Traitor (Chapter)

Traitor (裏切り者) is the 2nd chapter of the 32nd volume and the 128th chapter overall of the Attack on Titan manga, written and illustrated by Hajime Isayama.

Summary
As the remnants of the Survey Corps and Warriors plan their next move, both Hange and Magath spy on the Yeagerists occupying the harbor. Hange theorizes that they are probably looking to hold on to the Azumabito, who are capable of developing airships with the engineers from Hizuru. Despite the fact they have the element of surprise, Hange admits it will be difficult in stopping the Yeagerists with how little forces they have at the moment; suddenly, they see large plumes of steam off in the distance.

Connie and Mikasa realize a strategy will be needed to keep the engineers and Azumabito from getting involved in the fighting; when Annie speaks up there's no way to protect the airships and they should pay along with the Yeagerists, Pieck sides with the Survey Corp and mentions it will be a problem for all of them. As Onyankopon and Reiner discuss how they can get the airships ready for takeoff, Annie mentions that it is foolish for Jean and Mikasa to think of not harming the Yeagerists when they will have no such issues. She asks Armin how they will be able to buy the time needed to get the airships ready; Annie laments they are being thrown into this and mentions to her former friends that they do not need to take part. After recalling Eren's words to him before the Raid on Liberio, Reiner agrees they do not need to participate.

Just then, Hange and Magath return and mention the steam they saw were the Wall Titans and that they have already reached the northeastern part of Marley. Magath walks over to Yelena and begins choking her and breaking several joints in her arm while demanding she reveal where Eren is hiding. Hange tries to persuade him to stop, but Magath only does so after seeing Gabi watching him. He then apologizes for his behavior the previous night and admits the residents of Paradis should not be judged for the actions of their ancestors; Magath then addresses the Warriors and admits they should not be burdened by the hatred of the world. He insists that he cannot allow Eren to destroy everything in the world and begs forgiveness for what they have to do.