" 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 X :
" Burning Mirror. "
Act I : The Dungeon Tower of Hell
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" We should mutually learn from eachother. Without Shame or Pride. "
— Yukichi Fukuzawa.
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| BURNING MIRROR |
| " Burning Mirror is a Psychological Phenomena where the person has two people in one person who act the exact opposite way they are. But when the other person takes over, the form of the person changes significantly. Doing everything they can to seperate themselves.
It's like looking into a
Burning Mirror.
The First Being to have this condition happened to be
Archangel Solomon. " |
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Solomon stood before Sasaki,
Sasaki was still standing surprisingly after Solomon said his name.
" .. How do you know my name..?! "
Solomon flicked his finger to
[ STORMCALLER ], Shattering it to pieces.
" First, get this scrap metal out of my way.
Second, I am Omniscient. Aria had granted me the Knowledge of Everything.
I was the only One she could trust this power with. Ever since The Incident
with Goetia. "
Sasaki was a bit shocked at his sword being shattered by a simple flick. He's gonna get scolded by Sheri…
" Goetia..? "
Solomon chuckled slightly at Sasaki's clueless-ness.
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[ PARADOX SETTLEMENT - ??? ]
Árgos stood in front of a Ritual Circle,
as a Stomach was in the middle, it had a sigil on it. Árgos stood in front, his hand dripping blood as the blood boiled on the sigil. The paradox members in the shadows observe this.
" Eat away, consume. Eat away, consume.
You can hear the screaming of thousands, you can hear the feast, blood shall pour from the sky, our sealed belly buttons will open up and spill our organs for this great feast. "
The Circle Gleams Bright Red With Ominous Aura.
" Come Forth, Third Circle of Hell. "
" Beelzebub. "
The Circle flashes, as The Smoke clears. a Man with a horn stood in the Circle.
A cloak was thrown to the man to cover himself.
" … speak, where am I. "
Árgos bowed.
" I'm Árgos. The Leader of The Paradox. We assure you no harm. Your only purpose is to create a new vessel of Goetia by acquiring The Hell's Chalice.
Lord Beelzebub. "
Beelzebub looked around, forming flies.
He observed. He nodded.
" Very Well. "
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The Brother born by no Origin.
The Demon who denied The Erasure
Of his Existence.
a Labyrinth stained by Blood.
The only way he was born was through screaming into existence.
When he was born… no. conceived, all Circles of Hell were created through means of His Existence alone.
The Voices in his head chanted his name.
" GO- "
" ET- "
" IA! "
GOETIA.
THE ONE THAT DENIED ARIA.
GOETIA was the opposite of ARIA.
The Ideals that Manipulated The
Second Born Son of Aria.
The Ruler of 9 Realms.
Goetia was a fierce demon god,
Was Praised in fear of going to hell.
" Goetia was sealed away by the 9 children of Aria Whilst Aria was resting in a Cocoon. But his Return is fated to return by a Group named "Paradox". "
It cuts to Solomon explaining everything to Sasaki.
Sasaki would nod at Solomon's Explanation.
" So why do they wish to bring him
back..? "
Solomon chuckled.
" I already know, I only wish to see the look on your face once you realize what they want. Though it is obvious."
Sasaki was thinking… then it clicked.
" wait wh-… oh- ohhh… oh. "
Solomon leaned his head back, intrigued.
" Quick Realization. Good. "
Solomon looked at Sasaki.. Finding him somewhat interesting.
".. Tell you what, I'll make a pact with you. "
| Spiritual Pact |
| A Spiritual Pact is a Mana-Sealing Contract that allows 2 people to share memories & powers by marking themselves with the mark of an Eye on a specific body part. This pact will only be broken if one of the people is dead. They share the same heartbeat & thoughts, The One who proposes the Pact will be able to forge The Rules of the pact. |
" a pact..? Why with me? "
Solomon chuckled at the cluelessness once again.
" because I find you interesting.
I see potential in you. "
Sasaki thought about this choice..
