"Father, it seems the Eldia people and the black refugees from Brittany joined forces to rebel. Paradis Island seized the opportunity to attack and caught the army off guard," Edward said slowly.
"Oh? Why would the Eldia people and the black refugees suddenly rebel at a time like this?" Winston sensed something unusual.
"Father, this seems to be connected to Paradis Island as well," Joyce said slowly.
"I learned through secret channels that Rundstedt of the Special Operations Department captured two spies from Paradis Island. They were supposed to be presented to the world at the World Joint Assembly, but they died before then."
"That proves Paradis Island's forces have already infiltrated Marley. They must have prepared thoroughly for this attack. I also have ties to a contact working under the Special Operations Department agent codenamed Tailor."
"Paradis Island's Marshal is said to be incredibly powerful. Not only that, the Founding Titan is also on Paradis Island, and they may have acquired the Colossal Titan and the Female Titan too. They've even formed an alliance with Hizuru!" Joyce said slowly.
"Then who is that Titan in the sky?" Winston asked in confusion.
"I suspect he's Paradis Island's Marshal, Chen Si!" Joyce said, his eyes lighting up.
"In that case, this Paradis Island really is something extraordinary." As a top merchant, Joyce sensed an unusual opportunity.
"Father, Paradis Island actually has the strength to invade our capital, and they even have a flying Titan. If we want to preserve our holdings in Gniez, perhaps we should... join Paradis Island," Joyce said, his eyes flickering.
"What?! Joyce! That's treason!" Hermann exclaimed in shock.
Edison was also stunned by Joyce's idea. How had he come up with it so soon after the Titan appeared in the sky? Then Edison thought it over himself.