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Erwin & Levi - AU Smartpass: Crumbled Castle Gate

[translation: yusenki​ | editing: @birbwin ​] [source: x]

Disclaimer: Please do not re-post the translation elsewhere without permission.

The hole in the stone wall which surrounds the whole castle also serves as the gateway to the castle. Decayed but sturdy wooden gates are littered on the ground floor.

There are spaces with roofs attached to those gates, and walls allow for people to climb on top of them*. There are hidden holes to release arrows over there.

* Note: Arrowslit

It is proof that in the past, large numbers of humans were fighting against each other. It must have been a long time ago when knights wore armors and fought each other.

“What are you looking at?”

A voice calls out from behind Erwin, who has been looking straight ahead to the outside of the castle from there.

“It’s you, Levi. How is Eren doing?”

“I left him under the squad’s care. This is Hanji’s authorization document.”

“Then it’s fine” Erwin says. His blue eyes don’t move from the outside scenery.

“Over there is…the path to the imperial city, right?”

“Yes, if we’re going to fight against the monarchy, this point will be a strategic stop.”

“Ha…I won’t laugh even if that is a joke.”

Levi shrugs and proceeds to look outside through a hole beside the one that Erwin is peeking from.

“Under normal circumstances, Eren’s case will attract attention from the central. We’re in the position of refraining ourselves from making any improper statements.”

“If you [Levi] are the one who asks [for something], nobody would complain.”

“…You just say the things you want to say.”

For Levi, still he cannot read a lot of Erwin’s behaviours.. Even so, because his decisions always bring the best result, he believes in and follows him.

This guy…if it is needed for humanity’s liberation, he will even turn against the king. Hmph.

Whilst thinking that, Levi peers at Erwin’s expression from the side of his eyes.

He offers his heart for the sake of humanity’s freedom, not for the king or the authorities.

“Such an interesting person you are. Despite being born from a normal family, you purposely dive into a hell full of titans, all because you want to liberate humanity.”

“It’s not only the people born from a poor background who are not satisfied with the current situation, right? For the current me, this existence within the walls feels like being behind bars.“

"Tch, you said the same thing as the brat.”

“You mean Eren? According to the report, before the fall of Wall Maria, he used to say something along the lines of ‘living within the walls an entire lifetime is the same as being livestock.’”

“I also understand that…” Levi sighs. “Hmph, sometimes he is like a beast…his eyes are like a beast hunting for meat. He also holds a grudge towards the titans. But more than that, it is his dissatisfaction towards the current situation that burns most within his eyes; that dissatisfaction towards a society that forbids him from going outside the wall, as well as his frustration at being clueless and powerless.”

“So I am the same?”

“Sometimes.”

“So you are saying that I look quite young because I have the same eyes as a young new soldier?” Erwin laughs. His expression when he laughs makes him look like a young boy. Levi replies with a frown.

“I am not praising you!”

"I know.”

But he will follow him.

Finally, Erwin looks away from the outside scenery and looks at Levi’s face. Levi tilts his face up, looking up to the taller man.

“Yes, soon this depressing rain will stop. Seems like a clear wind is starting to blow…”

Just like that, the two great men of the Survey Corps wait for the rain to stop. The wings of freedom on their backs are drenched, and appear to shine even brighter.

AU Smartpass TEXT: Levi’s Signature

[translation: @yusenki | editing: twitter@braunsofsteel ] Disclaimer: Please do not re-post the translation elsewhere without permission. Note: This interview was published on Sep 29, 2016 (x).

“The survey report for this time around is done. Please sign on the person-in-charge section.”

“Alright…” Levi collected the document that was submitted by Petra, and quickly signed it. As Petra turned her heel to deliver the paper to the higher-up, she inadvertently lowered her gaze to the document, at the familiar hand-writing of her superior.

“I always think that…your handwriting is neat.” “Do you think that because I came from the underground city I can’t do things like read or write?”

Continua a leggere

Erwin Smith: Close-up Report (Part One)

[translation: @yusenki | editing: @birbwin]

[source: x]

Erwin Smith is the man who leads the group of brave soldiers fighting against the titans. He is always active in public relations in order to gain more allies for SC, and he has graciously conceded to our interview request.

He is stern yet it doesn’t affect his gentlemen-like image; we are wondering what kind of jobs he is dealing with and what his subordinates think of him. Firstly, the interview team is now heading towards Erwin’s office…

THE WINGS OF FREEDOM…SURVEY CORPS

[On the first day of the interview, when the interview team entered Erwin’s office, they were instead met by a squad leader with an apologetic expression. She carries documents in her hands.]

“Now, today’s schedule for titan experiment is…” 

Journalists (J): Oh, where is commander Erwin?

Hanji (H): As you see, he’s out of the office now! There was a sudden call from a merchant who is our sponsor.

J: He must be very busy.

Continua a leggere

Isayama’s 2018 Oita Q&A and Autograph Event: Erwin

[translation: @yusenki | editing: twitter@braunsofsteel ]

This is a compilation of the questions fans asked Isayama about Erwin Smith from the Q&A and autograph signing in Oita that occurred on March 3rd, 2018.

