To Me, Who Was Single-Handedly Holding The Front Line, You Call Me A "Useless Piece of Trash"? Fine. I'll Live as I Please And Set Out On A Journey To Find A Cute Wife. - This time, I'll Become A Hero In The Enemy Country And Bare My Fangs At My Homeland - Episode 2

How many hours have passed as I have been jolted in the carriage?

On my left and right, the soldiers from earlier were still holding my arms.

Thanks to that, I was able to sleep soundly without any disturbances.

Being with someone else can be this reassuring.

“Hey, we’re here, wake up!”

And this is how you wake me up.

Not having to fear the enemy’s footsteps is the best.

“Private Yamagishi! Hurry up and walk!”

Yes

The sad thing is that I entered through the back gate instead of the main gate.

When I got off the carriage and looked up at the sky, the stars were beautiful.

I wish I had been welcomed a bit more. That said, once the misunderstanding about the false report is cleared up, it should be fine.

Then, the superior officer from earlier—Lieutenant German—was whispering with another soldier.

When I listened closely, I realized my name was being mentioned.

As I wait, feeling the night breeze, they slowly approach.

At that moment, I notice that there is mud on it.

When I reached out my right hand to brush it away, I let out a voice.

“Yikes!? W-What do you think you’re doing!?”

“It’s mud. It fell when you swung the sword, right? It got dirty.”

“Don’t touch your superior so casually!”

“I’m sorry about that. So, when is the court-martial?”

“Tomorrow morning. Until then, you are… in a cage.”

“……Does that come with a bed?”

“Of course. I’ll at least prepare a blanket for you.”

……Seriously?

It’s the best.

For the past six months, I have been sleeping on a cloth covered in mud.

Furthermore, for some reason, monsters swarm the area over there in the morning.

Because of that, I couldn’t sleep, and if I’m in a cage, no one can attack me.

Thank you very much.

“Ha, stop pretending to be strong. Your shoulders are shaking.”

“It’s a bit cold right now.”

It’s really cold. Is it colder over here?

I kept walking, and I was taken to the military underground facility.

About five and a half tatami mats, one bed, one toilet.

One blanket.

“Here it is. What do you think? Nice room, right?”

“Even the bathroom is here…”

Of course, there are no toilets at the front lines.

When I went to relieve myself, I got covered in dust, and it was the worst.

But here, there’s no wind.

For some reason, my attitude seemed to bother him, and the lieutenant had a face like he had bitten into a bitter bug.

Or maybe I’m tired because the carriage ride was long.

However, I was surprised by the strict security. They say that soldiers value discipline, and it’s true.

If I had really been lying, I would have been terrified anyway.

“Private Yamagishi. Don’t even think about running away.”

I go into the cage and touch the blanket. It’s fluffy and feels good.

What surprised me even more was that there was running water.

For the past six months (etc.)

“Moreover, it even has hot water…”

“Hey, are you listening!?”

“Y-yes. Um, excuse me… can I ask just one thing?”

“Hmph, what’s this? Have you already given up?”

“Food, like… there’s none, right?”

Then the superior smirked. Surely not.

Even in a state of war. At this hour of the night――.

“This is it. Even rule violators like you must be given food. This is the discipline rule.”

What was offered was bread and water.

……I’m grateful.

I wonder when was the last time I had such delicious-looking food.

Even though it was the front line, all that surrounded us was sand and rocks, and the only food we had were hard nuts.

How many times has my mouth been covered in blood?

“I will eat it with gratitude.”

“…Hmph. Listen, don’t get any strange ideas.”

“What do you mean by that?”

“An escape. It saves us the hassle of paperwork every time. — The death certificate.”

“I wouldn’t do such a thing. I’m not lying, and it’s as I stated in the report.”

“I see. Then I can say that at tomorrow’s meeting.”

“I understand.”

The superior disappears with a pleased expression.

It’s a person who glares and shouts as if crushing a bitter bug, or looks happy, showing a rich range of emotions.

“Well then…”

When I took a bite of the bread, I could tell my tongue was delighted by its softness.

The water is cold and delicious too.

As soon as I lay down on the bed, I dozed off.

The soldiers are chatting and laughing. Ah, the presence of people is so reassuring.

Tomorrow is a court-martial, huh? I’ve never participated in one, but I wonder what it’s like.

Ah, I’ve been dozing off…

Good night…

“How’s it going? Are you asleep?”

“Ah, he’s really out cold. But did you see that report? This guy is terrible at lying.”

“I saw it, I saw it. Apparently, last month he took down 50 people all by himself. It’s seriously hilarious, right?”

“By the way, have you heard?”

“What do you mean?”

“…Just between us, it seems they’re going to pin that crime on him.”

“……So, he killed his superior officer? No wonder Lieutenant German was riding that carriage so happily. I thought it was strange.”

“He’s really a scary guy, isn’t he? Well, let’s just do our best to get along.”