Commander Erwin orders the center rank to enter a forest of trees exceeding 80 meters. While most of the Survey Corps is kept in the dark, Armin begins to deduce that the forest is a designed to lure the Female Titan into an environment where ODM gear is most effective. Levi’s Choice

The terrifying introduction of the Female Titan and Commander Erwin’s mysterious tactical shift. 🛡️ Major Plot Points The Rescue of the Trio

The Female Titan’s specific interest in Eren confirms she is a human-controlled "Titan Shifter" seeking the same goal as the Colossal and Armored Titans.