" The Towering Worlds : Hell's Chalice. "
A Story written By @mohhdude.
(Be warned, there will be references from other series in this book!!)
Alternative Names -
"TTW : HC.™"
"Protocol — Hell's Chalice. ™"
"End of Earth, Beginning of Hell. ™"
Chapter III.
Act I : " Dungeon Tower of Hell. "
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" For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. "
— Ephesians 2:10.
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Leif nods, he stretched his arms whilst yawning, as there were numerous corpses of demons in the distance that were slowly turning to ash.
The Red Gate for them to proceed to the 7th Floor was opened already, but it was closed due to their resting. It will open as soon as both of them wake up.
" well.. I'm going to sleep… good night. "
Leif laid down, Sheri laid down as well on the other side of the campfire. Falling asleep.
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8 hours later, it was 6 : 30 AM.
Sheri splashed a bucket of water onto Leif's face. Leif woke up, coughing a bit. Wiping the water from his face.
" what the hell dude?? "
Leif said with a vein on his face.
" Come on, time to progress to floor ten then go down for a break. "
Leif groans in annoyance from Sheri's Strive to reach Floor 10. He picked up [STORMCALLER] whilst it was in its sheathe, he would strap it to his back.
They now walk to the Red Gate, as it slowly opens up. Sheri and Leif jumped down the red pit, reaching
[ FLOOR 7 — OUTPOST ]
Leif would walk to the Arcade Cabinet-like Center, as it opened up. He was slightly startled as it said:
" Tip of The Day : Parry Your Ally's Bullets to cause double the damage. "
" So it's like one of those types of games.. " Leif thought in his head, getting a bit of a feeling close to nostalgia from his past life.
" and it still has useless tips… "
Sheri would wait at the Red Gate for The Entrance. Tapping her foot in the manner of Impatience.
" C'mon! We got things to do, Leif! "
She said with a sigh at the end, Leif would walk to The Red Gate. Leif gripped his Sword Handle.
The Door flashes them with a beautiful scenery of what looks like to be just a Regular Grove with a statue in the middle in a fountain and in the middle of the Grove…
" What the… Why is a place like this in The Dungeon Tower of Hell? "
Sheri said, tilting her head to such a confusing manner. Leif walked to the statue as he scratched his chin, thinking abit.
" Hey, Sheri. You have a Tras Coin? "
Sheri quickly turned her head to Leif, taking out only One Tras Coin. Flipping it to Leif as Leif couldn't catch it, it fell into the Fountain with the Statue.
rumble.. rumble.. rumble…
The Statue slowly moved, as there was a secret exit. It seemed to be a sort of Secret Level…
(moh's note : if you know, you know.)
Leif recklessly grabs Sheri, jumping down with Her in his Arms. Sheri screamed, gripping on Leif's shirt as they land safely. Sheri's hair was messy, she would get out of Leif's arms.
" IDIOT! DON'T DO THAT AGAIN – "
Sheri points at Leif, pulling his ear as Leif was squirming a bit, shutting his eyes. Instead Of The Room being Red, it was a Black Room. Both of them walked down the staircase and to the black gate, as it opened up.
There was a Sniper Post in The Distance, as Someone shot an Elemental Arrow. Leif quickly side steps and so did Sheri.
" Welcome to The First Layer of Hell : Limbo, Newbies. Hope you don't Enjoy Your Stay, That Reward 3 Floors Above is Mine. You Hear Me? "
The Man in The Distance Announced, with sound Manipulation to make his voice loud from the distance. Being way too cocky.. But it seems he was using a Skill that includes Challenging or Enraging People.
Leif would Grip The Handle of [STORMCALLER], Sheri grinned Maniacally, taking on the Challenge.
" IT'S ON! "
Sheri would rush into the forest,
" WAIT!! "
Leif would try to Chase After Her, Trying to Dash at High Speeds, before stepping on a pressure plate, slashing and blocking numerous arrows from his left side.
Leif scrapes by, looking at The Man Holding Sheri up by the neck as The Man throws her aside, getting out two daggers. The Man blitzes forwards in front of Leif, quickly clashing with him as Sparks fly. Both of Them Jumped back.
" Impressive.. You brought your Blade's blunt-side up right before I cut your neck with my daggers, I can tell you're skilled. Certainly more fun than the Harlot.. "
Sheri formed a vein on her forehead, squirming a bit as a Binding Spell was Put around Her, restricting movement, Having the comical Anger Huff.
