Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Novel Volume 16 features story by Ao Jyumonji and art by Eiri Shirai.

The Arabakia Kingdom Expeditionary Force took back Alterna by the skin of its teeth, but Haruhiro is ground down by the weight of everything he’s lost. When one of Haruhiro’s party is taken hostage, they are forced onto a dangerous mission—to somehow forge an alliance with goblins! As the team struggles against insurmountable odds, an old ally appears…!