Attack on Titan's Silent Watch

I gave up, but in the end I got this result.The morale of the soldiers was very low. On the one hand, Erwin had to try to appease people, but on the other hand, he had a headache about how to write this report.

After the aftermath of the investigation outside the wall is over, Erwin needs to go to the capital to report on the investigation outside the wall. In order to minimize the chances of those opposing the investigation corps from interfering in this meeting and prevent the nobles from Taking the opportunity to cut the budget of the Survey Corps, Erwin revised the report many times.Especially some key details that led to the failure of this investigation outside the wall. Erwin struggled for a long time, and finally chose to hide the fact that Mikay suspected that there were giants near the camp.

There are two most serious mistakes made in this investigation outside the wall: first, the strange species buried in the ground was not found in time, and secondly, Levi was not in the camp when the strange species appeared.The first one was purely accidental, and the second one was mainly caused by Erwin's command error.

There is no doubt that the other party will definitely attack Erwin with the second mistake. If he is dismissed because of this, the consequences will definitely be no less than Levi's resignation.

After finishing the report, Erwin stood up and twisted his neck and wrist, turned around and looked at the distant view outside the window, thinking about how to exaggerate the gains of this extra-wall investigation and minimize the impact of failure when he came to the capital for a meeting in the next day .

"What can I do for you? Captain Erwin." Vanessa knocked on the door and came in.

"This time I am going to the capital for the meeting, I hope you can accompany us."

"'We'?" Vanessa keenly captured the key words.

"And Levi and Mikay."

"Okay, is there anything I can prepare?"

"Tell the truth and adapt to the circumstances."

"Is that why you trust me?"

"Your 'communication' skills are beyond doubt, now is the time for you to put them to the test."

"Understood." Vanessa saluted with her right fist.This is another test and temptation of Erwin to her, to test her ability and test her position.If she acts very supportive of the Survey Corps this time, it will surely make it difficult for her to gain a foothold in the forces opposing the Survey Corps in the future.Erwin's calculation is good, and Vanessa is planning to do the same.

Two days later, Erwin, Levi, Mikay, and Vanessa came to the meeting room of the royal capital government, and the battle inside was frighteningly large.President Zachary is presiding over the meeting, but he hasn't arrived yet.The people sitting around the large circular conference table include: military representatives of the Garrison Corps and the Gendarmerie, representatives of the nobles, churches, chambers of commerce, and civilians. The conference room has two floors, and the second empty floor is full of people. attendees of the meeting.

When the investigation outside the wall was a big success before, I didn't see them lining up to welcome them like this. Now that they know that they have failed, they all come to watch.

Erwin discovered that Icarus Sterling was among the representatives of the nobles who opposed the investigation corps this time, and his mother was sitting in the auditorium on the overhead floor.It looks like they're ready to take on the Scout Corps.

Icarus gave a provocative look to Erwin who walked into the meeting room and the people behind him.Erwin looked back, paying special attention to Vanessa's reaction.However, Vanessa turned a blind eye to her long-lost brother when she saw her long-lost brother, which made Icarus feel like he was making fun of himself.

There were only three seats left at the conference table, and Vanessa knew she was being targeted, but as an ordinary soldier, she stood behind Levi with her hands behind her back and told the officers to sit down.

After the other participants were seated, President Zachary also walked in from the outside, "Now that everyone is here, let's start."

debate (2)

Erwin closed the prepared manuscript, stood up and stated the process of the investigation outside the wall, trying to play down the mistakes made by the investigation corps when the strange species destroyed the camp, and only blamed a small part of the responsibility on himself.At the same time, he also emphasized that only part of the camp was destroyed, and some parts can still be used, and the road through the forest has been explored clearly. The next investigation outside the wall will definitely open up the passage through the north and south of the forest, in order to regain the wall of Maria. lay a solid foundation.

Icarus clapped his hands and didn't mention the results of the survey corps. Instead, he asked, "Commander Smith, according to you, the heavy losses in this investigation outside the wall are actually all because of your problems?"

"Because we encountered an unprecedented situation, the judgment at that time was wrong." Erwin continued to emphasize, "But also because of this, we also have a new understanding of the giant's habits, which will help us overcome Giants, Take Back the World provided unobtainable information."

