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ETA: I’ve given reiner–braun, kat-nox (For translation into Spanish), tamithebibliotaph (For translation into German), and grffth [virluc on Reddit] permission to use this full translation publicly. If seen elsewhere, I’m afraid I have not authorized the usage. You can see the typeset version of this here.

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Eren wakes up from dream sequence

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Eren: …

Jean: What is it? It’s not time to wake up yet right?

Eren: That’s right! Quickly, before I forget…!

SHINGEKI NO KYOJIN 56: Character/Role





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Ralph: Sanes! What are you doing here? You…are you alright? You…you probably didn’t…tell this traitorous group anything you shouldn’t have, right? Our loyalty to the King, by logic, wouldn’t succumb to the threats of these bastards.

Moblit: What the…

Ralph: Hey…hey…Sanes?!

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Sanes: I NEVER WANT TO HEAR YOUR VOICE AGAIN! YOU DARED TO…BETRAY ME LIKE THIS…!

Ralph: What…!? What…!?

Sanes: I TRUSTED YOU THIS MUCH!!

Ralph: …could it be…?

Hanji: Sanes! He told us absolutely nothing. We didn’t touch a single hair of his and never interrogated him.

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Hanji: We told Ralph that you were incarcerated in a distant place, then we put a knife to his neck and told him to recite the paragraph I wrote here. That is all.

Ralph: [Hacking/Coughing]

Sanes: So that means…it was I who betrayed the king?

Ralph: These monsters…

Hanji: I don’t plan on rejecting that moniker. I imagine Nick thinks the same of you.

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Hanji: Didn’t I say from the get-go? You are a bunch of sorry bastards. Really…really tragic. Of such an old age and still screaming and crying…so fucking shameful. YOU BROUGHT THIS UPON YOURSELVES!! DAMN IDIOTS!! Continue searching for the meaning of the rest of your lives in this cell where you can only defecate! So long!

Sanes: …it was time to for a changeover anyway.





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Sanes: The ones in charge of this role was predestined by the Gods…even if I leave the stage, others will take over and continue the charade…Because of this, our positions will never go away. Keep up the good work, Hanji…

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Moblit: Squad leader!

Hanji: Hmph!

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Eren: Hanji…? What is…going on with you?

Hanji: A cockroach just crawled through here. But in a ratty place like this seeing cockroaches should be pretty common. Don’t worry, I just pulverized it into a million pieces. It’s officially gone from this world. What a fresh morning so far! The sun hasn’t even risen yet, Eren, why are you up? And what’s that piece of paper there?

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Eren: Even though I delayed it until now…I finally remembered the conversation between Bertholt and Ymir. So I wrote it all down on this.

Levi: What’s up with Hanji?

Eren: She said she had something urgent to tell Commander Erwin, so she rushed out.

Levi: That shitty four-eyes…Nifa (SP?), the transfer of intelligence from before…thank you for your trouble.

Nifa: Not at all…

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Levi: Please tell everyone Erwin’s instructions.

Nifa: But…they are…?

Reeves: Ah?

Levi: They’re from the Reeves Company. No problem, just say it.

Nifa: Under…understood.

Reeves: If our presence is an inconvenience just tell us directly.

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Levi: No, let’s hear it altogether. We agreed in our pact that there would be no secrets between us.

Reeves: …

Levi: The Scouting Legion trusts you completely.

Reeves: Yo, even the brat here who I just introduced you to today?

Levi: As long as they’re part of the Reeves Company we will trust them. Your name is Frager (T/N: This is phonetic) right? Welcome.

Frager: Are you…that Levi? If you really want to welcome me, shouldn’t you be serving me some refreshments?

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Reeves: Apologies…because this guy will be my successor, I often bring him everywhere with me. But since I spoiled him at a young age, he never matured. We’re going to leave now, just let us know what our responsibilities are later.

Levi: No, please stay here and listen. This doesn’t just concern the Reeves company but the future of our entire world. So your authority combined with the trust we have between us is very important.

Reeves: I understand. We will stay and hear the rest.

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Nifa: …Then, in regard to placing Historia on the Queen’s throne again…

Historia: Eh?

Armin: Queen?

Nifa: Captain Levi?

Levi: …I forgot…to inform my squad about this.

(T/N: LOL)

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Levi: The current monarchy is only a replacement for the real one. The Reiss family are the true royals.

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Armin: So to my understanding, Commander wants us to put Historia on the throne…so is this the main purpose of our revolution/coup?

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Levi: That’s exactly it. Historia, do share your thoughts.

