What choice do we have?
The world is a cruel place.
I'll... exterminate.
No...
I'll kill!
On that day, mankind remembered...
the fear of oppression under them
and the humiliation of being caged like birds.
Eren!
Eren...
The Wall Raid on Stohess District - Part 3
Let us pray.
For Maria, Rose, and Sina...
the three goddesses-and their well-being.
For peace amongst man.
The sacred walls mustn't be doubted.
The walls of light given form by God's hand
are the supports of our piety
and will continue to strengthen us.
A pure heart that has faith in God is what shall protect us from the Titans
and is the sole power that can keep them at bay...
A Titan?
Why here?
No...
Don't approach the wall.
The wall...
It looks like he has better control this time.
True.
However...
Eren has yet to win even once against the Female Titan.
Seeing how he's transformed, he must be committed to taking her down though.
- He won't go do... - A battle isn't something that's decided by spirit.
You should know that already.
To defeat Annie, we need something more...
It's level ground!
- The Female Titan is approaching level ground. - We can't use our gear there!
Split into two groups and go around!
Yes, sir!
Hurry! Hurry! Hurry!
This is ridiculous.
Why's a Titan...
Annie...
You always had this expression that seemed to say "Everyone around me is an idiot."
You always looked disinterested.
But there are moments when even you look lively.
And that's when you demonstrate your hand-to-hand techniques.
You told me they were pointless,
but I found it really hard to believe that.
You... seemed like a terrible liar. That's what I thought.
Hey, Annie.
What in the world are you fighting for?
What great cause justifies killing people?
This is...
Squad Leader, even if we manage to capture the Female Titan here,
wouldn't this leave the town in ruins?
Even so, we're doing it.
That was Erwin's decision.
Prepare for capture.
Sir.
Eren...
I didn't hear about this.
Why are there Titans fighting here?
What in the world...
There are Titans fighting each other, you say?
Yes. The damage to the town is unimaginable.
A great number of civilian and military casualties have been confirmed.
Erwin!
Is all of this your doing?!
That's right.
Everything was set in motion solely at my command.
I do not intend to make any excuses.
You should've been well aware of the consequences of carrying out such a plan here!
How...
How could you do such a thing?!
It's all for the sake of mankind's victory.
Don't screw with me!
You're a traitor!
Even if I were to execute you now, I doubt the top brass would disapprove!
I wouldn't mind.
However...
I'd be leaving everything in your hands.
Don't let the Female Titan escape, no matter what.
Paehl's in charge of troop deployment.
Vyler's in charge of supplies.
Cooperate with them
- and corner the Female Titan at the east wall. - Wait, wait!
You...
Do you... really...
believe this is for mankind's sake?
I'm convinced it's a step in the right direction.
All of you, lower your guns.
Handcuff him.
Sir!
Assemble all troops here
and evacuate citizens...
rescue operations take top priority!
Sir!
Erwin, I'll let your execution be decided by due process of law.
Once this is all over, gladly.
Levi, you stay put.
You dislike meaningless death, don't you?
Yeah, that's right.
Whether it's mine or others.
People who are unable to abandon anything
will fail to bring about any change.
If it's required to overcome monsters,
one must toss aside their humanity.
I'm sure Annie is capable of that!
Annie...
Annie!
Annie...
At least know that Dad will be on your side.
I'll kill the Titans,
not sparing a single one.
Eren!
That's...
- Eren! - Stop!
We don't know if Eren can recognize you now.
Hey... What...
What, the wall...
She's climbing it?!
This is bad!
She'll get away at this rate!
Oh no you don't!
Annie...
fall.
Annie.
I was wrong.
I won't ask you to forgive me now.
But... I just have one favor to ask.
Turn the entire world against you if you have to.
I...
will destroy everything in the world!
Even if everyone in the world comes to hate you...
At least know that Dad will be on your side.
Oh, no! He'll eat her real body too!
Eren, stop!
Eren!
I'm...
free.
So promise me...
that you'll come back.
What happened?
What the...
They're fusing?
Eren!
Don't eat our valuable witness.
You idiot!
Eren.
Mikasa,
how's Annie?
Damn it!
What the hell?!
We get this far for nothing?!
Annie!
Get out of there!
Get out and own up to your actions!
Hey, that's no fair!
Annie! Annie!
Stop.
It's pointless.
Make a net out of wires!
We'll tie it up and carry it underground!
Yes, sir.
If we're unable to get any information out of Annie like this,
what'd be left?
We've suffered many casualties, but despite the lives lost, we've gained no answers.
What would that...
Mission accomplished... wouldn't be appropriate, huh?
No.
The Survey Corps can keep its head with this.
Though our chances are likely hanging by a thread.
I hope you're right.
Erwin, we have quite a few concerns about the plan this time around.
If you had a target confirmed, why didn't you seek the Military Police Brigade's assistance?
District Chief, there was a need to carry out the plan with only those who could prove
that they're not one of the Female Titan's allies, who are known to be lurking about.
Then what are your thoughts on the damage Stohess District has suffered as a result?
Our abilities were simply lacking.
I sincerely apologize.
Do you think we want apologies?!
If we had left her be,
the walls would've been destroyed, and the damage would likely have been far greater.
I see.
So, do you have some sort of proof that you prevented
mankind's demise through this extremely costly plan?
I don't believe you can get anything out of Annie Leonhart as she is now.
Indeed.
I agree.
So in other words,
this was all for nothing?
Eren.
Are you feeling okay?
Yeah...
Okay enough to feel sick.
Annie's still sealed away, I hear.
Yeah.
Damn it.
We pull off such a large-scale operation and gain nothing?
She went that far to withhold information.
- Annie, I mean. - Yeah, she gave us the slip.
But Eren helped her with that.
Isn't that right, Eren?
If not for that one moment...
Yeah.
Armin's right.
I failed at the end.
When I saw Annie, I couldn't move anymore.
Armin Arlert,
Jean Kirstein,
I'm here to question you.
Okay.
Us first, huh?
Well, see you later.
Yeah.
Back then, I thought it felt great.
It was as if I felt refreshed to have my body torn apart.
Enough for me to think I might as well die then.
Eren.
I'm not thinking that anymore.
I'm glad you... came back.
Personally, I can't understand.
If it's to overcome monsters,
one must toss aside their humanity.
Otherwise, you can't win, huh?
It's one possible way for mankind to defeat the Titans...
something I think Eren can do.
Say, does exterminating them by turning into a monster
really make it our victory?
Eat.
It's not as easy as it sounds, though.
However,
I believe I've grasped a great potential with which to save mankind.
Compared to the time when we couldn't even fathom humans transforming into Titans,
we've come a long way by restraining one of our enemies.
Yes.
They're definitely out there.
Let us bring all of them to their knees...
all of the Titans within the walls.
Now it's our turn to advance upon them!
The Survey Corps and Eren Jaeger's summons to the capital were put on hold,
and custody of Annie Leonhart, who is being held deep underground,
was given to the Survey Corps.
However...
for mankind to realize what they're being caged by,
more time and sacrifices were still needed.