At that moment, Eren awakens just as the soldiers catch up. Hannesattacks, but gets countered by Ymir. Without hesitation, Mikasa strikes Ymir, while Bertolt, in fear, begs Reiner to protect them. Seeing the Armored Titan's hardened defense, Mikasa decides to strike Ymir down first, but Krista attempts to defend her. Mikasa, however, states that she will kill Ymir only if she gets in her way.

Jean, Connie and Armin catch up as well just as Bertolt tries to subdue Eren. Jean states that knowing Eren, it's impossible, while Connie questions if everything was lie. Jean continues to attempt to get through to the traitors, bringing up their shared past. However, Mikasa states that there's no need to know their reasons, advising the others to focus on killing the traitors and calling them a plague on mankind. Hearing this, Bertolt finally breaks down and begins to shout, demanding to know who would want to kill others. He admits that their crimes cannot be forgiven, but claims to have been happy during his time with the 104th and that not everything was a lie. He begins to cry and mysteriously begs for someone to "please find us", causing even Mikasa to hesitate. She requests Eren's return, but Bertolt refuses and attempts to justify his actions by stating that someone had to do it. Mikasa's expression darkens, but before she can respond they are interrupted by Hannes warning them to get away. From the direction where Reiner and others were heading, Erwin is running while being chased by a huge group of Titans.