Walking The Wrong Path

Working Hard

"I would not mind doing the job, we might even get a drop if I do it solo," Riveria said. Thinking that she can use all the boost she could get. Finn thought for a second.

"alright but take Bell with you," He instructed. As Riveria was about to say something he stopped her, "No, it isn't because I am teasing you there are good reasons." He explained. "first, you are a magician, even with concurrent chanting it would be good if someone was to distract the monster as you chant. Second, Bell's luck status is quite high meaning an Udaeus drop item will fetch a high price. Thirdly, Bell is the fastest in Orario, he can be at the entrance of the dungeon to trick the Udaeus into bringing his sword and then jump in to help you out." Finn reasoned. With these the two could hardly argue and only accepted their fate.

As they all got up to leave, "so me and Gareth will leave first, don't worry and take your time." Finn said with a smirk. The two left and went with the route used by the Xenos as Bell and Riveria climbed the standard way.

"cough, shall we get going?" Riveria asked getting up from her sitting and offered her hand to Bell. Bell smiled and took her hand.

They blitz towards the 37th floor, working in perfect harmony as if they were made for each other. Covering each others weaknesses and blind spots.

"Well Riv, I think we should do duo dungeon jumps more often," Bell proposed.

"I agree, working with you is very efficient," Riveria agreed. Although she wouldn't tell anyone, she had another thought. 'and I get to keep you all to myself with an excuse' she thought as her cheeks were tinted rose.

Bell unexpectedly had a similar thought but unlike Riveria, he voiced it. "And I wanna keep you to myself sometimes," he admitted.

"Wha-" Riveria's blush intensified as Bell realised what he said but decided to push through with it.

"What? You can't possibly that little kiss that night would be enough sate me right?" Bell asked.

"Stop! Don't talk about that," Riveria said blushing even more. The two entered and there stood Udaeus. Strong and tall. "either way let's focus on the important thing." Riveria shifted the subject but Bell was adamant.

"Yeah, that was the important thing, what do you not want to keep me to yourself anymore?" Bell teased. Riveria turned red. As she got near to the entrance of the gate Bell suddenly grabbed her hand and pulled her in, holding her back and keeping her close to him.

"w-what are you doing now?" Riveria asked flushed.

"Let's settle this now, what do you want to do?" Bell asked with a serious face. "I said it before, I can say it again, I love you. How do you feel?"

"w-w-why are you asking that now?" Riveria responded shaking in embarrassment. 'this fool... why ask this now?' Bell looked at her fidgeting and resisting his grasp so he loosened it and let out a sigh. Riveria looked at him, Bell moved forward.

"You know what, just... forget my outburst there, and let's focus on that thing," Bell said without a shred of emotion in his voice which shocked Riveria.

'i-is... he mad at me?' she thought in disbelief. Bell was pouting like some 5 year old but still had the intimidation of a monster. Riveria then decided to focus on the Udaeus, who brought out his massive sword.

She starts to chant, "The flame will soon be released. Creeping war, unavoidable destruction..." She dodges a strike from the sword. As the weaker monsters like Spartois spawned, Bell sprung into actions. Using Ignis, his massive sword he wiped groups all at once. "REINHERIAR," he used to moved faster, he became a blur.