Chapter Summaries

Yago weighed the Titan forces of Marley, Ebson, and Paradis Island and concluded that Paradis had the advantage. The newly formed Paradis Island Navy Fleet then departed for Marley, while Yelena looked forward to meeting Zeke.

• Aili told Yago that Ebson planned to strike the Tybur Family during the World Joint Conference and that Marley showed no sign of preparing for an attack.
• Yago compared the Titans and spies held by each faction and declared that Paradis Island had the advantage, though he still needed Zeke to support his plan.
• Thirteen destroyers departed Paradis Island, carrying Coris, Historia, Ymir, Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Floch, and Levi toward Marley.
• Floch promised Armin that he would use the Colossal Titan's power to fulfill Bertholdt's wish, while Levi reflected on Kenny, who had supplied the spinal fluid.
• Aboard an airship following the fleet, Yelena said that she and Zeke would soon meet.

Newt told Willy Tybur and Dio Magath about Ebson's plan to disrupt Marley's Joint Conference, then explained how hardship and love had shaped his life. After Anna collapsed and was diagnosed with a terminal tumor, Newt was left in despair until a glimmer of hope appeared.

• Newt revealed Ebson's plan to interfere with the Joint Conference, and Willy asked why he had chosen to help Marley.
• Newt described growing up frail in Liberio with Anna, who protected him and became his partner.
• Newt recalled dreaming of opening a candy shop and raising a child with Anna, while she worked tirelessly to pay for his medicine.
• Anna collapsed at home, and a clinic doctor told Newt that her tumor had spread and she had little time left.
• Newt blamed himself for Anna's illness and wept outside the clinic before a glimmer of hope appeared.

Newt recounted how Ebson exploited him and his dying sister Anna, leading him to betray Ebson and offer Marley information about the artificial Titans. Willy and Magath weighed his account and began discussing plans against Ebson.

• Ebson lured Newt into becoming the Red Fire Titan by promising to help Anna, then secretly imprisoned and experimented on her while sending Newt forged letters.
• Anna was rescued from Ebson's laboratory by the Eldia Restorationists and, with Wick's help, returned to see Newt before dying in his arms.
• After Anna's death, Newt was forced into Marley's Warrior Unit and met other artificial Titans created by Ebson, while fake letters from Anna continued to arrive.
• Newt told Willy and Magath that all the artificial Titans except the Flying Claw Titan obeyed Ebson, and demanded only that Ebson be killed.
• Willy promised to oppose Ebson, then asked Magath to discuss matters after Newt left.

Marley enforced strict limits on most countries’ warship escorts at its naval port, but made an exception for Hizuru, whose fleet arrived with an unexpected group aboard. Levi’s presence among the delegation was revealed as they left the port for the conference accommodations.

• A Marleyan official told a Middle East Alliance representative that only two small escort ships could enter the naval port, prompting the representative to protest Marley's rules.
• Hizuru arrived with an ocean liner escorted by thirteen destroyers, and the official explained that Hizuru was exempt under the regulations.
• The Middle East Alliance representative denounced the unequal treatment and left the port with his delegation.
• Ms. Kiyomi Azumabito led Hizuru’s delegation ashore, while some members carried bulging cases and looked unfamiliar with their surroundings.
• A Marleyan official mistook Levi for a little boy and froze under his murderous glare until Oluo called for him to keep up.

Zofia learned from Aili that the Eldia Revival Army planned to liberate Eldians and was warned to avoid the World Joint Conference, while Gabi overheard them. Bagg arrived at Russell Manor to visit Loa and found armed strangers waiting inside, leaving his fate uncertain.

• Udo, Zofia, and Falco discussed why Marley was hosting the World Joint Conference in Liberio while Gabi sat silently nearby.
• Colt summoned Zofia to meet Aili, and Gabi followed them in secret.
• Aili warned Zofia to stay away from the conference and said the Eldia Revival Army aimed to liberate all Eldians.
• Gabi overheard Aili and Zofia discussing the army’s plans and grew alarmed.
• Bagg reached Russell Manor with gifts for Loa and found armed strangers inside.
• Bagg tried to leave, but the manor door slammed shut and he screamed for help.

Yago reunited with his old friends in Marley and was surprised to find Historia joining the mission. Their reunion was interrupted when Levi's squad brought in three prisoners, including Yago's old acquaintance Bagg, whom Yago revealed his true name to.

