Night fell, and the bonfire blazed.
"I am Erwin Smith, commander of the Survey Corps. Today, as you choose which regiment to join, what I have to say is, frankly, an attempt to persuade you to join the Survey Corps. After this Titan attack, I imagine you have all come to understand the terror of the Titans and the limits of your own strength."
"Through this battle, humanity took an unprecedented step toward victory, all thanks to Eren Yeager. He is without question our comrade, a fact proven by his willingness to risk his life.
"We now possess not only the power of the Titans, but also Chen Si Ackerman, who commands the power of thunder. Heaven is on humanity's side. We have gained not only two powerful fighting forces, but also information about the Titans and the key to uncovering their true nature."
"Hidden in Shiganshina District is the ultimate answer to the mystery of the Titans outside the walls. Once we uncover it, we can finally free ourselves from a century of Titan domination and take control of humanity's own destiny!"
"The basement?" Reiner's hair stood on end at those words. Zeyechuan was executed, and Marcel is dead too. If these devils get their hands on even more information, humanity is finished... No... at the very least, the three of us are definitely finished.
Reiner anxiously looked toward Bertolt and Annie. Cold sweat had broken out on Bertolt's face, and even the usually expressionless Annie looked grim. Has even Annie realized how serious this is...?
From backstage, Chen Si and Eren watched the man delivering his impassioned speech on the raised platform. Erwin really is the man for the job, Chen Si marveled.
"Hey, brat, why don't you go up and say a few words too?" Levi said,