Eren watched it all in awe, his resolve to protect the Eldia people growing stronger. He looked at Chen Si on the platform and the cheering members of the 104th Cadet Corps below, then turned to Mikasa beside him, her face alight with excitement and tears in her eyes.
Chen Si, Mikasa, Armin, everyone-if you spend your lives protecting the Eldia people, then I'll spend mine protecting you. Eren's resolve was stronger than ever, and he clenched his fists until his nails dug into his palms.
Under Chen Si's leadership, the Eldia Kingdom officially embarked on the path of militarism.
In prison, Zeke heard wave after wave of earthshaking cheers, and a faint unease stirred in his heart. If the people within the walls become this fanatical, can the Euthanasia Plan still proceed smoothly...?
I never expected the Queen of Paradis Island to command such respect. Judging by how loud those cheers are, there must be tens of thousands of people. It looks like getting them to surrender is impossible. Gagged, Pieck closed her eyes in thought.
Even now, reduced to a prisoner, Pieck still did not believe that the fledgling Eldia Kingdom could rival Marley.
After the Founding Ceremony ended, Chen Si and the others went to the Martyrs' Cemetery.
Jean crouched before Marco's grave and murmured, "Marco, we won. We took back Wall Maria. The Eldia people won't be devoured by Titans at will anymore... Marco..."
The members of the 104th Cadet Corps stood silently behind Jean, while Chen Si poured a can of liquor over Trout's grave nearby.
"Squad Leader Trout charged at an Abnormal Titan alone to cover our squad's retreat..." Sasha said sorrowfully.
"Hannah will meet Franz in the next world, won't she?" Mina said.
Eren lowered his eyes without a word.
Erwin's