" THE HELL YOU CALL ME, OLD MAN??! COME HERE, I'LL KICK YOUR ASS INTO A NURSING HOME — "
A Spell was casted onto her, shutting her mouth until the fight was over. The Man gets in Stance, Leif got in stance, gripping his blade, holding it above his head horizontally, his legs a bit distanced from each other.
" In my past life… I can use this stance to knock an opponent with a dagger or two out. At least with a wooden blade.. " Leif said this in his head, a bit confident…
Leif would slam his blade horizontally, The Man Parried him, Leif would be staggered as he stabbed his sword into the ground. Sheri was turned back as She shot a Mana bullet in his neck, releasing chloroform.
The Man fell down as the Binding Spell wore off. Leif would take off the mask of the Man, seeing a slight glimpse but was Palm Thrusted in the jaw. Sent to a tree.
The Man would stretch his back, making it crack as he groaned slightly. Taking his mask off and hood, sighing as he had a face that was nowhere near old-looking.
He had a scar on his face that traveled on his cheek to his neck. He had dark blue eyes and tied deep blue hair, it was around nape length as Sheri was astonished.
" The Hell..? "
Leif would cough a bit, since he was randomly Palm-Thrusted outta nowhere. He would hold his jaw a bit, he would get up.
" You Two are strong.. How about an Alliance? "
The Man deformed his daggers back into Mana dust, raising both of his hands whilst smiling.
" I'm Gudo Nomasaki, how about we make ame- "
Sheri knocked him out with a chunk of wood, revenge for calling her a Harlot.
" Good.. A Concussion. "
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[ FLOOR 7 : OUTPOST — CLEAR ]
10 : 30 PM.
Leif was sitting down, eating cooked demon meat. sitting by a campfire, whilst Gudo was tucked in with Leif's Cape. Gudo woke up as Sheri was asleep with her cape on her.
" Nice, you're awake. I'm Leif. The Girl who gave you a Concussion is Sheri. "
Gudo held his head, getting a slight headache before getting up. Sighing. Walking over to Leif, sitting down. Extending his hand for the Alliance Agreement.
" yeah.. I accept it. "
Leif shakes Gudo's hand, smiling gently.
" just don't offend Sheri in any way… "
Gudo nods, taking the advice to heart. Smiling abit at Leif's Agreement.
" Could you wake up Sheri? "
Gudo sweats a bit, yet nodding.
" Yeah.. Okay.. "
He lightly shakes Sheri, Sheri would
wake up. She would rub her eyes as there was a mug filled with Water on her side. Leif would raise the cup slightly, smiling.
" Come here, Nomasaki. "
Gudo nods, getting to the side with another cup. Grabbing the cup, Sheri grabs the cup as well.
" Cheers, to Our New Friend. And Our Alliance. "
All of them made a toast, drinking the water.
(Keep in mind, Leif is currently 16-17 whilst Gudo & Sheri are 18-19, so they had to make water as a toast.)
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Morning, 5 : 30 AM.
[ FLOOR 8 : SEA OF BLOOD ]
Literally a 3rd Degree Demon Slaughter.
Gudo shot up rains of Arrows, shredding the groups of demons into literal minced meat, shooting up many barrages of explosion mana arrows.
Sheri shot many red orbs, exploding the groups of demons. Numerous body parts fly across the field. Sheri had blood on his face whilst smiling maniacally.
Leif was slicing and decapitating the demons, with blood on his blade and cloak. Heightening his speed.
[ FLOOR 8 : SEA OF BLOOD — CLEAR ]
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[ FLOOR 9 : THUNDERCLAP ]
Gudo was loading up 3 Heavy Explosive Arrows, shooting them. Making a literal mini-nuke, body parts scatter and splatter around the battlefield.
Sheri would have the arm of a demon in her mouth, as she had found a dagger to shred through the demons and whilst shooting red mana orbs.
Leif was slaughtering them along with the 3, as the bloodshed continues for a whole day.
[ FLOOR 9 : THUNDERCLAP — CLEAR ]
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[ LAYER 1 CLIMAX, FLOOR 10 : A WARM BREAK. ]
As soon as the Red Gate opens, they see a comfortable room with 3 chests in The Middle, One was for Gudo, One for Leif and One for Sheri.
" ugh.. Finally.. A place where I can sleep without ants on me.. "
Sheri said with a tired groan, flopping onto the beanbag on her side. Tucking her legs as if she was sleeping Comfortably.
" let's take a little break, what do you think Leif? There's even drinks on the table. "
Leif nods, Something was Feeling a bit off… this room was comfortable, yet it looked like a king rests here.
