Rise of the Soul Hero

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Name - Andrei Sokolov.

Race - Human

The human race gives + 1 to all ability enhancements.

Your level is 30.

Maximum - Infinity.

Your life force - 25000/25000.

Strength - level 25. ( + 40% to attack damage )

Speed - level 30. ( + 35% running speed )

Dexterity - level 35. ( + 40% increases your running speed and gives you a better chance to dodge attacks )

Defence - level 40 - 20000/20000. ( Leather protective suit + 200 defence )

Attack - level 55 - 12000/12000. ( + 15000 sword damage )

Spiritual Power >

Creation - 20th level.

Calm - 20th level.

Fury - level 40.

Pain - 35 level.

Destruction - 12th level

Equipment >

Hardened Metal Swords - 20th level. Attack Damage - High + 10% Fury for damage. Convenience - Best + 20% Dexterity for attack speed. Total Sword Damage - 15000% damage. Leather Protective Suit - Level 25. Defence - 200/200. Convenience - High. +30% Convenience.

Abilities >.

Fire Triangle - Fire Charge.

Circle of Defence - Protective Barrier.

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For two days our dear trio did their chores and watched Firo grow quickly. Andrei was quite surprised at her growth spurt and how much she was eating, while Naofumi sighed heavily every time it came to feeding, feeling as if his eye would start to twitch at the mere mention or exclamation of Firo being hungry.

Raftalia, for her part, was pleased with Firo and praised her, and Andrew was pleased with her too, but also partly agreed with Naofumi. He realised that if Firo ate so much, most of the money they received for completing tasks would be spent on food. Andrei didn't mind feeding Firo, who was already the size of an adult filial, but it was still quite costly.

Andrei felt very well, the ointments and elixirs had helped, but the scar from the burn was still there. Andrei didn't care, his eyes could see very well, and the scar didn't hurt and there was no infection that could be harmful.

For the moment they were in the very village they had saved during the wave. Andrei stood next to Firo and stroked her, Naofumi and Raftalia stood a little further away and chatted amongst themselves, Andrei could hear them talking about what they would need to do in the near future to get stronger. He knew that they, like himself, had become much stronger, but it was getting harder to level up, so they needed to look for stronger monsters, and money would never be a bad thing as they were running out again, despite the amount of money that had been set aside for only the bare necessities.

This sum had not been touched, but at this rate it would have to be used soon. Expenses for food and lodging, getting in and out of some villages, all these things cost money. For this reason, the group started to economise, which no one had anything against, but Firo had to be fed somehow, hence the costs again. So now the discussion about the assignments was taking place at the moment.

After thinking about it, Andrei stroked Firo's back once more and walked over to Naofumi and started talking.

- I have a small proposal related to our current situation. We need money, and money can be obtained for many things, but especially for monsters. I suggest we take on missions to destroy them. -

Naofumi scratched his cheek and looked at Andrei carefully and thought a little more. Some time passed and Naofumi began to speak.

- It's not a bad idea, considering our current strength, but the adventurers' guild is the only one that gives such offers. I don't think we'll be well received there, so let's postpone it for more pleasant times. -

He sighed heavily and went over to Firo, stroking her back lightly, but at that moment Raftalia began to speak.

- Naofumi-san, maybe we can make some transports. Firo's grown quite a bit, and we're very sturdy ourselves. -

Naofumi looked at her and after a moment's thought began to answer.

- Your idea Raftalia is also not bad, but do not forget that the entrance to any village or town requires a fee, and things can be confiscated for inspection. So you can go even more bankrupt. -

After these words all three sighed heavily and did not know what to do, but Andrew made a kind smile and began to talk, hugging his mates by the shoulders.

- Nothing, we will break through, we are strong and smart. We'll think of something, we'll find a job and everything will go as usual. And let's go somewhere, we can find some work on the road. -

Raftalia smiled warmly and put her head on Andrei's shoulder and began to speak.

- Yes, brother Andrei, you're right, we'll manage. Work will find us, somehow we always find something on our heads. It's Mr Naofumi, isn't it? -

Naofumi himself smiled kindly and looked at his friends warmly and began to reply.

