" 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 XI :
" Disgust & Reunion. "
Act I : The Dungeon Tower of Hell.
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" Disgust and Resolve are two of the great emotions that lead to change. "
— Jim Rohn.
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I despise my blood with every fiber of my being, just the thought of remembering what they all did to humans brings shudders to me.
To think that I was the only one that survived, they survived off of hearts while I was the only one who refused that ritual.
I hate myself, my blood is pure poison.
I only survived since my specialty is flames and archery.
I only survived because.. Of mother..
She was the only one that hid me once
I was old enough to consume hearts.
She consumed 2 hearts, one for her and the other that was reserved for me. To find countless bodies lying in the basement, I was disgusted by my blood…
The Nomasaki Family were not Humans, no, No.. They were monsters. I only got away because of my mom burning the house down..
The Only thing I remembered about her is her Smile, and that Burning Face during that Fire.
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I miss her so much…
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Gudo sat there sleeping on a chair, snoring softly with slightly puffy eyes, Before being flicked in the back of his neck by a Certain Someone.
" Yo, Gudo. "
Gudo looked at the individual wearing a cloak around his neck. With a sword on his back. Gudo widened his eyes, looking at The Man.
" .. LEIF! "
Gudo sprung up and hugged him tightly. Almost crying, Gudo let's go of the embrace, his face expressionless, slapping his face so hard Leif's nose bleeds.
" OW- THE HELL MAN?! "
Gudo had a shade over his eyes. Veins on his neck and face, towering over Leif.
" You went without telling me or Sheri you're going, what kind of friend does that?! "
Leif puts both of his hands up, as he sweats nervously. Gudo's fists gripped tighter than a vise.
" hey- look man! I'm sorry, but how's Sheri and Antoni..? What about Mister Nero and Victor? "
Gudo halts. Looking down.
" Sheri is fine, she can talk properly. Mister Nero went home with his wives, Victor was discharged from the hospital.. And Antoni was taken back to his kingdom by his brother. "
A wave of guilt washed over Gudo Nomasaki.
" … ah.. I see.. I'm glad you three are alright. "
Leif smiled warmly as he held the slap mark on his face. Probably left a bruise.
" damn.. You slapped me pretty hard huh. "
Gudo chuckled softly, flicking his forehead.
" I'm sorry, I just had to let out some pent-up anger. "
A crystal ball once again appears before them in an ethereal fashion.
" Good Morning, Mongrels. I see Sagamore has appeared. "
Gudo nodded and Leif bowed his head down abit.
" Good Morning, Your Majesty. I apologize for leaving without telling you anything. "
Taiyō sighed. His hand was on his head.
" I accept your apology, but King Reinhar won't. He's pressed by you, endangering Antoni. "
Leif twiddled with his thumbs whilst sweating.
" I know.. Can I go to the doctor for now, I'm a bit tired.. "
Taiyō nodded.
" very well, Gudo. Take him to the doctor and let him rest. I will scold him later. "
Leif groaned in annoyance.
" Yes, Sir.. "
" Goodbye, I will see you two later. "
The crystal ball shattered, Gudo took Leif to the doctor as he was now being treated.
Leif winced a bit as ointment was applied to his bruises.
" so, how'd you get out? "
Leif paused a bit. Scratching his cheek.
" well.. "
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2 Hours Earlier..
Cerberus slapped Leif into the Distance With Solomon shouting at him in his mind whilst Leif is Airborne.
" DAMN YOU, YAMAMOTO! THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH CUSS WORDS IN MY COMMON LANGUAGE! IRRUMATOR! MIXTUMQUE! CAPUT STERCOSIS! "
" please don't curse me in a language
I don't understand- "
As Leif was sent outside of the tower walls, the tower reconstructed itself, he was secured by Solomon using
Gravity Magic. Floating down as he lets him go 2 feet off the ground.
" ouch! bitch..- "
Leif rubbed his hip as he got up, he sighed in frustration. Dusting his pants and shoulders. He looked left and right as he looked in the distance. A hospital was seen as Leif walked over to it.
Holding his arm.
" Consider yourself Fortunate that I possess Gravity Magic. "
" yeah yeah.. I hear you… jackass. "
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" and that's how I got here. "
Gudo nodded with a slight droplet of sweat on his cheek from shock as he heard Gravity Magic. The Doctor had left before he started explaining though. Solomon was referred to as Someone with Gravity Magic that helped Leif land.
" Gravity Magic..?! I see.. Did you catch a glimpse of this person who saved you? "
Leif shakes his head left and right in disapproval. Solomon keeping an ear out to hear everything he's hearing and he's saying. The Pact Symbol Eye on Leif's Back made him wince. Making it feel like as if it moved.
" nah, he left immediately after helping me."
Gudo nodded once more, he sighed from frustration as he leaned his head back on the chair. He places his hands behind his head as he yawns.
" man.. Was hoping he could've been a huge help in The Tower not gonna lie.. "
Leif tilted his head, confused what's so good about Gravity Magic.
" Is Gravity magic that good? "
Gudo, a bit taken aback from Leif not knowing how good Gravity Magic is, Leaned his head forward from his previous, leaned back position.
" yeah.. Gravity Magic Users are rare nowadays. Most of them died during the Great War, Ever since, The Gravity Magic users are Considered one of The Strongest Users of Magic. "
" The Great War..? "
" YOU SERIOUSLY DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE GREAT WAR?!? "
Gudo was in pure shock. Leif shakes his head left and right in response to his Shock, sweating a bit since this sounded like an Important Subject. He sighed as he regained his posture.
