While Hange and Pixis piece together Zeke's true intentions, tension builds outside HQ where Armin and Mikasa plead for permission to speak with Eren.

Gabi and Falco seek out a fellow Marleyan who's surprised to see Warrior candidates. The truth of what happened at Ragako may shed some light on Zeke's secret plans.

A look into Zeke's past shows his struggle to become a Warrior. His plans to end the suffering of all Eldians stems from a chance friendship made in his youth.

With the Yeagerists now in charge, Zeke's master plan is revealed. But before it is put in motion, Eren recruits help to flush out any invaders in their midst.

Deep in the forest, an unlikely rabble of Marley stragglers and island fugitives attempt to set their hatred aside and talk around a campfire without killing each other.

For the flying boat to take off, the mechanics need half a day to service it. Knowing they'll never last that long with Jaegerist reinforcements on the way, the crew is forced to change their plans.

Regardless of where it all began, Eren commits to his path of destruction during the Scouts' first visit to the Marleyan mainland, leaving Mikasa to wonder if things could've been different.