Episode Title:
Old Story.
Episode Description:
In a flashback, Historia tells the Scouts of her upbringing on the Reiss estate inside Wall Rose, her estrangement from her mother, Kenny's execution of her mother and her being forced to adopt the identity of Krista Lenz. In the present, Rod heads back to his family estate with Historia and Eren while Hange explains to the Scouts that Eren will be eaten to acquire his Titan powers and abilities. Meanwhile Erwin explains to Commander Pyxis his plans of a bloodless coup d'état to overthrow the corrupt Royal Government, so Wall Maria can be retaken. Erwin gains Pyxis' support after telling him that Sannes confessed that the current king is a fraud, and the Scouts plan to have Historia enthroned as Queen. He also reveals that his father was murdered after telling Erwin that he believed the real reason for the flight to within the walls was to protect the land and property of the wealthy, not humanity. To insulate the other Scouts, Erwin then surrenders to the Military Police who frame him for the murder of Reeves after he appoints Hange as his successor. Outside the city, Squad Levi split up and head for the Reiss estate to prepare for their rescue mission of Historia and Eren, but they are being tracked by the Military Police.
