Keeping the promise (BellxArtemis)

Chapter 54

"Fear the echoes of the past Regis... For they will haunt you forevermore. Learn to let go of your hatred and learn to accept reality."

Regis opened his eyes and let out a heavy sigh.

'Your words still haunt me even now, old man...'

He looked to his left, Freya had moved closer to Argo and the two seemed to be discussing his training. While he should take more interest in the topic he found himself watching another pair. His eyes darted down to the Hestia gallery only to focus on a certain white-haired young man being pulled away by.

'Did I make the right decision?'

"Soo do we know anything about this Louruos fellow? I did some digging on the other members but he seemed to be the least well known..."

Argo asked his voice however had a small amount of annoyance.

Freya sighed.

"I honestly don't care... He's a nobody with little importance."

Regis looked down to the Apollo side and found himself watching Louruos cautiously.

"I think we're looking at the man that started this entire wargame."

Both Argo and Freya looked to the grey-haired adventurer with curious eyes.

"What would make you say that?"

Freya asked, it wasn't like her to care but considering the person that said it, she took a small amount of interest.

"Come now. Reports say a blue-haired girl went missing. Bell Cranel took it upon himself to attack the Apollo familia safe house in broad daylight causing massive damages and commotions. When the guards arrived there were no signs of any girl or Bell. Surprise surprise the only noteworthy person was him!"

He pointed down at the man who was leaving the Balcony.

'Soo he's the one my precious Bell beat too a pulp...'

Freya smiled.

"What does it matter, so he and Apollo planned this whole thing? They're currently losing what does it all matter."

Argo found himself catching on quicker.

"Because Apollo knows it's personal. He probably intended for this very situation."

Regis nodded. "Yes but why?"

The three went quiet and silently deliberated on the matter. However only time would tell and there was little they could do...Regis cracked his finger as he found himself looking at the crafty god.

"What are you up to Apollo?"

...

Below the Hestia balcony.

"H-hey! A-Artemis slow down..."

Bell found himself tripping over himself trying to keep up as he was dragged through people and around corners. Yet the girl in front didn't let up. She didn't say anything, instead just focusing forward. It wasn't until the two reached their destination that she slowed down, though it was to only open the door. Before Bell even realised it he was pulled inside only for the door to slam shut and lock.

*Click*

"Huh?"

He turned around only to find himself pushed back a little. Artemis threw herself at him, wrapping her arms around him. Her breath was heavy and her legs buckled as she slowly collapsed. He panicked and quickly dropped to one knee to catch her.