Bell the white core mage (Being rewritten)

Grimoire

Bell POV

"So it seems we're back to square one" Miach sighed.

"Seems like it, you alright Lili," I asked turning my head to face her. She was still shaking a little and her face was somewhat pale. But she nodded her head.

"Lili will be fine" She held onto Regis for comfort and he allowed it.

"Daphne, Cassandra you sure you're ok," I asked them.

"We're fine, Apollo did worse," Daphne told us.

None of us knew how to react to that piece of information until Miach spoke.

"While I won't touch on that I'm just glad you're ok, and if you need to talk about my door is open," Miach told them.

The two thanked him and we went back to talking about what he had gathered.

"So we know talking monsters exist and there's more of them, and the Ikilos familia is involved somehow?" Zald asked.

"Yeah seems like it" I then let out a sigh. "Well we'll figure something out later, right now I have something I need to do"

I got up from my seat next to Wiene. I patted her on the before walking to the door.

"Where are you going," Miach asked.

"It's a surprise, don't worry it's nothing dangerous" I reassured them. I stepped outside and felt the night air on my skin. I walked out the gate and onto the street seeing the magic stone lamps light it up.

I walked down Main Street seeing the hustle and bustle of the nightlife. I could hear the cheers and rowdiness from the bars. The common people I passed by. Merchants trying to sell late-night items and people heading to the pleasure quarter.

One thing I picked up on the most was that someone was following me. I didn't feel any hostile intent from the gaze and I know it wasn't Freya as she still watching the battle against Rakia.

So doing a few twists and turns I ended up in an empty alleyway. I waited for a minute before feeling the presence get closer. Then called out to them.

"You can come out now Ryu" I turned and faced the entrance to the alleyway and waited. A second later she appeared looking anywhere but at me.

I sighed and walked closer to her. "Why are you following me, Ryu, I promise I've been good and haven't broken any laws" I lied. Smuggling a monster to the surface is a big no-no.

"I know you haven't broken any laws, it's just, I'm worried about you" Her voice was quiet but I could still hear.

I quirked an eyebrow. "Worried, what for?" I asked.

She got closer to me, this time looking me in the eyes. Her sky-blue eyes were piercing and filled with concern.

"Laurier told us about the prophecy, she said you were gonna die"

I let out a sigh. Damnit Laurier. I wasn't mad because I didn't exactly tell people not to tell others. But people don't need to be concerned about me.

Using my earth magic I summoned a bench and gestured for Ryu to sit on it. I didn't touch her but led her in a way to it. We both sat down our backs leaning against the wall.

"I'm fine Ryu, no need to worry, although it is a little surprising considering what happened" I was referring to the hospital.

Ryu brought her legs up to her chest and put her chin on her knees.

"I didn't really care that you were related to her, it was a shock sure, but I just needed time to process it, I've been trying to find an opportunity to talk to you" she sadly mumbled.