With Aleksandr in his mind.
How to find him, How to protect him.
" let's walk into the flames of hell,
Sasaki Yamamoto. "
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Gudo sat in a field whilst it was night,
He looked up at the sky as waves crashed together. Victor was behind Gudo.
" … why are you here, Nomasaki? "
Gudo turned to Victor, with a small amount of eye bags.
" oh.. Nothing, I'm just.. Concerned about Sheri & Leif's health.. I'm grateful Leif thought of me as a friend.. "
Gudo averted his gaze back to the glinting waves down below.
" .. It's about Miss Sheri, isn't it? "
Gudo turned back to him, chuckling with a soft smile. He kept thinking about her health.
" yeah.. Was it that obvious? I was just.. Wondering how she would've been if we didn't side with King Pevubri. "
" yeah.. It was.. But I think the outcome would've been the same. What are your motivations, Gudo? Why do you keep moving forward? "
Gudo's smile faded.
" well.. I have a dream to become a Hero of Justice.. But I knew I had to
kill the few to save the many. "
Gudo looked up at the Twinkling stars. The Moon gazing down upon them, Moonlight shining through the darkest of clouds.
" The truth is.. if Anything perfect exists..
A Being must always have a flaw… That is the law of everything, I believe.. "
Gudo formed a bow in his hand, shooting a fire arrow through the skies just to mark it on a stone.
" … Victor.. This may sound kind of weird but… am I developing feelings for.. "
" … Sheri..? "
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A mark was embedded on Leif's Back, it was the Mark of Solomon. To declare that they have formed a Spiritual Pact.
Leif felt a slight burn as he winced.
" ngh! "
He sighed in relief, as Solomon guided him to a pool filled with The Waters from a Holy Chalice.
" What is this..? "
Leif said, his curiosity sticking to the water as it glistened. It looked like it descended from The 7th Gate of Heaven itself.
Solomon then pushed Leif inside, as Leif was now inside of the pool.
" Get out after several hours, our Pact will strengthen if we do so. I will establish rules of our Pact as well. "
Leif nodded, a bit angry from Solomon just pushing him in without warning. He sunk deeper into the waters. Feeling relaxed as he slowly drifted off to sleep.
PACT RULE 1 :
Solomon will be able to take over your body once you're knocked unconscious.
PACT RULE 2 :
You will ask Solomon questions about things due to his omniscience.
PACT RULE 3 :
If you die, This Pact will Shatter.
PACT RULE 4 :
Kill whenever it is necessary.
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Leif woke up several hours later, his hair had grown slightly longer than his normal hair length from bathing in that water. His hair was wet as he glanced at Solomon to his left. Reading something that involved Leif's Memory.
" Hm… so this "Comic Book" is a book filled with images with colors.. What is a Spider– "
Sasaki got out of the bath, noticing his clothes were missing.. Naked once again. He groaned in frustration.
" … not againnn! "
Solomon, with a flick of a wrist, gave Sasaki clothes. It was a compression shirt, sweatpants and a black cloak. Similar to his clothes.
" oh- these are.. Kinda comfortable. "
Solomon nodded with a slight smile.
" Getting Comfortable? "
Sasaki nodded, getting back handed into the wall by Solomon instantly.
" ow.. At least warn me! "
Solomon had his hands behind his back as he would taunt Sasaki into a fight.
" Keep your guard up at all times, remember that. "
As he walked with Sasaki to The End of The Level, Solomon turned to him and handing him over a Black Katana with a blue blade.
" Compensation for me breaking your other sword. It's the exact copy material wise, but reshaped by me. "
A "woah" escapes the lips of Sasaki. Taking the Katana.
" man.. Sorry, Sidrug…"
He said in his head, feeling a bit bad for Sidrug who took a bit to make
[ STORMCALLER ]
" When you walk through the gate, The Pact will be in effect. And then I'll talk to you from time to time. "
Sasaki nodded at the information provided by Solomon.