Rumble… Rumble.. Rumble..
A voice echoes throughout the Room:
" 3 Mongrels Hanging Out within My Resting Chambers, without My Permission? "
Thunder Strikes, as a Man with Tied Blonde Hair and Golden Eyes rises out of the. Folded arms. His attire was sort of Arabian.
Sheri was teleported awake, in front of the man to kneel. Sweating intensely with a sword summoned behind her head, the other 2 quickly kneeled.
Pressure was exerted immensely. Making the 3 of them sweat.
" Speak, Mortals. "
Gudo would speak up.
" Your Majesty.. We didn't expect you to appear here on the tenth floor.. Forgive us, we will leave. "
Gudo got up, Sheri gripped his wrist.
" ain't no way you just said that after you waited to get here for a month. "
Gudo sweats a bit. Leif stood up.
" Sorry but.. Who are you? "
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The room went silent, Gudo, Sheri were shocked by Leif's Casual-ness & Ignorance. The King was looking down, sitting on his recently summoned throne. Leaning his head on his fist.
A snicker was heard. Slowly evolving into a laugh.
" FUHAHAHAHA! Your Foolishness Entertains Me, Mongrel! Speak your name this instant! "
Leif nods.
" I am Leif, The One with The Deep Blue Hair is Gudo Nomasaki and The One With Crimson Hair is Sheri. "
The King nods.
" From now, you 3 will serve under me. Thank your friend for that.
I am King Taiyō Pevubri of The Desert of Redlocnse. You 3 are classified as my Subjects, am I Understood? "
The 3 said in Unison.
" Yes, Your Majesty. "
" Now Then! Mongrels! You may open up your Boxes as your Reward for Honesty whilst Clearing The Floors! "
Taiyō said with his Arms Folded.
Sheri got a few items, Mana Potions, Healing Potions and Boosting Items like Armor.
Leif got a Ronin Haori, Prayer Beads, and a Golden Katana.
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Leif would sheathe the Katana, strapping it to his Back. on his right hand side to unsheathe it properly, he took a few Mana potions and health potions from the box too.
Gudo would find 2 glocks with blades melded into them. Keeping the glocks in their sheathes. Strapping them to his waist, taking Mana potions and Health Potions from the box like Sheri and Leif.
" Well Then! Are you three going to head out of The Dungeon Tower? You have the choice to leave for now and come back where you left off or keep progressing forwards. I will accompany and bless you with my presence! "
Gudo would think.. Scratching his chin.
" We should head back out to Kanónas just to rest. "
Sheri nods, agreeing with Gudo. Leif thought about it, now saying :
" Yeah, we should head out. But are you sure you're going to come with us, Your Majesty? "
Taiyō nods, smiling cockily.
" I must accompany my subjects and meet The Others! That is My Current Task. Since I was planning to visit Kanónas for a discussion with my friend. "
The Three Nod, walking out with Taiyō as all of them (but taiyō) were legitimately flash banged by the sunlight. Blinding for a few seconds.
All Three Of Them walk through Kanónas behind Taiyō, as The People in Kanónas were shocked at the sudden appearance of The King of Al'Adqas.
The 3 of Them & Taiyō walk to the Inn as The Innkeeper was Dumbfounded by Taiyō.
" Y-Your Majesty Taiyō! Please, have a room! "
Taiyō puts his hand forwards, politely declining the offer.
" No Need, you may go back to your duties. I'm only accompanying my subjects. But I would like to request
Butter Cake if you have any. "
The Innkeeper nods, notifying the waiters to let the chef's know that Taiyō is present and asking for butter cake.
Taiyō and The 3 walk to Sheri and Leif's Registered Room, Leif sets down a Mattress for Gudo to sleep on.
The Butter Cake was set on the Bedside Table.
" Your Majesty, Do you know anyone that has Blonde Hair, Greenish Blue and Golden Eyes? "
Taiyō thought about the specified identity.
" No, I do not. But hopefully you may find this person during your journey, Leif. "
Leif nods, having a look of sorrow.
" Aleksandr… where are you..? "
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2 : 10 AM.
After Taiyō left Kanónas for his Kingdom, Gudo was sleeping on the Mattress on The Floor. Leif was laying down in bed, thinking about if Aleksandr even reached Redlocnse. Sheri was asleep, snoring loudly.
. . . " Aleksandr.. I will find you, No Matter What Condition. "
Leif says in his head, before laying on his right arm and sleeping.
— Chapter III, Fin.