03x04 - Trust

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Hey, don't you think we're a bit far out?

No point in searching if we're not spread out.

Why did I get stuck with you?

Wait, Marlo... You just wanted alone time with me, didn't you?

Hitch... I'm sorry, but you're not my first choice either.

Oh, is that right? Well, good for you.

But, don't you think it's odd?

Why would the Scouts k*ll a civilian and run for the hills?

They're the same group that's always risking their lives for the sake of humanity.

I can't believe you... Did you forget?

Remember what they did to Stohess District?

How they turned it into a b*ttlefield?

All those corpses we had to carry?

And how Annie's still missing?

All of her junk is still in my room... and it's annoying.

But they also uncovered that Titan in hiding and somehow managed to capture it.

You think any other regiment could do that?

If the Scouts get disbanded like this, humanity can't...

Quiet.

I hear water.

Don't move!

Slowly turn this way.

You must be a scout.

Just like that... Not a word.

Now listen to me and do as I...

That's right... Hand over your g*ns to the one in front.

And not a word, right?

"Trust"

"Capital Mitras"

Sorry to keep you waiting, Erwin.

I know it's sudden, but let's get the interrogation over with.

So, it's unmistakable that the Scout Regiment m*rder*d a civilian?

Judging by the evidence, at least.

Having said that, we can't say for sure at the time being.

Are you saying the Interior Police are responsible for issuing the search...?

Hey, Peaure!

Sorry about him, Commander Dawk. He's still a rookie, through and through.

He doesn't know how we do things within the walls.

Don't you worry about the Interior Police. We won't write anything about 'em.

That goes for their new ODM gear, too.

I appreciate it, Roy.

Their new ODM gear...

That buckshot is useless against Titans, but it's perfect for k*lling people.

It's a w*apon practically made for k*lling the Scouts...

Plus, its existence being hidden even from us means...

...sooner or later, we might find ourselves staring down their muzzles all the same.

Anyways, we should hear a report from them soon, so be patient.

Wait up, you fat-ass!

You idiot! That way's a dead end!

sh*t!

sh*t, he's gone!

Find him! Find him!

Don't let 'em escape!

You're the son of Boss Reeves, right?

What's your name?

Flegel.

Nice to meet you, Flegel.

I'm Hange Zoë.

The thing is, if the m*llitary Police is after you, that must mean you know the truth about your father's death, right?

Can you tell me what happened?

While I was busy taking a piss, the Interior Police got my old man.

A tall guy wearing a black coat... he k*lled my father.

In any case, it's great that you're still alive.

Now we can make the truth public.

How's that?! Haven't you seen the paper?!

If the m*llitary Police say the Scouts did it, that's the truth!

My testimony means jack sh*t!

They know I was there... The Interior Police found out I saw everything...

Now there's nowhere safe for me to go.

All I can do is run and hide in these cramped walls...

My life is... sh*t!

Well, you have a point...

The thing is, that doesn't sound like living to me.

Look at it this way, Flegel.

Instead of scampering around like a scared little mouse your whole life, wouldn't you rather face up to your enemy, even if it means risking your life...?

Like hell I would!

Not everyone has the same disregard for their lives as you do!

Not only that, but you have no right to criticize me either!

Don't you care about telling your company and family the truth?!

Huh?! That's just what's best for you!

Of course it is!

You oughta start thinking what's best for you, too!

Who's that?! Who's making a scene on my roof?!

Now then, you're coming with me, Flegel.

Hell no! Your g*ng already lost!

You've been defeated!

What are you talking about?

Defeat is all the Scout Regiment has ever known!

Disguise as m*llitary Police to get by the guards...

Then figure out where Eren was taken by snooping around.

To think we'd have no better option...

We just don't have time... We've got no choice but to do or die.

Captain.

Now then...

Stohess District m*llitary Police.

Private Marlo Freudenberg.

Captain Levi! It's really him!

Same assignment, Private Hitch Dreyse.

As for how we'll dispose of you...

Because of you guys, over people from Stohess District were k*lled!

Huh?

Hey!

You people... You might think that you're all heroes of justice, but the victims and their families were dropped straight into hell!

Yeah, I know.

You there... You're from the Southern Cadet Corps, yeah?

Just like Annie Leonhart.

Were you friends of hers?

No... I doubt she had any friends. Being as gloomy and aloof as she was.

It's like she was a kid afraid of other people...

I never got the chance to know anything about her.

And the reason they still haven't found her...

...is because she was pulverized by a Titan into a puddle of jelly!

No...

Because the Titan in hiding was... Annie Leonhart herself.

Goddammit, it makes me sick.

Nobody knows a damn thing about this world... Not us or anyone else.

Except for those bastards at the center of it all.

We'll release you both as soon as we get out of here.

Annie was...

Captain Levi! Please let me help you!

I don't think what you guys are doing is wrong!

If I can help correct this world's injustice, I'll do whatever it takes!

What's with this guy?

I beg of you, Captain Levi!

Not a chance.

I can't tell how prepared you are about making an enemy of the government.

Let's go.

Sasha. Tie them up somewhere nearby.

Yes, sir!

Captain.

Please let me do it.

Knock yourself out.

Stop.

We'll forget what we saw here.

Yeah, you will! Because both of you will die here!

That's not what he said!

Letting you two run free is too dangerous.

I'll take it upon myself to k*ll you!

Please, believe us!

We know you guys are fighting to try and save humanity!

Right, Hitch?!

Mmm, mmm!

As if I could trust you. Especially you, Mr. Bowl Cut.

Who in their right mind would cut their hair like that?

You'll get no sympathy from this guy!

Hitch, run!

My g*n is faster, you know.

Wanna take your chances?

Your Kn*fe and my g*n... Let's race!

