The manga is illustrated by Kirihito Ayamura and published by ASCII Media Works.

Following a major raid, the young hunters in the Drankam organization, particularly Katsuya’s group, deal with the emotional weight and social fallout of the battle.

Below is a breakdown of the key narrative points covered in this chapter:

You can read chapters officially via J-Novel Club or through the Manga-NicoNico app (Japanese).

The chapter highlights the tension between the experienced hunters (like Shikarabe) and the ambitious but inexperienced youth (like Katsuya). The experienced hunters were forced to participate, while the younger ones joined voluntarily to prove their worth. Contextual Differences (WN vs. LN/Manga)

In the WN, Akira is portrayed as more cold-blooded and unforgiving (e.g., his pursuit of a pickpocket girl). The manga and LN versions, including the events around Chapter 34, soften these edges, making him a slightly more "standard" but still PTSD-affected protagonist.