After a brief burst of cheering, everyone continued the operation under Erwin's direction.
Eren transformed into the Attack Titan again and used crystallization to seal the hole in the inner gate.
With that, Shiganshina District and Wall Maria were finally reclaimed after so many years, and humanity had at last recovered its lost territory.
"Now that Shiganshina District and Wall Maria have been reclaimed, let's waste no time and head straight to Eren's basement." Erwin seemed extremely excited and exhilarated. He could hardly wait to reach Eren's basement and see the so-called truth for himself.
Everyone was somewhat taken aback by how excited Erwin was. After all, this was the first time he had shown such a lack of composure; he had always presented a mature, steady side to others.
"Yes, I can't wait to see the secrets Eren's father left behind either," Hange shouted in her usual uninhibited manner.
"Eren, are you ready to go back to your old home?" Arthur asked, his arm around Mikasa.
"Yes, I'm ready." Eren took out the key and glanced at it, then nodded with a determined expression.
"Then let's go."
Everyone nodded as well.
Since the basement of Eren's house could not hold very many people, only Arthur, Eren, Armin, Mikasa, Erwin, Levi, and Hange went.
The others stayed behind in case the retreating enemy suddenly doubled back to attack.
The seven of them walked down the street.
As Arthur and the other three walked along those familiar streets, they could not help feeling a little doubtful.
Arthur almost seemed to see the four of them as children before his eyes: mischievous Eren running ahead, Armin close behind, while he and Mikasa quietly followed them.
He had never imagined that so much time would pass, and that the four of them would