(AoT x male!reader) The honored one

Chp 37. Zeke's plan

Nicolo's restaurant

Jean grabbed Nicolo's shirt

Jean: Why the hell would Zeke Jeager's spinal fluid be in the wine?!

Nicolo: I don't actually have proof. But still... they packed the first survey fleet to the brim with it. There's no way they would have needed that much alcohol for a scouting mission

They starting use water on Falco, who was unconscious

You put your hands to the wall, putting your fingers in your throat, forcing you to vomit

(y/n): Gr... Blewh...!

You started coughing and vomiting

Nicolo: And. Just as I was starting to settle into my new job here as a chef, I received instructions. In short, I was ordered to start serving that Marleyan wine to high-ranking military officers, specially (y/n)

Jean: Who ordered it?!

Nicolo: Hm... It was Yelena...

Everyone looked at him

Nicolo: As far as I know, she's the only one who was in on it. I can't speak for the other volunteers

Hange looked to Onyankopon

Onyankopon: No. I-I didn't know about any of this. I give you my word

Connie: This doesn't make sense though! When Zeke's spinal fluid is ingested by an Eldian, they're supposed to freeze up

Hange: That's only what we were told by Zeke. None of us have ever seen how it happens in person. And there was no proof. But we bought it. It seems like such a small lie, but it's had an enormous effect. (y/n) was the most dangerous enemie Zeke and Eren have. And turning him into a Titan was the only way to defeat him

(y/n): *gasps*

Jean: Yeah, but wait. Nicolo. You don't actually know that it's dosed, right?

Nicolo: No. Not for a fact. That said, I do know that in the past, Zeke's spinal fluid has been used in similar ways, to tremendous effect. Ten years ago, Marley conquered a hostile nation's capital overnight. This was made possible by the sudden appearance of hundreds of Titans in the city. She must plan to use the same trick here. Why else would she order me to make sure that your military's top officers and king drank that suspicious wine? No other explanation makes sense

Jean: If that's true, then when you snatched from (y/n) earlier, you were trying to protect the rest of us

Nicolo: No. I have no idea what I'm doing. I came here to help save the world from the devils on this island. Now that I've told you all of this, I'm sure that my days must be numbered. Sorry, Mr. Braus. I can't be as forgiving as you are, but I do want to atone in some small way. I was about to murder a child. How screwed up can I be? I-I just-I

He started crying

Artur: Oh, Nicolo...

With Gabi...

Gabi: Tell me. Why did he save me?

Mikasa: Don't know. Guess he really didn't have a reason. He just hates death

Gabi: I'm the one who killed your comrades on that airship. I'm the one who crushed that guard's skull with a brick. Falco didn't do anything. So kill me, not him. Okay?

Armin: We won't kill you

Gabi: Why not? I know you must want to

Armin: Why would I want that? *sighs* Always with the killing It's like it's all you ever think about. Just like someone else I know...