" okay.. I'll tell you about The Great War. "
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" The Great War was a Century Long Conflict 1200 Years Ago. Between that Generation's 5 Greater Rulers,
The Queen of Κanónas,
The King of Al'Adqas,
The King of Tsūkikami,
The King of Ironia and
The Queen of Ledyanaya.
The Conflict had started due to The King of Al'Adqas's Daughter having a Bastard Child with the King of Tsūkikami's Son.
The Child was born with Beautiful Golden Hair and Red Eyes, The 5 Great Kingdoms were Outraged by such Blasphemy,
The Kingdom of Tsūkikami and
The Kingdom of Al'Adqas were Sworn rivals from day one.
The Kingdoms Argument only Fanned the Flames of War. Causing an All Out War just for this certain Blasphemous Act.
The King of Al'Adqas wanted the Daughter to kill the Child she had given birth to, the Other kingdoms had refused such an act. so the War had started by The King of Al'Adqas.
The Minor Kingdoms had joined as well,
Grandolia, Putresc, Babel, and Igni.
Putresc held the strongest Rot Magic Users.
Grandolia held the Holy Power of the Saints of Aria.
Babel held the Gravity Magic Users.
And Igni held the Magma Magic Users,
Babel was attacked first out of the Four Minor Kingdoms. Due to its powerful Gravity Magic users, It was wiped out. Only 5 were left, the ones who stayed departed to other countries to uphold their ancestry and blood. Thus creating the last descendants of Gravity Magic users.
Babel died out as a kingdom by the Last Gravity Magic Users leaving and going their own ways around the world, Only becoming a new place for a Minor Tower, now Known as the Tower of Babel.
Leif - " Minor Tower? "
Gudo - " Yeah, towers smaller than the Tower of Hell we climb usually. "
Anyways…
As The War waged on for a Century, It ended with the Victory of the Following Major Kingdoms :
Al'Adqas
Tsūkikami
Kanónas
Ironia.
As for the Minor Kingdoms,
Grandolia and The Rest have Won.
With The Exception of Babel, only now serving as The Site of The Tower of Babel.
Some say if you climb it, you earn the Affinity and Power of Gravity Magic. It's impossible to climb without at least one teammate. "
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" And that's The Great War. the Council of Redlocnse which is basically Every Ruler of Each Country. Including the Minority Kingdoms, Gathered Around and Made a Peace Treaty to Never cause a War like this again. "
Leif nodded in an Understanding Manner.
His hand on his own chin as he looks down on the bed's white sheets. His legs were folded in a cross legged manner.
" So that's why King Reinhar took Antoni back.. He didn't want to wage a War with Al'Adqas. And Because King Pevubri was a friend of his. "
Gudo leaned his head on his Palm. As he looked out the Window, footsteps were heard. A small chuckle as a Familiar
Red Head leaned on the Doorframe.
" Wow, this is rare. Seeing the two of you actually getting along. "
Gudo turned as Leif did as well, to the Now Fully Recovered Sheri.
" oh! Hey Sheri! "
Leif waved with a smile. His arm was still hurting as he winced. Gudo smiled gently, Sheri's burn scars were gone from Brünhilde's Healing.
" I'm glad you're fine, Leif. I was worried. "
Sheri rubbed his hair after approaching the two of them. Leif closed his eyes a bit, Gudo chuckled at Leif getting his Hair Ruffled.
" I'm glad you're fine too, Sheri. "
Sheri nodded at Gudo.
" Though, it's pretty empty without Antoni.
I think we should pay Victor a Visit.
How about it, Boys? "
Leif thought about it, tilting his head to the right.
" Well.. I mean yeah sure. Do you know where his house is? "
Sheri again, nodded. Sheri ties her hair as she looks at the hospital room's mirror. Then turning her head to the window.
" I can ask the doctors where he went, y'know. Also, Where are my Health and Mana Potions? "
Gudo pointed outside of the room.
" The Bags will be given by The Nurses, then go out and take a left. "
Sheri nodded, walking out as She took a left to the Nurse's Office. Asking for her Bag of Mana & Health Potions. As The Nurse hands her the bag.
Whilst Sheri was doing that, Gudo walked to his Weapons as he turned them into Mana dusts.
" oh! You can turn your guns into Mana Dust now? "
Leif exclaimed, as Gudo chuckled slightly at Leif exclaiming.
" Yeah, I got the hang of it. It's pretty easy to do if you get the hang of it. "
" can you teach me? "
Gudo nodded, smiling gently.
" sure.. Here let me- "
He glanced at the New Sheathe and The New Sword. Scratching his chin.
" hey.. You never told us you got a new sword, what Happened to the Stormcaller Sword? "
Leif broke a sweat. He removed the sword from his belt as he placed it in front of himself.
" I lost the Stormcaller on the floor where we were ambushed by That Archangel.. So I got a new sword as loot!.
and The Sword I had before called Dawn.. Yeah it got shattered by an enemy- "
Gudo nodded. Scratching his chin.
" I see.. Unfortunate. "
Sheri peeks at the door, waiting for them with her bag wrapped around her waist.
" Well, boys. Shall we go to Victor? "
Leif nodded, As he got up. He walked out of the door as Gudo did too. As Gudo walked past Sheri, He had a sense of relief in his eyes that the two of them are okay now.
Sheri cracked her knuckles as they left the hospital door. Gudo on Sheri's left side and Leif on Sheri's Right Side. Sheri smiled widely with a confident look in her eyes.
" Alright! Let's go get Victor and Depart from Kanónas! "
— Chapter XI, Fin.