" 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 XVI :
" O' Mother… "
Act I : The Dungeon Tower of Hell.
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" The weight of the world may crush me, but it will never break my spirit. For in the depths of suffering, I find my strength. "
— The Trampled Saint.
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Kaori calmed herself, glaring at Taiyō with Leif's sword in her hands. Taiyō smugly smirked.
" Now then, you will unhand my subordinates and leave. Peacefully. "
Kaori looked at Kalon who was in Sheri's arms.
" … we'll come back later. "
Betrüg sighed in annoyance.
" I hate it, but it's the best choice we have. Goodbye. "
Sheri quickly tried to grab Gudo from Kaori, Kaori had the grip of a vice as she didn't even budge.
" Give Gudo back! "
Kaori pointed at the alleyway, as a trail of blood was there and Leif was leaning his back against the wall whilst putting pressure on the stab wound.
" you might wanna take care of your friend over there, he might be dead if he loses more blood. "
Gudo slapped away Sheri's arm, Gudo nodded, smiling just a bit.
" I'll be back.. Don't fight.. "
Sheri looked at Gudo, letting go. Taiyō looked at Gudo, he closed his eyes as he sighed.
" Let them go, The Child is the target, yes? Then they'll take them instead if we cause a fight for Gudo. "
Kaori looked at Taiyō. Taiyō looked at her, glaring with a slight vein bulging on his head.
" Good Choice, we'll be off now. "
Kalon was held by Victor since Sheri wanted to reach Gudo.
Kaori waved, taunting Sheri before they left. Sheri quickly rushed to Leif in the alleyway with health potions in her hands.
" Leif! Leif, are you okay?! "
Leif pants a bit as his mouth was slightly forced open for Sheri to pour in the health potions to heal the wound. The Wound seals up slowly.
" ah fuck.. How's Kalon..? "
Victor walked over with Kalon in his arms, letting him down. Kalon ran to Leif, grabbed his hand.
" Mister Leif! "
Leif puts his hand on Kalon's head.
" I'm fine.. Just have to rest for a bit.. "
Taiyō teleported to the 3, Looking down at Leif.
" Ah.. Your Majesty, it's good to see you again. "
Leif nodded, looking up at Taiyō.
" I see, you should go to the hospital,
Sagamore. "
Leif stretched a bit.
" yeah.. You're probably right.. Victor if you could- "
" oh- yeah sure. "
Victor walked over, Leif got on his back. Sheri had a look of sorrow on her face, she bit her lip trying to think how they're going to get Gudo back.
" … Sheriel, it's not the time to think so hard. For now, get stronger. "
Sheri quickly turned her head to Taiyō, looking back down.
" … okay.. "
Victor carried Leif to the hospital.
Aurum was hiding around, as he was contemplating what he had done. Giving away a young boy just for the city to not burn to ash sounded like a fair trade to him.
Taiyō was standing in front of Aurum, looking down on him. Aurum looked down in fear as Taiyō emanated an Aura of Irritation.
" … Aurum, yes? You did a good job. But you are cowardly. What can you do for us to compensate for our lost member? "
Aurum looked up at Taiyō, then looked to the side.
" .. I can teach rot magic.. "
Taiyō's Aura made of his irritation disappeared.
" .. Rot Magic, you say? Why didn't you say so? "
Taiyō picked him up by the back of his collar and showed him to Sheri.
" .. Sorry, Your Majesty but can I use him as a punching bag? He sold our location away to the people who took Gudo. "
" No, He will teach the child Rot Magic. "
Sheri stepped back, a bead of sweat on her cheek.
" Rot magic..?! Have you not heard that it's forbidden to use?! "
Taiyō laughed heartily at Sheri's comment on Rot Magic.
" Why do you think I'm letting him teach it to the child? What's your name, boy? "
Kalon turned to Taiyō after Taiyō asked his question. Kalon hid behind Sheri.
Sheri sighed, putting her hand on Kalon's head.
" It's okay, he's a king. "
Kalon Nodded, looking at Taiyō.
" K-Kalon.. Kalon si Enola… "
Taiyō looked down at the child.
" .. Kalon, hm?.. I see. "
" .. The child emanates an Aura so ominous. Could it be that he's a vessel? Or is he cursed by something? "
Sheri picked up Kalon in her arms. Taiyō patted Kalon's back gently. Adding a small eye on his back just to see what activity will happen once Taiyō leaves.
" .. Well then, it seems I'll leave. You go with The Boy and help him learn how to control mana, and the other will teach him how to use Rot Magic. "
Sheri nodded, Taiyō turned to Aurum.
" What's your name? "
Aurum, a bit regretful of his actions, sighed.
