No Copy/Paste😑 Fast Pace Compared to OG Novel.
A Slice of Life of Volunteer Soldiers. Harem. Progression. Strategy. Mystery. No System. Action & Adventure. Sometimes 18+ (You Can Skip Them)
Kiyotaka won't often show off his intelligent in a sho...
North of Alterna, there is a forested region. Towards the northwest, there is a former large city known as Damuro. We're heading specifically to the Old City of Damuro, the Heaven of Goblin's Outcasts from New City.
Goblins are child-sized humanoid creatures. Is their lifespan as short as their stature? Who knows? They have green skin and ugly faces. It seemed that they were a race that humans looked down upon, regarded only as savage animals.
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"We've never had this conversation before," I glanced down slightly, observing my footing and the shrubbery on the rather soft ground of the forest. "but who is going to be the party's leader?"
I wasn't so eager to be one. I wanted to be loose with my role, and not be liable should anything happen to them through the fault of only the leader could make. Many volunteer soldiers can make a living on their own. I have no doubt I can do the same.
What am I doing this all for...? I wondered.
I can get any kind of job in Alterna apart from being a volunteer soldier. However, while one's skills can help you find other alternatives, you have to be very proficient at it to secure the standard position. I'm pretty sure I have a far above-average ability to get a more peaceful alternative than being a volunteer soldier. Yet, why didn't I take them? No, I know. And it's not a good one.
"If no one objects, I'll take the leadership."
Kei was indifferent to Suzune's remark. "You seem capable. I guess that's alright."
Kushida nonchalantly agreed. "You've acted like one already."
No one raised any objections. In all honesty, she'll be the one I wanted the most either.
"If so-" Suzune proceeded to explain our positions on the battlefield. "-Kiyotaka-kun and Ken-kun will be in charge of the frontline, fighting most of the enemies. In case some are getting past, I'll intercept them and try to take them down if possible. Kanji-kun and Kikyou-san should lighten Kiyotaka-kun and Ken-kun's load with long-range attacks when the time is right. I'd prefer Chiaki-san to help more in the middle line, but you may shift around if needs be. Conserve your magic the best you can, Yousuke-kun, Kei-san. Kanji-kun would engage in melee combat if push comes to shove, so he and I will cover you two in the backline. Kikyou-san remains with the two priests. The Old City of Damuro contains goblin groups of three to six, and they are easy prey for the volunteer soldiers trainees, but don't let your guard down. Sometimes there are groups larger than those wandering around."
It took about an hour from Alterna to arrive at Damuro. The place was ruined.
Most of the protective walls had collapsed, and many more housing estates were far from inhabitable. I can see many rusty weapons lying in disarray among them. Animals such as monkeys, crows, and the like were hanging out on the few roofs of the intact buildings. They ran away when we approached.
