Rescue of Eren
The Survey Corps pursues the Armored Titan to the Forest of Giant Trees. Erwin launches a desperate charge, luring a horde of Titans against the Warriors. In the confusion, Mikasa and Armin recover Eren, and Erwin loses an arm. On the brink of defeat, Eren strikes a Titan and activates a power that makes the Titans attack his enemies.
Sides
Humanity (Walls)
Leaders: Erwin Smith, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert
Survey Corps, Military Police and Garrison
Warriors
Leaders: Reiner Braun, Bertolt Hoover
Armored Titan, Colossal Titan, Ymir (temporary ally), Pure Titans
How it unfolded
Pursuit toward the forest
Reiner and Bertholdt rest in the forest waiting for nightfall. The Survey Corps catches up and forces them to flee.
Erwin's charge
Erwin leads a crowd of Titans against the Armored. During the charge, a Titan tears off his right arm.
Hannes's death
Eren falls alongside Mikasa before the Titan who devoured his mother. Hannes confronts it and is devoured.
The Coordinate
Eren punches the Smiling Titan, and the nearby Titans attack it and the Armored. The Survey Corps withdraws with Eren.
Who the Smiling Titan was
The Smiling Titan was Dina Fritz, of royal blood. Her contact with Eren allowed the Founder's power to be activated.
Notable deaths
- Hannes — Devoured while confronting the Smiling Titan to protect Eren and Mikasa.
- Dina FritzHidden character — Turned into a Pure Titan years earlier, she was torn apart by Titans directed by the power of the Coordinate.