After finishing with the four bodies, Eren places all four crystals inside them, initiating a soft glow from within. Soon after, they find themselves back on the paths, and the four individuals slowly regain consciousness.

"Where... where are we?" Akira mutters, clutching his head as he tries to make sense of his surroundings.

"It's like I've just woken up from a long dream," Sasha mumbles, her eyes widening in disbelief as she catches sight of Akira. "Akira, is that really you?"

"Sasha?" Akira's astonishment mirrors hers as he recognizes her face.

Petra catches sight of Erwin and calls out, "Commander Erwin! Are you alright?"

Erwin mumbles, confusion clouding his expression. "I... I don't understand..."

"I'm relieved that all of you are awake," Eren's group approaches. Their altered appearances in their thirties make it hard for the four revived individuals to recognize them immediately. Aya rushes over to Akira, her concern evident in her voice. "Brother... how do you feel right now?"

Akira locks eyes with Aya, a gasp escaping him. "Aya... is that truly you? Were you... were you also among the deceased?"

"We were once among the dead, but now we've been brought back," Aya confirms solemnly.

Erwin notices Eren, Mikasa, and Jean, and addresses them. "Eren, Mikasa, Jean... is that correct? It's astounding to see how much you've all grown..."

"Eren responds, "Indeed, Commander Erwin. It's been quite some time. We're now in the year 864, 14 years after your passing."

Petra interjects, "So, we've been deceased for 14 years... but how is it possible that we're alive now?"

"It's a rather lengthy tale," Eren begins. "Let's head inside our place; we can explain everything there."

Once inside the house, Armin and the rest of the group are visibly stunned. "Did they just bring Commander Erwin back to life?"

"And Sasha and Akira too..." Connie murmurs, clearly bewildered. "But how? And for what reason?"

Inside the house, Aya takes charge. "Erich, Fay, Laura, Wade, Carla, could you all step outside for a little bit? The adults need to discuss some matters."

"Sure, Mama," Fay replies, ushering the children out.

Akira tries to grasp the situation. "Let me get this straight— you married Eren Yeager, and two of them are your children..."

Aya confirms, "Yes, that's right, brother. We've been married for 10 years."

Curious, Sasha inquires, "What happened to Marley? Did the Rumbling take place?"

"Yes, it did occur, but it was halted before reaching completion," Eren responds, a hint of concern evident in his expression. "Many events unfolded during these years."

Erwin absorbs the information. "I understand. Could you enlighten us about our current location?"

Eren explains, "This is the Coordinate Village, situated outside Shiganshina. We all came together to build this place, seeking to live away from the interference of many others."

"Outside Shiganshina? And what about the Titans?" Petra inquires.

Jean responds, "Titans are no longer a threat here. The only Titans around are those who possess the ability to transform willingly. That includes... us."

Akira is intrigued. "What do you mean exactly? Are you referring to individuals like Eren or those traitors Reiner and Bertolt?"

Eren clarifies, "Among us, myself, Aya, Gloria, Jean, and the four of you are the last Titan shifters remaining in the world. The power will cease to exist upon our natural deaths."

Erwin closes his eyes solemnly, acknowledging the weight of this revelation. "I understand."

Suddenly, the sound of horses interrupts their conversation. Katrina rushes to the window, exclaiming, "The queen has arrived!"

"Historia?" Eren questions in surprise before heading out to find her at the doorstep.

"Historia, what brings you here?" Eren asks, taken aback by her unexpected visit.

"I heard from Ymir that you had finished reviving Commander Erwin and the other new Titan shifters, so I came as soon as possible. May I come in?" Historia requests.

"Of course," Eren replies, welcoming her inside.

Upon entering, Erwin, Petra, Sasha, and Akira respectfully bow before the queen. Historia then addresses them, "I've heard of your resurrection due to an imminent threat that endangers our island. You deserve explanations, and we are indebted to you for them."

Erwin, addressing Historia, inquires, "Your Highness, might I inquire about the current state of the military?"

Historia explains, "We've restructured the military into the National Military. There is no longer a Garrison, Survey Corps, or Military Police. Peter and Odom now serve as the new commanders."

Erwin's expression grows solemn. "I see... so that means Nile, Pyxis, and others have passed away," he sighs, acknowledging the loss.

Eren's somber expression deepens, and Aya instinctively squeezes his hand for support. "Let's begin with what transpired during the Battle of Shiganshina. Commander, we heard you led a group of new soldiers to confront the Beast Titan, aiming for Captain Levi to defeat him. Unfortunately, only nine of us survived that conflict: myself, Mikasa, Armin, Jean, Connie, Sasha, Floch, Captain Levi, and Commander Hange."

The weight of this revelation causes a collective frown among them. Erwin responds with understanding, "I comprehend. And I presume Levi used the Titan serum to save one of you?"

"Yes, he administered it to Armin, making him the new Colossal Titan. We reached my father's basement, discovering a truth far different from what we anticipated," Eren continues. "There are people beyond the walls. We inhabit a small island called Paradis Island. You were correct about Titans—they are humans, Eldians manipulated by those beyond the walls who seek our demise."

Petra, unaware of the truth until now, voices her shock, "So, you mean to say all this time we've been unknowingly killing humans?"

