" 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 V : " Worthiness. "
Act I : Dungeon Tower of Hell.
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" I put my heart and my soul into my prayers, and I have lost my mind in the process. "
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Leif was resting on his bed, waking up after healing. Rubbing his eyes.
Taiyō then immediately grabs his shirt collar and drags him to The Castle.
" Come Now! We must prove you're worthy enough to guard The Prince! "
Leif groans loudly from annoyance.
" ughhhhhh… "
After Leif wore his regular attire… he climbed up the stairs holding a piece of bread, chewing after taking a bite.
Taiyō was at the top already, excited to see the duel between Leif & The Oldest Daughter of The Reinhar Royal Family.
Leif reached the entrance after eating the piece of bread. Having Both of His Swords strapped on his back.
Sheri and Gudo were waiting inside as there was a pillar with a button that would transport Leif to the arena to prove himself worthy.
" Good Luck, Leif. "
Gudo pats Leif on the back.
Sheri pats his shoulder. grinning widely.
" Give her hell and get the prince on our side. "
Leif nods, smiling. As Taiyō would fold his arms.
" I will be watching, Mongrel!
Do not disappoint in the ring of honour! "
Leif nods, smiling gently.
" Thank you, your majesty. I will not disappoint you whatsoever. "
Leif presses the button. Teleporting to The Arena, the crowd goes wild as Reich was sitting on his Throne with Antoni next to him.
Leif waits for the gate to open.
rumble… rumble..
The Gate Open, with nothing inside.
The crowd is confused…
BOOM!
An explosion occurs as the smoke clears, showing a tall woman with a muscular build holding a large sword. Grinning maniacally.
" So you're the one my little brother selected? I'm looking forward to see the best of your abilities.. Come now! Prove to me that you are worthy of guarding my Little Brother! I am Ria Reinhar, The Oldest Daughter of King Reich! Speak your name, Selected Warrior! "
Leif would grip the handles of both
[ DAWN ] & [ STORMCALLER ]. Smiling cockily, as his Cloak was fluttering with the wind.
" Leif, I'm Leif. "
Ria grins widely.
" Come then, Leif! Show me you are worthy! "
Ria blitzed forwards, swinging the greatsword downwards, Leif quickly used Both of his swords to block the Sword. Sparks fly as Leif pushes both of his swords forwards, Parrying Ria, Ria would slam the greatsword again. Showcasing her Physical Strength. Leif dashes back.
" Her Physical Strength is outrageous… being able to slam that greatsword as if it's a to–
Ria flickered at high speeds. Disappearing from the battlefield.
Where–..
Leif looks up at the Towering Shadow that is Ria, holding up her sword. Aiming to cleave Leif in half. Still having that maniacal grin. Leif widens his eyes.
… Above!!! "
Ria slams her sword down, Leif side steps. The debris flies as one was strong enough to Pierce Leif's arm.
Leif would hold his arm, flinching.
" shit… she's too fast.. At this ra–
Ria was right in front of Leif, About to unleash the most devastating gut blow.
… I'm done for! "
Ria guts Leif's stomach so hard that air was pushed out of Leif's back, Leif coughs up blood mixed with saliva. Being shot to the wall in an instant.
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Leif would open his eyes, his head bleeding and his former wounds opened up from how hard the punch was.
Leif stumbles. Using his sword as Support.
" Come on.. This is just boring now. "
Ria sighed, resting her sword on her shoulder. Gazing at Leif.
" just give up, you're gonna die from blood loss. "
Leif would grin widely, coughing.
" I will.. Become His Highness's Guard…! "
His Body was weak, but his Dedication to Win was Unfathomable. The Crowd Gasps, slowly Cheering on Leif.
Leif would get in shape, wiping blood from his mouth. Getting in stance.
" Come! Daughter of His Majesty, Reich! Prove to me… that you will win! "
Ria grinned again.
" THAT'S THE SPIRIT!! "
Ria accelerates forwards, slamming her blade down. Leif now slams [ DAWN ] into the blunt side of Ria's Greatsword. Disorienting her for just a second.
Leif shines light on Ria's eyes from the Harsh Sun. Blocking her vision as Leif jumped up.
Striking her head with a hard kick, Disorienting her even more for just a minute. Ria slams her sword into the ground causing a large shockwave in the arena floors.
Ria felt and grabbed Leif.
" Gotcha.. "
Ria then slams Leif into the ground, dragging him across the ground as Leif grips on [ DAWN ] and slice off Ria's hand.
The Crowd Gasps! Cheering more and more.
Antoni sweats, getting slight glimpses and visions. Ignoring it, holding his head.
" please.. Win Leif.. I want to know more about you. "
Reich laughs.
