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Visit to the Industrial City arc is the third story arc of the Attack on Titan prequel series, Before the Fall.
Introduction
After escaping Shiganshina District, both Kuklo and Cardina Baumeister are taken by Jorge Pikale to the area known as the Industrial City in order for them to keep away from the Military Police. While they travel, Kuklo learns of a fabled device that could hold the key in defeating the Titans; he resolves to join the Survey Corps and master the device. Meanwhile, Xavi is accepted as a member of the Military Police and is given a lead to where Sharle may currently be hiding, along with receiving his first mission.
Chapters
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14 | Visitors to the Industrial City (å·„å “é½åøć®ę„č KÅjÅ Toshi no Raisha?) | ||
![]() Kuklo and Cardina find themselves in the Industrial City. Sharle meets them and is delighted to see Kuklo again. Sharle shows them to a nearby factory where Kuklo and Cardina can stay. They are soon introduced to foreman Xenophon Harkimo. Jorge Pikale returns the device and after meeting Xenophon, Kuklo is motivated to join the Survey Corps. |
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15 | Visions of the Future (å¹»č¦ć®ęŖę„ Genshi no Mirai?) | ||
![]() Sharle asks Kuklo why he would still be interested in joining the Survey Corps after all the turmoil. He reveals that he loves everyone of the world and clarifies that everyone has emotions, expressing his gratitude towards Sharle. Sharle feels guilty about how Kuklo was treated by her family, however, Kuklo makes Sharle acknowledge that her family were still people with reasonable intentions. This realization for Kuklo drove his motive of joining the Survey Corps, as he fears that the Titans will one day overcome the innocent people of humanity. Cardina, Jorge, and Xenophon eavesdrop and feel threatened by this possibility. |
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16 | Thicket of Iron Bamboo (é»éć®ē«¹ę Kurogane no Chikurin?) | ||
![]() Jorge states that the bamboo is immensely firm as it harvests metals from the soil and accumulates them in its growth, possibly forming a new sort of alloy. Kuklo acknowledges that even the "device" is made of iron bamboo, as the material is dense enough to kill Titans. Kuklo and Cardina learn that the Titans have a weak spot, which is how the alloy could be used to their advantage. This encourages Cardina to join Kuklo on becoming a soldier, and it motivates Sharle to be of service as Xenophon's apprentice. |
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17 | The Corps Collapses (ę½°ä¹±ć®å µå£ Kairan no Heidan?) | ||
![]() Years later, they learn that one of the Titans which attacked the expedition was the one that broke into Shiganshina District. It receives the name Mammon, the embodiment of greed. |
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18 | Bacchanalia of Greed (強欲ć®ē宓 GÅyoku no KyÅen?) | ||
![]() Angel recognizes Mammon as the Titan that ate his partner, Corina. To ensure Angel's safety, Jorge sends Sorum off to retreat to Wall Maria with him. Eventually, the whole of the corps retreat but Angel's horse gives out. Sorum decides to distract Mammon but falls off his horse and breaks his leg. Angel comes back to retrieve him and gets Sorum on his horse. Sorum takes Angel's bomb and says his final words, then sacrifices himself by falling off Angel's horse. He is picked up by Mammon and the lower part of his body is crushed. Sorum musters his strength to detonate the bomb by crushing it with his teeth. |
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19 | Oath in the Bamboo Thicket (竹ęć®čŖć Chikurin no Chikai?) | ||
![]() Kuklo and Cardina rest for the night and Sharle comes in with tea. Cardina leaves them alone and Sharle confronts Kuklo with a matter that has been bothering her. Kuklo admits that he is unsure how to react at the death of a family member - Sharle hears this and reassures him that she can be his family. Elsewhere, Xavi Inocencio gives his report. |
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20 | The Quickening of Ambition (éęć®čå YabÅ no TaidÅ?) | ||
![]() Within Wall Sheena, Xavi is courted by Brenke who discusses the family business's success with him. Brenke also informs Xavi that Sharle was rumored to be spotted in the Industrial City, but Brenke disregards the thought and leaves. Xavi talks with his butler Rixner and they consider the possibility of finding Sharle there. Rixner whispers a plan in Xavi's ear, and he encourages Rixner to put it to action. |