Bell the white core mage

Trouble

Bell and company descended into the dungeon ready for a long day of work. Bell was in the front leading his party with Welf and Lena in the middle. Haruhime was in the rearguard with her bow and Aisha guarding her along with Regis.

They were easily making their way through the upper floors. Bell let out laughter of joy as he cut down monster after monster with his new sword.

It was nearly weightless in the palm of his hand. The blade was sharp and cut through monster hides like butter. It was also a great conductor of magic being able to burn his enemies from afar with fire.

"Oh man, I am in love with this sword. Thanks for making it Welf." Bell said. The smile still not leaving his face.

"Nice job Welf, you made him a battle manic." Regis deadpanned. He watched as Bell jumped from group of monsters to monsters laughing all the while.

"Uh...sorry?" Welf responded rubbing the back of his head. Regis shook his head while Aisha licked her lips in excitement. She wondered how their fight would've gone if Bell had that blade.

Lena watched amazed at Bell's agility despite being a level one. He's definitely faster than her and maybe even Aisha. Just what the hell was he?

Haruhime watched Bell and her heart was racing. She had hopelessly fallen for him and now found it hard to talk to him. She found him to be very intense.

His fighting was proving that to her as he bounced from wall to wall killing monsters before she could even blink. Laughing all the meanwhile.

"Alright, Bell save some for everyone else!" Regis called out.

Bell flipped and landed on his feet sliding over to his group with an embarrassed smile on his face. "Uh sorry about that. I just really liked the sword."

Regis let out a chuckle. "We can see that. Now let the others get some kills while you take a break."

Bell nervously rubbed the back of his head and stepped aside. The rest of his party stepped up and began to kill monsters themselves. All except for Haruhime that was.

She stayed behind with her bow and took shots at the monsters from afar. Some of her arrows missed but she hit her shots about 50 percent of the time.

Bell made a mental note to help her improve her accuracy at a later date. Namely in a more safe environment.

Yet Bell's gaze didn't leave Haruhime. It remained on her beautiful face as it scrunched up in focus. He watched the way she gently let out a breath before firing. The way her hair flowed when she pulled back another arrow.

For some odd reason, he seemed to be enamored with Haruhime. Something which Regis was very quick to pick up on.

"You're starrring." He teased. His voice ringing out in Bell's head.

"Go away dog," Bell replied looking away. Haruhime didn't seem to notice his gaze as she was too focused on her task.

"Hey I'm not judging, she's pretty and kind. What's not to like about her?" Regis inquired. Bell furrowed his brow at the lack of teasing. Regis almost seemed serious.

"You're oddly calm." Bell pointed out. His hand shot behind him and stabbed a Needle Rabbit behind him.

"Well, you're taking interest in your first girl. Means you're growing up and I couldn't be prouder." Regis chuckled.

Bell sighed as he took the blade out of the rabbit's head. "It's not like that Regis. I just...I don't know I feel like I need to look out for her you know?"

Regis looked over to Welf and watched as the young man cut down a pack of Killer Ants. "I know you do. But that doesn't mean you can't pursue her like that."