" I'm Aurum, I'll help you with getting Gudo back and teaching the kid rot magic.. "
Taiyō nodded, raising an eyebrow since he didn't hear a last name.
" You do not have a last name? "
Aurum shaked his head, looking at Taiyō.
" No, in Grandolia, only The Nobles are born with Last Names. "
Taiyō nodded.
" I see. "
Taiyō turned to Sheri & Kalon.
" I will be off, be sure to report to me once Sagamore is done with healing. Do yourselves a favor and go to the hospital too. "
Sheri nodded with a slight smile.
" Yes, sir. "
Taiyō teleported back to Al'Adqas, Sheri & Kalon left to the hospital to visit Leif.
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[ PARADOX SETTLEMENT - ??? ]
Kaori entered through the portal, dragging Gudo on the floor as she threw him in front of Aerith, The Grand Hotel Paradox.
Kaori approaches Aerith.
" Now then, why are you so quiet? "
Kaori squats down as She caresses Aerith's cheek.
" You're pretty cute, huh. "
Aerith blushed a little from the sudden physical interaction. Looking down instead of responding.
" Thanks for the portal, sweetheart. "
Kaori kissed Aerith's knuckles, winking at her. Aerith's face was a pure shade of red. She was quivering.
Betrüg sighed, his face contorted in a way that showcases his disgust.
" Enough games, Kaori. Go interrogate your son and I'll do my own deeds. "
Kaori chuckled slightly at Aerith, a smug smirk on her face.
" If you wanna, I can repay you for doing such hard work in other ways.. "
Aerith shakes her head left and right whilst blushing profusely, refusing the offer.
" Aw, Alright. You take care, Winter. "
Aerith nodded. Kaori left with Gudo laying on his stomach, Kaori picked Gudo up as she left for the interrogation room.
Kaori placed Gudo on the chair, as she tied him up and added a mana seal by writing the word "Seal" on a piece of red paper then sticking it on his forehead.
" There we go. "
… after 30 minutes, to pass time, Kaori flipped a coin as Gudo groaned a bit whilst his eyes squinted.
" ah, you're awake, my boy. "
Kaori got up, ruffling his hair whilst Gudo tried to move. Noticing the restraints.
" What do you want from me..? "
Two glints of two rings were seen, one on Kaori's ring finger and one on her middle finger. Gudo narrowed his eyes.
" So you married another already,
Mother? "
Kaori nodded, Showing her hand to Gudo from an okay distance.
" Yes, You have 2 more mothers. "
Gudo, comically shocked from such words, his face was white as he blinked slowly.
" … Really? "
Kaori nodded, as she took a seat for herself. Leaning back.
" Really, they're familiars that helped me reach this point. If you need to know, The Two are basically the halves of a serpent. If they imbue magic energy into eachother, they'll turn into said serpent. "
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" Let's cut the small talk.. Why don't you join us, this group, so we can wish back the Nomasaki Family with the chalice. "
Gudo shaked his head the moment she spouted that sentence out of her mouth.
" No, I have to decline… just what do you plan to do..? "
Kaori kept her legs on the table in front of herself and in front of Gudo. Kaori yawned.
" I'm afraid I can't disclose that information to you, Gudo. "
Gudo was in disgust, and the door opened behind Kaori. As Charles peeked his head out of the door.
" Miss Nomasaki, Lord Árgos is-... "
Gudo looked at Charles, breaking a sweat. Charles gripped the door frame as it cracked. Veins bulging on his face as his mana radiates along with his sense of hatred.
" Ah, got it. I'll be there. "
Kaori left, as Kaori gave Gudo a little wink, hinting that she was the one who called Charles here.
" you… "
Charles entered the room as Gudo sweats.
" yeah.. This is not a good situation to be in... "
Charles grabbed Gudo's hair and slammed his face on the table, making his nose bleed.
" GAH- fuckin'.. hell… "
Gudo twitches a bit, his blood trickling down from his nose. Making a small puddle of blood.
" now.. You'll give me the whereabouts of Leif Sagamore.. Now. "
Gudo chuckles at Charles, his face cracking a smug smirk.
" Why should I listen to an Effem' like you, huh? "
Charles scoffs, looking at Gudo with a hateful glare. Gudo used a short version of Effeminate just to insult Charles.
" E-EFFEM?! You really are like Miss Nomasaki.. "
" Runs in the bloodline I gue– "
Before Gudo finished his sentence, Charles slammed his head down on the table. Knocking him out. Just out of sheer spite.
" Do me a favor and try to live, I need some information from you. "
Charles patched his nose.
— Chapter XVI, Fin.