Historia: …ah…I…I can’t. I can’t do it.

Levi: Of course. Suddenly someone emerges and wants to elevate you to the most omnipotent role in our world. I don’t think anyone’s mental state is prepared to give an answer like, “Sure, let me take over that position.” But…nothing else matters now. You are going to do it.

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Historia: …I really…can’t be a Queen or whatever…

Levi: You won’t?

Historia: I…I really…mmph!

Levi: I get it. Then run.

Sasha: Captain Levi?!

Levi: Do your best to escape from us. We’ll use our all to catch you, then we’ll use all the possible methods to force you into agreement.

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Levi: This is likely your calling.

Unknown: Captain…don’t be like this!?

Levi: If you don’t want to, then fight back.

Unknown: Let her go!

Levi: Try to defeat me.

Historia: [Coughs]

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Sasha: Historia…

Jean: …You didn’t have to resort to that!

Levi: What do you think you will accomplish tomorrow? You think that you’ll be able to eat your meals in peace? That tomorrow you can still rest comfortably until you naturally awake?

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Levi: Do you think that those next to you right now…will still be there tomorrow? I don’t think this way. I don’t think the average person thinks this way every single day, either. I’m certainly not your average person, probably because I’ve seen too many harrowing things. But if tomorrow…Wall Rose is overcome…I would be able to react quicker than anyone else in this world due to the urgent circumstances. And I would dive into battle.

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Levi: Even if we have to face hell tomorrow - the hell all of you have already witnessed with your own eyes…no one can guarantee that this won’t happen again. Everyday we’re scheming to avoid all this, and yet someone continues to try and botch those plans. If our opponents are these people, even if I have to be a mass murderer I would agree to it. I would have no choice but to beat someone until they were unrecognizable, but compared to the hell of being swallowed by the titans, I’d rather be in the hell where I can bleed alongside the worst of humans. Because at least then…we wouldn’t have to involve all of humanity.

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Levi: But if we can take back control of the barbaric circumstances, then the people who shouldn’t have to die in the first place won’t have to…isn’t that pretty good? Everything rests on your decision, Historia. Whether you obey, or rebel, it’s your choice. However—THERE IS NO MORE TIME TO WASTE! TELL ME!

Historia: I WILL DO IT!

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Historia: My next role…is to be Queen, right? I’ll do it. Give that task to me.

Levi: …very good. Stand up. It’s all you, Historia.

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Historia: Yes.

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Levi: Nifa, continue.

Nifa: Yes…let me relay Commander Erwin’s operation orders.

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Nifa: The fight begins today…the day the Reeves company offers Eren and Historia to the Military Police. The first MP squad entrusted the Reeves Company with all the routes and rest stops of the transfer. We must take advantage of this. We’ll give Eren and Historia to the Military Police, and then with Reeves Company’s help we will follow them to their end destination. The finishing point means him - Rod Reiss, Historia’s biological father, and also the real highest ranking individual within the walls.

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Nifa: According to the intelligence gathered from the captured MP, all the top officials and the entire Reiss house is under his command.

[Flash to Erwin]

Erwin: So us, the Scouting Legion, will attempt to have him under control.

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Erwin: Only then can we fulfill our first conversation…why must we fight one another? Under the threat of the Titans why can’t humanity band together and retaliate with one heart? …Even if I say this, the amount of information we control is truly too little. If Rod Reiss can give me an acceptable answer about why he continues to abandon the Scouting Legion and the common people…why he refuses to step outside the walls and to support the advancement of technology…

Pixis: Then you will step aside?

Erwin: Yes, because then those who might lose everything would not be us alone…

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Erwin: But before we understand the truth. Before that…even if all this is wrong…we’ll use our own values and beliefs to march forward. Our only goal for now is to modify the system. To have the fake King crown the real Queen. To have them admit to the masses…everything about the previous system was a sham…we must let the people witness this beacon of light.

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Erwin: Then, after we reestablish the supporting institutions for the Scouting Legion…only then can we…

[Flash to Nifa]

Nifa: …expand our strategy and seal up Wall Maria. Seal it for good.





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Reeves: If we can continue doing business inside Wall Maria again, I would do anything. Even if I have to sacrifice my life for it.

Eren: Uwah? What are you doing!?

Reeves: Logically speaking you’ve already been trapped here for two whole days. If you have no mud on you it would look suspicious.

Frager: Yo, pops. Why do you obey everything that midget says? He’s a bastard who wouldn’t hesitate to get violent with even this young girl.

