~Klaus POV~

Before I was given the day off after working hard by putting a couple of crime syndicates out of business, I was told that I was going to be meeting Queen Historia about something secret.

Soon after the war between the Titans and Paradis, I haven't had much of a job. I was looking to settle down and find a girl who would find me attractive, get married, and have some kids, but of course, just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.

In Wall Sina, I was brought to her majesty's ranch with some fellow MPs.

When we walked to the front door, the head MP knocked the door and out she came, beautiful as ever.

MP: Your highness, Klaus Barthel.

Historia: Mr. Barthel. A pleasure to meet you in person.

Klaus: The pleasure's all mine.

Historia: Please, come in.

We walked in and we sat at a huge table where everyone else was. Let's get down to business.

Historia: So, we looked into Zeke Yeager, and he's definitely not from Paradis. He's from a place called Marley, along with Annie, Reiner, and Bertholt. They've been in on this every 5 years but the problem is that they're limited on titans.

Klaus: Regular or the ones like Eren?

Historia: Like Eren, and there's more than Bertholt, Reiner, and Annie. We've only got the Colossus and the Founding, which are the best we have, but at some point, we must get more information on Marley's military so we can prevent future conflicts with them.

Klaus: What about their military history, Reiner and Zeke?

Historia: They were with Marley the whole time and we didn't let them get away with murdering 201,000 civilians and soldiers combined. This is basically payback for what they've done to us since they infiltrated our military. Anyway, the spies we sent overseas took notes on Marley and the best way to infiltrate their military is to be near their warrior program, which consists a bunch of kids looking to inherit one of the nine titans for 13 years and then the next group of kids and so on. They also have a couple of people called Warrior Candidates and they make up a couple of the nine titans. We found out their names, as well as the people who have the powers.

She passed me a dossier about the names of the titans they have and what their names are.

Reiner Braun - Armored Titan
Zeke Yaeger - Beast Titan
Porco Galliard - Jaw Titan
Pieck Finger - Cart Titan

I saw that was everyone, but there was one Titan missing.

Klaus: Isn't there another one?

Historia: There is, but it's the property of Willy Tybur, one of the relatives of the aristocratic Tybur family in Marley. It's called the Warhammer Titan.

Klaus: Okay. And my assignment?

Historia: You'll be going undercover in Marley's military, but as a guard/soldier for the warrior candidates. The idea is to find out when they're going to attack Paradis again and infiltrate the Warrior Program. That's your assignment.

Klaus: And I'll be sure to do my job.

Historia: Paradis is counting on you, Mr. Barthel. Do not fail us.

Klaus: Not a part of my agenda.

Historia: Good. Keep that dossier with you because you might need it for reminding yourself.

Klaus: Yes, your highness.

Historia: And keep in mind about one thing, Mr. Barthel: Marley doesn't like foreigners and they will everything they can to make a foreigner leave. Do whatever you can to keep your identity out of the public's view.

Klaus: Will do, your highness.

Historia: Here's your background and repeat it to me.

I looked at my background and repeated the following...

"My name is Jakob Hanns. I was born in Marley in 833. My mother was a stay-at-home and my father was a shoemaker with a military background. Wanting to make my family proud, I signed with the army and came out on top as one of the best recruits Marley has ever had. Now, I'm looking to join the group of Warrior candidates to learn how they operate and how they handle business with the enemy."

Historia: Good work. Now, in a couple days, you will be dropped off at the Marleyan ports and you will be given one of their uniforms, which is an exact replica of their military outfit. Mr. Barthel, this mission is not going to be easy so whatever happens, stay out of trouble.

Klaus: Yes ma'am.

After the meeting, I was given a couple of pictures for finding the current Titan inheritors and try to get some information out of them.

~One Day Later~

I was on a boat with Scouts named Hange, Eren, Mikasa, Armin, Jean, Conny, Levi, and Sasha. I was in a suit like they are and I wanted to make sure that I kept my identity safe.

I had to be a different version of myself and make sure no one tries to catch me and bring me to trial.

I was far enough away from the Scouts as I looked over to the Marleyan port. It looked beautiful. It was nothing quite like it. There were people in the same suits as we are, but no one knew who we are. They think we're only tourists, which is good, but Sasha and Conny were acting like children.

What makes them think I'm going to be around their group while we were getting ready to depart the ship.

Once we did at the port, I said goodbye to the Scouts as I looked to do my mission.

While they were taking in the wonders of Marley, I was walking around, trying to see if I can find one of the Titan holders, but before I can find one, a small kid was trying to pickpocket a tiny portion of my money, but I caught him before he could run.

Klaus: Hold on, there. Don't think you're gonna get away with taking what's not yours.

Child: I'm sorry. I won't do it again.

Klaus: I know you won't, because you'll be handed over to the authorities.

I swiped my money back into my hand and looked at it for a second, but I had an idea.

Klaus: You wanna have this?

Child: Yes.

Klaus: Then, I want you to find any soldier with a red armband. I want to interview it for some friends of mine overseas.

Child: Who are you?

Klaus: Let's say I'm someone you don't want to mess with. If you do this for me, I'll give you some of this cash. Is that a deal?

Child: It's a deal.

Klaus: Now run along, and don't tell anyone about me, understand?

Child: I understand.

Klaus: Go on.

He ran away as I walked along the street. So far, I think I'm enjoying my time here, although I almost got robbed by a pickpocket.

Even after a while, I decided to try some of the food since I was starving and I haven't eaten any lunch yet.

I went over to a vendor who was serving something white, soft, and lubricant. I thought it wouldn't harm me to have something like this.

Before I could get in line, the kid returned.

Klaus: Did you find one?

Child: They're in a restaurant down there. You can't miss it.

Klaus: Show me.

And he did. We walked around to find the restaurant.

Klaus: This is it?

Child: This is it.

Klaus: Thanks for helping me kid.

I gave him six bills and rubbed his head as I went over to the restaurant. It looked pretty busy from my perspective.

After looking around, I saw a red band, sitting at the bar. It was a girl. She had long black hair, a brown skirt, and a Marleyan soldier jacket while having a crutch for support.

I walked over and it seemed like to be perfect timing because she was about to order a drink.

At the very last second, she was about to order her drink and I said the one thing that would make her question my intentions...

Klaus: Make it two. Put it on my tab.

Bartender: You got it.

I sat down next to her as I recognize her from the picture: Pieck Finger, the cart Titan.

(A/N: Don't mistaken me for a pedophile, okay? This was the only picture I can find with some tweaks that I made myself.)

She must have some connections to the Marleyan military and hopefully get me in so I can learn more and join in.

Pieck: Thanks.

Klaus: Don't mention it. Name's Jakob. Jakob Hanns.

Pieck: Pieck. Pieck Finger.

We shook hands as our drinks came.

Pieck: I don't think I've ever seen you before, Jakob.

Klaus: I'm a tourist, actually, but actually a reporter. Is it okay if I ask you a couple things?

Pieck: Go ahead. Ask anything you want.

I took out a notebook and pencil as I was ready to write down whatever she was going to tell me.

I have to say, Pieck seemed cute with those tired eyes and that black hair.

Klaus: So, what can you tell me about Marley's military?