Chapter 14
Bell was being carried on Ais' back. She was companied with the executives of the familia. Loki stayed behind to update the familia's statues.
The people seeing them walk by were wondering what happened. Bell looked pale. Ais could feel his heartbeat go normal from her back. It was loud and calm. She could feel her heartbeat go with the same rhythm, not noticing it at all.
The others however
"Do you think he's sick Riveria?" Lefiya asked her mentor.
She besides Finn is the smartest one in the familia. When it comes to strategies no. Other things yes.
"That could be one but, (glances at him) he didn't act like that before." Riveria
"Do you think it has something to do with Loki?" Tiona
"No." Finn answered for Riveria. He gained the attention of everyone except for Ais. "When Loki dropped her blood on his back red lighting hit Loki. When that happened I was going to attack him for thinking that he's a secret enemy however-"
"He was just as confused as the rest of us." Riveria finished his last part for him.
"So your saying it has something to do with him?" Tione
"Possibly but no." Finn didn't really know what to say about this. While he and the others were thinking to themselves Bete was the only one paying attention to Ais.
He noticed that she was too quiet. Usually she would at least or not, make a comment or two when they discuss about things. However she didn't. Bete felt a bit jealous that Bell was being carried by Ais but he let that slide until he joins the familia officially. Once that's done he'll want to run a round with him. He didn't look strong, not the slightest but the scars on his back and possibly the others in his front proves that thought wrong.
'Level 5? No not possible.' He was debating to himself whether he was a level 5 or not.
If he was around a level 5 then Bete might not need to hold back which makes it more fun for him. If not then he wondered if he's a level 6. If that's the case then he must have went threw one hell of some type of training in order to get that strong especially without falna. He was going to ask Finn's opinion about the topic but
"Hello Loki familia. (low bow) What can I do for you?" A monotone female voice stopped him.
"Since when did we get here?" Bete muttered not knowing that they entered Dian Cecht hospital and potion shop.
"I see." A certain long silver haired nurse says to herself. She got informed by Finn on what happened to the boy in front on her.
"Has this ever happened?" Riveria asked her. She nodded no.
"This is the first time I have ever herd of a situation like this happening." She answered. She was concerned for the boy like the others since he was making a pained expression.
"I'll see what I can do. For now you must leave so that I can work." She asked them. They all nodded and left her to do her thing but before they all left.
"Bye Bell." Ais said as she softly stroked Bell's hair. The pained expression on his face vanished and went back to normal. She then left the room leaving all of her friends, mouth gabbing at each other.
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Arimid Teasanare, the captain and head doctor of Dian Cecht familia is casting her healing magic upon Bell.
"Healing droplets, tears of light, eternal sanctuary. Compose a medicinal hymn-three hundred, sixty, and five.
A symbol was forming on the ground in a 5 meter radius. The only and most powerful healing magic in Orario was being chanted.
The melody of the healer's almanac saves all things. Come, destruction of evil. The burial of wounds, interment of disease.
Bell's pained expression was returning. She herd him mutter "I'm sorry." She wondered what his mental state was.
Curses be gone in the light of vitality. In the name of all that is holy - I heal you"
A white light was being shined on Arimid hands, she had them on top of Bell chest letting the light and the healing magic go within him.
Her 'Dia Fratel' spell is a is a top class healing magic capable of healing anything such as wounds, stamina, status ailments, and curses within a 5 meter radius.
This very spell has healed thousands of adventurers in the past. Never has failed once. There was a time where she was supposed to heal a mage that had an incurable sickness but sadly the familia left Orario before she has gotten here. She didn't know who it was so she left that appointment go, praying to the deities up above to help that individual with their sickness since she couldn't do it.
If only she knew who she was, and related to.
As 20 minutes passed her healing magic has finished. The white light has vanished. She watched his pained expression on his face disappear. She smiled to herself happy that it worked. She left the room closing the door behind her. Leaving him rest there until he wakes up or till the Loki familia return.
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If only she knew that 'curse' he had 'bestowed' upon him was.……
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Hours later the Loki familia return to the hospital. They see Arimid helping customers. Arimid turns around and sees the Loki familia. This time with Loki.
"Ah you guys are here."
"Yes. This time we brought Loki with us to see if it works." Finn
"Well let me finish a few things before we go check on him." She did a low bow before leaving them.
While that was happening they decided to relax a bit so they sat down in the waiting room. Loki then started a conversation that all of them wanted answers from each others.
"What level do y'all think he'll be?" Loki
"Hmm. I say around a low to mid level 6." Finn
"Tch. Level 5. Kid got lucky earlier that's all." Bete said, reminding them his feat about catching his and Tione fists in mere seconds.
"I have to agree with Bete here Finn." Riveria agreed although she felt like she was wrong. Gareth, and Tiona chimed in with her.
"I'm going with Finn on this one." Tione.
