" 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 IX :
" Symmetry. "
Act I : The Dungeon Tower of Hell.
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" Beauty is rather a Light that plays over The Symmetry of Things than That Symmetry itself. "
— Plotinus.
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" Kill, Bury, Pray. Nobody knows how it's like Being the Assassin of
The Paradox Syndicate's Leader. "
The Man swung his dagger, splashing the blood on the side. Wearing a
white skull mask as he sighed with a black hood. His brown hair peeked out of his hood. He stood over a mutilated corpse. He Buried it after a bit.
He sighed, flickering at rapid speeds after getting another commission from Árgos.
" Kill & Bury. I wonder how many good men & women were lost from their families. Kill, Bury, Pray. That's just how I exist. "
" It's like being puppeteered by strings you can't break out of, It's unbearable when you feel helpless. It's like laying your
ring finger on a wooden surface after clenching your fist, then it just cannot
get up. "
" It's a terrible flaw. Even for a human people that made a pact with a clan. "
He flickered at high speeds, killing the target with minimal effort. It felt like a breeze the way he struck down the target by the throat.
He buried them, putting his hands together to pray for them. He was sent back to base.
He knelt in front of Árgos.
" Nobody saw anything, Master. "
Árgos nodded, resting his head on his fist.
His metal mask is still on his face.
" right… you may leave, take a shower. You reek. "
The Assassin nodded. Flickering away to his room as he took off his hood, taking off his white mask. His skin was a
beautiful dark, his eyes were golden, his brown hair was nape length. He untied his hair as he leaned his head back.
His body was fit, expected of an assassin. He puts his hand on his face as he sighed in relief. The Cloak & Hood weighed 30kg. He felt his muscles sore & aching.
" fffuck… I chose 30kg.. I should've woken up early to choose.. "
He pinched the bridge of his nose, his hair hanging down from the back of the chair. He would sigh, getting up from the chair, walking to the bathroom.
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Water Cascades off of the assassin as his hair was wet. He takes a freezing cold shower. Gritting his teeth and holding on the wall.
His body was shaking as he let out a deep exhale to calm down. An Assassin's body is supposed to be cold. If they fake their death, their body can be cold to make them think they're dead.
The Assassin's Clan believed this technique due to its utilization, it was invented by the clan itself.
The Assassin's of the clan use the coldest of water to bathe, to drink, and even to sleep in. Never making themselves warm once.
Even their cloaks keep them cold.
The Assassin walked out of the shower, cleaning his hair with a white towel.
Aerith Winter transported clothes to the Assassin.
" Thanks, Winter. "
The Assassin was just chilling on the sofa in the middle of his chambers. It felt cold.
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King Taiyō Pevubri.
Son of Acuharo Pevubri & Jathiya Pevubri.
Adopted at the age of 13, Acuharo pronounced Taiyō Pevubri as
his Adopted Son and the Next Royal Heir.
Taiyō stood at the window in his castle. As he sighed, he had the picture of a
White haired Woman standing next to him.
" ... Nura. "
Taiyō was in grief, but he didn't show it.
He would get information on how his
Subordinates are by his guard.
" .. I see… that mongrel Leif started to walk on his own. Sheri has been injured greatly.. What are the chances of her surviving? "
The guard responds:
" Very Low. But it isn't 0% m'lord. "
Taiyō nods. Knowing Gudo is fine already.
He sighed. Chuckling. He dismissed the picture.
Taiyō would sit on his golden throne. Forming a Crystal Ball as he looks into it.
It appears behind Gudo.
" Mongrel, your king is in your presence. "
Gudo was startled by the sudden appearance of the crystal ball.
" Y-Your Majesty! "
" Tell me, where is the prince? "
Taiyō said with a stern look. Gudo was sweating.
" w-well.. You see.. "
Gudo explained the situation.
" what. "
Taiyō said Calmly whilst his eye twitched.