" Antoni, my boy! It seems you are sweating from how much healing you must do today, huh?! "
Antoni nods, smiling awkwardly.
" y-yes.. I must be pretty stressed about it… "
Sheri would cheer Ria, with Gudo side-eyeing her.
" aren't you supposed to be cheering For Leif..? "
" YEAH BUT SHE'S SO COOL!! "
Sheri exclaims excitedly.
Gudo looks down at the Arena.
" Come on, Leif.. Win so we can keep climbing the Dungeon Tower… "
Leif pants, Ria would grin.
" Never in my Life I thought that I would be having fun… I thank you, Leif. For Reigniting that Flame I had for Battle! "
Ria bandages her hand, grabbing her Sword Handle. Resting it on her shoulder as she crouches, her eye was pure white with red outlining. Grinning maniacally.
" COME! YOUR BLOOD WILL BE WORTHY TO BE STAINED ON MY BLADE! "
Leif would crouch, getting in stance.
" I, too think the same.. Ria Reinhar! "
Leif would Dash at the same time as Ria. Both showing a hint of struggle, But finally after slaughtering for so many years…
She had finally met her match.
In that singular glimpse, Leif slices through Ria's liver and stomach and Ria slices through his shoulder.
Ria knelt behind Leif as Leif stood tall after both of them exchanged the final blows.
The Crowd went berserk! Cheering and whistling at the miraculous victory!
Leif put his blade up to Her Neck.
" I, Leif, will be the bodyguard of The Youngest Prince of Ironia. And your Younger Brother. I request your permission to do such a thing. "
Leif said with a stern look, holding his shoulder.
Ria would grin.
" I, the oldest daughter of Reinhar, pass the safety of my younger brother to your hands, Leif, The Selected Warrior of Antoni."
Ria lowers her head down. Getting up, holding her wound.
She lifts Leif's hand up as he was bleeding. The Crowd went wild from the new guard of Antoni. Whistling and Cheering.
Sheri cheered for Leif's victory, smiling proudly. Gudo smiled gently at Leif's victory.
Sheri chucked 2 health potions to Leif & Ria. Leif and Ria catch it, both drink the potions. Numbing the pain and slowly seal the wounds.
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At the Infirmary…
Antoni was healing Leif and Ria.
" both of you did great… "
He bandages Ria and moves on to Leif, who was laying down on his back due to his torso wound opening back up.
Antoni places his hand on Leif's Torso, applying healing mana. Slowly sealing his wounds. As the healing finishes. Leif sighed in relief.
" Thank you, Your Highness. "
Antoni nods.
" Anytime, you will have visitors and please let Ria rest.. She is resting since her wounds are currently healing as we speak. "
Leif nods in understanding.
" I will make sure. "
And as soon as Antoni leaves, Taiyō busts down the door with Sheri exclaiming.
" CONGRATULATIONS ON BEATING RIA– "
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Silence fell as Leif had an annoyed look.
" she's sleeping, don't make noise. "
Taiyō would leave, Sheri would sweat a bit. Gudo facepalmed.
" you should've knocked. "
" yeah… yeah I should've– "
Leif gets up, stretching as he would head out of the Infirmary.
" Please tell His Majesty Taiyō that I'm not here for now. "
Gudo nods as Sheri nods, with a health potion in her mouth.
(If it isn't obvious, Sheri loves drinking Mana & Health Potions)
Leif would encounter Reich.
Leif kneels in front of the king.
" ah- no need to show formalities! You have just stood victorious over my battle maniac daughter! "
Reich exclaimed, smiling.
" Understood, Your Majesty. I have a request. "
Leif responds whilst getting up.
" and What is that? "
Leif puts his right arm on the left side of his own chest. Bowing his head slightly down.
" I would like to take your Son with The 3 of us to The Dungeon Tower of Hell, In Kanónas. "
Reich was taken aback slightly, scratching his chin.
" hm… let us talk privately with King Pevubri. Follow me, Subject of Taiyō. "
Reich walks with Leif, with Taiyō already sitting under an umbrella at the balcony.
" Pevubri! Your Subject just asked if he is allowed to take the prince to Kanónas for The Dungeon Tower of He-... You said the Dungeon Tower of Hell…? "
Leif nods.
Reich sighed, walking over to a seat, sitting down.
" Then I strictly refuse to let you bring my Son to That Tower. He's not ready. "
Taiyō would be chilling on the seat, sipping coconut milk. Whispering to Leif.
" you better get his approval mongrel.. "
Leif knelt.
" I will do anything, just name your task. "
Reich shakes his head left and right.
" I cannot let you take my son to The Dungeon Tower of Hell, He can't go yet. A King's son should specialise in Physical Combat, not only Mana Combat. "
Leif would sweat abit.
