From the moment Eren Yeager survives the fall of Trost and reveals his ability to transform into a Titan, the Survey Corps is thrown into a storm of political tension and operational uncertainty. In this altered reality, the existence of a second autonomous Special Operations Squad—commanded by Keith Shadis’s daughter, Ruth Shadis—quietly but decisively shifts the balance of power within the military hierarchy. Ruth is among the best soldiers in the entire Corps, her combat skills, tactical intuition, and leadership abilities placing her immediately below Levi in capability, yet her high rank and independent command allow her to act without the strict oversight that constrains even elite soldiers. While Levi is tasked with keeping Eren under strict supervision in the public eye, Ruth’s unit is assigned to operate in parallel, shadowing Levi’s squad during expeditions, neutralizing internal threats, and investigating the origin of Eren’s Titan powers with a freedom and decisiveness that others, including Erwin and the Military Police, cannot afford to grant themselves.