" 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 IV : " Ironia! "
Act I : " Dungeon Tower of Hell. "
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" If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God keep me. "
— Joan of Arc
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. . . " Aleksandr.. I will find you, No Matter What Condition. "
Leif says in his head, before laying on his right arm and sleeping.
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Leif slowly opens his eyes, which are kinda puffy. He was probably crying whilst sleeping as Sheri was sleeping on Leif's bed side with her head resting, Gudo was doing the same. Leif sat up.
Taiyō busts into the room.
" Awaken, Mongrels! The King of Ironia has Sent me an invitation to come over to his castle! You Three will Come with me As My Subjects! "
Gudo wakes up, rubbing his eyes. He yawns, looking at the king.
" Your Majesty.. It's way too early.. Can we go on a specific date.. "
Gudo laid his head back down on the bedside.
" Foolishness, Nomasaki Gudo, Foolishness! "
Taiyō steps on Gudo's back, practically forcing him to wake up.
" The Prince of Ironia is a Talented Magic User! We MUST get him on our side to Get The Hell's Chalice! "
Leif yawns, stretching his arms, Sheri was still surprisingly asleep. Leif would open the curtains of the window as Sheri is now wide awake.
" ugh.. Close the curtains dude.. "
" Wake up, we gotta go to Ironia. "
Sheri groans, getting up. Walking to the bathroom to wash her face. Leif would shake Gudo gently for him to get up.
" Yeah, we'll come with you. But we'll need supplies first, your majesty. "
Taiyō scoffs, laughing at Leif's claims.
" I already have supplies,
you really must know that I Am The King of Al'Aqdas Desert! "
" Is Al'Aqdas like Egypt or something..? "
Leif said In his head..
" I will now wait outside for the Three of you! You best not waste Time!! "
Taiyō Exclaims and now would wait outside for the 3 to get ready, as Sheri, Gudo, and Leif were having Breakfast after they got up and became fresh.
Leif walked out, with two of his swords strapped on his back with a Ronin Haori worn on his torso and a Brown Cloak worn around his neck.
Sheri had the same brown cloak, holding 2 daggers on both of her sides with numerous mana potions and health potions.
Gudo had two of his new glock blades sheathed and strapped on both sides of his waist. He was wearing a tight black shirt and a brown harness, the harness held the handle of his bow.
" Alright!! You will now come with me, know that you are My Subjects, you mongrels! "
Gudo sighed, getting a slight comical vein on his forehead from Taiyō exclaiming and keep calling the 3 of them mongrels.
" Now, Let us Depart from here! "
Taiyō walks to the gates, as Leif notices a type of church whilst walking with Taiyō, Gudo, and Sheri. There was a Statue of a Goddess with Black Hair, With a Quote on a stone tablet Saying:
" Aria is Love, Aria is Life. Aria gives us her Unending Love, Her Love is Truly Unbending. "
Leif wonders..
" Aria is The Goddess of All Gods & Goddesses. The People that follow her Are Named as "Arians". A religion created specifically for her. "
Gudo says to the wondering Leif, Leif nods after hearing Gudo's Words. Leif kept walking with Gudo, Sheri, and Taiyō. Teaching The Gates and Leave in a Golden Portal.
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IRONIA, LAND OF SALVATION.
[ Ironia, Al'Aqdas, and Kanosas have a Healthy Friendship in History, rarely having wars and conflicts. The Three Nations are considering The Top Three Strongest. With Al'Aqdas on The Top of The List. ]
Taiyō would arrive here, the guards knelt to Taiyō.
" Your Majesty of Al'Aqdas, Welcome Back to Ironia. The King is Awaiting Your Presence, Let us Guide you. "
Taiyō nods, folding his arms whilst grinning.
" Lead The Way, Warriors of Reich! "
The Guards Nod, surrounding The 4 of Them, As Leif, Sheri, and Gudo were sweating from the Harsh Sunlight. Imagining how Hot Al'Aqdas has to be.
All of Them Climb All of the Heights of Stairs. Sheri was sitting down with Leif face-flat on the floor. Gudo was pouring cold water on Leif.
The 3 got up, walking into The Throne-Room with Taiyō. As The King was sitting there on The Throne, holding His Crown.
" Reich, I have not seen you in a while! Old Friend! "
Reich, The King of Ironia got up and walked to them, towering over The 4. Unleashing a Menacing Aura, shaking hands with Taiyō whilst gently smiling.
" I am glad to meet you again, Pevubri! "
Reich Reinhar smiles widely at
Taiyō Pevubri's Acceptance to his Invitation.
" I invited you for a special reason, to see if one of your subjects can be a guard of my son! "
Reich exclaims.
