Tower of Babel ,14th Floor
Kojo struggled to get out of Saleems chokehold while she tried to whip him as punishment. From the corner of their eyes they noticed movement and paused to see
Eiden getting to his feet. The wounds her suffered due to their fight dissapeared causing Kojo to get alarmed.
" Calm down it's over" Saleem said releasing him.
The broken pieces of rock that broke off the tower due to Kojo's attack rose of the ground and returned to their original places.
" Don't be alarmed,it's the towers self mechanism that has been activated." Eiden said. Kojo looked at him.
" I must say that was quite the ability you used. I nevet thought I'd meet someone who was similar yet so different from Lady Estelle. " He said as sand began to swirl around them. Another worlwind surrounded Eiden but instead of armour it was a grey robe. The winds stopped and they found themselves to the most magnificent castle more splendid than the one in the Capitol.
"Follow me." Eiden said walking inside with his arms behind him.
"Huh." Kojo said with a bewildered expression. Saleem just followed without hesitation.
Kojo looked at her before deciding to followafter Eiden.
"So whats this all about ?" Kojo asked.
"The reward for your completion of the tower with my defeat"
"Oooh , so what is it ?"Kojo asks nonchalontly
" First of all you might have some questions. This tower was constructed by Lady Estelle during the era known to humans as the Dark Ages. During that time there was a conflict between gods demon Minatori and Demon Lord Dona Crymson battled throughout the cosmos and beyond with many higher powers and principalities taking advantage of this.
" Why were they fighting. I mean they both attained godhood which means they had everything they want. Even if not that they don't die and ' battle through the cosmos' means they're so OP,power is just a meaningless word lower life forms use in an attempt to make sense of it all?"
Saleem glanced at him.
" What, am I lying?"
" They were fighting because Minatori was of the view that all lower life forms should be managed by the gods." Eiden said.
" Ok first of you're using too many general words here and secondly,I think it's too soon in the story for any universal level bastard to just spawn."
( Kojo,take this seriously.)
" I'm being serious."
" I understand if you don't understand any of this" Saleem began.
" Oh I know what's going on. Wait ,Lemme give a prediction ,the gods who have this council or whatever are opposed to his idea and the reason why he's after this crimson lady is cause she's directly involved in this plan of his."
" You're right. I would expect nothing less from the Hero's successor " Eiden said turning to Kojo and smiling. Kojo was stunned. Just moments ago they were fighting to the death and now Eiden was acting so....friendly.
" Wait what do you mean successor. I'm not the hero in this world. That's Yuki's job not mine. All I wanted to do was live here asong as I could then die like every normal person. You know am starting to think the writer hates me. Pushing the heavy burden of 'responsibility' on my shoulders."
" I think I strangled you too hard it's affecting your head." Saleem said.
" It is not" Kojo said. They walked into a large room with an endless expanse of treasure that stretched as far as the eye could see.
"How's all this in this tiny room?"
( Spatial manipulation dumbass)
" Oh"
" As you've probably surmised the Hero Estelle Leicester was chosen to keep this world from falling like others by defeating the Maajin army that would plunder for resources or defeat nations that would try to tip the scales of power in their favour. This tower is a treasury that houses all the treasures that Estelle acquired throughout. It also includes war trophies gifts as well as the various species who were nearly driven to extinction by the various wars that took place." Eiden said taking Caliburn of a pedestal and presentating it to him. Kojo hesitated then took it the sword instantly going to his dimesional storage.
"Ownership of the Tower of Babel ,its contents and the inheritance of Hero Sage Estelle Leicester have now been transferred to Kojo Atari."
Kojo stared at him, wide-eyed as he processed his words, while Saleem ignored what was going on as if she knew it would happen rather turning her attention to a glass case with a golden compass displayed inside.
(Hello? Earth to Kojo)
" Huh?"
A magic circle materialised onthr ground under them,runes flickering within it . Kojo stared at it with curiosity as he couldn't recognise the markings.
(They runic texts from the Age of Prosperity, before the Demon V God war)
" What?" Kojo yelled.
(The war that started the dark ages
"This stigma will grant you access to all of the tower's facilities "Eiden said.
( Notice:
Ownership of the tower of Babel as well as it's content have been transferred to Kojo Atari )
"I don't want ownership rights , I only came for... Well now that I think about it why did I come here anyway? " Kojo asked rubbing his chin.
" Hey Saleem" Kojo turned but the case she was looking at was broken and the compass was gone.
" That sly lizard" Kojo said with annoyance.
( Do you assent to the ownership transfer?)
" No"
( Ownership has been transferred)
" Why did you ask if you were going to do it anyway " Kojo frowned.
( You have been endorsed by Estelle Leicester.
Transfer complete.
Ownership of the tower has been transferred to you.
Yuy have been granted the status 'Administrator'
All the denizens of the tower now see you as their guardian.)
" Yeah,I love more responsibility being out on my shoulders." Kojo said sarcastically. folding his arms. He noticed a runes appearing on his left wrist .
(Eiden has sworn his alliegence to you.
Eiden has gained moderator status.
Transfer Complete)
" It is done" Eiden said as the Magic circle disappeared.
Kojo on the side looked at his wrist and just shrugged .
( Aren't you gonna say anything?)
" F it."
( Seriously? You've gotten access to the greatest treasures the world has to offer and all you have to say is 'F' it?)
Eiden bowed startling Kojo .
" I look forward to serving you ,Master "
Kojo sighed.
" Get up man. " Kojo said stretch his hand toward him.
" Let's both do our best" he said with a smirk. Eiden was surprised but smiled back and took his hand.
Kojo flew into the balcony and walked into the room.
" Hey guys I'm back" Adriana rushed and hugged him.
" You sure took you're time" Koniko said.
" Darling," Sasha said wrapping her harms around him. Kojo smiled but noticed that Adriana was still sad about something.
" Hey what's wrong?" Kojo asked.
She looked at him tearfully.
" Oh so you must be Kojo's harem. It's a pleasure to meet you." Eiden said. Everyone turned to look at him.
" Was I interrupting anything?" He asked.
" Who are you?" Lin asked.
" Eiden Lord of Salt " Sasha said.
" Sasha the carnage queen it's been a while." Eiden replied.
" You know that women value modesty more than anything so please don't call me that. " Sasha said. Kojo looked at her and wondered if that was the same person or it was a doppelganger.
" Maybe I'm just tired" he concluded running his hand through his hair.
" I'm sorry."
" Well in any case if You're here it means Kojo beat you"
" If that's the case then what are you doing outside the tower?" Sharone asked.
" I am now Sir Kojo's personal assistant." He replied.
" But we already have a butler" Lin pointed out.
" Hey ,werez Rey?" Kojo asked. The room fell silent.
" Oh crap" Kojo said.