Galgada, the streets outside the Governor-General's Office.
Eren walked beside Historia, while Kenny and Ymir kept watch a short distance away.
"Did you know about everything Chen Si has done? Eren, did everyone in the Survey Corps know?" Historia's voice trembled.
"Yes. This is the goal we all agreed on," Eren said calmly.
Historia's pupils quivered. "How could Chen Si do this? He's not that kind of person! Who has led him astray?"
"Historia, do you want to save Paradis Island?" Eren asked, looking at her.
"Of course I do. Aren't we all working to ensure Paradis Island's survival? We've already succeeded, haven't we?"
"Working? All I see is Chen Si working alone. And he hasn't succeeded." Eren looked toward the Governor-General's Office ahead.
"He can't bear to lose anyone close to him again. He doesn't even want to let us set foot on this cruel battlefield anymore. But I don't want him to bear the painful burden of killing, either. If he hadn't shouldered that bloodshed, it wouldn't have driven a wedge between you and him." Eren narrowed his eyes, as though he could see right through it all.
"But if he just gives up this meaningless war, everything will get better. Our people are living in peace and prosperity now. Isn't that enough? Why start another war?" Historia asked, utterly bewildered.
"It's not enough. Not nearly enough. Chen Si still can't bring himself to be ruthless, and that's why things have come to this. I'll take his place and carry out the only way to bring peace-the one he can't steel himself to see through,
the way that will ensure you don't have to sacrifice yourself, Historia, that Chen Si can live a peaceful life, and that Mikasa, Armin, and everyone else never have to experience the bloodshed