Rise of the Soul Hero

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The journey to the church was not long, Andrew, Naofumi and Raftalia arrived at the church and they were immediately escorted to the clock, Andrew and Naofumi got closer to it and Andrew instantly received a message, the message said that he could now see the countdown to the wave. He quickly looked at Naofumi and realised that he too had received a message. Naofumi himself didn't take his eyes off the clock and began to speak.

- So this is the clock, interesting. -

Andrei wanted to say something, but at that moment a voice came from behind them.

- Naofumi, it's you. -

All three of them looked there and saw a long-haired blond man with a spear in his hand and very good armour. There were three other girls standing next to him. The blond man looked at Naofumi even more closely, and then he started talking again.

- You're still wearing those rags. -

Naofumi just ignored his words and wanted to go forward, Andrei decided to do the same despite the words of some red-haired girl, but Andrei noticed two more people with teams ahead. One was with a bow, blonde haired and wearing mostly light green. The other was black-haired, sword in hand, dark armour and a bluish cloak. Andrew immediately realised that these were the other heroes, but decided to go forward, but at the same moment the guy with the spear came up to Raftalia and taking her by the palm began to speak.

- Sweetheart, it's not proper for such a beauty to hold a sword in her hand. -

Andrew did not like such attention to Raftalia, for this reason he quickly took out one of the swords and gently brought it to the neck of the spearman. He sensed this and looked at Andrei himself, after which Andrei himself with a serious face began to speak.

- You touch my sister again and your hands will be on the floor. I hope you understand me? -

The spearman quickly withdrew and made a guilty smile, Andrei lowered his sword and wanted to approach Naofumi together with Raftalia, but now the red-haired woman started to speak.

- How dare you threaten Motayasu-san. Do you even know who you almost went against?! -

Without removing his sword, Andrei began to speak.

- As I understand it, Motayasu, the Hero of the Spear, is standing in front of me now, and there are two more heroes, Ren and Itsuki, heroes of the sword and bow, standing next to Naofumi. And you're the bitch my mate told me about. -

The red-haired girl started to swear and curse indignantly, but Andrew smiled at his comrades and noticed that Naofumi's mood had improved. They wanted to go forward and it almost worked, or rather it did until Motoyasu began to speak.

- You and your so called sister shouldn't have got involved with Naofumi. You'd be much safer with one of us, he's a lot of trouble. -

Naofumi and Andrei looked at him and Andrei started talking again.

- Naofumi would be much safer with me and Raftalia, we know what he's been slandered for. Know that no matter how much you drag him through the mud, we'll still be with him. -

Motayasu frowned and turned away muttering something to himself, and the princess asked again.

- What's your name, commoner? -

Andrei made not a big bow and began to answer with a little snideness.

- My name is Andrei Sokolov your vile majesty, remember this name. I will go down in history with Naofumi and my sister. -

All but Naofumi and Raftalia looked at Andrei and their faces expressed that they didn't really believe it. Andrei shrugged his shoulders and they finally went outside.

As they walked Naofumi looked at his comrades, then began to speak.

- According to the countdown the wave will start tomorrow, now we need to rest. Let's get a room at an inn, I think it's a good idea. -

Andrew and Raftalia agreed with him, so after a while they were already there.

By now it was getting dark, Andrei walked up to Naofumi and started talking.

- Naofumi, I'm going to go outside for a little sword practice, if that's okay with you. -

Naofumi looked at him and immediately started to answer.

- Okay, but not for long, we have a long job to do tomorrow. By the way, thank you, once again I'm convinced that you and Raftalia are different. -

Andrew smiled slightly and began to answer.

- Thank you for this small revelation. And what kind of friends would we be if I hadn't stood up for you and said a couple of affectionate words to that viper. -

They nodded to each other and before leaving the room Andrew turned to Raftalia.

- I'll go practice, you lie down and sleep, sister. As Naofumi said, we'll need a lot of strength, as there will be a lot of work to do. -

Raftalia smiled kindly and began to answer.

- I understand you brother Andrei, don't overdo it and come back soon, by the way, do you think we can cope with the wave? -

Raftalia didn't show it, but she wasn't afraid. Andrew came up to her, hugged her a little and began to answer.

- Don't be afraid, we will manage, we are strong, and you sister is also very brave, I know it. Naofumi is with us, he's a real hero. -

Raftalia nodded and hugged Andrei too, then he left the room.

Outside, Andrei went to the backyard and took out his two swords. Clutching them tightly in his hands he pulled them to the sides, then made quick spinning strokes ducking almost to the ground.

While this was going on Andrei did not notice how he made a triangle sign with his sword and the ground was filled with fire. This surprised Andrei, but at the same second he received a message.

You have activated the ability - Fire Sign.

After realising this information Andrew smiled and continued training even more satisfied.