• Yago greeted Eren, Yago, Jean, Connie, and Sasha, then was shocked to discover Historia had come to Marley with Ymir.
• Historia, Ymir, Jean, and Connie assured Yago they could protect themselves and help the mission.
• Eren told Yago that Floch had inherited the Colossal Titan and was leading the Eldia Revivalists, while Armin was investigating Marley's defenses with the Hizuru delegation.
• Levi and his squad entered with three captured prisoners, including Bagg, and Levi prepared to kill him until Yago said he knew him.
• Yago pulled the gag from Bagg's mouth, teased him about leaving, then revealed that his name was Yago Norman.

As Marley prepared to host the World Unity Conference, Yago and his allies finalized their operation while Willy Tybur and Magath reached an agreement. Coris returned to his family, and Ebson confronted the Artificial Titans after suspecting one of them had betrayed his plan.

• Yago reassured A-Wu that A-Yi was on a mission with Annie, then asked the Ackermans for help.
• Mikasa watched the kitchen staff cook and hid her secret cooking lessons from Eren by blaming Sasha for bringing her there.
• Delegations arrived in Marley for the World Unity Conference as Willy Tybur and Magath agreed to pursue a future shaped by Marleyans.
• Yago reviewed the operation with Petra, Historia, and their allies, while Bagg panicked at their cries of “Dedicate Your Hearts!”
• Coris returned to his family home after years apart and removed his mask before entering.
• Ebson told the five Artificial Titans that one of them had betrayed his plan, leaving Aili trembling under his threatening gaze.

Ebson exposed Newt as a traitor, and Bill brutally incapacitated him while Aili concealed her own identity. Yago assigned the others their roles for the coming operation, but Annie insisted on accompanying him.

• Newt attacked Ebson, accusing him of lying and causing Anna's death, while Aili prepared to use the chaos to escape.
• Ebson's scarlet gaze caused Aili and the others pain and stopped Newt's transformation, allowing Bill to break Newt's legs and tear off his arm.
• Ebson invited Aili and the others to join his plan to lead humanity toward evolution, and they agreed under pressure.
• Yago confirmed the operation plan, sending Levi with Levi Squad and five Ackermans while Eren, Historia, and their comrades took on their assigned roles.
• Annie refused to stay behind and insisted on going with Yago as night fell.

With the World Joint Conference bringing crowds and festivities to Liberio, Magath prepared an operation against several newly emerged Titan Warriors while Zeke secretly met Yago at the hospital. The chapter left Eren absent on a mission, with Pieck watching the meeting from afar.

• Magath told Zeke to watch Aili, Ivanor, Litt, and Bazel, while Zeke concealed his doubts about the plan and welcomed anything that weakened Marley.
• Colt took the Warrior Candidates, Pieck, Porco, and Reiner to browse the market, where Reiner bought everyone ice cream.
• Pieck spotted Zeke leaving the market and followed him to the hospital, where he visited his grandfather before going to the garden.
• Yago met Zeke in the garden and said Eren was away on a mission, while Zeke said he wanted to talk with his younger brother.
• Pieck secretly watched Zeke and Yago's conversation.

At Marley's banquet, Willy Tybur charmed the gathered representatives and postponed the World Joint Conference until the next evening in the Liberio Internment Zone, promising to reveal his solution to the problem of Marley’s power. Kiyomi Azumabito protected Gabi from a hostile representative, while Yago learned of the postponement and rushed out to stop his plan.

• Kiyomi Azumabito attended Marley's banquet and observed the rival groups among the international representatives.
• Willy Tybur entered the hall, greeted the dignitaries, and eased tensions after Marley's ambassador provoked the Middle Eastern representatives.
• Kiyomi Azumabito intervened when Paraba berated Gabi, then comforted her and helped free her from the situation.
• Willy Tybur postponed the World Joint Conference until the following evening in the Liberio Internment Zone and promised to reveal his solution to Marley's use of the power of the devils.
• Yago heard that the conference had been postponed and rushed out to stop his plan.

Yago met with Hange to discuss their mission, while Annie and Selina secured Bagg for the Eldia Revival Army. As the World Joint Conference began gathering attendees, Zeke delivered orders to the Warrior Unit and prepared to meet Eren.

