Chapter 709: As a Soldier (side: Adofu)
Five days have passed since the ancient Hero Ares attacked Harenae. Over these five days, Adofu has been running through Harenae, organising those who can fight, and escorting the people they save to a building at the northern edge of the city.
Fortunately, Ares doesn’t seem to have taken an interest in their activities. He has stayed holed up in the cathedral, apparently content to be worshipped by the people he has captured, not having made any flashy moves since the first day.
“Adofu bro… Is there any point in what we’re doing? Each monster we kill is replaced twice over.”
In the shelter fake Volk, also known as Dylan, asks Adofu.
Having been persuaded by Adofu, and because Adofu saved his life, Dylan ended up staying to assist with the rescue operations. But, he holds doubts as to Adofu’s plan.
“Ares said that he’d keep up that ridiculous ritual for seven days and nights. That's got to be why he hasn’t come out in person, right? So once those seven days are over, don’t you think he’ll come and find us…?”
“Dylan, just because you want to run away, you would lower morale by saying such things…!”
One of the soldiers present points his sword at Dylan.
“N-no, that might be part of it, that's not it! Gathering people at edge of Harenae will be pointless if Ares comes! Once that happens, we’ll all be wiped out!”