18. Forest of Giant Trees - The 57th Exterior Scouting Mission (2)

Complete story — includes the ending

Armin, Reiner and Jean are left with only one horse after their encounter with the Female Titan. They are saved when Christa arrives with extra horses. To everyone's surprise, the operation is continuing, albeit heading in a different direction. News reaches the center group about the annihilation of their right flank by the Female Titan. The formation breaks entirely as the Scouts all reach the Forest of Giant Trees; only the center row enters while the rest defend the forest from Titans. Eren realizes something is wrong when he sees that no one in his squad has any idea of what they're doing or what Erwin's plan is, including Levi. As the Female Titan arrives at their heels, Levi tells his squad to cover their ears, preparing his flare gun.