• Yago met Hange in a secluded guest room and asked her to support the operation.
• Annie brought Bagg to Selina, who took custody of the Marley logistics colonel for the Eldia Revival Army’s mission.
• Yelena told Zeke that Eren was expected at the World Joint Conference, and Zeke eagerly decided to find him.
• Zofia persuaded her parents to leave the conference early and warn the other Warrior Candidates’ families to do the same.
• Zeke ordered Reiner, Porco, and Pieck to attack Aili and the others, then watched them leave.
• Zeke spotted Eren at the venue and looked forward to speaking with his younger brother.

Zofia confessed to Falco, Udo, Colt, and Gabi that she had joined the Eldia Revival Army to liberate the Eldians, then asked her friends to join. Yago appeared, subdued Colt, Falco, and Udo when they tried to take Zofia back, and sent her to fetch Reiner.

• Gabi confronted Zofia in an alley and accused her of betraying Marley by joining the Eldia Revival Army.
• Zofia admitted she had joined the group and invited Falco, Udo, Colt, and Gabi to fight for Eldian liberation with her.
• Colt refused to join and moved to take Zofia back, saying he could not risk Falco's safety.
• Yago appeared and praised Zofia as a member of the Eldia Revival Army.
• Yago threw Colt to the ground and overpowered Falco and Udo, while Gabi was too frightened to attack.
• Yago asked Zofia to find Reiner and tell him to come meet him.

As Willy Tybur’s performance began, Marley’s preparations for the event unfolded alongside signs that Zeke had betrayed Marley. Reiner found Yago holding several of his friends captive, and Yago invited him to sit and talk.

• Magath learned that the Titan Warriors had been separated and that Zeke’s preparations were complete, though Newt remained missing.
• Zeke left Reiner in charge of the explosives, and Zofia told Reiner that Yago Norman wanted to see him.
• Pieck told Porco that she believed Zeke had betrayed Marley and that a storm was coming to the Liberio Internment Zone.
• Marley soldiers confined Aili and Ivanor while anti-Titan cannons were aimed at them, and Lara Tybur watched Ebson from the stands.
• Zofia led Reiner to Yago, who assured him that Colt, Falco, Udo, and Gabi were unharmed.
• As the show began, Yago pointed Reiner to a chair and asked him to talk.

Yago confronted Reiner over the destruction of the Walls and forced him to face why he had served Marley. As Willy Tybur addressed the conference, Yago left Reiner on the floor, condemning his actions as unforgivable.

• Yago had Eldian soldiers take the bound Warrior Candidates away while Reiner stayed seated and worried about his family and former comrades.
• Zofia left to rest and prepare to help Aili, leaving Yago alone with Reiner.
• Willy Tybur stepped onto the stage and began addressing the gathered ambassadors, representatives, and journalists.
• Yago told Reiner that Bertholdt had died and that they had inherited his Colossal Titan power, then questioned Reiner about why he had destroyed the Walls.
• Reiner admitted that he had broken through the Walls to find the Founding Titan for Marley, and Yago challenged his claim that doing so would save the world.
• Yago pointed out how Marley used Eldians as soldiers and Titan cannon fodder while condemning them as devils, then called Reiner a sinner whose sin was unforgivable.

Willy Tybur revealed that the Tybur Family and Carl Fritz had fabricated the legend of Helos, and warned that the Founding Titan and the Rumbling were now in dangerous hands. Yago reacted furiously as Willy called on the world to face the threat from Paradis Island.

• Willy Tybur recounted Marley’s familiar history of Helos defeating King Fritz and explained that Marley had sent Titan Warriors to Paradis Island to stop the Rumbling.
• Willy revealed that Helos had never existed and that Carl Fritz had worked with the Tybur Family to end Eldian rule and take her subjects to Paradis Island.
• Willy explained that Carl Fritz had renounced war and made her Founding Titan successors obey her vow.
• Yago angrily punched a wall and called Carl Fritz an idiot, while Reiner listened in silence.
• Willy admitted that the Tybur Family had falsely claimed the honor of overthrowing Eldian rule and warned that a dangerous individual now controlled the Founding Titan on Paradis Island.
• Willy declared that the Rumbling could begin at any moment and presented the threat to the audience.

