Finale: The other shore

On the azure sea, a lone steel Warship cleaved through the waves, racing at top speed. The new Paradis flag fluttered in the sea breeze, and the Warship's hull was emblazoned with the Eldia script "New Future" in gold lettering.

"Captain Coris! Situation detected ahead, it's our own Fleet!"

Coris squinted, silently watching the gradually clearing black dots on the distant sea horizon. Those were the Paradis Defense Force's Navy Fleet, a powerful Fleet that the Eldians had built over two years at great expense. Although it had never experienced large-scale combat, its strength on paper alone was enough to rank it among the world's top Fleet.

Soon, two small Guard sped towards the New Future ahead of Warship Coris, their Flag Semaphore and Telegram all ordering the New Future to stop for inspection.

"Captain, what should we do? Should we really stop and let them inspect it?" the Helmsman asked with a worried expression.

Coris gripped the Captain's Command Baton, his brow furrowed. With Eren on board, they couldn't stop for inspection under any circumstances.

"Full speed ahead, let's charge!"

"But Captain, we..."

"Charge!!"

"Yes!!"

The Diesel Turbine of the New Future roared most ferociously, the Propeller spun wildly, and as it sped along, long white waves were left behind its Warship.

When the two small Guard saw the New Future speeding toward them, they frantically waved Flag Semaphore in an attempt to stop it. However, even when the two ships were almost within two nautical miles of each other, the New Future no sign of backing down or slowing down.

Inside the command center, through the binoculars, Coris could even see the panicked faces of the Paradis Navy personnel on the opposing Guard.

Ultimately, under pressure, the two small Guard opted for an emergency evasive maneuver, allowing the New Future to pass through them.

However, having only broken through the interception of two small Guard, Coris's serious expression did not ease at all, because blocking the way ahead of the New Future were dozens of steel Warship of various sizes from the Paradis Navy Fleet.

"New Future! By order of the Defense Navy Command Headquarters, immediately shut down the engines, stop the Warship, and submit to inspection. Otherwise, we will take countermeasures! This is a final ultimatum!"

Coris looked at the Telegram in his hand, his expression unchanged, and said coldly to the Communications Officer, "Reply: The New Future belongs to the First Navy Fleet of the Eldia Revival Army. It is currently ordered to urgently enter service. Please provide your Fleet's cooperation!"

"Yes!"

As the Paradis Fleet drew ever closer, a hint of helplessness flickered in Coris's eyes. This situation was probably something even Yago hadn't anticipated. Selina, I hope you don't let us down, or the Eldians civil war might become the biggest joke in the world.

At the same time, hundreds of menacing Warship cannons turned and aimed at the same Warship - the New Future.

On the flagship of the Paradis Fleet, Fleet Commander Randy Vald. This Commander, who was known throughout the army for his almost obsessive fairness and strictness, now had a hint of hesitation on his face. The Parliament's order was clear: all ships attempting to leave the Paradis waters must be stopped or even sunk. However, when his subordinates asked whether to stop or even attack the New Future, the fair Commander hesitated.

Regardless of her niece Lisa's desperate pleas not long ago, or the so-called "Fate" she saw in that young girl that day, Randy never ordered an interception.

Just as the New Future drew ever closer, with its steel cannons poised to fire, a sudden new development disrupted the tense atmosphere.

"Commander! A Patrol Boat reports from the rear that a Fleet is approaching us. They are also flying the Paradis flag. It seems to be the Eldia Revival Army's Fleet."

Hearing this, Randy breathed a sigh of relief and waved his iron hand, "Release the blockade, clear the sea, and let the New Future pass!"

"But Commander, the Ministry of Defense has ordered..."

"Shut up! Maintaining peace and stability in Paradis is our top priority. The Restoration Army is our brother force. Do you think we should provoke conflict with our brother forces? No one can bear that responsibility!"

"That's... it's understood!"

As the menacing steel Warship slowly moved forward, the New Future successfully and safely escaped the blockade of the Paradis Fleet.

At the stern of the New Future Warship, Annie stood quietly, bowing silently towards the Paradis Fleet. She silently thanked the Commander, remembering Commander last words, "Go ahead and do it. We old guys will back you up. Bring back that child; he is the hope of the Eldians."

After some time, another sizable Fleet emerged from the sea ahead of the New Future. However, the crew of the New Future were no longer worried, because the opposing Fleet not only flew the Paradis Flag, but also the Radiant Star Flag of the Eldia Revival Army.

"The Eldia Revival Army, the Paradis Defense Force, even Yago probably didn't expect that his followers would divide the Eldians like this." On the bridge of the New Future, Eren propped himself up on his arms, squinting at the dozen or so Warship a few nautical miles away.

This is something the whole world knows: the Eldians have two military forces within their ranks. One is the Paradis Defense Force, which is directly under the Parliament, and the other is the Eldia Revival Army, which made great contributions in the World War.

In fact, after the World War, the whole world, including the Eldians themselves, believed that the Eldia Revival Army should be Paradis Defense Force to jointly strengthen the power of the newly established Kingdom of Paradis. However, unexpectedly, due to the insistence of Commander-in-Chief Selina, the supreme commander of the Eldia Revival Army, the Eldia Revival Army was not incorporated into the Defense Force, but instead insisted on retaining the organization of the Restoration Army.

This has led to the current awkward situation of two major armies coexisting within Paradis. The Defense Force controls the vast Paradis Island, while the Restoration Army controls six provinces on the Marley Continent. Although the Restoration Army is nominally part of the Kingdom of Paradis, the Parliament has no real power to command Restoration Army. Of course, none of this is said openly, but everyone knows the truth.

Soon, escorted by the Restoration Army Fleet, the New Future arrived at the Other Shore of the ocean, where a somewhat haggard-looking Selina was already waiting.

"Selina, are you alright? You look terrible." Annie was surprised to see Selina; in the six months since they last met, Selina's face had become noticeably thinner.

"Hehe, I'm fine. You should blame your good man. He just dumped the huge burden of the Restoration Army all by himself. He wiped his mouth while I was busy like a dog," Selina said jokingly.

But that is indeed the case. Selina was under a lot of pressure, whether it was the internal affairs of the Restoration Army, the territory under her control, or even the communication with the Paradis Island Parliament, she was responsible for it all by herself.

"Alright, Annie, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's hurry up. I'll arrange for someone to help you infiltrate. You absolutely must bring back Yago!" Selina reached out and patted Annie on the shoulder.