Isayama on Erwin’s Role in the Manga

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Isayama on Erwin’s Hair

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Isayama on Erwin’s Mother

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Isayama on Erwin and Levi’s Hand Touch

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Full Direct Quote

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Editor’s Note: The first translation was completed before a fan completed transcript of several of the questions during the event was released. The source has video evidence of the wording and has transcribed Isayama’s words as best she could. Both translations are put down for record keeping purposes and for comparison to give fans a more complete understanding.

Isayama on Erwin Appearing in the Manga

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Isayama on Erwin’s remains

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Full Direction Quote

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Editor’s Note: The first translation was completed before a fan completed transcript of several of the questions during the event was released. The source has video evidence of the wording and has transcribed Isayama’s words as best she could. Both translations are put down for record keeping purposes and for comparison to give fans a more complete understanding.

Isayama on Erwin and Levi’s First Meeting in ACWNR

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Editor’s Note/Disclaimer: This information, while sourced and repeated among Japanese fans, comes from both first and second hand accounts of the event and should be taken with this information in mind. SNK editor, Kawakubo Shintaro, advises to not take anything said in the event as “strictly canon” as things may be subject to change. Finally, many of the answers from both Isayama and the questioning fans were done in less formal/more slangy terms.

**You may dm editor @braunsofsteel on twitter if you have any questions on sources**

Isayama’s Q & A from June 2018* Issue

*June 2018 Bessatsu Shonen Magazine is published on May 9th, 2018 (JST)

[translation: @yusenki | Editor: twitter@braunsofsteel ]

Q: What was Erwin’s rank when he graduated from the Training Corps? A: He was top 10, but he was not especially good with maneuvering the 3DMG.

SNK: SOME ERURI STARES 👀

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These two handsome men deserve their own post lol - [Image Info]

Good Night, Dear and Sweet Dreams Vol. 02 Levi

The man stood before a large obscured door.

Darkness had fallen and the stars shined in the sky.

Where am I…?

He got off his horse and opened the heavy door on his own.

What am I doing…?

While his mind was still occupied by uncertain thoughts, his feet moved him toward the open door.

"Welcome, Levi. I'm glad you made it."

"What's with that getup…Erwin?"

There appeared someone he knew very well, but he almost looked like a different man.

******

Could it have been before they went on the expedition?

They had passed by MPs in town and were cursed as idle good-for-nothings, just as they always were.

"Heh, I see the MPs are as egotistical as ever," Hange said, brushing it off.

"MPs… You become one by being one of the talented brats in the Training Corps, right?" Levi asked.

"That's right. You have to be in the top ten of your section's class."

"Now that you mention it, Hange… Didn't you and Erwin have good marks? You could've become MPs if you wanted…"

"Maybe." Hange laughed at Levi's question like there was something funny about it. "Wear fancy clothes, hang out around nobles, enjoy expansive luxuries… I can't even imagine living that life! But I think it might suit Erwin, no? I mean, think of that square, sober face of his!"

Hange seemed to find their own words funny, as they disregarded Levi and his stone face and began guffawing.

*****

…Oh. And that's why I'm having this stupid dream.

Erwin had appeared in Levi's dream dressed in extravagant clothing, and he now invited Levi into his estate.

A red carpet…? You know your feet weren't meant to walk on one of these.

"Now, Levi. You ought to enjoy this, too."

The illusory Erwin opened a second door as he stood atop the scarlet cloth.

"Everyone…!"

A crowd of people with fancy drinks in their hands was there to meet Levi. They were his comrades in the Survey Corps, the ones he had fought alongside until now--

"Levi! You're late!"

"Captain… We were waiting for you."

Levi's vision wavered.

They wore well-tailored suits and expansive-looking dresses. Not one of them looked good in the clothes.

This isn't even funny… Just look at them.

"I know all of you, and not one of you would ever look this gutless," an irritated Levi spat, trying to shake the dream off.

"But you know, Levi," the imagined Hange said, something dropping from their mouth.

The drop of crimson began to ooze outward as the red carpet turned into a sea of blood.

"It's better than this, isn't it?"

"Wha…!"

The next thing Levi noticed, all the comrades around him were on their sides, bleeding.

******

"--Ngh!?"

Levi woke up drenched in sweat. He found himself in an ancient castle where they'd decided to set up camp.

"Ah, um, Captain?!"

"…Oh, Petra."

One of Levi's subordinates, on watch duty, looked at him with worried eyes.

"Are you not feeling well, Captain?"

"…I'm fine. Sorry, but…give me some water."

"Yes, right away!"

Levi watches Petra's back as she went to grab the closest canteen and recalled the dream he'd seen until just moments ago.

They were soldiers who had thrown away the security offered by the capital in order to choose to stand in a sea of blood.

Did they make the right decision or not…? That's not something anyone can say. But…

Levi drank the water he was given in one gulp and wiped his mouth.

…I just need to protect them. They were prepared to take this step forward…and I should at least defend that.

Was this true determination, or was Levi only trying to act tough so that he could shake off his ominous dream?

Levi laid back down without knowing for sure which it could have been.

SOURCE: Attack on Titan: Short Stories

SnK Comparisons: Official Popularity Poll Results

As we wait for the results of the third popularity poll, soon to be revealed in Bessatsu Shonen January 2018 (Issue #100 containing SnK Chapter 100), here is a look back at the previous two!

Will update this post with the third poll’s results once we receive them in full!

Update (December 6th):