Reincarnation Paradise Park

Chapter 157: Chapter 17: Eren Completely Baffled

”Now, the judgment begins on which corps will handle Eren Yeager. Both sides present your proposals, starting with the Military Police Regiment.”

Darius Zachary sat upright between the two military corps, exuding authority without anger.

”Ahem~.” Nile Dawk cleared his throat, stepping forward.

”Commander... Judge, Eren Yeager’s ability to transform into a Giant is a significant issue. Normally, we would first study such a case.

But given the current situation, if Eren Yeager is handed over to us, the Military Police Regiment will immediately execute him to eliminate this unstable element. That’s all.”

After presenting the proposal, Nile Dawk stepped back. This was essentially his personal opinion; the Military Police Regiment had become his one-man operation, ignoring anything apart from Royal commands or from the Commander.

”Next is the Survey Corps.”

Darius Zachary signaled for Erwin to speak.

”Judge, I propose handing Eren Yeager over to us. If humans can transform into Giants, there’s a new threat differing from Giants emerging.

I’m just assuming here, my following explanation is mere conjecture.”

Always steady, Erwin took a deep breath, indicating a heavy assumption was about to follow.

”Firstly, we’ve confirmed Eren Yeager transformed into a Giant before, so we can’t rule out the uniqueness of this ability. Is Eren Yeager normally in this appearance?”

Erwin looked at Su Xiao, who nodded.

”Then there’s the possibility—whether other humans within the walls can transform into Giants, or if they’re already lurking among us, prepared to cause mankind grave destruction.”

As Erwin voiced his speculations, the others gasped.

Eren Yeager was right there; the ability for Giants to transform into humans had been more or less confirmed with witnesses among the corps members.

”Therefore, to thoroughly investigate whether there are ’humans who can transform into Giants’ inside the walls, the Survey Corps decided to detain Eren Yeager and have us control him.

Of course, this depends on Eren Yeager’s behavior post-clarity. If he can control the Giant he transforms into and remains loyal to humanity, we could consider using him to help fight.

The ability to transform might be randomly bestowed or a kind of accident. We don’t understand Giants, and that’s all.”

Erwin’s words were skillful, initially addressing the threat if humans could transform into Giants.

His inference was accurate: there were indeed ’Intelligent Titans’ infiltrated inside the walls.

Erwin’s intention was to detain Eren, determining if he was loyal to humanity or aimed for its destruction.

If loyal, then use him to repel Giants; if not, consider dissecting him for research.

This roughly aligned with Su Xiao’s plan. With the wall breached and peril imminent, the Survey Corps would try everything to plug this gap.

At least from Su Xiao’s understanding, the Survey Corps genuinely considered humanity’s well-being.

”Is that so...”

Darius Zachary feigned contemplation.

In truth, after understanding the nuances, he had already decided which corps Eren would be assigned to. The temporary court was just a formality; autocratic decisions would stir dissatisfaction among some corps.

”I decide to assign...”

Halfway through his announcement, Darius Zachary noticed Eren waking up, retracting the words at the tip of his tongue.

Eren groggily lifted his head, scanning the surroundings blankly.

Upon realizing the situation, Eren tried to rise but felt a force pressing him firmly to the ground from his back.

”What’s happening, why am I here, let me go.”

Su Xiao pinned Eren down with one foot. Should Eren dare to get up, he would be left full of holes, thwarting his prior plans.

”If you don’t want to die, stay put.”

Su Xiao’s words had little effect, as Eren still struggled forcefully. Su Xiao exerted pressure with his foot, prompting a shriek of fear from Eren.

Imagine being suddenly pinned down right after waking up, followed by another hard stomp—what kind of mood would that be?

Eren felt very wronged; he had no idea what was going on.

”Eren Yeager, do you remember what you did after transforming into a Giant? Were you controlling the Giant in battle?”

Darius Zachary stared at Eren, whose response would influence his judgment.

”What? I became a Giant? This isn’t funny at all, who is this old man?”

It was clear Eren hadn’t met ’Darius Zachary’, the Commander. Within the technologically lagging Inner Walls World, the highest official Eren encountered was the Training Squad Leader—he had no chance of interacting with someone like ’Darius Zachary’.

He had seen the likeness, but the portrait was too abstract.

”Old man~.”

Su Xiao was speechless; Eren seemed rather reckless.

”This is Darius Zachary, the Commander of all corps, watch your words or I’ll shoot you right now.”

Nile Dawk glared hostilely at Eren.

”Commander of all corps.”

Eren swallowed hard.

”Eren Yeager, answer my previous question.”

”I don’t know about transforming into a Giant. I’m human, how could I become a Giant? This must be a joke.”

Eren’s attitude was rather uncooperative, rendering the conversation meaningless.

”Give me a minute.”

Su Xiao glanced at Darius Zachary, who sighed.

”Don’t be too rough; I’ve reviewed your case before.”

Su Xiao nodded, lifting his foot off Eren, grabbing him by the shoulder, and pulling him up.

”First, you can only listen, no speaking rights.”

Eren attempted to speak, but Su Xiao kneed him hard in the stomach, doubling him over in pain, spitting out some bitter bile.

”Hey! What are you doing? He can transform into a Giant; don’t provoke him like that.”

Nile Dawk shouted, retreating quickly.

”Oh? Based on prior instances, this guy transforms into a ’Strange Species’ at around fifteen-meter level. Even with some combat instincts, I can handle him within five minutes.

Continue our previous conversation. You can listen but not talk.”

Eren immediately nodded—he wasn’t dumb, knowing that speaking meant getting hit.

”That’s the right attitude. Your transformation into a Giant has been confirmed; I saw it myself. Considering you might not believe me, there are other witnesses.

Su Xiao shifted his gaze to Armin Arlert and Mikasa.

”Say what you see if you want him alive.”

Mikasa gritted her teeth and lowered her head. Armin swiftly said, realizing something was amiss:

”Eren, you likely transformed into a Giant before. We rescued you from the Giant’s neck, also... do you remember getting swallowed by the Giant...?”

”I have one minute; just confirm he transformed into a Giant.”

Su Xiao interrupted Armin, eyeing Eren.

”You can transform into a Giant. I’m giving you five seconds to accept this.”

Eren nodded blankly, then quickly shook his head, now having one thought in mind—this man wielding the long knife was terrifying.

”Five seconds are up. Now you must accept the fact you can transform into a Giant.”

It would take Eren quite some time to accept that he could become a Giant, so Su Xiao utilized the simplest, most direct method.

First, a beating, then forcibly making him accept the fact, finally followed by his friends’ acknowledgments.

Eren’s eyes were somewhat empty; accepting he could transform into a Giant severely traumatized his young mind.

”The interrogation may continue now.”

Su Xiao placed Eren back on the ground, stepping on him again. He was quite exasperated since if not done this way, the cowardly Military Police Regiment members wouldn’t lower their guns. Accidental discharge might rile others, creating chaos on the city wall, and if a high official got killed, his plan would be delayed.