Board Thread:Manga/@comment-27321453-20191008222936/@comment-44328804-20191114052915

Drivebladesman wrote: Attackcjc wrote: SunWarriorAsahi wrote: StilAttackcjc wrote: SunWarriorAsahi wrote: Only Hizuru but they ain't even committing to a direct fight, their alliance with Paradis is secret and as of Chapter 122 still irrelevant. And Willy Tybur baited Eren into attacking to justify the Marley's second attempt to invade. That second attempt was coming anyway. Sure Willy took advantage upon learning of a possible infiltration, but regardless, he stood behind his declaration of war. Eren was never baited like that. Even if he didn't attack in that moment, the invasion would've still carried out. Its not like he was going to backpedal that war declaration if Eren didn't attack. Still a crass move to do it with civilians present. Sorry, but as Mikasa said, you can't take that one back. What you said makes sense but at the same time Eren is every bit as foolish as he is determined. Since you brought up that Mikasa moment, you should take note of the sad face Eren gives her when he sees her teary eyed. He's not cold-blooded here, he clearly isn't happy about the colaterral damage he caused. He said the same in chp 115 too. If he didn't attack, the world would've mobilized against the island, which would be an impossible fight for them. Eren really had no choice in the matter. Even if you still hold it against him, just say you don't like the nature of the attack, not that he just seemed "foolish".

On that note, in regards to ur other response, nobody is calling Eren "the hero" anymore. He is still the main protagonist, but hero is not the term anymore. We all consider him to be an anti-hero, and a very respectable one at that. Sure, us fans aren't happy with the civilians who were killed, but we understand the full picture to know that what Eren did was necessary, hence why we support him. Even if I hated Eren like you do for this, I'd still understand the story enough to know that too. He's not as "hellbound" as you may think tbh, he can be forgiven for this, which I predict he might be soon. Not saying you'll like him then, but be more open to the fact that he is not the "villain' you and few others think he is now.  That way, even if its just a bad taste you guys have in ur mouth with him, you'll be easier to understand as regardless if a few of you feel this way, the argument doesn't mean anything if you can't structure it properly. I'm wondering:  Would Willy have been willing (no pun intended) to call of the invasion plan and negotiate with Eren about peace if the latter, after learning that his side is the "bad guy" like he thinks, were to willingly turn himself in immediately after due to hearing the truth? As I said to SunWarrior, there was no way Willy was going to call off that invasion/declaration of war.  Both already knew Eren's side was "The bad guy", and Willy was clearly set on their destruction. The fact that Willy falsely made Eren public enemy #1 just cuz he has the founding power is solid proof of that. Also note how he says to Magath he doesn't care if Eldians die at all.