" Understand Everything? "
Sasaki nodded.
" Are you ready to walk through? "
Sasaki nodded once again.
NOTIFICATION:
[ LAYER 9 : SANCTUARY - Complete! ]
" Great. "
Solomon kicked him in, making Sasaki fall through the Gate and reach the bottom…
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Sasaki landed on his bum, rubbing his hip abit. As he got up, dusting his pants.
" ow.. You should've at least warned me! "
" Again, I told you to never let your guard down. It wasn't my fault, it was yours. "
Sasaki sighed.. Feeling a little irritated from Solomon being correct.
" I suppose you're right… "
" I always am. "
[ LAYER 10 : FEAST FIT FOR A KING. ]
As Leif entered the level through the large red gate, he noticed the Atmosphere was Eerie as the ground was Fleshy. Chills slowly went down his spine, as There was a Staircase made out of Spines. Pretty Ironic.
Each step contained a feeling of Unsettled-ness. Solomon in Leif's mind was relaxing, Leif knocked on his head.
" Hello?? "
" I'm looking. "
Leif kept walking as he saw a pillar of flesh, a large roar was heard throughout the layer. Leif gripped the Sword sheathed on his back.
The Source of the Roar contained the sounds of Shattering chains, as someone removed the chains and disappeared quickly.
The Roar approached Leif. As it sounded like it was elevated to a higher height.. Then crashing down as if it was a meteor descended from The Layers of the Tower.
[ ILLUSION OF CERBERUS,
GATE KEEPER OF THE UNDERWORLD ]
The Large Beast, Illusion of Cerberus. The Three Headed Hound, Howled throughout the layers of Hell. Sending Chills down the spines of those who are near it.
Leif saw above him, as he widened his eyes. Sweating profusely at the large beast.
" Well, good luck.. Let's see how you take care of this. Sasaki Yamamoto. "
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[ PARADOX SETTLEMENT - ??? ]
The Assassin (refer to chapter XI), had approached the throne of The King.
Árgos looked down upon the Assassin. The Air running thin as Árgos heard the continuous chewing of Beelzebub in the background. Irritated, Veins Bulge on his arms and neck.
" … Master, are you sure you mustn't.. Ask him to stop chewing loudly? "
Árgos leaned his head on his fist. Pinching his nose bridge. Sighing to release said irritation.
" .. For someone that has a muscular physique.. You surely eat quite a lot..
Lord Beelzebub.. "
Beelzebub, with food in his mouth holding a large bone with meat on it. Still chewing food. Looking over at Árgos.
" Because I'm The Demon of Gluttony, Yes. I can & I will eat. I hope I have stated my point. "
Árgos sighed, pinching the bridge of his nose. He looked at The Assassin in front of him.
" Report. "
The Assassin Nodded, Standing Up in front of the Throne.
" I managed to damage the chains to release Cerberus, my Lord. "
Árgos, grinning slightly, said with a sinister tone in his voice.
" Let's see.. How Leif Sagamore survives this Attack. "
Beelzebub snaps his fingers, and Charles appears in a butler outfit. Since he is tasked to be Beelzebub's Waiter of Sorts as a punishment.
" … Yes, Lord Beelzebub? "
Beelzebub looked at Charles. Holding out a glass used for wine, he held a cooked rib bone as he was chewing the meat from it.
" Pour this glass of wine please. "
Charles does so, having a vein bulge on his face. Smiling gently. Beelzebub seemed to like teasing Charles. Knowing he hates this job.
" Is there a problem, Charles? "
Charles shakes his head left and right. Very irritated at the moment.
" nope..! Not at all. "
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[ IRONIA - CHAMBER ]
There lied Antoni, laying on a
White Flower Bed. Sleeping soundly from the spell Greison had casted upon him.
Greison closed the gate to the chambers,
Teleporting the key to an unknown place in the castle.
" I'm sorry, this is the only way to keep you safe, Antoni. "
— Chapter X, Fin.
TBA in Chapter XI : Disgust.