Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash: Volume 15 by Ao Jyumonji

Author:Ao Jyumonji [JYUMONJI, AO]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2020-08-04T00:00:00+00:00

9. Paradise Lost

Things had gotten bad.

Well, they had been pretty bad from the moment they’d woken up without their memories, so panicking about it now wasn’t going to help.

Still, when you’ve had a long streak like this of absolutely nothing going right, there was no getting around the fact that it was exhausting.

Haruhiro and the others had taken up their own unique position in the Expeditionary Force’s camp.

They were given a tent in the same area as Jin Mogis, the red-haired general, and his associates, as well as Anthony Justeen, who was treated like a visiting staff officer, and they needed clearance to leave that area.

When the Expeditionary Force moved, the group was, of course, obligated to move with them.

Anthony had five subordinates who had come with him to defend the messenger. Formally, these men were the same as Haruhiro and his group. Basically, they were all members of the regiment that reported directly to staff officer and regimental commander Anthony.

They were under constant surveillance, but if they stuck their heads close together, it wasn’t impossible for them to talk in secret.

Haruhiro waited until night to talk with the group.

“So, about the memories thing. What do you think?”

“I don’t think we should say anything,” said Merry.

“That makes sense,” Setora agreed. “My opinion is the same as Merry’s.”

“What do you think they’re going to make us do?” Kuzaku asked. “The Expeditionary Force is here to take back Alterna, right?”

“...So we’re supposed to... help them?” Shihoru suggested.

Setora gave an unconvinced hum. “They want us to sneak into Alterna, don’t they? I wasn’t from here to begin with, but originally you people would have been well-suited for the job.”

“Nah, but the place is full of goblins, right? No way we’re getting in there...” noted Kuzaku.

“If I went on my own, I might be able to manage it.” Haruhiro mused.

“But you don’t remember it, right, Haru? Even if you could sneak in—”

“There wouldn’t be much point, huh?”

“Even if that’s not it, I’m sure they have uses for us. They can use us as disposable pawns.”

“Setora-saaan...” Kuzaku whined.

“What?”

“Could you watch your phrasing a little more...?”

“I have no intent of changing the way I speak or act. You people will have to get used to it.”

“Nah, I’m fine with it, you know? I mean, I can take a verbal beating.”

“Then what is the problem?”

“I’m not the only one here.”

“I’m fine with it, too,” Merry interjected. “The way Setora never holds back actually feels good.”

“...I think it’s better than trying to sugarcoat things...” Shihoru agreed.

“Yeah, I agree.” Haruhiro said.

“Huh? So, what? There’s no problem, then?”

“You were making a scene about nothing. Now reflect on what you’ve done and silence yourself for a while.”

“...Right, sorry...”

Even though he was bigger than any of them, Kuzaku was like everyone’s little brother. Maybe he had the disposition of the youngest child in a family. Though, it was unclear if he actually had siblings.

Being watched felt obnoxious, but the Expeditionary Force had ample supplies, so thankfully the group was provided with enough rations and water for each of them.

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