- That's right, you're both right, the work will find us one way or another. You know, Andrei, maybe the villagers will give us a job themselves. I once in my world read a foreign book called The Witcher, where the main character was always looking for a job related to the destruction of monsters. He travelled around the villages, helping people, even though many people despised him for who he was. Yes, and transport is also a good idea, you just need to get a hand and principles as necessary, then everything will be fine. And we'll always meet monsters. -

Andrei was glad to hear that everything was more or less fine and went over to Firo and started talking to her.

- Firo, soon we will have some work to do, your help will come in handy. So be strong like Naofumi. -

Firo looked proud and smiled. Andrei felt that this beautiful creature understood them, for this reason he was even more pleased and stroked her neck once more.

After a while, the three of them walked together with the Philorial to the exit of the village, but there was already pandemonium there, caused by people Naofumi had not expected to see. It was Malti and Motayasu with some of the knights, Andrew felt Naofumi tense up, though he didn't notice his fists clench to white knuckles. Perhaps they would have gone ahead and picked a fight with the men they hated, but Raftalia gently touched their shoulders and began to speak.

- I realise this is hard for you, but it's best not to start a conflict with them. Let's just leave quietly and that's it. -

Naofumi and Andrew gave a sigh of relief and looked at Raftalia gratefully, then walked forward, holding Firo carefully. Perhaps they would have got through without getting into the wrong business as Naofumi thought, but they had heard exactly what this was all about.

- From now on, these lands will be owned by Lord Motayasu, entrance to the village will be ten gold, exit the same. -

People were outraged and talking about it, and Malthy, hearing this, began to speak angrily.

- How dare you oppose the royal decree, if you don't accept this decree, then you will be arrested. -

Andrei took a quick step forward and began to speak with undisguised anger.

- You're a fucking idiot! Threatening people who might actually tear you apart for such insolence. And what right does Motayasu have to take over this land without consulting the current headman? It's not your stupid father who decides these matters. It's decided by special elections and approvals! -

Everyone immediately turned their eyes to Andrei. The people of the village were grateful that he had stood up for them, but they realised that just now Andrei could get into a very unpleasant situation. Malthy looked at him with anger, Motayasu looked at him with sadness and pity, seeing the scar left by that burn and wanting to comfort Malthy. But now Naofumi, who stood next to Andrei, began to speak.

- Andrei is right, and you know how much it costs to eat and sleep in a hotel here. People won't be able to pay as much as they should, so use your head, you idiot. -

Malthy was even angrier at those words, but she was calm enough to speak.

- Ah, Naofumi. You're still here, this village doesn't favour criminals, so you'd better leave or we'll have to start a fight. -

Naofumi and Andrei were not averse to kicking those who annoyed them. Raftalia realised this and came up to them with Firo and was ready to help, but the fight didn't happen. Out of nowhere three people in cloaks and masks appeared next to Malti, but one of them was obviously a girl as she started talking and handed Malti a note.

- You know who this message is from and you can't resist it, we'll make sure it's fair. I hope you don't mind. -

Malthy looked first at the girl and then at Naofumi with obvious anger and began to speak.

- Naofumi, I challenge you to a race against Motayasu. The winner gets this land and full control of it. -

Naofumi lightly scratched his cheek and began to answer as if disinterested.

- I don't agree. I don't want it, it's too much trouble. -

Andrei and Raftalia looked at him in surprise, and people immediately started asking him for help, promising him anything he wanted. Naofumi made a sly smile and started to answer.

- Well, as long as you promise anything, then I'll agree. I just hope there's no cheating. I don't want a repeat of what happened at the palace. -

The masked girl stepped forward and began to answer.

- Don't be afraid shield hero, if there is any violation of the rules, the victory of the spear hero will be cancelled and will automatically go to you. -

Malthy was not satisfied with this, and Motayasu, after thinking for a while, began to speak.

- If you win, I want to demand that you fulfil my condition. -

Everyone looked at him and Naofumi asked a question.

- And what is this demand Motayasu, talk faster, because you don't like it to be so slow. -

Motayasu gripped his spear very tightly and began to speak quickly.

- If I win, you will leave the country and never come to Melromark again, and Raftalia and Andrei will come into my domain and will no longer be under your control. -

Naofumi, Andrei and Raftalia sighed heavily but agreed to it.