Fantasy Inbound: Volume 1 by Joe Takeduki

Author:Joe Takeduki [TAKEDUKI, JOE]
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Publisher: J-Novel Club
Published: 2022-02-11T00:00:00+00:00

Their destination was decided. A military jeep that had avoided the destruction was stuffed full with everyone’s luggage and ready to go. They’d managed to scrounge up enough gas to fill its tank, but nothing more. Hopefully they would find more on the road if need be. Yu and Ijuin had changed out of their stuffy uniforms, the latter replacing his for a pink hoodie while Yu wore a white, long-sleeved shirt beneath a khaki military jacket. The youngest of the bunch, Aliya, maintained her trademark outfit and beret.

“No one’s around to get on your back anymore. You sure you want to keep wearing that?” Yu asked.

“It’s surprisingly well made and durable,” Aliya replied. “And very breathable as well. I prefer to prioritize function over form.”

Yu turned to the oldest member of the team. “Do you know how to use a gun, Ein?”

“More or less,” she said. “I’m more comfortable with bows, but can make do. I’ve already fired a few practice shots, actually.” The Replicant girl flashed a handsome grin, grasping the Type 89 hanging from her shoulder by a nylon string. “I quite like it.”

She seemed to be in such good cheer to at last have a weapon in hand that it looked like she might break into merry humming at any moment. They had equipped themselves with enough weaponry for everyone, but their greatest defense was undoubtedly the Mark III and its Replicant.

“You’re really positive about this?” said Yu as Ein glowed with joy. “You don’t need to hang around with us. Now that you’re out of that weird pod, you’re free. You can go wherever you want.”

“Unfortunately, no such place exists for me,” she answered coolly. “All I have are hazy memories of a past life and an incomplete collection of knowledge spanning two separate worlds. That, and a sense of duty to aid the Asura’s master. I’m ignorant as a child in my present state.” She put her hand to her chest. “I would entrust myself with you. If I may.”

“I mean, of course, but I’d hardly call you a child. You seem like the most mature one here.”

“Hm, bold of you to assume I can’t be exceedingly petty.”

“You did get pretty pouty about the clothes,” Yu ceded. “Anyway, amnesia notwithstanding, we can at least say you’re the clone of an elvish queen and work from there.”

“Wait, when did you hear that?” Aliya accused. “Ein, I didn’t know you were a queen! Why don’t I know that? You need to fill me in on these things!”

“I told no one,” Ein said, unfazed by the younger girl’s flustering. “Yu is simply that sharp-witted. He must have deduced it himself from the words I shared with your mother. Your shrewdness continues to astound me.”

Yu blushed awkwardly at her pride-filled smile. “It’s not that big of a deal. Anyone could’ve put it together.”

Ein was certainly skilled at positive reinforcement. She never seemed to miss an opportunity to sing Yu’s praises.

“In any case, I’m glad we’re going to the settlement first,” said Aliya with a hint of relief.

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