" … okay.. How about a deal? "
Reich was intrigued by the sudden words spoken out of The Mouth of Leif.
" I will teach your son, His Highness
Antoni Reinhar, How to fight. Name a weapon that he looks like he can use. "
Reich thought about this for a second…
" how about a Sword? I think you have the capability to teach him the way of the sword. "
Leif looks up.
" I will teach him, as long as he comes with us into The Dungeon Tower, I will guard him with my life and make sure he will be okay. "
Reich sighs, nodding.
" I will let him be under your protection, only 20 floors, nothing more, nothing less. What floor are you currently on? "
" Floo– "
" Floor Ten, These Mongrels became my subjects after they cowered in fear once they have seen me!! "
Taiyō cuts off Leif.
FUAHAHAHAHAHAAHAA!
The laughter echoes through the hallways..
" Did his Majesty just laugh? "
Gudo says, walking through the other side of the castle with Sheri
" Nah, probably your imagination. The Guy laughs a lot while making fun of us anyway. "
Gudo nods at Her Response.
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After Everyone was notified by The Departure of Antoni…
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Leif, Gudo, Sheri, & Taiyō were at The Gate of Ironia, Waiting For Antoni.
Leif folds his arms, as Reich was waiting for Antoni, Along with Ria.
" So.. When will he be here? "
Gudo says, tapping his foot slightly from impatience. He wants to reach floor 20, Sheri had a whole bucket filled with Mana Potions & Health Potions ready.
" Probably Right Now. "
Leif was in front of Ria.
" You better make sure my brother won't die in that Tower. "
Leif reassures Ria, smiling gently.
" make sure he doesn't feel useless too. "
Leif nods.
" Make sure he eats too, make sure he sleeps properly, and…. "
Blah blah blah
" wow… she sure cares about Antoni. "
step.. step.. step..
Antoni arrives! As Reich head pats Antoni, Antoni smiled widely.
" I'll be safe, I promise! "
Ria hugged Antoni tightly, comically crying.
" who said you can grow up to leave.. "
Antoni pats Ria's arm.
" I'll come home safe, Big Sister. "
Ria let's go of Antoni. Reich would Pat his back.
" Be safe, son.We will be waiting. "
Antoni nods, walking to The 4.
He waved whilst smiling, Taiyō opened up The Golden Portal to Kanónas.
" I'll come home safely! "
All of Them cross the portal.
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At Night, 10 PM.
[ After Antoni makes his arrival at morning, Antoni was asleep on Leif's bed after Leif offers to sleep down on the mattress on the floor and Let Antoni sleep in his bed. ]
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At Morning, 6 AM.
[ Antoni, Leif, Gudo, & Sheri have breakfast after getting fresh. Ready to go to the Dungeon Tower. All of them head out after having their food, walking to the Dungeon Tower. ]
" Nervous, Your Highness? "
Antoni nods at Leif's Words.
" Well… yeah… this is my first Dungeon Tower.. So I am.. "
Leif nods.
" You'll be alright, we will be here. "
All of Them Enter, at The Gate of The 10th Floor, where they last left off. The 4 walk over to The Red Gate to Floor 11. As all of Them Drop down into a Pit.
All of Them Land as Antoni wanders around The Start of The Lobby.
" So this is what The Dungeon Tower of Hell looks like.. "
All of Them would start at The Gate, as it slowly opens. Rain Falls as they were on a boat.
[ LAYER 2, FLOOR 11 : NOAH'S ARK ]
Demons rush at The Four, as Sheri shoots a Ball of Mana towards Leif.
" Watch & Learn. "
Leif parries the Orb of Mana to The Group of Demons, obliterating a fraction of the group, Gudo spun his bladed glock, shooting it as it ricochets everywhere, killing 7 demons in one bullet.
Antoni just stood there, watching in amazement.
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Gudo formed his Bow out of Mana, Forming hundreds of arrows, sweeping Floor 11.
[ FLOOR 11 - NOAH'S ARK : CLEAR. ]
All of them would open the red Gate to progress, they dropped into the pit.
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They land, as Leif walks to the gate, getting a notification from a dark blue window in his POV.
[ WARNING! : RETREAT NOW AS OF FLOOR 12 & ABOVE ARE DANGEROUS, IF YOU CONTINUE FORWARDS, PLEASE REMAIN CAUTIOUS. ]
Leif would walk past The Red Gate along with the 3, as everything…
[ FLOOR 12 - DEATH AHEAD. ]
All of them stand before a gigantic creature, as the creature notices them. It lifts its finger to crush all of them…
It was interrupted by some sort of defense mechanism behind the red gates, and the gate quickly shut its doors…
" what the hell… "
Leif said, realizing they should've heed the warning of The Notification…
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— Chapter V, Fin.