Chapter 56

"Alan Yeager and Tang Cheng must be handed over to the Military Police!"

Three days later, after clearing the giants from the Trost district and recovering and processing the bodies of the soldiers who had fallen in battle, the highest council, composed of the Military Police, the Survey Corps, and the Garrison, began the trial of Alan Yeager and Tang Cheng.

Of course, due to the special nature of this incident, in addition to the high-ranking military officials, there were also important figures from various chambers of commerce, church leaders, some members of the nobility, and even a few royal family members... as well as representatives of the common people from various regions. Some lower-ranking military personnel were also present, such as elite soldiers from the Survey Corps, commanders from the Military Police, elite squad leaders from the Garrison, and even Mikasa and Armin, who were closely related to this council.

One could say that the participants in this council almost included representatives from all human organizations. However, the only person with the authority to decide the fate of Alan and Tang Cheng was the current supreme commander of humanity, Darius Zackly. The other participants were there to express their opinions and strive for the desired outcome in this council... Of course, in reality, only the Survey Corps and the Military Police would go all out to fight for their cause.

The first to speak was the Military Police. "It is true that Alan Yeager used the power of the Titan to secure humanity's first victory, but his existence could also cause panic and internal unrest among humans. Therefore, the Commander of the Military Police, Nile Dok, proposes that we conduct a thorough examination of Alan's body to gather as much information as possible, and then make him a hero of humanity."

"As for Tang Cheng, although he made significant contributions in the previous battle, his crimes of killing his superiors and civilians cannot be overlooked. His public defamation and slander of the Military Police and the royal family are even more unforgivable. Such a person, no matter how capable, is a source of internal unrest for humanity, and the greater his abilities, the greater the impact he can have. Therefore, we propose that he be executed on the spot... Of course, his contributions cannot be erased, so after his execution, we can posthumously honor him as a hero of humanity."

"Therefore, we believe that these two must be handed over to the Military Police."

As soon as these words were spoken, many people in the council immediately responded, most of them being members of the chambers of commerce and the Military Police. Of course, a few royal family members also nodded frequently, and the priest Nick from the Church of the Walls even declared that the two should be executed immediately. His words were so intense that it seemed as if they had a personal vendetta against them.

In response to such remarks, people like Mikasa, Armin, and others who supported Tang Cheng were immediately enraged, especially towards Priest Nick.

Priest Nick came from the Church of the Walls, which was nothing five years ago but has since grown significantly and gained considerable power. The church members are fanatical believers in the walls, opposing any reinforcement or construction of the walls. Whenever the military plans to reinforce the walls, they threaten to die, making such actions impossible to implement.

Most of the people in the military, especially the Garrison, hate the Church of the Walls like a plague.

"So, what is the Survey Corps' opinion?" Darius, of course, would not just listen to the Military Police's one-sided words. After ordering everyone to be quiet, he turned his gaze to the commander of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith.

Erwin stood up and said expressionlessly, "The 13th commander of the Survey Corps, Erwin Smith, proposes that we formally induct Alan and Tang Cheng into the Survey Corps and use their powers to reclaim the Wall Maria. That is all."

Compared to the Military Police, his statement was simple and straightforward, with a clear purpose.

Of course, such a statement clearly did not gain the approval of the others.

"What a joke! Who knows when that monster will go berserk? How can you be sure you can use his power? The report states that after Yeager transformed into a Titan, he first attacked Mikasa Ackerman!"

"No, that's not true! Although... although it did happen, it was because Alan had not yet learned to control his power. Before that, Alan saved me twice. Please take this into consideration!"

"That's just your personal opinion. You were an orphan taken in by the Yeager family, so it's natural for you to speak up for him. Therefore, your testimony is not convincing."

"Moreover, according to our investigation, Alan Yeager and Mikasa Ackerman killed three bandits when they were only nine years old. Although it can be considered self-defense, what does it say about their nature?"

"What! Killing at nine years old? Monsters! They are all monsters!"

"Not just Alan Yeager, but Mikasa Ackerman and Tang Cheng are all monsters, especially Tang Cheng, who killed his superior in front of hundreds of people. Who knows when he will kill again!"

"That's right! Keeping such monsters among humans is too dangerous!"

"I support the Military Police's proposal to dissect and execute them!"

"Me too!"

"Me too!"

Most of the Military Police, the majority of the merchants, a few royal family members, and even a few civilian representatives all expressed their opinions. Listening to their words, Alan, who was detained in the center of the council, and Mikasa and Armin, who were listening in, turned pale. They had not expected the situation to develop like this... Although they had been prepared for such a scenario, the exposure of their dark pasts made them feel utterly helpless.

After all, a human who can turn into a monster and a human who can kill at nine years old—any normal person would be afraid, right?

The noise of the discussion made Darius's head ache, and he was about to bang the table to restore order. However, before his hand could fall, Tang Cheng, who had been detained and silent, suddenly stood up.

"Such boring barking." With his hands bound in handcuffs, Tang Cheng, like Alan, simply moved his arms when he stood up, and the iron handcuffs fell off, clanging to the ground. Then, in the shocked gaze of everyone, he stretched lazily.

"Actually, I enjoy watching plays, especially those performed by a bunch of fools. But pigs are just pigs; apart from eating and waiting to die and barking from a safe place, they have no redeeming qualities. Listening to you any longer is making me sick..."

As he spoke, Tang Cheng suddenly raised his hand and pointed at a merchant who had been incessantly demanding their execution.

Bang!

A gunshot rang out, and the bullet instantly pierced the merchant's forehead, killing him on the spot.

"Ah! Murder!" Terrified screams erupted, and in an instant, the entire council room was in chaos.

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