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[ LAYER 8 - RUINED SANCTUARY ]
Leif was sleeping in the level he was in.
Leif woke up, he yawns as he took
[ STORMCALLER ], strapping it to his back. He kept walking through the sanctuary. Washing his face with water from the lake.
" This Place is actually kinda nice.. But creepy.. "
Leif heard The Crackles of Flames. As The Sanctuary shifted to a throne room.
He looked at The Throne, it was empty.
an Empty Throne for an Empty King.
Leif saw a tablet filled with
9 commandments of Aria.
" 1, Praise The Holy Aria. "
" 2, Love The Holy Aria. "
" 3, Feast in The Name of The Holy Aria. "
" 4, Love Immoderate Riches of
The Holy Aria. "
" 5, Resent Non Believers of
The Holy Aria. "
" 6, Eliminate Heretics for The Holy Aria. "
" 7, Destroy Devilish Statues
that Go Against The Holy Aria. "
" 8, Destroy Fraudulent Beliefs for
The Holy Aria. "
" 9, Destroy Treacherous Monsters for
The Holy Aria. "
Leif would wonder.. He felt an Aura that could be represented as The Voice of Aria.
" ..! Who-?! "
Leif quickly turned to the Throne. Still Empty. The Tablet of Commandments disappeared. The Sanctuary disappeared. Leif saw a black void with a Gate.
He went through the gate. Jumping down the elevator. wondering what the hell happened.
He remembered all 9 commandments after it disappeared. He would still be in contemplation.
[ LAYER 8 - RUINED SANCTUARY : COMPLETE. ]
He reached the next level, he sat down. Getting out a piece of paper and a pen. He would write down
the 9 commandments.
He got up, walking through the Red Gate.
It was a sanctuary yet again. This time..
It was.. Fixed. He was in the
Forest of the Sanctuary.
[ LAYER 9 - SANCTUARY . ]
Laughter was heard behind Leif.
He quickly turned around.
The moment turned around and blinked,
He was teleported to a quartz white
throne room.
With a man with long white hair &
tanned skin sitting on the throne above, laughing with his hand covering his eyes. His laughter was echoing, yet it felt like it was contained.
" A Little Boy enters my Presence.
State your Purpose. "
Leif unsheathed his [ STORMCALLER ] from the sheathe on his back. He held it forwards.
" Who are you?! "
Leif said, As he felt uneasy.
Something about this guy..
" You have courage to stand against me. "
The Man leaned his head on his fist.
Black symbols on his arms were showing.
Rings were Worn on his hands.
Each were platinum white coloured,
There were Ten Rings in Total.
" I applaud you. But you show fear,
Sasaki Yamamoto. "
Leif's eyes turned blank and widened.
His heart was racing, to be in an aura like this..
Is it okay to move? Is it okay to breathe?
He never told anyone except Sheri of his name.. He was panicking.
Conflicted on what to do.
His nerves froze up as he made eye contact with this… King.
" Who the hell are you..?! "
He was panting, sweating intensely.
His heart was Pounding.
His breathing was visible from his body heat going up.
" ANSWER ME!!
WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?!"
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[ PARADOX SETTLEMENT - ??? ]
Charles was in the Medical Room, getting patched up by the doctor.
" wow! Your sister really did a
number on you, huh Kid? "
Riley Granrey
Designated Paradox :
N/A
Occupation : Just a Really Good Doctor.
" shut the hell up.."
She laughed at Charles, Charles was blushing from embarrassment Whilst getting bandaged.
" you're really hopeless, huh Charlie! "
Charlotte was at the corner.
" Just treat him, Granrey. I'll pay you later. "
Riley nodded, holding up 10 fingers. Smiling widely.
" Mhm! Only 10 minutes will be fine! "
She applied ointment on the wounds.
After 20 minutes of that, she laid down Charles on a medical bed and walked out with Charlotte through the door.