" The Two of them really like being loud.. expected from Kings… " the three behind Taiyō & Reich thought in unison.
" well then! Let's see your son, let us see if he is worthy of a bodyguard that is one of my recent subjects! "
" we're not objects king Taiyō.. " the three behind Taiyō said in unison as he says that.
Reich nods, pointing his finger to the red Curtains as there was a figure standing at around 5'6.
" BEHOLD! MY BOY! "
The Curtains open as The Prince of Ironia was looking away, blushing in embarrassment.
His Hair was a Luscious Black with Different Colored Eyes, His Left being a Greenish Blue and his Right being Golden.
In The Ironia Kingdom, Different Colored Eyes were Extremely Rare even amongst The Royal Blood.
" Father… you're embarrassing me… "
Reich Laughs, patting the back of The Prince, with a wide and proud grin.
" This is My Youngest Son!,
He is around 17 as of now!
You, The Three Subjects of Pevubri,
His Name is Antoni Reinhar! One of you three will be proven worthy to be his bodyguard. "
Taiyō looks at Antoni with a slight look of disappointment, expecting someone more strong looking. Shrugging.
" Now Then, Antoni. Go!
Choose Your Bodyguard! "
" Wait, so we just get picked out? What about a test? "
Gudo said, with a bit of a confused tone.
" yes, there is a test.
You must fight The Oldest Child of mine to prove that you're worthy to be a bodyguard of my Youngest! "
Gudo nods, staying back in his place.
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BOOOOOOM!!!
All of Then turned to the Sound of The Explosion in The Distance. As The Three, Leif, Gudo, and Sheri left The Castle Immediately. Sliding Down The Stairs and jumping off of them.
Reaching The Source of The Explosion.
As There was One Green Hair Man with a Black line streaming down his right eye.
" Oh? I wasn't expecting any visitors. You Must Be Subjects of Taiyō Pevubri. "
Leif would grip both handles of his swords.
Antoni formed barriers around Leif, Sheri, Gudo, and The Attacker, just to not let any civilians get killed or wounded inside.
The Attacker Bows Formally.
" I am Paradox S.O.T, Charles Greenday. You may Call me Charles. "
He had a sort of mechanical look on him, yet he was shorter than The 3 in front of him.
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" What's the deal with this child? "
Gudo points at Charles.
With Sheri snickering in the background &
Leif trying not to laugh.
" … I'm 23, I have had troubles growing up with height. It would be much appreciated if you don't insult my in-capability to grow physically. "
Charles formed a clone of himself, Leif immediately dashes forwards and slices the clone in two, Charles takes a slash on his forearm. Instantly regenerating his wounds at anytime when absorbing a limb of the clone.
" My Designated Paradox allows me to heal myself significantly. Of course, there are limits. I'd like if you find out more about my abilities. "
Leif would bow, smirking cockily.
" After You. "
Charles chuckled lightheartedly.
" my.. I wasn't expecting to fight a gentleman today.. You shouldn't look at me with those eyes, I might falter. "
Charles said, In a monotone way. Dashing forwards with a claw formed in his hand. Clashing with Leif.
Sparks fly, Leif would spin [ DAWN ] at high speeds, clashing again, chipping the claws of Charles. Charles would parry, slicing Leif's Torso diagonally. Stabbing his stomach with chipped claws. He pulls out, Leif elbows Charles in the Nose.
Staggering Charles before Charles would slash down, making a clone of himself and tag team.
Gudo shot the clone's head clean off with a single mana bullet.
Charles made multiple clones before Leif almost decapitated him. Leif rushed through all of the clones, Charles managed to drop a sweat, underestimating The Swordsman.
" shit.. At this rate, I'll lose.. I need to retreat now. I've collected enough souls for now. " Charles said in his head, sweating.
Charles would jump high up in the air, shouting out.
" Do not think that this is over, brats!
We will meet again! "
Leif would sigh, stabbing his sword in the ground, the barrier would wear off.
Charles smirked, dropping an explosive clone onto Antoni. Leif quickly blitzed, leaving his swords.
Leif caught Antoni in his arms and kicked the explosive clone away. Covering Antoni making sure he isn't hurt.
Leif got a few scrapes and lacerations. Along with a few hot pebbles hitting his back and arms. the explosion ends.
Leif was panting before falling to the side, a bit tired. Antoni would catch him. Laying him on his back before getting a slight glimpse of something familiar to him…
Antoni would heal Leif, with both of his hands on Leif's Chest. Antoni would be a bit drained due to Forming that Barrier to prevent further damage to civilians. But he ran out of Mana, the wounds were partially healed.
