I’ve been comparing the conversation between Reiner and Bertholdt in chapter 77, both the Japanese version and the crunchyroll translation. I just would like to point out that from the actual Japanese conversation, this scene sounds quite similar to Erwin’s & Levi’s dialogue in ch 70, where Erwin leaves the decision making for the titan serum utilization to Levi. In this scene, Reiner seems unsure of his own fate, as if he knew that he needed Bertholdt to be able to stand by himself if something were to happen, which later on is revealed that Reiner is indeed in a pinched situation. I think this is quite an interesting parallel. It’s like foreshadowing that Levi will encounter a situation where he will need to decide on his own, if something were to happen to Erwin. Also, they talk about their future plan: [ReiBert] saving Annie & Christa and [EruRi] what Erwin will do after his dream comes true.



Reiner (R ): Let’s go!

Bertholdt (B): Yeah

R: Bertholdt

B: Hm?

R: This is harsh of me to say it but… what I want to say is that from now on you should stay in position away from me. At least think by yourself and do according to it.

B: Ye…yeah

R: Don’t always just look up to my instruction.

B: Yeah…I understand, you know.

R: In fact you have capabilities higher than anyone else, but you always entrust important decision making to others. Honestly speaking, I couldn’t depend on you up until now.

B: I know that…

R: But that’s only up until now…

B: …!

R: We’ll put an end, right? Here.

B: That’s right…Let’s win here and put it to an end.

R: Keep that manner and stand firm when you go to your beloved Annie.

B: Like…like I said, it’s not like that…

R: Speaking about Annie, in a desperate situation, she is definitely going to mistakenly believe that a prince appears if someone is hurrying to her. Even though that person is someone like you. And then, Christa…

B: Yea…

R: I have promised to Ymir, I’ll definitely rescue her.

B: Yeah…definitely.

R: So, I am counting on you, pal!

B: Leave it to me!

Pixis: So…there is no other choice than to utilize this serum as per its original purpose rather than carelessly utilizing it.

Zackley: If that’s the case, who should we entrust this serum to? How about you…Erwin?

Erwin (E): No…As a soldier, my body is wounded. This box…

E: Should be entrusted to a soldier who has an excellent survival rate, higher than everyone. Levi, will you take it?

Levi (L): If this is a mission, you should have just ordered me. Why did you ask such thing?

E: I am not sure what kind of situation we’ll be in when we are going to use this serum. In other words, I entrust the decision making to you including the location of utilizing it. Depending on the situation to who this serum should be used for, you will decide on this. Is it alright to entrust this task to you?

L: If that dream of yours were to come true…what are you going to do after that?

E: I am not sure…about that. I won’t know until it comes true.

L: I see…understood. Roger that.

Also another point to add is the way Bertholdt & Levi look at Reiner & Erwin.

We know that Reiner is going to execute a dangerous mission and Bertholdt is worried for Reiner’s well-being, both mentally & physically. Somehow this parallel shows that Erwin is going to do a similarly dangerous action or even more, and Levi can’t help but worry for Erwin’s well being.