"Why's that?" Riveria asked in curiosity.
"His magic. (Riveria raised a brow) Although we didn't really see him fight, his magic is still strong." Tione answered. That's when Lefiya jumped in.
"H-He also sent a strong punch to the guy that almost k-killed me." Lefiya was hiding her slight pink face and growing teary eyes.
She feels embarrassed that she couldn't do anything against the unknown man that held her throat. Not to mention she couldn't help Tiona and Tione with the plant creatures. On the other hand she felt really happy when she was saved by him. His eyes at the moment showed nothing but pure concern when he offered his hand to her.
"Hmm what about you lad." Gareth's gaze was on Ais.
Now everyone's gaze was on Ais. Ais was looking on the floor thinking what level he could be. Tione was right, his magic is powerful. But he also doesn't look strong. 'Mage?' She thought to herself which if that's the case then he could be powerful as Riveria or close to her. She closes her eyes and says her answer.
"Level 5."
"Told you s-" Bete got interrupted by Loki. Loki knew Ais wanted to add something else to that but she didn't.
"A high level 5. Am… I correct Ais?" Ais opened her eyes in shock. Everyone thought she was going overboard with her guessing but Ais nodded, confirming her guessing.
"Eh? Don't you think your going overboard Loki?" Bete
"You guys are almost to level 6." She gestures at everyone except Finn, Riveria, Gareth, and Lefiya who's ears dropped due to not being close to their levels. "You guys told me that when you were down in floor 50 and 18, y'all had trouble dealing with those plant creatures. Am I wrong?" Loki raised an eyebrow. They nodded.
"So tell me. (leans forward from her seat) If he's able to deal with that without trouble like YOU guys say (gazes at the girls) then there's no doubt he's around a high level 5."
"But-" Bete
"Or a beginner level 6." That made all of them silent.
Bete wanted to protest but decided not to since he would lose but still, 'there's no way he's THAT strong.… right?' Bete thought.
Finn was thinking that if he was a beginner level 6 then that means they are a few steps closer to overpower Freya familia. 'Whether or not if he's a level 6 it's still a great outcome for us if he's around that range.' He had a small smile on his face.
Riveria was thinking of what Tione said about his magic. She didn't see it but she did herd the details from Ais, Tiona, and Tione. Darkness that erupted from his body, evaporating all the monsters there in an aggressive way. The black flame was hot as well. It burned all the plant vines that tried to get close to him. She thought that he could be a mage, however Lefiya said he was able to punch someone so hard that it sent him miles away. So came with a conclusion that he could be something similar to an Elven Warrior.
Ais was coming up with ways on how she should approach him about his 'training.' By the looks of it he doesn't show emotion. Just like herself. But he looks like a kind person so he wouldn't mind telling her his 'training' regimen.… right?
"Alright, you guys ready?" Arimid has finished dealing with the costumers.
The others nodded and stood up, following Arimid to Bell's room. A few minutes later they made it to the door. Arimid opened the door and all them were surprised to see Bell, moving. By the looks of it he was about to open the door.
"Oh um... hey?" Bell waves at them not knowing what's going on
"Hey." All of them greeted back
Bell backed up so all of them could get in. Arimid closed the door behind them once all of them were in.
"How you doing big guy." Loki sat down on the bed patting a spot next to her signifying for him to sit down.
"I'm doing fine." He said as he sat down next to her.
"I actually feel a lot better." He said with a bit more emotion in his voice although he didn't show any on his face.
"Ya lost a lot blood kid." Gareth said a bit concerned
"Yes, so we brought you to the hospital here to make sure you wouldn't die on us." Finn chuckled after he said that. The others did as well except for Bell, Ais, and Arimid of course. The three of them just tilted their heads.
"Anyways before we start." Loki voice changed into a more serious one. Everyone's demeanor changed.
"Do you know what level you could possibly be at?" Loki and Finn asked unison.
Bell opened his mouth for a second then closed it right shut, something that didn't went unnoticed by everyone.
Bell was contemplating in his mind whether he should tell them about his real level or his 'actual' level. However if he did then he would have to show them his real self. Automatic problem right there. 'Everyone would try to kill me.' So he decided to just tell him his 'actual' level.
"Level 5."
Silence in the room
The level answer is answered
Now onto the power
"Do you know how powerful of a level 5 you are?" Loki asked but this time without Finn
Finn was thinking of something, to confirm his theory's.
".… Mid to high I presume." He answered honestly. Not knowing himself but the range seemed right.
Since Loki didn't detect a lie she sighed in relief. She then beamed a toothy grin to him. Now there actually a few steps closer to overthrow Freya familia.
"Alrighty then (claps hands) let's get you your falna!" Loki said excitedly. The others were excited too. They have a new member to the familia. Even Arimid was happy for them.
