The Beloved

Bell and Ryu were adventuring in the 12th floor. Then Allen Formel of Freya Familia came there from the 11th floor. He was frustrated and angry that Bell rejected Freya. So without Freya's knowledge, he came here to fight Bell. He challenged Bell into a fight. Ryu was about to step in as well. But Bell told her to step aside as this was a personal duel. Ryu agreed half heartedly. 

Bell and Allen began to fight. Allen is now a high level 7 and he is clearly using that advantage here. Bell had to use everything he got to defend himself. Thanks to his sword skills he is good at defending with it. Allen saw that his attacks are been defended. So he decided to use his magic Gralineze Fromel. Then he attacked Bell with his top speed. Bell used his sword technique Gun shot to deflect the most lethal ones. But his attack pierced through Bell's defense.

Bell is wounded all over. Ryu called out his name in worry. Bell responded that he was okay. To their surprise all of his wounds healed like they never exited before. Both Allen and Ryu were shocked. Also his armor jacked also healed. Those opening were closed by some moving fibers. Then Bell had no other choice but to use his Jocker skill. He used it to fight back Allen. Bell matches his speed. This made Allen shocked and was pushed to his defense.

The Bell used his swordsman skill to wound Allen on his face. This made Allen to pull back. Allen is totally more frustrated now. He lost his composure. He began to attack Bell randomly. Bell didn't gave in. He used point break and Firebolt to attack him. Things become way more tough for Allen. Then lighting gathered on Bell's black swords. Bell used his another sword technique Chain Blade works. A chain of Gunshots arises. Bell's attack speed and strength doubled. Bell wounded Allen all over his body. 

Bell used Zekka to cut off the entire sharp portion of Allen spear. He pulled back. His spear was reduced to just a metal rod. Both of them breathing heavily. They stare at each other. Then other adventures rushed into the room to see who are all fighting. Allen clutched his fist and grinned his teeth. Bell staying calm and composed. They got surrounded by other adventurers. Allen then pulled back and said that he will take him down next time.

Ryu rushed to his side to check on him. He was huffing. There were no wounds. The Ryu gave him a energy portion. Bell and Ryu walked away to the surface without answering to the questions from other adventurers. On his way Ryu complimented Bell for holding on his own against Allen. Bell replied that he was tough. Ryu then warned him not to go on his own anywhere. Bell agreed as he don't want to cause trouble to his Familia. But Bell was wondering weather it was Freya's order or Allen's anger.

Ryu reported this to Hestia. Hestia was calm but serious. Then Hestia wanted to know weather it was Freya's will or not. So they decided to go to the Hostess of fertility. Hestia, Jupiter, Bell, Ryu, Hedin. Aisha, Flevis and Lefiya went there to eat dinner. It was a busy hour. Syr was happy to see Bell. She didn't expect them all. They ordered their food. She was happy to serve them all. When they are finished eating. Hestia told Syr that she wanted to talk to her personally.

Syr wondered what it was. Then she noticed their serious faces. Hestia and Syr were standing alone outside the tavern. Hestia told her what had happened. Syr was completely shocked. She told her that she never told Allen to do that to Bell. Besides she had already told her Familia to respect Bell's decision and not to pick up on him. She told her that she respect his wish and promised Hestia that this won't happen again. 

Syr then check up on Bell. She apologized to him on behalf of Allen. Bell then told her that he was perfectly okay and not to worry about him. Then they were all relived that it was never her intention. They all went back home. Then Syr left the Traven and reached Folkvangr. She is completely mood off and angry. She told Ottar to summon Allen. Allen reported to her. He was already aware and was waiting for call. She asked him why. Allen told her that he couldn't stand and watch her sadness. 

Then she told him that she might lost his friendship with Bell if he did something like that again. She asked him to start looking at himself. She wanted him to be true to himself. She wanted him to start caring for his sister, Anya. Now she understood how painful was it for Anya to take away her only brother from her. She knew that he was frustrated, then she hugged him and told him that she was okay. She made him promise that he won't do it again. She wanted him to apologize to Bell the next day itself.

Allen was laying on his bed. He was thinking about Freya's words, over and over again. He never expected a scenario like that. He was expecting a punishment. But she didn't do it instead she wanted him to do some goods things for her. Then he compared himself to Bell. He identified that Bell is more true to himself. He stood true about his feelings for his girlfriend. Then he thought of Anya. He loved her. He wanted to protect her. His feelings got mixed as he always wanted to repay his kindness to Freya for saving them back them. 

Now he felt like she herself is giving permission to be with his sister. But he don't know what to do. Allen didn't appear for dinner. He stayed in his bed thinking over and over. Freya told others not to disturb him. The next morning, Allen made up his mind to do it. He went to the Hestia Familia. The other members of the Hestia Familia informed Bell that Allen Formel came to visit him. Bell thought that he is here for another fight. 

Bell stayed calm and went downstairs to greet him. He also took his sword with him. But to his surprise he don't have any weapon with him. He greeted Allen. Then he told him that he wanted to talk to him personally. Bell and Allen went outside in the courtyard. To his surprise, Allen apologized to him for attacking him. He explained his point of view to Bell. Bell stood calm and listened to him. 

After hearing him, Bell also apologized for making him angry. He also explained his part. Bell explained why he couldn't just betray his own feelings for his beloveds. This made him remember Freya's words to him. She wanted him to be true to his feelings too just like Bell. Then both of them forgave each other. Then Allen thanked Bell. Bell asked him why. Then he told him that he will get it soon. 

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Allen was walking home all alone. Freya's words got printed in his mind. He decided to check on Anya. But he don't know how to face her at all. He went to Hostess of Fertility. He stopped in front of tavern. He was very nervous and Anxious. He thought for a while and decided to not to go in today, may be tomorrows. He was about to walk away. Syr sensed Allen in front of the Hostess of Fertility. She saw him standing there and lost in thoughts. Then she quickly dragged Anya to see that.

Anya is totally surprised. She wanted to rush to his side and hug him. She always wanted to be his side. But she couldn't. She is afraid that he will reject her affection and care . She really hoped for him to get in the tavern and call her name. Then Syr pushed her forward and told her to invite him in. She was hesitant. Then Syr smiled and asked Anya to believe in her. She gave her courage. Anya was surprised and stepped forward. 

Allen was about to walk away. Then Anya called him from behind. Allen stopped and looked back. Then without his knowledge his usual tone came out. Anya was not surprised as she was already used to it. Then Anya was looking at Allen with expectation. She asked him weather he wanted to try out her food in the tavern. He looked straight into her eyes and he saw hope. Then he showed his back at her without responding. There was a moment of silence. 

Anya looked down. Sadness filled her face. She was expecting a No. But Allen asked her whether there is a seat for him. Anya's face lit up . She was totally surprised by his words. She immediately hold his right hand and said yes. Allen was surprised to know that his sister still loves him after all he had done to her. He was little hesitant. Then Anya just pulled him to the door. Syr encouraged him as well. Then for the first time, Allen stepped inside the tavern. It was the very moment, Syr saw Anya so happy. Her smile totally surprised Syr. Syr then had a satisfying smile on her face.