Attack on Alpaca Vol. 01 (進撃のアルパ巨人) THE FALL

Chapter 13 - Terror at the Retreat

KANAN'S POV

"We are safe here for now. We can also spend time talking to each other since Alpacas don't usually use their vision or hearing to know where we are unless they are close."

The one-armed man who brought me to this forest goes by the name Mori Yazawa. A Love Live Legionnaire. He is responsible for why I am still living up to now.

He brought the two of us within the canopies and branches of a small forest. His horse is left nearby. This place is currently the only safe haven amidst this hostile, foggy, landscape. Even so, I asked him again to confirm why he chose this spot:

"Why here?", I asked. Mr. Yazawa quickly explained.

"Most of the Alpacas should be focused on chasing the large population of Expeditionaries over there in those open fields. Alpacas only go to places where a lot of humans reside. This is good for us, it is highly unlikely that the Alpacas will come here just for two people. At the very least, I assume only one or two Alpacas might come here. If that does happen, it will be easy for us to take them out."

"Easy for you sir....you are a Legionnaire, I am not. I have no idea how to properly fight these Alpacas nor do I know how to use 3DMG.", I stated.

Until now I cannot cope with all the horrors I witnessed. No one will be able to comfort my mind anymore. I filled my head with thoughts of how I will die, how my future is lost, how hopeless I am gonna be once my new comrade here dies too. Still, I had clear mind to talk normally.

"Then why did you come here in the first place if you cannot fight?"

"I came here because of my dad....he's dead now though."

Mr. Yazawa realised I am too stressed out to talk about deaths or my agenda. He changed the topic.

"I believe that a lot of desertions had already happened even before the Expedition travelled into an unexpected, foggy terrain like this. Sooner, the commanders will realise that they need to retreat immediately. They might be retreating right now. In any case, we will use that as our chance to get out of here later."

I wondered how this man has lived through so much of this and survived. His arms catched my eyes' attention. I am curious as to how strong he must be.

"By the way, sir....why do you have only one arm left?"

"Oh this? Blame the Colossal, it is responsible for sending the damned Alpacas that invaded Akihabara and bit my arm when I tried to save my children.", he replied as if it was no big deal.

"You are from Akihabara?!!", I asked with surprise.

"Yep."

Knowing where he comes from bothered me further. He is one of those who've seen the worst things in life. Rather than escape from those worst things, he faces and moves towards them. I cannot grasp how he could have such a dangerous mindset like that.

"This world truly is brutal....I cannot imagine why you keep fighting in places like this!"

I showed him how frustrated I am since I cannot understand why he chose to come here now instead of staying inside the Walls. I wanna know why he and his fellow Legionnaires are not hesitant in being suicidal with their missions.

"No offense sir, but I wanna know what the Love Live Corps is thinking. Why would you guys go out here and risk your lives in Alpaca territory?"

"Well....that's because we know the Walls won't last. We know that the illusions of peace will soon break and that minkind will become food for the Alpacas."