Rebuild World: Volume 3 Part One [Parts 1 to 13] by Nahuse

Author:Nahuse
Language: eng
Format: epub

Chapter 77: Sheryl’s Gang Goes Relic Hunting

Sheryl had another scheme in the works. Her gang had been whispering about it for three days now, although—as with her sandwich shop plan—a strict gag order forbade them to ask or speculate about anything she didn’t choose to share. Yet the kids felt optimistic, confident that their leader was thinking up another profitable venture. So when she called up Erio and the gang’s other fighters one by one, few saw any cause for worry.

And even those few foresaw little danger. Sheryl told them only that they would be going into the wasteland to help Akira—and to their relief, she would accompany them herself. Besides, selling sandwiches at Kuzusuhara had technically been a foray into the wastes as well, and they’d gotten used to that.

Then the appointed day arrived. Just after midnight, Sheryl and her underlings assembled to wait for Akira near where the slums met the wasteland. Sheryl herself wore a coat appropriate for the wasteland—not armored, but serviceable protection against airborne sand—over the clothes that Akira (or rather Alpha) had chosen for her at La Fantola. Her outfit was a strategic decision—she hoped to look like a wealthy woman setting out for another city with her escort of hired guards.

Erio and the gang’s other young fighters wore body armor and carried guns. Both were cheap, but still technically suitable for combatting monsters in the harsh desert.

Also present were Lucia and Nasya.

“Don’t worry,” Nasya said brightly, giving her nervous friend a light squeeze. “You’ll be fine. Erio said that you’re off Akira’s radar now, remember? So hang in there and focus on getting through today.”

“R-Right.” Lucia nodded hesitantly, clinging to Nasya’s clothes.

Nasya looked over at Sheryl. Unlike the rest of the group, these two had received no explanation along with their orders. Sheryl had only told them to repay their debts to Akira. So, despite her reassuring words to Lucia, Nasya knew they had little cause for optimism.

For her friend’s sake, however, she hoped she was right.

Sheryl noticed Nasya’s gaze and turned. But although their eyes met, Sheryl looked away again without apparent concern. In a sense, Nasya’s wish had come true—Sheryl now barely cared whether the girls lived or died. If they survived this venture, she would consider their atonement complete and treat them like any other members of her gang. And if they perished gathering relics from the Yonozuka Station Ruins, she felt confident that Akira would not blame her. Sheryl would be happy to accept either outcome as long as she could finally put this nuisance behind her.

After a short time, Akira appeared in his truck, a little on the early side. The vehicle was loaded with ammo and fully prepped for a wasteland expedition.

When it came to a halt, Sheryl ran up. “Akira!” she exclaimed joyfully. “Thank you so much for agreeing to work with us today!”

“I’m pretty sure that’s my line,” Akira replied wryly. Then he looked around, puzzled. “Where’s your truck? I don’t see it anywhere.”

“It should be here soon.

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