"Do you have any photos?"
(Over the past few months, they had acquired various manufacturing techniques and items from the Marley Continent, including cameras. Their industrial limitations had previously left them lacking in certain areas, but after obtaining a camera, Bai Yu had analyzed its principles and construction, then modified it for reconnaissance. After all, a written report was often less clear than a single photograph.)
"Yes! These were developed and handed in by the advance reconnaissance squad."
As Kali spoke, she took several photographs from inside her clothes and handed them to Bai Yu beside her.
Bai Yu took them and looked them over. Because of the distance, the photographs were not particularly clear, but he could just make out a white figure that looked entirely out of place among the Pure Titans. It clearly could not be a Pure Titan.
A flicker crossed Bai Yu's eyes, and he headed straight for Erwin's office.
When the knock came, Erwin seemed to have already been waiting for something inside his office.
"Come in."
Bai Yu pushed the door open and asked Xiate and the other two to wait outside.
"Bai Yu?"
Bai Yu glanced at Erwin's desk and saw the photographs of the War Hammer Titan lying there. He realized Erwin already knew, but he had no energy to beat around the bush and went straight to the point.
"I need to use the Airship for an airborne capture mission. I need you to lend me Jay, Dina, Eren, and Mikasa. I'll only need the Bai Yu Squad, three logistics squads, and one reconnaissance vessel as backup."
Erwin thought for a moment before speaking slowly.
"That's every Titan holder we have. And Eren has the Founding Titan as well. If anything happens to them..."
Bai Yu cut him off.
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