Sheri passed a health potion and bandages. Antoni bandages his wounds and uses the health potion to soothe his pains.
" thank you… I owe you my life… "
Antoni said whilst looking at Leif. Turning his head to Sheri and Gudo.
" Can I have your names, noble warriors that fought for Ironia… ? "
Sheri proudly says her name, whilst putting her right hand on her hip and her left hand fingers on her chest smiling.
" I am Sheri, a Lesser Valkyrie! The Guy you were healing is Leif! "
Gudo sweats whilst smiling awkwardly, since this was a terrible first impression. For both of them.
He bows his head down a bit.
" I'm Gudo Nomasaki, Your Highness. "
" … I'd like your friend to fight my
Older Sister. "
Antoni said, looking down at Leif. Sheri and Gudo were a tad bit taken aback from the sudden request.
" I mean.. Sure… but when will he heal up? "
Antoni would put his hands where the large wounds on Leif were. Caressing them.
" only a day. But for now, we need to figure out who and what are
These " Paradoxes "."
Antoni would try to get Leif up as he was unconscious.
" sorry but a little help would be okay.. "
Gudo nods, as He helps The Prince with Lifting Up Leif, walking with him to The Inn, Sheri took place of the Prince, Antoni was walking with The 3.
" Leif… why do you look so.. Familiar..? Did we meet somewhere..? " Antoni thinks in his head.
Taiyō laughs in the distance.
" You 4 Make a Good Team! Alas, Let Leif rest at The Inn. He has a busy day tomorrow! "
Gudo nods, Sheri just had a health potion in her mouth and drank it like it was a casual beverage.
(ᵐᵒʰ'ˢ ˢⁿ(ˢᶦᵈᵉ ⁿᵒᵗᵉ) : ʰᵉᵃˡᵗʰ ᵖᵒᵗᶦᵒⁿˢ ᵗᵃˢᵗᵉ ˡᶦᵏᵉ ᵗʰᵉ ᵐᶦˣᵉᵈ ᶠʳᵘᶦᵗ ᶠˡᵃᵛᵒʳ ᵒᶠ ᶜᵒᶜᵏᵗᵃᶦˡ, ʷᶦᵗʰ ᵃ ᵗᵃᵈ ᵇᶦᵗ ᵒᶠ ˢᵃˡᵗᶦⁿᵉˢˢ. ᵐᵃⁿᵃ ᵖᵒᵗᶦᵒⁿˢ ᵗᵃˢᵗᵉ ᵐᵘᶜʰ ˢᵒᵘʳ ᵗʰᵃⁿ ˢʷᵉᵉᵗ, ʰᵃᵛᶦⁿᵍ ᵃ ᵐᶦˣ ᵒᶠ ˡᵉᵐᵒⁿ & ᵃᵖᵖˡᵉ.)
" Yes, Your Majesty. "
Gudo says, as they walked to the Inn, getting a room and let Leif rest up in a Bed, healing whilst asleep.
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Charles knelt before a Woman with Green Hair. she was glaring down through her mask.
" You dare retreat, Little Brother? You bring shame upon this Faction's Name. "
Charles head was bleeding, his nose bleeds too, blood drips on the floor as he was panting. He was holding his broken left arm. The Woman would hold a sword, raising it up.
" Halt. "
The Woman was suddenly yet forcibly stopped, looking at the man in the throne, with his hand up. The Woman was Gritting her teeth behind the mask.
" He needs to be punished for his Shame brought upon this faction, you know this, Árgos. "
Árgos got up.
" Foolishness, Charlotte. Foolishness. "
Árgos flickers to the Duo, walking around Charlotte & Charles. His Hands behind his back.
" if he brings shame upon us all, what if he can redeem himself. Let him have another chance, He is your little brother after all. You can forgive your blood. "
Charles got up, stumbling abit.
" I'll never disappoint… Sir Stróf… "
Charles bows his head to Árgos.
" I know, You Will Never Disappoint Again. "
Árgos says, with a Towering, Intimidating Voice. Holding Charles' face, providing him Mana. Making Charles Scream in Unbearable Pain.
" Now Then… We Wait, we still have insufficient Souls. "
The Other Paradoxes were covered in shadows, some were grinning, some were quiet, some were snickering at the sight of Charles in unbearable pain.
Árgos Stróf
Designated Paradox : Arrow Paradox.
Explanation :
If we divide time into discrete 0-duration slices, no motion is happening in each of them, so taking them as a whole, motion is impossible.
Ability of Paradox :
Árgos can stop the movement with a single saying, Halt is the designated word. Lasting for a minute.
The only drawback is that this can damage his throat just slightly. Giving him a sore throat for 5 minutes.
— Chapter IV, Fin.