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"To all the subjects of Ymir:
My name is Eren Jaeger. I am using the power of the Founding Titan to address all of Ymir’s subjects, because today is a matter of great importance.
The hardening of all the walls present on Paradis Island has come undone, and all the titans entrapped within them have started marching in recognition of this special day.
My objective is to protect the people of Paradis, the place where I was born and raised. However, the world wishes for the annihilation of the people of Paradis, and apparently also wishes to ignore that someone here has just turned fifteen today.
The hatred that has been swelling up for so long will certainly not end until not just the Paradisians, but all of Ymir’s subjects have been eliminated from the birthday festivities.
I reject this wish. The Wall Titans shall trample all earth outside of this island underfoot, until all life existing there has been exterminated from this world, or at least until the candles have been blown out.
And to you, the one I am speaking to directly: happy birthday. You are fifteen now. I was fifteen once, too. We share this day. Our paths align."
Eren pauses. The wind settles. The Paths shimmer.
A tiny robin bird chirps on a branch in front of him.
Eren nods solemnly.
“May your wings carry you far.”