Jean nods in agreement, sharing their collective sentiment, "That's the realization we all grappled with. To those outside the walls, we're the Titans that must be eradicated. That's why they've sent the Armored, Colossal, Beast, and Female Titans to our island, causing such devastation."

"After that battle, the Titans withdrew, engaging in another war against a different nation," Eren explains. "Thus, there were no Titans left on the island. However, that marked just the beginning of a nightmare for me."

Curious, Akira asks, "What do you mean by that?"

Aya intervenes, "Eren possesses the power of the Founding Titan, capable of controlling all Titans. The Colossal Titans were within the walls, implying that if he could harness the full extent of his power, he could awaken all of them."

Sasha interjects, "And that's what's referred to as the Rumbling." She's met with puzzled looks. "What?"

Jean turns to Sasha, probing, "Sasha, did you know about Zeke's plan before we went to Marley?"

Sasha looks at Eren for confirmation, receiving a nod. "Yes, I knew. I also knew about my own death, but I don't regret anything."

"A year after your passing, Zeke Yeager, the Beast Titan himself, dispatched a group of volunteers to aid us in advancing the island's technology, enabling us to develop weapons and structures to rival the outside world," Historia reveals.

Erwin is taken aback. "So, the Beast Titan who ended our lives... he's related to you, Eren?"

"He's my half-brother. He betrayed our father and was the reason why my father sought refuge within the walls," Eren discloses. "After discovering I'm his younger half-brother and the possessor of the Founding Titan, he devised an ultimate plan to protect us from the outside world."

"But this plan isn't a salvation; he intends to sterilize all Eldians, ensuring our slow extinction," Sasha voices, surprising Mikasa and Jean with her revelation.

"How does this plan serve our interests?" Petra questions with concern.

"Of course, I refuse to follow this scheme. Moreover, during this time, I've finally learned the full extent of my Titan's abilities. It can foresee the future," Eren explains.

"See the future?" Erwin inquires, intrigued.

"Yes, but the predicament is that in the future I've witnessed, I break down all the walls, unleashing the Titans upon the world, resulting in the death of 80% of the global population... billions will perish by my actions," Eren grimly admits.

Petra and Erwin are visibly stunned, Petra finding the words hard to voice, "Eren... don't tell me you—"

"At first, I couldn't accept it. But after three years passed and the future remained unchanged, I resigned myself to fulfill what the future demanded of me. If I don't follow through, everyone I cherish will perish. I've already foreseen the demise of the entire Levi Squad, Hange Squad, Mike Squad, and all the new Scout members at the hands of the outside world. I couldn't bear to accept the grim reality of dooming our island," Eren confesses with closed eyes. "Knowing the military would oppose me, I enlisted Floch and Sasha's aid to gather supporters for my plan."

Historia adds, "The military followers were branded as Yeagerists. The present military faction was once known as the Yeagerists."

"I also joined them after graduating from the training corps," Aya informs Akira, who responds with a sigh, "I understand... It must be incredibly painful for you to recount our deaths..."

Eren says, "Gloria here is from a family known as the Tybur Family. The Tybur Family used to have the Titan known as the War Hammer Titan. A Titan that uses Hardening to create weapons to use. The Tybur Family was the only Eldian family that wasn't hated by the world because they were the ones who joined the first Reiss King and sold Eldians like us out to the world so that they could use Titans to devour us."

Gloria introduces herself, "It's a pleasure to meet you. Unlike my family, I've always wanted to lend a helping hand. I was among the volunteers dispatched by the Beast Titan, Zeke Yeager. I only got the chance to meet Eren when the Survey Corps journeyed to Marley."

Erwin inquires, "So you managed to journey across the sea to another territory?"

Jean explains, "Yes, and the conditions were akin to life within the walls, except Eldians, like us, faced severe mistreatment. We attempted to attend a hearing intended to aid Eldians, but ultimately, all the Eldians outside the island pinned their suffering on us instead."

"But we never caused harm to them," Akira expresses, a frown etching across their face.

Historia elucidates, "Indeed, while we didn't commit the alleged crimes, according to the world, our ancestors did. However, as Titan shifters, we hold their true memories. Our ancestors primarily defended themselves using Titan powers. Other nations grew envious, triggering wars. Due to the dominance of Titan's abilities, Eldia often emerged victorious. Consequently, people outside Eldia developed animosity, spreading falsehoods about our treatment of the outside world."

"When I witnessed Eren exiting the hearing alone, I used my family's abilities to transport him to other nations in hopes of achieving peace without resorting to the Rumbling. Sadly, it remained an unattainable dream. Despite Marley employing Titans in their wars, the blame was pinned on Eldians. The nations refused peace, compelling Eren to remain in Marley until they formed an alliance aimed at destroying our island," Gloria recounts.

Petra expresses her dismay, "We were merely trying to survive the Titans sent by them... and they sought to eliminate us solely because we were capable of transforming into Titans? This is all terribly twisted."

Eren's frown deepens as he continues, "The world aimed to wage war against us because they learned about our overthrow of the royal government. They painted me as an enemy of humanity. If that's what they desired, then I resolved to give them exactly that. It was when they declared war on our island that I initiated the retaliatory actions."

In this new chapter, the four individuals have been revived, marking a pivotal turning point in the story. The narrative will progress further in the upcoming chapters.