Judgment

After two days, the body recovery work was finally completed. The cremation will be carried out tonight. Less than half of Soldiers can be identified; the rest are unrecognizable.

Flames licked the bodies of the Soldiers had given their lives for humanity. The firelight illuminated the faces of the other Training Corps around them, whose expressions were all serious. The war with the Titan had made these Training Corps realize the cruelty of the world and had also made them grow up. Even Sasha and Connie, who were usually the most playful, had become more mature.

Connie even started considering whether to join the Survey Corps. In fact, Connie had never really thought too much about it. He had only said he wanted to join the Military Police Brigade because it was the top ten choice for most Training Corps.

But after experiencing the baptism of war this time, Connie seemed to have truly begun to think about the meaning of being Soldiers, and even what it truly means to fight for humanity.

Sasha's usually adorable face now carried a hint of melancholy.

Yago stared silently at the burning flames when Rang, with a gloomy expression, walked over.

Yago asked, "How is Mark?"

He gritted his teeth and said, "My life is safe for now, but I may have to spend the rest of my life in bed from now on."

Yago glanced at Jean, whose face was filled with guilt. Jean remembered what Mark had said to him, "Jean, I told you, you are very talented, and I believe you can lead everyone to victory."

He clenched his fists, struggled for a long time, and then, as if making a farewell, loudly announced, "I want to join the Survey Corps!"

However, the surprised expressions that everyone expected did not appear. At most, Sasha and Connie glanced at Jean, and Jean, who had been prepared to be questioned by everyone, suddenly felt a little deflated.

Suddenly, Rang felt a tap on his shoulder. "Yago?" Yago said earnestly, "Rang, think it over carefully. Don't make a choice easily just because you feel guilty. Once you've made a choice, don't regret it." After saying that, Yago walked away, leaving Rang to think it over.

Early in the morning, a squad of Military Police bearing Unicorn Insignia stood in neat rows in the Military Camp, attracting many Training Corps to stop and watch.

Yago also leisurely went over to join in the fun and overheard the Training Corps talking.

"I heard a very important person is coming to judge Eren today!"

"I know, I know, it's President Zackly! He's the commander-in-chief of the Survey Corps, the Military Police Brigade, and the Garrison Regiment! How impressive!"

"My God, is this the kind of adult who's going to judge Eren?"

Hearing the whispers around him, Yago's expression was also not good. He hadn't expected that the successful recapture of Trost District, which had brought such a great victory for humanity, would ultimately result in humanity still being unwilling to trust Eren.

Following the victory in the recapture of Trost District, the exciting news quickly spread throughout Wall Rose and Wall Sina, greatly encouraging the people within the Walls. However, the news reported in the newspapers still surprised many people: the one who won the victory for humanity was actually a Soldiers could transform into Titan?!

Immediately, public opinion was in an uproar, with people discussing the matter endlessly. Some believed that the Soldiers was humanity's savior, while others thought he was an invader with ulterior motives.

Carla clutched the newspaper tightly; the name of the Soldiers who could transform into Titan was so conspicuous: Eren Jaeger. Carla went to the window, where she could vaguely see the Wall Rose spreading outwards. "Eren, please don't let anything happen to you!"

Yago watched as the white-haired old man with glasses stepped down from the carriage. The man exuded an aura of authority the moment he stepped off the carriage.

Yago had no interest in looking at him any longer and turned to leave. He could perhaps understand people's suspicions about Eren, but that didn't stop him from feeling disheartened. He was also glad that he hadn't revealed his Titan Power.

Lunch was the same as always: bread and potato soup. Except for Sasha, who still ate with great relish, everyone else was a bit tired of it. Things were different from five years ago. The fall of Wall Maria meant that humanity had lost half of its agricultural areas and most of its pastoral areas.

Meat has now become a luxury item, and its price is extremely high. Even Soldiers rarely get to eat it. Only Officer receive a small amount of meat rations each month, and ordinary Soldiers are lucky if they can eat their fill.

Mikasa has no appetite. Ever since Eren was taken away by the Military Police under the pretext of supervision, Mikasa has been worried about Eren's safety every moment.

Armin comforted Mikasa, saying, "It should be alright. After all, Eren saved the entire Trost District, and Eren can play a significant role in the future Wall Maria Reclamation Battle. Don't worry too much, Mikasa."

But Mikasa asked, "So what are they trying Eren for?"

Armin stammered, "Perhaps it's for Eren's future or something..."

Mikasa was about to retort.

Bang! The cafeteria door was suddenly flung open, and three Military Police with Unicorn Insignia appeared in the doorway. The lead Military Police shouted, "Training Corps Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arnold, come with us. We need you as witnesses for this afternoon's deliberations."

Decisive and arrogant, this is very much like the Military Police Brigade. The Military Police Brigade have always looked down on people from other legions. In their eyes, the Garrison Regiment are just service soldiers repairing city walls, and the Survey Corps are just crazy people who are stupid enough to fight Titan.

Yago glanced at the three Military Police. Although these Military Police were the best of the best from each Training Corps, judging from their proud souls, these so-called elites had lost the Courage to fight the Titan to the death.

Even the most beautiful vase is still just a vase. Yago glanced at it and lost interest in looking at it any longer. Now, Yago felt even less interested in the Military Police Brigade. However, he heard that in addition to the heads of the Three Military Branches, the commanders of each unit were also present. It seemed that this deliberation would determine Eren's allegiance.

The best place to utilize Eren's talents would naturally be the Survey Corps, which frequently fights Titan; that's where Eren's Titan Power can be best utilized. But who can say for sure?

Regardless, Eren's fate greatly displeased Yago; what good was his Titan Power anyway?

After finishing the remaining food in a few bites, Yago left the canteen and wandered aimlessly through the streets.

"Ouch!" Yago cried out in surprise, feeling as if he had been bumped. Looking down, he saw a tiny...

The boy bumped into himself and fell. Yago helped him up, and when the boy saw his own Training Corps uniform, his eyes lit up. "Big Older Brother! Are you Soldiers? That's amazing! I want to be Soldiers like you when I grow up and drive away those Titan!"

Yago was stunned. He vaguely saw a resemblance to Eren in this child. So, are all children really that passionate?

Just then, the boy's Mother came running over. "Alex? What are you doing here? Come home and eat."

The mother also noticed Yago, and upon seeing that Yago was a Soldiers, she repeatedly thanked Yago, "It was you Soldiers who fought against the terrifying Titan to protect the Trost District; you are our heroes!"

Looking at this simple and honest aunt, Yago's previously confused mind seemed to clear up a bit.

After bidding farewell to Alex and her son, Yago returned to the Military Camp, and the final verdict for Eren's trial was announced.