After Eren escaped his cell he meets up with the Yeagerists, a group consisting of Floch and the other recruits who sided with him during his incarceration. Eren declares that they need to locate Zeke.

Eren hears the proposal put forth by Commander Pixis and refuses the offer. He instructs his followers not to negotiate with the Military. He then learns from one of his followers that Hange and his friends are gathered at a nearby restaurant. Arriving at the restaurant, he instructs Floch to restrain and move them while he speak to Mikasa, Armin,you and Gabi. Eren speaks to them in a private room, claiming to want to solve things peacefully. Armin asks if Zeke and Yelena have convinced him to join their side, but Eren brushes him off and claims that everything he has done has been his desire. Mikasa insists he is being controlled but Eren ignores her.

Eren reveals to Armin that he is aware of the latter's frequent trips to visit Annie and suggests he is being unknowingly influenced by the memories Bertolt had of her. You try to question Eren but he ignores you but that's When Mikasa goes to defend Armin, Eren reveals that he has learned about her family lineage from Zeke and claims that the only reason she has stayed by his side is due to her instincts to protect her host. He explains that Ackermans, once awakened, often suffer unexpected headaches due to their true self fighting the urge to protect their recognized host and claims the true Mikasa died the day he saved her from her kidnappers.

"You know what I hate the most in this world?" Eden questions with a deadpan expression

"People who's aren't free. In my eyes there no more than cattle" Armin tries to stop Eden from continuing but Eren ignores his pleas

"Just the sight of you Mikasa always made me sick. And now I know why Mikasa. I can't stand the sight of a slave who obeys orders without question. Ever since we were kids, I've always hated you Mikasa..." Eren said with hate in his voice which made the typical kind but tough Mikasa shed a tear

Armin tries to attack Eren, but his point is proven when Mikasa instinctively grabs Armin and slams him into the table.

"See, everything done in your life has been dictated by your Ackerman blood"

Eren states that Mikasa obeying him is all her existence really is. Which enraged Armin and he punched Eren in the face causing him to fall but before Armin can punch Eren again he was punched and beaten into submission by Eren

"You know why we never fought Armin? Simply because it would never be a fair fight"

Eren huffs after beating up Armin while Mikasa tears up begging Eren to stop Armin couldn't understand why Eren was doing this did he have a plan? Why did he say what he said to Mikasa? The only thing on Eren's mind was to keep moving forward