Rise of the Soul Hero

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Several days they travelled to the city and eventually it happened, they stopped the carriage and dismounted. Andrew immediately stretched and looked around, realising that nothing had changed he quickly walked over to Melti and began to speak.

- Well, here we are, if you want I can walk you out. I have to go somewhere right now. -

Melti smiled and started to answer.

- Thanks for the offer Andrew, but I'll get there on my own. I hope we'll see you again. -

Andrei nodded and then Firo came up to Melti and said goodbye in the same way, Naofumi and Raftalia looked at her with small smiles on their faces. When she left, Naofumi walked over to Andrei and started talking.

- Well, they brought her in and there was no reward. But you know, it was nice to feel like I wasn't a monster in someone else's eyes. Oh, and if you'll help me, Raftalia, Firo and I need to take the stuff to the sale. And then you can take the presents to your Lizzie. -

Andrei smiled slightly and immediately began to answer.

- Sure Naofumi, I'll go for a walk. My body's a little stiff, so let's get started. -

Everyone started working at once and an hour later they were standing at the wagon again. Andrew was still smiling and counting the money with Naofumi, and when they had finished, Naofumi rubbed his hands together and started talking.

- We seem to be quite wealthy sellers, we now have about fifty gold, six hundred silver and two thousand coppers. Our adventures have more than paid off, now let's go to Erhart's, Andrew is on your way, and we'll help you carry the gifts. -

Andrei nodded again, and taking some of the boxes he went with everyone. Raftalia and Naofumi also held the boxes, they were not heavy, but Naofumi was curious about what was in them. For this reason he turned to Andrei.

- Andrei, what's in the boxes? Just wondering what you're going to give. -

Andrei shrugged his shoulders and started to answer as he continued walking.

- Dresses, necklaces, rings and little things. Before I left on a trip there I was asked to bring gifts, but it was not so hard for me to do it. -

Naofumi and Raftalia just nodded along with Firo as they continued walking. It went on like this for a while until they were called out by some young knight.

- Shield Hero, stop. -

Everyone immediately looked in his direction and thought that nothing good was about to happen to them. For this reason Naofumi immediately became very serious and announced to all his comrades.

- Let's run in different directions and meet at Erhart's shop, don't leave the boxes. I hate to disappoint you, Andrei. -

Andrei nodded and they immediately ran off in different directions. Andrei ran fast holding the boxes in his hands, but stopped and looked around, there was no pursuit. This alarmed him and he quickly continued running towards Erhart's shop. Raftalia was already standing there and seemed to be waiting for everyone else.

Andrew quickly walked over to her and handed her the boxes and began to speak.

- Let them stay at your place, and I'll go after Naofumi, it seems they're after him. -

Raftalia realised this and wanted to follow Andrei, but he stopped her and said that everything would be fine.

He ran and his hands were on the hilt of his sword to pull it out when he found Naofumi and whoever was chasing him. But when he finally found the place, he was a little surprised to see Naofumi and Motayasu standing against each other and hurling profanities at each other.

Seeing this Andrew relaxed and calmly walked forward, then started to ask what was going on here.

- What the hell are you swearing at each other, and why is some part of this neighbourhood destroyed? -

Naofumi and Motayasu turned towards Andrei, and Naofumi was the first to answer.

- I ran towards Erhart's shop as agreed. But as soon as I got here, that fool jumped on me and started accusing me of forcing someone into slavery. -

Andrei immediately frowned and began to speak with undisguised anger in his voice.

- Motayasu, what the hell. How many times do I have to tell you that me and Raftalia and Naofumi are of our own free will and it's Raftalia's choice to wear the slave seal on her body. -

Motayasu was silent for a few seconds, but began to reply quickly with an equally scowling face.

- This isn't about you Andrei, it's about a little girl with wings. It's not acceptable for such a cute creature to serve a creep like Naofumi. Besides, what's he running away from with some boxes isn't too suspicious. -

Andrei sighed heavily and walked over to the boxes Naofumi had carefully placed on the ground. He opened the lids of the boxes and showed them to Motayasu and began to speak.

- You are lucky that these dresses and pendants are not damaged, I paid for them out of my own share. Naofumi carried them at my request, I couldn't carry them all to the right place alone. -

Motayasu lowered his head slightly in embarrassment and apologised, but immediately turned towards Naofumi and began to speak again in a demanding voice.

