Afterward, because Eren was the first person to come into contact with the Colossal Titan, he was summoned by others to inquire about certain things.
"A few of you faced the Colossal Titan directly on the wall, right? Tell us what you saw at that time!"
Apart from Eren, several others like Sasha were also called over because they witnessed how the Colossal Titan appeared.
"We had no idea how it appeared. It just suddenly showed up, without any warning! It was as if they appeared out of thin air.
"Yes, we were maintaining the cannons on the wall when suddenly… that Colossal Titan appeared. It slapped us off the wall, and then destroyed the gate with a kick."
"Also… Eren wanted to take down the Colossal Titan, but he failed!"
Several people chattered on about the situation at the time. Upon hearing this, the leaders of the three main military divisions couldn't help but frown. It was still somewhat unacceptable to them why the Colossal Titan would suddenly appear and then disappear just as suddenly.
"Your name is Eren Yeager, right? You had close contact with the Colossal Titan. Tell us what you know!"
Erwin looked at Eren. Since Eren had attempted to kill the Colossal Titan but failed, he might be able to give him more information.
"Commander, when I approached its nape, the Colossal Titan released a super hot steam. If I forcibly got closer, I might have been roasted alive, so I was thrown off directly!"
"And when the Colossal Titan appeared, it wasn't just abrupt. I remember there was a golden lightning accompanying it, as if it struck right in front of us, and then the Colossal Titan appeared silently!"
Eren spoke out some details, which made Erwin couldn't help but pause.
Whether it was the steam or the golden lightning, they were ignored by others, but Eren remembered them. And Eren's expression at the moment was very calm, as if everything had nothing to do with himself. Seeing such an expression, Erwin couldn't help but narrowed his eyes.
"Alright, you can go back and rest first. We've already got the specifics. Thank you!"
After Erwin finished speaking, he let the others go back, then continued to chat with the leaders of the other two main divisions. A few years ago, the people inside the walls had already seen the value of the Survey Corps, so the Survey Corps also had some say inside the wall.
Unlike in the past, except for being slightly higher than the Training Corps in terms of authority, they had nothing else. They had the fewest people, and also the least authority. However, this time, they did gain some decent authority.
With the wall being breached once again, the Survey Corps would become more powerful. After all, compared to the other two divisions, they at least had a way and experience to survive in front of the Titans, while the other two divisions did not.
Soon, the meeting ended. Apart from knowing this piece of information, they naturally had nothing else to discuss, nor was there anything worth discussing.
"Levi, help me get that... Eren Yeager here. You should know which one he is!"
After leaving the meeting room, Erwin found Levi and asked him to go find Eren.
"That… that kid who ran out with the others? I already know about him. He's indeed very clever and calm!"
Upon hearing this, Levi was also taken aback, then nodded.
The survivors from the Training Corps recounted what happened when Eren led them out this time. In such a situation, being able to remain calm and make several preparations to kill the Titans was indeed commendable. At least, Levi admired such ability.
He doesn't admire reckless people, instead, he found intelligent people worthy of admiration. So he did know Eren.
Soon, after finding Eren, Levi brought him to Erwin. Only the three of them were in the office.
"Eren Yeager, I'll just call you Eren. You must know something, right!" Erwin asked without beating around the bush.
During their previous conversation, Eren had given him a subtle glance. It was so discreet that if it weren't for Erwin's sharp eyes, he wouldn't notice it at all, that's why he called Eren here.
"Yes, I know a lot of things, including the origin of the Titans and what the world outside the walls is like!"
Eren's statement directly stunned both Erwin and Levi. They never expected Eren to reveal such information. Levi even drew a dagger and stared at Eren intently.
"No need to be on guard against me. After all, if I want to kill you, you'd already be dead. Especially in such a cramped space…"
Eren didn't finish his sentence. Although the transformation of the other Titans wasn't as dramatic as that of a Colossal Titan, it still came with thunder and explosions. Transforming in such a confined space would surely mean death for Levi and Erwin.
"What do you know, and what's your identity?"
Erwin asked, frowning as he looked at Eren.
"Before I answer your question, please listen to a story of mine. A story that dates back two thousand years!"
With that said, Eren then recounted Ymir's story. The story is full of cruelty, but also exposing a lot of information.
"Yumi, the ancestor of the Titan? The Titan's power was actually divided into nine parts? It's truly incredible. So, the Colossal Titan and the Armored Titan we encountered were both one of those transforming Titans?!"
Erwin could deduce lies, and though Eren didn't state it outright, Erwin still figured it out.
"Wait…, Although this story is unique, how do you know it? You're supposed to be someone from within the walls, right?!"
Levi asked with a frown, sheathing his dagger as he stared at Eren.
"Yes, I was born within the walls, but my father, Grisha Yeager, is someone who came from outside the wall. He also had another identity, one of the Nine Titans, the Attack Titan's hosts!"
"All Nine Titans have hosts, and after inheriting their power, the hosts would have a lifespan of only thirteen years. It's because when the original ancestor, Ymir gained this power, she only lived for 13 years."
"Among the younger generations, no one who inherits the power of Titans can escape this curse."
"Back then, after the city walls were destroyed, my father found me and passed on the Titan's power to me. At that time, he only had one more year left. If the Titan's power is not passed on, then after the host's death, the Titan's power would randomly manifest in any of Ymir's descendants."