The Reimagining of the Bow Hero

Chapter 33 - Satoshi's Own Shadows

Chapter 33 – Satoshi's Own Shadows

Author's Note: None today!

"What is it that you wanted to talk to me about?"

"I know that you're the only hero so far that has tried to befriend Naofumi, and for that, I thank you."

Well, I was the only non-gullible hero, and the only one who didn't fall victim to the political schemes and propaganda. If that didn't happen, I do think that all four of us would have gotten along quite well.

"Uhm... Thanks?"

"Now that that's out of the way, we must discuss the matter at hand. You do know what waves occur outside of Melromarc, correct?"

I nodded. I knew this from pretty early on.

"I would like you to help fight the waves in the northern part of the world. Myself and my flock are not enough to defeat this catastrophe."

She was right. If all four heroes only concentrated on a small area of the planet, the rest of it would be in danger. Since I already didn't owe allegiance to Melromarc, I could help out the other parts of the world.

After all, that was my responsibility. Fitoria's words reinstated those thoughts in my heart. Every Arcian, and every citizen of the other countries, relied on me to do the right thing. I knew I had to.

Ever since I was a small child, I was always interested in justice. That's why I wanted to become a lawyer, though that fact was not set in stone just yet. I toyed around with a bunch of different ideas for a profession, dedicating myself to each one, before finally deciding on law. Due to this uncertainty, I got a minor in mechanical engineering at Stanford just in case I ever needed it.

I grabbed Fitoria's hand and held it tight. Then, I viciously shook it.

"Fitoria. I promise I'll do what I can to save the world and improve the lives of the people here. I will dedicate my entire life to this cause."

Fitoria smiled. I didn't think she had the ability to do so.

"I wish you the best of luck."

We headed back to the rest of my party, where Indigo was sitting in a circle, conversing with the other filolials.

"I apologize for bringing you all so far away from your destination. Please board my carriage, and I will deliver you close to your final destination."

We boarded the carriage, and like the first time, the scenery changed completely. We appeared in a similar forest to the one we were originally in.

I wanted to thank Fitoria for everything she had done, but when we left the carriage, she just pulled it and immediately disappeared. Such speed.

We walked back to our carriage. It was completely ruined. We would have to carry everything by foot.

Just then, the Arcian soldiers that were going to come to the Cal Mira archipelago arrived, mounted on filolials and horses, with some dragging carts. The filolials immediately bowed upon seeing Indigo's cowlick.

"Good day, Mr. President." All the soldiers saluted.

I saluted back.

"Good day, fine soldiers. We are in quite a pickle here, since our carriage just broke. Would you be kind enough to carry our supplies in your carts?"

"Definitely, sir. Since we're all heading to the port town of Lola, that would be unproblematic."

I mounted Indigo, eager to test the new mounting ability. The rest of my party members boarded the carriages.