes met starry, brilliant purple eyes; neither said a word, yet it was as if they had said everything.
"Heh, you bastard, don't forget what we agreed on. Hurry up and do it, don't hesitate." Yago's face was pale, and he forced an ugly smile.
Eren seemed to sense something; his previously calm expression finally wavered, revealing guilt and reluctance. His fists clenched. "Yago, sacrifice shouldn't be your responsibility. How can you bear to leave Annie behind?"
"Stop talking nonsense! Eren, you brat, even if I'm selfish, even if Annie hates me for it, I don't care. I'm not like you. Even if you get the memories of the future, you're just a coward who doesn't dare to confess! Cowards should just listen to me! Remember! You promised me! The future of the Eldians is in your hands!"
The Orientals are allies, but don't treat Orientals as your only allies. There are no permanent friends, only permanent interests! Remember that, Eren!"Yago almost shouted.
Zeke stared at the two of them, completely bewildered. He had no idea what they were talking about, and it sounded like Yago was giving his last words.
Beside them, Founding Titan Ymir had somehow reverted to her childhood form, quietly watched everything unfold before her. Her once empty eyes now shone with a different kind of light.
Sizzle! Sizzle! Crimson Lightning coursed across Yago and Ebson's bodies, veins bulging beneath their skin. Ebson seemed to realize Yago's intentions; his expression instantly turned to terror. "What are you doing? No! No! I finally reached the end! No! I'm not reconciled! Power! Give me power!!"
Ebson, his pupils turning crimson, let out an inhuman roar. Driven by his extreme unwillingness, he actually broke free from the restraints of the Crimson Lightning and pounced on Founding Titan Ymir had been quietly watching from the sidelines.
Hiss!! The azure-blue Hallucigenia wrapped around the Founding Titan Ymir instantly revealed itself and hissed at Ebson.
Ebson's expression turned extremely greedy and eager. He reached out, his fingertips almost touching the Hallucigenia, but soon his expression froze, like a statue, and his finger stopped a centimeter in front of the Hallucigenia.
Snap! Snap! Snap! Countless layers of Hardening instantly enveloped Yago and Ebson. In the last moment before the Hardening covered Yago's Black Eyes narrowed. Through Eren's purple eyes, he saw the Female Titan running frantically among the Blood Titan. Time seemed to stand still. Yago clearly saw Annie's extremely anxious expression on the back of the Female Titan's neck.
"Annie, I'm sorry..."
Crack! Crack! Crack! Zeke was startled by the Hardening that was constantly rising in front of him. His vision blurred, and when he came to his senses, a Crystal -like Hardening Pyramid had already stood in the Paths. It was crystal clear and extremely beautiful. At this moment, the light path that stretched to the sky in the distance also emitted a dazzling light, and the Scarlet Mist that had been eroding the light pillar disappeared completely.
The boundless, boiling Blood Lake has vanished without a trace, and everything has returned to the original peaceful Paths, except for the addition of a Hardening Pyramid tens of meters high.
"Eren, what is this? And Yago, what have you two done?" Zeke stared at his Younger Brother in shock. What had just happened had truly astonished this former prodigy.
Eren remained silent, his once dazzling purple eyes now dulling into a pale green. "Yago, you arrogant jerk."
Inside the Scarlet Base, countless grotesque, writhing Blood Titan filled every corner of the base, their terrifying roars echoing throughout. Tens of thousands of Blood Titan instinctively surged towards the center of the base, as if something there was drawing them in at the genetic level.
But in a single instant, as if a pause button had been pressed simultaneously, all the movements of the tens of thousands of Blood Titan froze at the same moment, countless terrifying roars ceased abruptly, and the world fell into an eerie silence.
Thud! Crack! One Blood Titan collapsed with a thud, and then, like dominoes, two, three, four... tens of thousands of Blood Titan all fell down!