After Flegel succeeded his father, Reeves, he became the new chairman of the merchant association.
Through Hange and Moblit's efforts, the Central Military Police Brigade's conspiracy was exposed.
This also made the public begin to doubt the Royal Government.
Historia and Eren were now in great danger as well, so Arthur had to make plans early to rescue them both.
To that end, he secretly sought out Pixis.
When Pixis first saw Arthur, he looked guilty rather than surprised. After all, he too was now thoroughly disappointed in the Royal Government.
During their meeting, Arthur persuaded Pixis. He intended to stage a coup and completely reform the corrupt Royal Government.
At first, Pixis remained hesitant. Only after Arthur analyzed the various advantages and disadvantages did Pixis agree.
He also agreed to cooperate with Erwin in putting on an act to trick the false king into revealing his true colors.
To that end, Pixis sought out Zackly to plot in secret. Zackly, who had always been nothing more than a puppet, readily agreed. In his view, the useless fools in the Royal Government had no right to stand above him.
Once they hit it off, the coup plan began to unfold.
First, the imprisoned Erwin was summoned to the Royal Palace.
As commander of the Military Police Brigade, Nile personally escorted him into the Royal Palace. There, they saw the "king" sitting on his throne, his chin propped on one hand as though he were resting with his eyes closed.
The noble members of Parliament beside him all glared at Erwin, looking as though they wanted to devour him alive.
It was easy to imagine how Erwin had encroached on their interests.
"Bring the prisoner Erwin forward!" a potbellied member of Parliament shouted.
Although Nile and Erwin were friends, his superiors'