I've Wanted to Do This for a Long Time

Expedition, Day Four.

It went without saying that the deeper we ventured toward the center, the air grew thick and sticky.

Not only had the ash grown denser, but mutated demon beasts were constantly attacking the route of advance.

However, the expeditionary force's morale was already soaring sky-high.

"Kahahaha! Brulatak! I've already smashed the skulls of more than twenty demon beasts!"

"I've passed thirty, Velutak!"

The vanguard's performance in opening up the route of advance was particularly impressive. As its commander, it was a delight to watch.

The barbarian brothers, Velutak and Brulatak, were berserkers who had cast off all fear.

They even started competing to see who could kill more demon beasts.

The Black Knight, Bagot, was always behind them...