What Needs to Be Done Eve of the Retaliation - Part 3
When's the last time the shaft was replaced?
Six days ago, after the cleaning operation.
She checks out.
Okay, next!
You there.
I'm Krista Lenz of the 42nd Squad.
We'll inspect your gear.
So you can be punished for killing a Titan too?
As strange as it sounds, those were valuable specimens.
Even so, why are they searching for the culprit amongst us recruits?
Yeah, everyone's exhausted from cleaning up the battlefield until today.
The culprit must've really hated the Titans.
Yeah.
But in this case, they pretty much helped the Titans out.
Their lust for revenge may have been filled,
but mankind will suffer for it.
I'm an idiot, so I think I get it.
Before I saw a Titan, I seriously planned to enlist in the Survey Corps.
But now, I'm not sure.
Today's the day we have to decide too.
Is Jean seriously...
Everyone's regretting it.
If I'd known this would happen, I wouldn't have become a soldier.
Now that I've burned myself out,
that's all I can think of.
Hey, Marco...
I can't tell which of these are your bones anymore.
If I hadn't become a soldier,
I wouldn't have had to worry about who'd die next.
Are we going to abandon the progress made through countless sacrifices
and let the Titans devour us all?
I get it.
I know we have to fight.
Still...
Not everyone can be a reckless idiot like you.
You might get mad, but listen.
You're not a strong person,
so you can sympathize with the feelings of the weak.
Nevertheless, you excel at looking at things objectively,
so you have a clear idea of what needs to be done.
What... needs to be done...
Hey, you guys.
Do you know where you're going to enlist?
Well, I do.
I'm...
enlisting in the Survey Corps!
Damn.
Hey Annie, what did you think?
Jean of all people said he'd enlist in the Survey Corps.
Huh? Jean did?
Nothing really.
You're set on the Military Police Brigade, right?
I should go there too, shouldn't I?
Say, if someone told you to die, would you?
What do you mean? Of course not.
Then why not decide for yourself?
Armin, how about you?
I think that if there's a legitimate reason, there might be no other choice but to die.
I wouldn't like it though.
I see. So you've decided.
Yeah.
I chose where I'd enlist a long time ago.
Seriously? Armin, you too?
You're weak, but you do have guts.
Thanks.
Annie, you're actually pretty nice, huh?
I mean, it seems like you don't want us to join the Survey Corps.
Is there a reason why you want to join the Military Police Brigade though?
Not really.
I just want...
to save myself.
In the end, we couldn't find a soldier who used their device without permission.
Just who in the world...
Who knows?
I'm more worried about the recruitment assembly right now.
I wonder how many recruits would be eccentric enough to enlist.
Hey, Eren!
Are any of your comrades planning to enlist with us?
Yes.
Well, there were.
I'm not so sure anymore.
Assemble!
Get ready to leave. We're heading to the assembly.
Sir!
Good morning, Lance Corporal Levi!
Listen, Eren.
Stay within two horses of me.
Don't forget the only reason you're not locked up is because I'm supervising you.
Sir!
Let's go.
Jean!
Are you sure about this?
Yeah.
Why the change of heart?
I mean, aren't you scared?
What? Of course I'm scared of joining the Survey Corps.
Then why would you?
It's not because I'm scared of the Titans.
I'm not thinking, "Those with skills should join the Survey Corps," either.
I'm different from that reckless idiot.
Eren, huh?
He's already in the Survey Corps, isn't he?
Recruits, file in!
Line up before the stage!
You know, I'm not putting my life on the line because I was persuaded to.
At the very least, this isn't a decision someone else can make for me.
I'm Erwin Smith, the Commander of the Survey Corps.
Today, you'll decide where you'll enlist.
And to be blunt, I'm here to recruit soldiers for the Survey Corps.
I'm sure the latest Titan attack
has made you fear the Titans and recognize the limits of your strength.
However,
through that battle, mankind has made unprecedented progress in its struggle.
The key was Eren Jaeger.
His willingness to risk his life for mankind signifies his unquestionable allegiance to us.
Furthermore, not only did he allow us to stop the Titans,
he also provided us a way to unveil the Titans mystery!
In the basement of his home in Shiganshina District
lies the secret of the Titans, unknown even to him.
If we can just reach that basement,
we might find a clue that will aid us in overthrowing the Titans century-long rule!
His basement?
We're that far ahead?
If we figure them out, we could win.
Even if it's to recruit soldiers, how could he reveal this much?
Or... is there something else?
What is the commander trying to smoke out?
We aim to reach that basement in Shiganshina District.
But to that end, the recapture of Wall Maria is crucial.
In other words, our goal hasn't changed.
But now that Trost District's gate is unusable,
we'll have to go around from Karanese District in the east.
The military route we spent four years to prepare
has been rendered useless.
During those four years, we lost more than sixty percent of our men.
Sixty percent in four years...
It's an absurd figure.
Those of you who join us will participate in an expedition a month from now
in which the predicted mortality rate is thirty percent.
