Starting the next day, the members of the 104th Cadet Corps began learning the Long-Distance Enemy-Scouting Formation invented by Erwin under Squad Leader Nile's instruction. They were also told their positions within the formation.
Reiner, who was intent on finding out Eren's position, noticed that it was not marked on the formation diagram and frowned.
So they really do suspect us. I can't put this off any longer. I have to capture Eren on this expedition outside the walls! Reiner made up his mind.
The Survey Corps' Castle.
Erwin's office.
Humanity's strongest fighters had gathered there. Levi, Mike, Chen Si, Zhang Surou, and Hange were all present.
"Erwin, have you discovered something important?" Hange adjusted her glasses, looking unusually serious.
"Erwin, are you finally going to tell us?" Mike asked with his arms folded.
Levi leaned against the wall, waiting for Erwin to speak.
"We've confirmed the identities of the Colossal Titan and the Armored Titan," Erwin said slowly.
"Really?" Hange asked excitedly.
"Yes, but the most serious issue is that there are nine Titans like them, and Eren is one of them. Our enemies have named them the Founding Titan, Attack Titan, War Hammer Titan, Beast Titan, Armored Titan, Jaw Titan, Cart Titan, Female Titan, and Colossal Titan," Erwin said evenly.
"What? There are nine Titans like them?" The normally composed Mike was stunned.
Beside him, Hange had already started pacing in circles, her face flushed.
"Hey, four-eyed idiot, get a grip," Levi snapped, glancing at Hange.
"Named... don't tell me..." Mike had grasped the crux of the matter, and his voice carried a note of shock.
"That's right. Our enemies come from the other side of the sea. They're humans, just like us!" Erwin's voice suddenly trembled.
"What?!" Hange and Mike blurted out, utterly stunned.
Levi's pupils dilated,