Chapter 29: Building Trust

“I’m having a hard time believing that those idiot brothers were true Devils at all.

Chapter 27: Granting Voice to the Voiceless

Anya starts stretching, cracking her knuckles loudly one by one. She carefully watches the expressions of the surrounding onlookers. Contrary to her earlier words, she doesn’t look annoyed in the slightest. Instead, her expression is positively gleeful.

Chapter 26: Advancing Bravely with the Queen’s Gambit

As my bleary slowly vision resolves, I discover that our possible escape routes have been blocked by a bizarre cast of characters.

Chapter 25: Supporting the Elderly

I’m not sure how long I’ve been running.

Chapter 24: Speak of the Devils

A tall female in polished ebony armor stands atop a barren hill beneath the punishing sun.

Chapter 23: Spreading the Flames of Justice

… And then, the chain abruptly stops still. It extends in the direction of a nearby roof.

Chapter 22: Delivering Good News

The profiles of the guards at the gate seem strangely familiar from a distance. I’m not sure why until I approach.

Chapter 21: Working Together in Harmony

“-OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!”

Anya wails like the world is ending, holding her head in her hands.

It’s a strange way of saying “yes,” but I’m an open-minded guy. Cultural differences are a natural consequence of being this far from home. As I am the foreigner in this context, I carry the solemn responsibility to make the extra effort to figure out what she really means.

Chapter 20: Strong Bonds

The rat and I stare at each other without speaking. Neither of us dare to make a move.

Chapter 19: Plots Within Plots