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Frager: If that…Levi guy harasses her again, even for a second. I’m going to make him airborne with a single punch! (T/N: Everyone loves Historia)

Reeves: Listen up, Frager. I hope you understand some day. For a businessman it’s essential that we can figure out people at a glance. That foul-mouthed but warm-hearted boss…he has kept a promise and protected our company, and even the entire Trost district when it was hanging on by a mere thread. I have not misjudged him. He also pulled himself up from the worst of statuses. So Miss…I mean, I should say your highness, right? Your superior is a pretty scary person, but…he is not a bad person. When you become Queen punch him back and say, “Fight back if you have the guts.”

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Eren: Haha…! I like that! Right Historia? You should try it when the time comes. I wonder what expression Captain would have.

Reeves: Where are you going, Frager?

Frager: Just to pee.

Reeves: Oh right! We mustn’t forget these. I specially ordered them. Be careful if you want to hide them on you somewhere. Hide one each between your hands, toes, and under your tongue. When they ordered me to capture you they specifically said to not hurt you in anyway.

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Reeves: You carry them too, Miss. Please conceal them with care. When the time comes…either one of you must cut Eren…whether it’s when our plan gets discovered or as we approach and takeover the Reiss hideout.

Underling: Sir! The Miliary Police are here.

Reeves: What? That’s a lot earlier than expected…

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Reeves: Good thing we prepared ahead of time…We have to look at each other as enemies again, little bastards.

Eren: Mm! [In agreement]

Man in the Hat: Very nice work, Reeves. Yo.

Historia: …

Man in the Hat: Do you still remember me?

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Man in the Hat: Christa Lenz.

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Man in the Hat: I was present when you received your new name…we haven’t seen each other in five years, Christa. You have grown…no. You haven’t changed all that much.

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Eren: [Thinking] Was Christa’s mom the victim of these guys…

Man in the Hat: Reeves, I have something to talk to you about. Come here.

Reeves: What’s this all about? You are not good hearted enough to give me part of my payment already, are you?

Man in the Hat: That’s right…you did a good job. I also have another task for you now.

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Reeves: …that horse carriage is…?

Man in the Hat: Hm? Of course it’s what we came here on.

Reeves: But what about the carriage we prepared for transferring the two brats? For the mountain paths our carriage should be better.

Man in the Hat: You were scheming to have us buy your carriage, weren’t you Reeves? I can’t believe the minds of businessmen…

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Man in the Hat: Speaking of which, Reeves. Have you heard of a guy called Levi Ackerman?

Reeves: Levi Ackerman? You wouldn’t be talking about the Scouting Legion’s Captain Levi would you? This is the first time I’ve heard of his full name. There mustn’t be a single soul who doesn’t know of him by now. He is the one most fervently after all our necks. Him and his team must be frantically searching for the brats we captured…you’ll know how to handle them, right?

Man in the Hat: Levi was completely trained under me.

Reeves: Huh?

Man in the Hat: That midget is my pride**(See ending T/N), you know.

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(T/N: Argh, poor Reeves :/ )

Man in the Hat: So…to have things turn out like this…is my fault.

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Underling: Captain Ackerman. Both of them concealed various tiny knives on their bodies.

Frager: …!? …!?

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Captain Ackerman: I knew it! Of course…Did you take care of the Company’s other guys?

Underling: Yes, they had a total of three people.

Captain Ackerman: Reeves was tragically killed by the hands of the Scouting Legion right…

Underling: Yes, an awful death.

Captain Ackerman: We have to setup Anti-personnel 3DMG mechanisms on our route back. (T/N: OMFG)

Underling: Understood.

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Captain Ackerman: We really shouldn’t overlook a capable team like that. But this time it’s finally an opportunity for the “Suppression Squad” to show off.

Ending Caption: Having unveiled the entire reconnaissance plan, this military group will attack the Scouting Legion with full force.

[To be continued in Chapter 57, June issue]

**Ending T/N - Levi’s surname

Some potentially important notes from Tumblr user suniuz about Levi’s last name (Analysis done from the Japanese raw so it’s even more accurate):

1. We are not sure about Mikasa’ relationship to this “Captain Ackerman”, for now.

2. Captain Ackerman said “That shortie is my pride, I taught him so many things.” Personally I don’t think Levi and Captain are related, since calling “shortie/chibi” does not seem to imply intimate relationship between families.

Basically - the plot only thickens even more…and Levi’s real last name might STILL be up for debate? Oh Isayama…you must bask in the glory of your fandom’s tears.