Historia's declaration shocked the people present. None of them had expected the blonde girl before them to be the true ruler within the Walls.
"Long live the queen..." someone shouted just then.
Those words sent ripples through the crowd, and everyone erupted.
"Long live the queen!!" People began chanting, their faces brimming with excitement.
Historia looked at Arthur, who had slipped into the crowd at some point. She knew he had been the one to shout those words.
She saw Arthur make a face at her, and she smiled faintly.
After Historia declared herself the true ruler, Erwin ordered his men to escort her and Arthur away.
Now that the Rod Reiss Titan had been dealt with, the most important task was to officially install Historia on the throne and begin arresting the remnants of the Central Military Police Brigade.
Dangerous individuals like Kenny, for instance.
Levi led Levi Squad in rounding up the remaining members of the Central Military Police Brigade, and they also found Kenny on the verge of death.
From Kenny, Levi learned about his origins: he was actually a member of the Ackerman clan, and Kenny was his uncle.
With his dying breath, Kenny handed Levi a syringe of spinal fluid he had obtained from Rod, then fell silent.
Arthur could not help feeling wistful when he heard the news, but he still held a grudge over Kenny using Historia to threaten him. Out of respect for the captain, he nevertheless gave Kenny a dignified funeral.
The day of Historia's coronation arrived as scheduled.
Historia had already moved into the palace, and Arthur, Mikasa, and Ymir were now scrambling to make her look beautiful and dignified so she could make a good impression on the people.
"Arthur, this outfit is so complicated." Historia's face fell.