" you wanna grab a drink? "
Charlotte politely refuses Riley's Offer, putting her hand up.
" Sorry Granrey, I'm busy at the moment. "
Riley frowned, Annoyed. Hugging her from behind by wrapping her arms around her neck.
" awhh, But you're always busy charlieee-
You never hang out with meeee! "
Charlotte chuckled softly at Riley's Annoyance. patting her forearm.
" Alright, maybe later. I'll tell you once I'm done. "
Riley lets go of Charlotte.
" Alright, see you then! I'll be in my room! "
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" Riley didn't awaken her Designated Paradox yet.. And she's still more useful
than that mess of a brother I have. "
" Prove yourself? What a joke you are.
Once you awaken, there's nothing you can prove. Except Strength. "
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Taiyō pinched the bridge of his nose.
" so you're saying.. Leif went to the dungeon tower & The Heir to The Ironian Throne came to Kanónas to Take back Antoni, & left. "
Gudo nodded, his hands clasped together in front of him. Sidrug was holding Sheri's Hand whilst he was worried.
Sheri weakly spoke, whilst still wrapped in bandages. Her Red hair peeked out of the bandages.
" … King… Taiyō.. "
Taiyō looked at Sheri who was on the bed, the Crystal Ball floating over to her.
" Speak. "
Sheri opened her eyes.
" please.. supply..leif..with whatever..you can.. "
Taiyō nodded.
" for once, I will grant this request of yours. For Brünhilde will violate our Contract if I do not. "
A figure appeared in the room in the form of blue mana dust. It was.. Sister Brünhilde?! Gudo quickly bowed to her.
" Ah, speak of the devil. It has been a bit, Brünhilde. Why are you here? "
Brünhilde nodded, her glance focusing on Sheri who was on the bed. Sheri looked at her sister.
" It has, King Pevubri. I'm only here to check on my little sister. "
Taiyō nodded.
" I see, well then.. I will leave for now.
Until we meet again, Mongrel."
The Crystal Ball faded.
" Please don't try to touch any wounds.. "
Sidrug concerningly said. Brünhilde nodded & gently brushed his hand away. Slowly lifting up Sheri so she can sit up, as she Applies healing mana on Sheri's back.
Sheri winced a bit, but it had no effect.
The Flames of Nexrael truly scar until Sheri has recovered. Not even Brünhilde's Blessings is enough to heal it off.
" … I apologize, Sheri. For leaving you in Kanónas as a punishment.
Only your vocal chords are fixed. "
Sheri chuckled, coughing abit.
" it's okay.. I still had a lot of fun.. "
Brünhilde pats her shoulder. Smiling softly.
" I'll go back now, Hildr is waiting for me.
I'll tell her you said Hi. "
Sheri nodded.
" okay.. Bye bye.. "
" Take Care, Sheriel. "
Brünhilde dematerialized into Blue Mana Dust.
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Sasaki stood in front of The Stairs to the White Throne. His body was shaking, his breathing was heavy. His face was covered in sweat.
" ANSWER ME!!
WHO THE FUCK ARE YOU?! "
The King smirked, as he would keep his arm on the Armrest of the Throne. Looking down at Sasaki. Closing his eyes.
" You wish to know who I am? Very Well.
I will tell you, Sasaki Yamamoto. "
He got up from his throne, stepping down the large flight of stairs slowly.
His voice was echoing from all angles, making sure he's heard. Gospels played in the background.
" I am The Symmetrical Line that Exists Between The Known & Unknown. "
One Torch was ignited with Blue Flames.
" The Benefactor of The 10 Children. "
Another was ignited with Blue Flames.
" The Beast that Knew no Love. "
The Torches slowly ignited up to 10.
" The All-Knowing Emperor. "
When Sasaki Blinked, The King was in front of him.
" I am Archangel Solomon,
The First Archangel of Aria. "
— Chapter XI, Fin.
To Be Continued in CH. X:
Burning Mirror…