Most of you will likely die in four years.
However, if you manage to survive, you'll be an elite soldier who can overcome all odds.
If you are still willing to endanger your lives with us, remain here.
Please, ask yourselves.
Are you capable of offering your lives for mankind?!
That is all.
Those of you who wish to enlist elsewhere may leave.
Commander, don't you think you went too far?
You might've scared them all off.
Damn...
Please. I've already decided.
Don't make me hate myself any more than I do now!
I have to get away now, or else...
I only left my village to join the Military Police Brigade.
Mom would be overjoyed.
If I join them,
everyone in the village will acknowledge me.
We know already.
We saw it all.
How the Titans...
eat people.
Could you...
die if given the order to?
We don't want to die!
I see.
I like your expressions.
Now then, I accept all of you that remain as new Survey Corps soldiers!
This will be a true salute!
Offer your lives!
Sir!
Everyone...
This is the worst. Damn the Survey Corps...
I'm scared!
I want go back home.
I don't care anymore.
If you're gonna cry about it, you should've left.
You've all done well to suppress your fear.
Every one of you is a brave soldier.
You have my deepest respect.
Salute!
I'm Squad Leader Ness.
And this is my favorite horse, Shallot.
She likes chewing on hair, so watch out if you don't want to go bald.
Nice to meet you.
Wait...
You dolt!
Stop, Shallot!
Hey, wait... someone stop her!
The training that began the next day
consisted mainly of studying the long-distance scouting formation
that Commmander Erwin devised, rather than field training.
Strangely enough,
despite its detailed nature,
Eren Jaeger's position was nowhere to be seen.
You recruits will be here,
between the wagon escort squad and scout support squad.
You'll be moving with the spare horses and relaying communications.
We of the special-ops squad will be here,
in the center of the rear, on standby.
That's quite far back.
It's the safest position in this formation.
Even more secure than where the supply wagons are.
Well, we don't have a real objective this time.
The expedition won't cover much ground
since it's just a test run before getting you to Shiganshina District.
Um, I still have no idea what to do with this power yet.
Did you understand the meaning of the Commander's question back then?
Who do you think the enemy is?
Did any of you understand?
No.
I'd be lying if I said I knew for sure.
- That said, I... - This operation may have another objective.
However, the Commander decided to keep that hidden from everyone.
So we should just focus on pulling this off without incident.
Trust in the Commander.
Sir.
This concludes today's training.
Prepare to head back.
Everyone!
Oluo, may I go speak with my friends for a bit?
Jeez, just go already.
Hey, Mikasa, Armin!
Eren!
It feels like it's been forever!
Eren, did they do anything terrible to you?
Like inspecting every bit of your body
or causing you mental anguish?
No, nothing like that.
That shorty went way too far.
I'll pay him back in kind someday.
You're not talking about Lance Corporal Levi, are you?
Hey, Eren.
It's been a while!
Oh wow, you're all here?
But...
Are you guys here because...
Don't tell me, you enlisted?
Why else would we be here?
Then, the only ones who picked the Military Police Brigade are Jean, Annie, and Marco?
You're kidding me... You too?!
Marco's dead.
What... did you just say?
Did you say Marco's dead?
It seems like not everyone dies a dramatic death.
We don't even know how he went down.
He died alone, without anyone seeing or knowing.
Marco...
Hey, recruits, gather up!
Your uniforms are here!
You guys are really...
Yes, we'll be participating in the expedition as well.
Hey, Eren.
I heard that, as a Titan, you tried to kill Mikasa.
Mind explaining yourself?
That's wrong.
Eren was trying to kill a fly...
I didn't ask you.
Say, Mikasa.
That wound on your cheek seems pretty deep.
When did you get it?
I think it's true.
In my Titan form, I tried to kill Mikasa.
So you don't really remember it, huh?
In other words, you weren't aware you had that power until now,
and you lack the means to control it.
Yeah, that's right.
Hear that, guys?
That's the situation we're in.
Our lives and mankind are in his hands.
We'll probably die without Eren ever knowing, just like Marco did.
Jean, why are you driving Eren into a corner like this?
You know, Mikasa...
Not everyone can blindly die for Eren like you, without anything in return.
We have the right to know...
what exactly we're risking our lives for.
Otherwise, we'll waver at the moment of truth.
We expect something out of Eren.
Let us know what to expect.
And whether it's worth our lives.
So, Eren!
We're seriously counting on you, okay?
Yeah...
Commander, we're departing soon.
We've lured away all nearby Titans!
Thirty seconds until the gate is open!
It's the Survey Corps!
The mark on their backs is called the Wings of Liberty, you know!
Cool!
It's time!
In mere moments, mankind will advance once again.
Show us what you're made of!
Open the gate!
Forward!
We now begin the 57th expedition!
Advance!
Assembling into the long-distance scouting formation,
the Survey Corps mobilized past the walls.
However, they were suddenly met with
a mysterious Titan, one that bore intelligence.