Wait! I'm really your ally!

Why the hell would anyone believe you'd wanna join us?

We're so severely outmatched, you really think we can save humanity?

Then, why are you...?

Why are you still with the Scouts then?

I picked the wrong regiment to join.

As long as you guys have it in you to risk your lives and keep fighting...

...I will trust you.

Hitch!

You damn horse face!

Wait, Hitch! He was just testing us!

Huh?!

Hey, you.

What would you have done if I swung the Kn*fe at you?

Why did you trust me so much?

Somehow or another, you remind me of a guy that I hate.

A damn idiot.

This idiot... Is it the same one Annie talked about?

Hell if I know.

Everyone's an idiot.

Fortunately, we're both just as dumb.

Marlo, I think you proved your dedication.

That should be enough to convince Captain Levi.

We're counting on you.

That over there is the least manned checkpoint around.

All right. We'll handle it ourselves.

Get back to your squad before it's suspicious.

Yes, sir.

Marlo, Hitch.

We're grateful.

Sir!

Let's go!

It's our turn to pick a fight!

Hmm?

It's me.

Captain, he's...

With the Interior Police.

I've got a few questions for him.

Let's move.

How dumb can you be? Running into a deserted dump like this...

sh*t!

But I owe you one, Flegel Reeves.

When you got away and gave us the slip, I really...

I thought I was screwed!

For a minute there, I thought they'd k*ll me.

Nice knowing you, Flegel. Thanks a bunch!

Ah, wait!

Why was my old man k*lled?!

Did the Interior Police do it?!

Huh? What does it matter to you?

You're about to be fresh corpse.

I-I wanna know before I die!

What did he ever do to deserve being k*lled?!

Eh? You don't know?

He betrayed us and sided with those damn Scouts.

Betrayed?

So you're saying it was the Interior Police that made him kidnap those Scouts?!

Except it was a different squad than us.

Guess he didn't say a damn thing.

Not to his dimwit son.

And what if he would've refused?

Well, he'd have known a bit too much, so he would've had to die.

What a fool.

Look where caring for the city and workers got 'em.

You would never understand.

Hmm?

Talking like you're smart sh*t...

My old man taught me something.

That merchants gotta follow their nose.

And I'm damn glad that I did.

Because I found the people who could avenge my old man!

And I side with them!

What's the matter, Flegel? Go on and oink like a pig to be slaughtered!

You had your time, but it's over!

Look above you, morons!

Ouch!

Section Commander! You're too wild!

Hell yeah! Did you hear that, everyone?!

The... Scout Regiment...? Why?

Not so deserted, eh?

Perhaps it looks that way to you.

But, sorry.

I know it doesn't look like much, but we still live here.

We heard everything.

The Interior Police and their schemes... Everyone here is a witness.

S-So, what does it matter?

It's the government that decides what's the truth!

You fools... Don't think you can do this and get away with it!

You're all in for a world of hu...

Everyone... Don't worry.

The Reeves Company will protect this city.

As of today, I, Flegel Reeves...

I'm the boss.

So... from now... you can count... on me.

We're counting on you, Boss.

Speak up, man!

Congrats on the job.

Keep an eye on these Interior Police.

Right.

Stop it...

Where are Eren and Christa?

Oh, you're so brave.

That checkpoint back there was just recruits who could barely wipe their own ass.

You think you're some sort of hero, b*ating them down?

What an atrocious thing we've done.

But what's more atrocious is this mouth of yours.

I recommend you start talking while you're still able to use it.

Where are Eren and Christa?

It's no use!

All that's left for you now is to run and hide inside these walls, covered in mud and sh*t!

If you don't turn yourselves in, every last Scout we captured will get the noose!

Starting with the one most guilty of all, Erwin Smith!

Shut up.

That's for not answering my question.

Some Scouts' lives are more valuable than others.

Only those dumb enough to acknowledge that join us.

Tell me where Eren and Christa are at.

I-I don't know!

I'm not allowed to know!

Kenny Ackermann is a very cautious man!

Ackermann?

I know Kenny... Is that his last name?

It is, but...

True, there's a lot of things he doesn't divulge... Especially the important stuff.

But you must have a rough idea.

You best try to remember.

...Stop it!

...You still have plenty of bones left to break. ...Stop it!

...You still have plenty of bones left to break.

You... You're insane!

Maybe I am.

Someone's coming from that way!

More than one!

Told you so, Captain.

It's no use.

One way or another, the Scouts will soon come to an end!

I've seen you in better shape.

And to think you were lecturing me the other day.

You're getting an audience with the King.

They'll decide how to dismantle the Scouts and announce your final sentence.

Nile, huh?

Where was your house?

Stohess District, was it?

Is Marie...? Is your family doing well?

They're doing fine. Both Marie and the kids.

I haven't been home in a while, but...

...it's around Eastern Wall Rose.

I see...

What's with the odd questions?

I entrusted something to Commander Pyxis.

When, and if the time comes...

When it comes, I will only watch.

It's up to you to decide. You... and them.

So, I take it not much came out of Erwin in the end.

Indeed... He must not have learned any secrets from Pastor Nick.

Historia Reiss can make all the claims she wants about her name, but they'll amount to nothing.

How silly.

In any case, they're all nothing more than birds in a cage.

Just waiting to die...

Excuse me.

Erwin Smith has arrived.

Very well. We're coming.

Once we finally execute him, all will be according to plan.

And just like they always have, the wall's secrets will stay safe.

We'll protect the peace within the walls.

Forever...

Erwin.

Do you have any last words?

In order to protect the kingdom...

In order to protect the King, they kept the truth hidden.

However, in doing so, they invite an uprising of the people.

Next Episode: "Reply."