Bell didn't fully remove his shirt. Only showing the back. This time everyone saw it. Gareth and Bete who saw it before can only cringe. Finn as well. The atmosphere in the room tensed up at the sight of his scars. Only a few spots were there weren't any scars.
'So he really isn't lying.' The others beside Finn, Bete, Gareth, and Loki thought.
Loki pulled the pin out of her pocket and already pricked her finger. The divine blood dropped on his back and.…
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It happened again
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Loki was sent to a wall this time the lighting lasting a bit longer on her for 3 seconds. Bell instantly coughed blood out. Although his hair spiked up this time. Only for mere seconds though.
"What the hell!" Loki asked infuriated but she really can't blame it on him.
"Arimid I thought you healed him?" Riveria asked a bit confused as she and Arimid were healing him.
"I did."
Everyone stood still and looked at Arimid who had a conflicted look on her face as she was checking on Bell, with pure disbelief. 'It didn't work!' All them weren't believing it. The most powerful healer in all of Orario if not mankind.… couldn't heal him.…
"S-So what do we do?" Tione asked a bit concerned for Bell.
"What can we do?" Lefiya is saddened that he can't join the familia due to unknown reasons. Not only that but she wanted to know more about his magic.
"I would say we could try and ask other deities to see if it'll work on him but-" Loki
"-If it does then they won't give him back to us." Finn
"-If it doesn't then they would make false claims about us trying to kill their god." Riveria
Both Finn and Riveria finished the two main outcomes for Loki. Everyone in the room had a frustrated face. Bell more than anybody. Actually he had an angered expression on his face. It wasn't noticed until they finished healing him.
His eyes were sharp, his hair was slowly spiking, his pupils wanted to enlarge fully to take over, he was angry at him.
"H-Hey Bell, w-what's with the angry face?" Tiona asked a bit nervously. First time seeing an emotion on his face although it wasn't a friendly one.
"Huh?" Bell's anger instantly vanished away. All of them were shocked again. Bell felt a hand on his shoulder, he looked at his right and saw the emerald haired elf, Riveria.
"Do you really not know why this is happening." He nodded no making her frown.
'This isn't normal. There has never been case about a mortal not being able to achieve falna. So why now? And why him? What makes this kid so special?' Riveria was asking questions and questions she knows she won't get the answers to.
"I guess.… I'll be on my way then." Bell said with a bit of sadness as he was standing up. Since he couldn't join Ais familia the right way. He'll have no choice but to.… help her in the darkness.
That's what he thought at least
Finn instantly panicked. He rushed to the door in surprising speed to block the door. There was one way for him to prove Bell to everyone, he can be useful for the familia but in order to do that he'll need to confirm his theory he thought about earlier.
It's a crazy one though
"W-Wait! Hear me out first!" Finn
Everyone were shocked to see Finn there, swaying his hands in a clear no, to Bell not to leave the room. They haven't seen their captain act like this besides when Tione would force him, to take him on a date.
"Bell. If you don't mind is it alright that I could test your capabilities?" Finn asked in a calm manner although inside he was nervous since he didn't want a valuable asset for the familia leave on their hands.
'If we lose him, Freya will find him eventually'
Something that can't happen
Bell tilted his head confusion but nodded yes either way. Finn let his breath out. Not knowing he was holding it.
"Ok let's get back to the manor then." Finn said with his small smile returning. The others were about to ask what's he doing but he turned to their direction with a smirk and said
"You'll see."
"So you want me.….. to spar with you?" Bell was pointing his finger rapidly towards him and Finn.
"Yes. I just want to test something out that's all." Finn had his spear on hand. When he finally told the others what he was planning, it angered Bete since he wasn't the one sparring with him. Not only him but surprisingly to them, Ais was also upset that she couldn't spar with him.
"Ok then." Bell responded
Bell was confused on why they aren't letting him go. On the other hand, he glanced at Ais and smiled a bit. 'At least I can see her in a normal view.'
"1"
Riveria was counting down
"2"
Bell hearing this instantly focused on Finn. Slowly black fire started to appear on his hands and feet. Finn got his spear now on both hands. Gripping it tight.
"3"
Everyone watching were on the edges of their shoes. All of them knew this was going to end easy, knowing that Finn would end this quickly
If only they knew this would last longer than they excepted
Finn and Bell eyeing were each other until
"GO!"
Nobody saw it
The top executives only saw Finn; a blur of yellow and brown, Bell; blur of white and black. Clashed at each other into a strong stalemate to the point the whole ground cracked under them. Creating a huge crater under both fighters.
The fight has began
Finn Deimne vs Bell Cranel
High level 6 vs ???5?????6?????
AN:
If there are any grammar errors please tell me and I'll try to fix it as fast as I can. Other than that I really don't know what to say other than, sorry for the chapter being short.
Is it good, bad, horrible, great? Nobody's knows, only you guys know.
See you guys next time peace. :-)