Icarus snorted, "A little bit of achievement can be exaggerated to the righteousness of mankind. He really deserves to be the leader of the Survey Corps."

"I'm just stating the facts to make you laugh." Erwin responded politely.

"Just now you said that the reason why Captain Levi failed to show up in time to stop the giant was because you sent him on a rescue mission?" Icarus asked.

Erwin nodded, "Exactly."

"Who are you saving?" Icarus turned to look at Levi next to Erwin, "Are you trying to save a soldier or a group of soldiers? A squad leader or a squad leader?"

"Just an ordinary soldier." Erwin replied.

"It's just an ordinary soldier who needs to trouble Captain Levi to rescue him?" Icarus questioned forcefully: "Is it more important to save a soldier than the safety of the entire stronghold? It's not like your Captain Smith's style, so Captain Levi shouldn't have acted without authorization, right? But considering Captain Levi's background, it's not difficult to understand."

Levi glared at Icarus. Although it was Erwin who agreed with him to go to Del, he did have an emotional element in it.

Zachary asked, "Levi, do you have anything to say?"

"It was indeed my fault that I didn't get back in time." Levi folded his hands, sounding like he had no responsibility.After all, the purpose of this kind of meeting is to blame each other, as long as the survey corps is not allowed to take more responsibility.

"Levi acted according to my instructions, and there was no disobedience to the order." Erwin replied calmly, "This also fully shows that the investigation outside the wall is full of obstructions from various irresistible factors, and we are also Find a way to overcome."

"However, misconduct in command is an indisputable fact. We can't even tell which is more serious. It seems that Captain Smith's ability as the leader of the investigation corps is doubtful." Icarus said.

This directly questioned Erwin's ability. If he didn't deal with it properly, Erwin might lose his position as regiment leader on the spot, and the situation of the investigation corps would really be in jeopardy.

"This is Earl Sterling, right?" Vanessa took a deep breath, "As a member of the special operations squad, I was also on the scene at the time. There was no sign of a giant threat to the camp, but it was indeed Should there be a signal that emergency assistance exists, should it be ignored?"

"Besides, Captain Levi didn't go to the rescue alone, but brought medical soldiers and rescue supplies. The terrain is complicated during the rescue, and there is a high possibility of encountering giants. It is perfect to be escorted by Captain Levi. And stay behind There are also many elites in the camp. This time, the strange species was also eliminated without the presence of Captain Levi. Could it be that Captain Levi’s image in your heart is so high that you have no interest in the survey corps? An illusion that Captain Will can’t do it?”

Vanessa finished a lot in one breath, not giving Icarus a chance to refute.Some people almost laughed out loud when they heard the word 'tall'.

debate (3)

The reaction of the people around made Icarus furious, "According to what you mean, Captain Levi, who is the strongest combat force, does not stay in the camp to protect the safety of most people, but it is more valuable to save an unknown soldier ?” He still held on to the key point.

"Life cannot be measured by quantity. Earl Sterling, if one day, several people with a status more noble than you die soon, and they urgently need to replace the corresponding internal organs to survive, you are willing to sacrifice one of you to save several of them life?"

"You..." Icarus was furious. If he denied it, it would be tantamount to acknowledging Vanessa's point of view. If he affirmed it, it would inevitably be too hypocritical and would have a negative impact on the family image. In short, no matter what answer he gave, the conversation would turn in favor Vanessa's side.

"What is your identity? How dare an ordinary soldier speak out here?" Icarus could only use Vanessa's current identity to fight back in desperation.

"I'm sorry." Vanessa looked away, stood upright and looked ahead, ignoring Icarus.

"Okay, okay." President Zachary came out to smooth things over, "That's the end of the debate. Although Captain Erwin did have a problem with improper command, it was also caused by insufficient intelligence on the giant. Others may not be able to do better than him, which I believe everyone can see. If anyone thinks that he is better than Erwin Smith to lead the survey corps, he may wish to recommend himself."

As soon as these words came out, the representatives of the legion were collectively silent, let alone other people.

"Captain Levi." Icarus started the second round of offensive: "Is the soldier you rescued regardless of the lives of others okay now?"

Levi frowned, this is a trap.Although everyone knows that Dai'er was rescued and is still recuperating at Sterling's house, according to the agreement signed by Icarus before, Levi will not