# Chapter 17: Allen Completely Confused
"Now we begin the ruling on which legion will handle Eren Yeager. Both sides present your proposals. First, the Military Police Brigade."
Daris Zackery sat upright between the two military legions, his aura imposing without needing to show anger.
"Ahem." Nile Dok coughed lightly and stepped forward.
"Commander-in-Chief... Your Honor, the matter of Eren Yeager being able to transform into a Titan is of great importance. In the past, we would have conducted research on him first. However, considering the current situation, if Eren Yeager is handed over to us, the Military Police Brigade will immediately execute Eren Yeager, eliminating this unstable factor. That is all."
After stating his proposal, Nile Dok stepped back. This was essentially Nile Dok's personal opinion. The Military Police Brigade had become his one-man show; aside from orders from the royal family or the Commander-in-Chief, Nile Dok ignored everything else.
"Next is the Survey Corps."
Daris Zackery signaled Erwin to speak.
"Your Honor, I recommend that Eren Yeager be handed over to us for handling. If humans can transform into Titans, that creates a new threat different from ordinary Titans. Hypothetically, I'm only hypothesizing. The following explanation is merely my personal speculation."
The usually composed Erwin took a deep breath. It seemed what followed would be a heavy speculation.
"First, we have confirmed that Eren Yeager previously transformed into a Titan. Therefore, we cannot rule out the uniqueness of this ability. Is Eren Yeager's appearance in normal times the same as now?"
Erwin looked at Su Xiao, who nodded.
"That opens up another possibility. Are there other humans within the walls who can transform into Titans? Or perhaps they are already lurking among us, preparing to cause devastating destruction to humanity."
After Erwin expressed his conjecture, everyone drew in a cold breath.
Eren Yeager was right before them. The fact that Titans could transform into humans had been basically confirmed, with members of the legion as witnesses.
"Therefore, to thoroughly investigate whether there are other 'humans who can transform into Titans' within the walls, the Survey Corps has decided to first detain Eren Yeager and place him under our control. Of course, this also depends on Eren Yeager's performance after he wakes up. If he can control the Titan he transforms into, has subjective consciousness, and remains loyal to humanity, we might consider using him to help humanity fight. The ability to transform into a Titan might be randomly granted, or perhaps some accident. We don't understand Titans well enough. That is all."
Erwin's words were very skillfully spoken. First, he explained the threat if humans could transform into Titans.
Erwin's deduction was quite accurate. There were indeed infiltrated "Intelligent Titans" within the walls.
Erwin's meaning was to first detain Eren, then determine whether Eren was loyal to humanity or intended to destroy it.
If loyal to humanity, use him to repel the Titans. If not, slice him up for research.
This roughly aligned with Su Xiao's plan. The wall was breached, danger was imminent, and the Survey Corps would do everything possible to seal this gap.
At least based on Su Xiao's understanding, the Survey Corps was wholeheartedly dedicated to humanity's welfare.
"Is that so..."
Daris Zackery pretended to be deep in thought.
In truth, after understanding the full story, he had already decided which legion would get Eren. The temporary court was just going through the motions; arbitrary decision-making would cause dissatisfaction from a certain legion.
"I have decided to..."
Just as Daris Zackery was halfway through his words, he noticed that Eren was groggily waking up. He withdrew the words almost spoken.
Eren dazedly lifted his head, blankly scanning his surroundings.
After seeing the situation around him, Eren immediately tried to get up, but suddenly felt a force on his back firmly pressing him to the ground.
"What's going on? Why am I here? Let me go."
Su Xiao stepped on Eren's back with one foot. If Eren dared to get up, he would definitely be riddled with holes, and the plan Su Xiao had been planning would fail.
"If you don't want to die, stay put."
Su Xiao's words had little effect. Eren still struggled desperately. Su Xiao applied more force with his foot, and Eren let out a somewhat terrified cry.
Imagine waking up, suddenly having someone step on your back, then getting stomped hard again—what would that feel like?
Eren was now very innocent. He still didn't know what had happened.
"Eren Yeager, do you remember what you did after transforming into a Titan? Were you controlling the Titan in battle?"
Daris Zackery stared at Eren. Eren's next words would affect the judgment he was about to make.
"What? I transformed into a Titan? That's not funny at all. Who are you, old man?"
Eren clearly didn't recognize Daris Zackery, the Commander-in-Chief. In the technologically backward world within the walls, the highest-ranking official Eren had ever seen was the commander of the Training Corps. Someone like Daris Zackery was someone he had no chance to meet.
He had indeed seen the Commander-in-Chief's portrait, but that portrait was far too abstract.
"Old man?"
Su Xiao was somewhat speechless. This kid Eren was a bit of a hothead.
"This is Commander-in-Chief Daris Zackery, who commands all legions. Watch your mouth, or I'll shoot you right now."
Nile Dok glared at Eren with unfriendly eyes.
"The Commander-in-Chief of all legions?"
Eren swallowed his saliva.
"Eren Yeager, answer my previous question."
"I don't know anything about transforming into a Titan. I'm human. How could I become a Titan? This must be a joke."
Eren's attitude was uncooperative. Such a conversation was meaningless.
"Give me one minute."
Su Xiao looked at Daris Zackery, who sighed.
"Don't be too rough. I've presided over your case before."
Su Xiao nodded, lifted his foot off Eren, grabbed him by the shoulder, and pulled him up.
"First, you only listen. You have no right to speak."
Eren immediately tried to speak. Su Xiao raised his knee and slammed it hard into Eren's abdomen. Eren bent over in pain, spitting out a mouthful of sour liquid.
"Hey! What are you doing? He might transform into a Titan. Don't provoke him like that."
Nile Dok shouted, quickly stepping back.
"Oh? Based on the previous situation, this guy's transformation was probably a 15-meter class 'Abnormal.' Even with some combat instinct, I could deal with him in at most five minutes. Continue our previous conversation. You only listen, no talking."
Eren quickly nodded. He wasn't stupid. Talking meant getting beaten.
"That's the right attitude. The fact that you can transform into a Titan has been confirmed. I saw it with my own eyes. Considering you don't believe me, there are other witnesses."
Su Xiao shifted his gaze to Armin and Mikasa.
"Say what you saw, if you still want him to live."
Mikasa gritted her teeth, lowering her head. Armin, sensing something was wrong, quickly spoke:
"Eren, you probably transformed into a Titan earlier. We rescued you from the Titan's nape. Also, do you remember how you were swallowed by the Titan..."
"I only have one minute. You just need to confirm that he transformed into a Titan."
Su Xiao interrupted Armin, his gaze returning to Eren.
"You can transform into a Titan. I'll give you five seconds to accept this fact."
Eren nodded blankly, but immediately shook his head. At this moment, Eren had only one thought: the man in front of him holding a long blade was terrifying.
"Five seconds are up. You must now accept the fact that you can transform into a Titan."
Making Eren accept that he could transform into a Titan would take a long time, so Su Xiao used the simplest and most crude method.
First, beat him. Then, force him to accept the fact. Finally, have his friends confirm it.
Eren's eyes were somewhat vacant. The fact that he could transform into a Titan had severely traumatized his young heart.
"The interrogation can continue."
Su Xiao placed Eren back on the ground and continued stepping on him. He was also helpless. If he didn't do this, those cowardly members of the Military Police Brigade wouldn't put down their guns. If a stray shot hit someone, it would stimulate everyone's nerves. If chaos broke out on the city wall and some high-ranking official was accidentally shot, his plan would be delayed.