San Magnolia's prolonged conflict with the Giadian Empire masks a devastating secret: the Republic conscripts residents from the 86th District to operate unmanned Legion units while propagating a myth of bloodless warfare. This series chronicles the tension between idealistic Major Vladilena Milizé and Shinei Nouzen, commander of an expendable squad, as they confront the brutality lurking beneath official narratives. Volume 1: "Eighty-Six" introduces the systematic exploitation behind San Magnolia's façade of military superiority. Volume 2: "Run Through the Battlefront (Start)" sees Lena grappling with complicity while Shin's unit endures increasingly lethal combat. Trust and understanding emerge between unlikely allies. Volume 3: "Run Through the Battlefront (Finish)" raises the cost of survival as the Legion evolves into a more formidable threat. Leadership fractures when Shin challenges authority to safeguard his people. Volume 4: "Under Pressure" forges unexpected bonds amid strategic desperation. Lena and Shin's relationship strengthens against a backdrop of mounting casualties and moral compromise. Volume 5: "Death, Be Not Proud" examines the psychological scars of endless warfare. The squad battles trauma and loss while discovering inner reserves of determination. Volume 6: "Darkest Before the Dawn" intensifies conflict as intelligence breakthroughs reshape the war's trajectory. External pressure converges with internal fractures as survival demands everything. Volume 7: "Mist" offers temporary sanctuary that proves illusory. Brief respite dissolves into fresh complications, testing bonds forged through shared suffering. Volume 8 and beyond expand the narrative universe with unexpected players, competing agendas, and hidden truths, deepening investment in the 86's uncertain destiny.