Selina led the Eldia Revival Army in capturing Marley’s Supply Depot No. 3, while Annie left for Yago. Willy Tybur declared war on Paradis Island and waited in vain for an attack as Yago watched from the stands and wondered what Eren was doing.

• Bagg convinced the Marley soldiers guarding Supply Depot No. 3 that he was their new commander.
• Selina and the Eldia Revival Army killed the guards and took control of the depot with Bagg’s help.
• Annie told Selina she was heading to Yago, and they agreed to regroup later.
• Willy Tybur blamed Paradis Island for a looming global crisis and declared war on Eren Jaeger and its radicals.
• Willy waited for an attack that never came, while Yago watched from the stands and Eren was surprised when a bearded man hugged him, calling him “Big Brother.”

Willy accused Earl Ebson of treason and ordered Marley Soldiers to arrest him for creating new Titan Warriors. As the soldiers closed in, explosions and a Titan’s roar erupted nearby, and an enormous figure approached the venue.

• Willy revealed that someone in Marley had created new Titan Warriors and condemned the research as a betrayal of humanity.
• Willy named Earl Ebson as the culprit and ordered his arrest, prompting Marley Soldiers to advance on him.
• Ebson stayed calm, criticized Willy and Marley’s nobles, then turned cold as the soldiers continued toward him.
• In a dark room, Litt struck Bazel after he repeatedly bothered him, while Marley Soldiers aimed guns at a nearby house where Ivanor showed Aili a paper flower.
• An explosion and cannon fire shook the venue, a Titan roared in the distance, and an enormous figure approached as Ebson looked up.

Litt and the other Titans attacked the Marley gathering, targeting Willy Tybur and the officials as chaos consumed the venue. Lara transformed into the War Hammer Titan to protect Willy, while the arriving Titans devastated the stands and trapped fleeing attendees.

• Magath ordered Marley’s soldiers to fire on the Winged Titan as Litt flew toward Willy Tybur.
• Lara transformed into the War Hammer Titan and impaled the Winged Titan with a Hardening pillar to stop its charge.
• The Fortress Titan rose from beneath the stands, destroying them and killing Marshal Calvi and other senior Marley officials.
• The Paladin Titan smashed through the venue gates and trampled fleeing representatives and nobles while the Flying Claw Titan attacked it.
• The armored Cart Titan arrived with the Cart Squad as more Titans plunged the gathering into chaos.

The Paladin Titan tried to reach Bazel’s Fortress Titan, but Pieck and Porco brought her down while the War Hammer Titan kept the Winged Titan at bay. Reiner’s Armored Titan and the Red Fire Titan arrived, and Ebson called on Bill to take the stage.

• The Winged Titan escaped the War Hammer Titan’s hammer by cutting off her own head, regenerating, and using a shriek to fly away.
• Magath ordered the Anti-Titan Cannons to stop Ivanor’s Paladin Titan, while Pieck and Porco moved to intercept her.
• The Cart Squad shot out the Paladin Titan’s eyes, and Porco severed two of her legs before Pieck knocked her down.
• The War Hammer Titan continued firing arrows at the Winged Titan as the venue’s gate collapsed and Reiner’s Armored Titan arrived.
• A soldier reported that Newt had been found and secured beneath the Louis Family Estate, while the Red Fire Titan appeared and roared at Ebson.
• Ebson watched the Titans converge and told Bill it was his turn to take the stage.

Bill transformed into the Silver-Split Titan, who battled Reiner’s Armored Titan while Yago and the others watched from nearby. After Reiner smashed the Silver-Split Titan apart, its body split and regenerated into two identical Titans.

• Bill transformed into the Silver-Split Titan as Ebson slipped away, and Newt’s Red Fire Titan attacked him before the Silver-Split Titan struck Newt’s head.
• Magath reassured Willy that Marley still had two elite divisions, while Yago watched the battle with Zofia and the injured Aili.
• Aili asked Yago to capture Ivanor alive, and Yago agreed while waiting for Selina, Hange, and the others to act.
• The Silver-Split Titan dodged the Armored Titan’s attacks and repeatedly stabbed Reiner, until Reiner loosened his armor to trap its arms and smashed its head and limbs.
• The Silver-Split Titan’s damaged body split into two halves, and both halves regenerated into identical Titans.