As Shiva and others were waiting for the system to transport them to the tower another message came from the system.
[You are the first among the challengers from Earth to clear the 7th level and to enter the 8yh level]
[You are the 17889th person to face the 8th challenge]
[The tower records your achievement]
[You are rewarded with 2500 karma points]
[Your records are entered in the hall of fame of the 1st floor]
[you will now be transported to the first floor of the tower of ruines]
after that everyone disappeared from the room.
***
In Brahmalok, On an extravagant golden throne sat a man, with a cold gaze which seemed to Peirce the soul of the person that he looked.
A woman who sat at the side of his throne said,
"A candidate of high ranked has appeared"
"What's there to discuss about it, it's pretty common, don't waste my time bringing up useless matters," said the man with a cold tone.
" It would have been not an issue if he was a just a high ranked candidate, but it seems he is also a candidate for 'Heavenly demon' seat"
the woman said in a charming tone,
The man on the throne flinched as he heard the piece of information as he asked,
"Are you sure, you know the consequences if the information turned out false"
"You can rest assured about that matter"
"hmm... it is decided then, move everyone associated with us to the first floor, tell them to try recruiting me and if he refuses...you know what to do"
"I will not disappoint you"
"Hmm...I don't want the things that happened the last time to repeat" he said gripping his hand tighter on the throne as some old memories came to him.
"I understand" The woman replied as she disappeared from there.
***
Shiva was looking at the system messages and asked Virupa as he read them,
"Virupa, what are these Karma points"
"My lord, they are typically the currency used in the tower, you can access anything as long as you have enough karma points" Virupa prepaid bowing slightly like a perfect butler.
As they were in the midst of conversation they were suddenly teleported to the tower,
as they app cleared on the first floor, shiva slowly opened his eyes,
What he saw was the beauty of nature, the sun was rising amidst the mountain from the origin, driving out the darkness covering the world, The sun rays reflecting on the water droplets of morning leaves was spectacular to watch.
"Whaooo...!! what an amazing sight"
As he was appreciating the beauty of sunrise a kind and pleasing voice,
"It's one of the best places on the first floor for nothing you see?"
Shiva suddenly took a defensive stance before preparing to summon Kapali,
"Relax I am not an enemy, I am here to offer you an opportunity"
said the man who wore an extravagant Armor with a lotus symbol on his chest,
"An opportunity you say?"
Still on his guard asked Shiva suspiciously.
"Yes, we are here to recruit you, we are from Bramahalok, one of the strongest and wealthiest guilds in the Tower."
"If you join us, not only will you be provided with different elixirs but will also be supported by the guild, we will also help you to reach floor 15 in just two years"
said the man in a tone filled with arrogance and pride.
Shiva looked at the man who was in front of him and said,
"Let me get straight to the point, first of all, I don't like being under someone and second thing, even without your Brahmalok or whatever...help, I am capable to go to 15th floor in just a year, so can you fuck off now"
The man in front of him had a frown on his face as he heard his replay and said in a threatening tone,
"Please reconsider what you just said, it may become difficult to live if you reject us now"
Shiva looked at him as he asked
"Like?"
"Like a random person on the street may stab you suddenly or someone might cut your throat while you were asleep or.....maybe I would sheath my sword and slice off your head right now"
said the man while pointing at his sword with a wide grin.
"Are you threatening me now?"
"I wouldn't dare, let me ask you again, will you join us?"
Shiva looked at his eyes as he said,
"I said no"
The man looked down with his head bent and started laughing,
"It's a pity..."
He said while lifting his head with a creepy smile,
"It's a pity that one of the high-rank candidates is going to die here"
as he finished his words, numerous people hiding all around them revealed themselves, there were at least a hundred of them,
Shiva started to panic, if it was just the man or even 10 to 20 people he was sure that he could kill them all with Kapali and Virupa but the situation was not in his favour now,
"Are you regretting your choice now, but it's too late now
The man in front of him, attacked him with his sword, slashing vertically,
He dodged sideways only to be git by the arrow of someone as a system alert rang,
[You have been poisoned with 'Spider venom']
[Your attack and defence is decreased by 10℅]
[You have acquired lv.1 poison resistance]
[Your resistance has failed]
[You will feel dizzy until the poison is cured]
'Shit, damn it'
" Looks like, you are nothing special, seems like the information is overly exagratted," said the man as he came near him and lifted his sword pointing towards his neck,
"Well, it doesn't matter since you are going to die anyway"
All the members came near him circling them, as they started laughing,
"Looks like we just gathered here for nothing, he is such a weakling, seems like someone made up all that bullshit"
"Just end this and we can go home fast"
The man in front of him lifted his sword and slashed at his neck,
A skull came towards the sword of the blurry man which caught him by surprise and created an explosion, as dust covered the surroundings.
But the impact was not strong enough and he swung his sword at Shiva once again, this time, there was no resistance, The head of shiva separated from his body as he fell lifelessly, blood sprouting all around.
"Tch, He was using some petty tricks, what a pussy!"
"drag his body and throw it to 'pathal', I don't want to leave any loose ends"
"Yes boss"
Just like that, the MC died or...so they thought.