......... Fuck... I feel like an idiot... such a simple idea based on an obvious fact... they aren't fighting against a conquering army, those are "alien" monsters, we don't even know if killing the boss monster means they will really die.
But we do know they serve the "queen" like a hive, so their own survival isn't a factor for them, as long as they achieve their objective.
Nanao-sensei's ink heavy panels always make me feel uneasy. Thanks for the translation!
Me too... when the ink gets heavy, my heart sinks.
Despite being quite hopeful with his stories, Nanao-sensei does not shy away from making things pretty bleak first and making his characters work for it.