- But that doesn't negate the fact that he's holding that girl as a slave. I'll tolerate it, Andrei, but it's out of bounds, and you should say so yourself. -

Andrei wiped his eyes and wanted to start answering again, but luckily for him there came Firo and Raftalia, who decided to help. She came forward and immediately started asking questions.

- Mr Naofumi, Brother Andrei, what happened here? -

Andrei signalled that everything was fine and then began to answer.

- Don't worry Raftalia, everything is fine, just our dear Motayasu misunderstood some of our business. By the way, Firo, meet Motayasu, although you partly already know each other. -

Motayasu looked at Andrew in surprise, and then at Firo, who in turn had already approached him. She smiled slightly and pointed at Motayasu and began to speak.

- I remember the man with the spear, he called me a fat chicken. -

Motayasu's eyes widened so much that they looked like they were going to pop out of their orbits. He waved his hands slightly and started to justify himself.

- Firochka, I would never call such a good girl such hurtful words. But that bird, yes, I did, and I'm sorry about it. I also came to rescue you, Naofumi must have tortured you with work. -

But Naofumi approached Firo with Andrei and started talking.

- Motayasu, aren't you surprised that I'm without my expensive filo? Hmm, I bet you're surprised right now. Firo, do me a favour and show him the transformation trick. -

Immediately after saying that, Firo became a philorial, and Motayasu began to stare at her without blinking. A small smile appeared on Andrei's face and he began to say something that Motayasu probably already understood.

- As you can see, Firo isn't exactly a girl with angel wings. She's some sort of superior philorial, she can turn into a human and speak like us. I also hope that's the end of the matter. -

Motayasu just nodded, but Andrew remembered the village where the cursed fruit was and immediately started talking.

- And Motayasu, I almost forgot. Why the fuck didn't you read the inscription in that damn temple when you took the cursed fruit? You know, it almost destroyed the village. -

Motayasu got nervous and started talking, as if he wasn't breathing at all.

- It can't be, this fruit shouldn't have brought misfortune. You're confusing things, Andrei. -

But Andrei in turn shook his head negatively and began to tell.

- The fruit created sprouts and plants that could be said to kill people. In a word, there was almost an epidemic there because of this plant, we dealt with the cause and now everything is calm there. But you'd better not go there, those people still remember you with the most unflattering words. -

This time Motayasu himself sighed heavily and began to speak.

- Damn it, why is everything going so wrong with me? I almost started a duel, damn it. I made an ass of myself today. I've sent for the guards, she should be here soon with a decree to authorise the duel. -

Naofumi walked over to Motayasu and gave him a slap on the back, then began to speak in a tone of irritation.

- You really are an ass. As soon as your fool comes over, you'll apologise to people right away. And then you'll explain to her that you made a profound mistake today. -

Motayasu sniffed his nose like a delinquent schoolboy, then walked towards the approaching squad that was being led by Malti. He immediately explained everything and apologised to the people who were almost hit by his attacks. But Malthy stopped him and began to speak.

- The king has decreed that it is mandatory to fight a shield hero, it is the king's will. So we're going to have to honour that order. -

Motayasu stopped and looked at everyone, Naofumi, Andrei, Raftalia and Firo immediately prepared for the fight. But like a thunderclap, someone they didn't expect to see walked into the square. It was Melti, and she was not alone. She walked with the same knights and showing some document to Malthy, began to speak.

- By order of a higher authority, the king's order is cancelled. Also, if you now give the decree to start fighting, you will be shackled sister. I hope you understand me. -

Another piece of news that shocked the four of us, but Malthy stepped forward, face red with anger, and began to speak.

- I hear you, little sister, but if I had the right to the throne. All four of us would be in a cell. And you wouldn't show your nose. -

She snorted and left with her entourage and the uncomprehending Motayasu. Melty in turn walked over to Naofumi and began to speak.

- I'm sorry I didn't tell you the whole truth. But I think it would be better to discuss it elsewhere. I hope none of you mind? -

Naofumi furrowed his eyebrows and wanted to say something sarcastic, but Andrei stopped him and started talking.

- We need to listen to her, or we'll be no better than her sister. I hope you're not going to let your little anger get out. -

Naofumi sighed heavily and started to answer.

- Okay, we'll go and talk to her, but I can't promise I'll agree with everything she says. -