Altamir, the brave man of 'The Bow', was confused.
　No, he didn't even know if he was already a brave man or not.

　He was defeated, and driven by an incomprehensible impulse, he even went on a robbery.
　And he even attacked Radie, who was also a brave man.

　I'm sure he'll be stripped of his brave title for just one of these scandals.

　Every time the facts are piled on top of each other, they become mentally trapped and discarded in a bowl.

　But still, no matter how much, Altamir had never imagined it would get this far.
　The worst thing that could happen to him.

''What........?　What the hell was that guy!　How can he drop every single one of my arrows!

　Altamir squeezes the string of his bow and releases a nailed arrow.
　It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you'll be able to get a good idea of what you're looking for.

　This is something that has been repeated dozens of times.

　I know who it was.
　Unlike Altamir, who was sniping while taking cover, the opponent had climbed to the top of the tallest giant tree in the surrounding area and was looking down on the entire field of view.

''That guy........!　You're a sniper, aren't you afraid of sniping?

　You are frustrated and disgusted with the enemy archer who has exposed himself so openly.

　Keeping a certain distance from the target is a matter of life and death for the bow and arrowman, but there is nothing more foolish than exposing oneself to the enemy.
　But at the same time, the opponent knows. It's a good thing that he is skilled enough to shoot down even flying arrows in the air.
　Even if they were shot at you, you are confident that you would shoot them down as well.
　That's why he was able to throw away his covertness and take the highest point. The opponent only has an advantage over Altamir as long as he can get a bird's-eye view from a higher vantage point.

''What the hell...!　What the hell is that guy........?

　Altamir moans with a voice that sounds like it's bleeding.

　The archer, whose entire body is unsparingly exposed, has no familiar face or appearance at all.

　A completely unknown and unknown adventurer is showing off his bowmanship that is on par with Altamir.

''No........maybe not evenly matched.......?''

　Altamir already realized that she was beginning to be pushed.
　The timing of the arrows that she released, the opponent shot down is getting faster and faster.

　The bow and arrow, which is considered a basic weapon with stinging (poking) characteristics, however, is classified as a non-mainstream weapon.
　It is a flying tool, requires a certain distance to gain an advantage, and loses its means of attack when the arrow runs out.
　Because of these quirks, many adventurers blessed with an aptitude for stinging (thrust) choose melee stabbing weapons such as spears and sabers.

　Altamir chose and honed her quirky bow and arrow.
　She had the pride of having mastered that weapon.

　And yet the nameless and faceless adventurer in front of her is trying to surpass even the bow and arrow technique that was her only source of confidence.

''This oh-oh-oh!''

　With a scream, he releases an arrow.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

It's a good idea to be able to have a good time.

　The fact that the arrow was shot off almost simultaneously with the release of the arrow means that the opponent figured out where Altamir was hiding.

''Oops...!　I shot too many shots from the same position...!

　The learned adventurer should at least be able to figure out the shooter's location from the archery range.
　That's why the theory was originally to move every time you fired a shot. The brave man of the 'bow' made a mistake like an amateur.

　I jumped as if I were being played from the thick branch on which I was riding.
　Anyway, I have to change my location. Then he hides his figure again.

''Let's start the game over from there.......!

　But it was too late.
　An archer who is capable of frighteningly precise shooting would not be able to miss a moment's opportunity.
　The arrow shot not to shoot down the flying arrow, but to decide the game, hit Altamir's chest beautifully.

''Aah!''

　A shock running through his entire body.
　In that moment, Altamir realized that everything was over.
　Losing his strength and unable to support himself, Altamir fell down from the tree he was hiding in.

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　Dazed consciousness.

　Altamir found himself on the ground and remembered that he had fallen from a tree.
　His body was motionless.
　It was the damage from the arrows that had pierced him and his entire body slammed into the ground.

''So this is the end...''

　Altamir thought.

'How did I let this happen?'

　Why did I want to become a brave man in the first place?
　From there, I thought back.
　There shouldn't have been any particularly sincere desire.

　The guild branch I belonged to recommended me to participate in the selection ceremony for new brave men.
　There were dozens of fierce fighters in the hall, and I soon realized that I was out of place.
　I was scared and wanted to leave immediately.

　With that in mind, Altamir was able to hang on to the final selection because of the same s*x and age challengers he met as soon as he began.

　Radey.

　She and I were able to encourage her, which is why we were able to fight through to the end and achieve a good result.
　That feeling of elation, of working together and moving forward.
　I've never felt anything like it before.

　Still, I only thought that only one person could be a hero, so I couldn't walk shoulder-to-shoulder with him now that Radie had taken that position.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

　You can become a brave man, too.
　I'll be as brave as you are.

　It's because she felt that way that she became a hero of the bow.

　How could she forget about it?

The first time I saw her.

Altamir..., Altamir...!

　Altamir's fading consciousness is drawn back by the voice.
　When I opened my eyes wistfully........

''Altamir!''

　Radey was there.
　The guy we were killing each other just a moment ago........

Radey!
Thank God I came to my senses...!　Since you didn't wake up, I thought maybe you hit your head when you fell...!

　The forest is surrounded by trees.
　Apparently it wasn't my dream to lose a race to an unnamed archer, be shot out and fall down.

　But then.....

"Why did you come to me...?　The Pigaro guy is a mess, right?　Then I have to go to him...?
Yeah I know, but I'm just so worried about Altamir falling out that I can't help it...

　So you came up here.


"Because Altamir is my friend...　We didn't fight through the battle together during the brave selection ceremony.......
....!
'The other brave men were all older people and guys, and I was lonely and anxious, alone. So I approached the same girl, Altamir, and...!　I wouldn't be brave if it wasn't for Altamir, would I?

　She was the same way.
　She was lonely and wanted company.
　They supported each other.

''I..., what am I doing...?''

　Altamir shed tears as he fell down.

''Running frantically to catch up with you........!　All I could think about was running, I didn't even know where I was running...?
It's okay, don't think about anything right now. Just take your time and get some rest. The red light in your eyes is gone. The shock of what Gacita-kun did to you must have blown out your brainwashing magic.
Gashta...?
An adventurer with a bow and arrow. Daryl's apprentice, he's very good at it. He even has an arrow that he hit you with...
"Huh?

　Then I remembered.
　Altamir should have been hit in the chest by an arrow fired by the opponent. Normally, it would have pierced deep and been fatal.......

''Huh........?''

　There was nothing in particular.
　There wasn't even a scratch on her ample chest, let alone an arrow stuck in it.
　However, the zinging pain remained.

'She said she adjusted her aura so that it wouldn't hurt her when she hit it.
Isn't it possible...?
Isn't it great?　Apparently it's Gashita's original move. Instead, the impact is designed to spread deep inside. It's used to kill small prey like rabbits and birds with as little damage as possible.

　In fact, it seems that the pain spreading throughout Altamir's body is ten percent due to his fall from the top of a tree.

'Anyway, I'm relieved you're safe...!　Altamir, just hang on for a second, okay?　You're right, we need to do something about Pigalo, and I'll be right back!

　Radey ran away.
　As he listened to the sound of his footsteps growing smaller, Altamir recited the name he had just heard.

''Gasita........''