" 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 XXVI :
" Rejoice. "
Act I : The Dungeon Tower of Hell.
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" Be not afraid, children of the Mother. For I bring great news. "
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High above the clouds and skies of Redlocnse, The Council of Caelum were discussing and debating, as Archangel Nexrael was summoned to the presence of the Council. " 'O Council of Caelum, for what purpose have you summoned me? "
" Archangel Nexrael, we have been informed that a human was created by the Hell's Chalice. Liberator of Gluttony and Violence, do you wish to inform the children of the Mother about such blasphemy? ", A member of the council spouted.
" … And who is this human, Council? ", Archangel Nexrael responded back to them. " Leif Sagamore, formerly known as Sasaki Yamamoto. ", The Archangel's veins bulged on his body hearing the name "Leif", his blood boils with rage and anger.
" A demon dares to cross the boundaries of the Mother…? This will not go unexcused, Council. I swear on the Light of my soul. ", Archangel Nexrael knelt before the council. His fist was gripped tightly as Micah was eavesdropping around the corner.
The Archangel was dismissed and was given the task to inform the people of Redlocnse about Leif Sagamore. Micah walks in front of Nexrael. " … Nexrael, enough. ", Nexrael looked down at Micah. " … Out of my way. "
" Nexrael, just stop. You have harmed enough humans. ", " You call that thing a human? ", Nexrael scoffs, Micah's burn scars were still lingering with the brand of a Valkyrie on his shoulder to remind him of what Nexrael has done.
" … Nexra- ", " Defending a demon is considered forbidden and prohibited, you are aware of such a thing, yes? ", Micah was cut off by Nexrael. Nexrael moves him aside, " This is my judgement, Micah. If you wish to be executed for harboring a demon, then stop me. "
Micah could not object towards Nexrael. In his head, Micah says to himself: " … Please take care, Leif Sagamore. I had warned you before, I hope that you heed it. ", Nexrael descends down to the skies of Redlocnse. Hovering right below the clouds. As he took a deep breath.
" Be not afraid, children of the Mother. For I bring great news. The Council of Caelum have requested the people of Redlocnse to hunt down a blasphemer. A demon who has infiltrated Redlocnse. ", Everyone in the world of Redlocnse were hearing the words of Nexrael.
Nexrael made afterimages of himself to show himself in front of the people of Redlocnse on the overworld. The Emperors and Empresses of the five countries and five great cities look outside to see Nexrael in his glory.
" For if you wish to praise and love Aria, the Mother, you must then hunt this demon down no matter the cost. ", a picture of Leif Sagamore slowly descends from the air. " If you take this heretical force down, I, Archangel Nexrael, will endorse you a spot in Caelum myself, Goodbye. "
Nexrael's afterimages dissipate.
As soon as Nexrael disappear, the countries and cities of Redlocnse posted up pictures of Leif Sagamore, with the prize for executing him being an endorsement from Nexrael himself. The Four were at the hospital, but still heard the voice of Nexrael. But not receiving the picture.
Leif Sagamore was now a target of the entire world of Redlocnse.
A priest at one of the largest cathedrals of Aria was holding the picture of Leif Sagamore in his hand, as he had the mark of a pact on his back slowly glowing. " … Strange… This one is making my mark feel like it's throbbing. "
The Priest looks back, as an adult runs up to him and grips his shirt collar. " YOU! YOU LIED TO ME! ", the man grits his teeth as he shouts at the priest. The priest was stone faced, yet his smile was unbothered by the shouting.
" And what did I lie about, my child? ", the man quickly removes his hands from the priest's coat collar feeling a pressure make him kneel before the priest. " Do not forget that you are in debt to me. ", The priest looked down at the man. " You are nothing but a sheep following the false shepherd. I will tell you this, Aria is not going to give you a spot in Caelum. "
" Oh yeah..? And who is the false shepherd then…?! ", the man answers back. " I am. ", with a quick and swift motion, the man was executed by the priest, blood stained the floors. A woman with dark skin and short golden hair was sitting on one of the chairs inside of the cathedral.
" Yeesh, couldn't you be less messier? ", the priest shakes his head, " You like it messy, my love… My sin of greed. ", the woman chuckled. " Aren't you sweet? ", she responded. The priest took her hand, kissing the knuckles of it. " Only for you. "
" Alright alright, I'll absorb the body. ", the woman was blushing as she formed a large wing on her back that hovered over the body of the man. " Mammon, my love, how is the meal I have provided you with? ", the priest asks her.
" It's always great when you serve a meal just for me, Scion. ", the sunlight formed colored refraction from the stained glass of the cathedral. Mammon traced her thumb on Scion's face, applying more blood. " Your methods are always beautiful, my Mammon. "
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Sheri was laying in bed, as she blinked slowly. Taiyō appeared next to her. Standing on the bedside, deciding that Leif's survival should be kept a secret due to Nexrael's announcement. " … Sheriel. Awaken. ", Sheri lifted the blanket on herself.
" Go away… ", Sheri said under the blanket. She felt immense grief and sorrow for Gudo leaving and Leif's death. Taiyō's patience was wearing thin… " Listen, girl. Sulking around all day and being depressed will not bring back Leif or Gudo. You best get up, the rest are worried and waiting outside your room. "
Taiyō lifts the blanket, Sheri was curled up into a ball. " … Sheriel. Trust me, it will be fine. ", Taiyō rubs her head. " … Okay… ", Sheri nodded her head. " I'll get ready… "
" Good, you four are going to Κανόνας. You best be ready in 10 minutes. ", Sheri nodded her head, as she got out of bed. Taiyō got out of the room to let her change. Sheri wore the outfit she was usually wearing. Excluding the black cloak. She walked out of the room.
" Sorry for taking a little bit. ", Sheri looked a little bit down, Kalon hugged Sheri. " I'm glad you're okay! ", Kalon exclaimed. Sheri smiled and ruffled Kalon's head. " I'm glad too, how are you Kalon? ", Kalon nodded his head, looking up at Sheri.
" I'm fine, Miss Sheri! ", Kalon responded with a bright smile on his face. " Glad to see you're okay, Sheri. ", Aurum says. Victor nodded his head as Taiyō walked outside of the hospital, as he formed a portal in front of the Hospital doors. The four walked into the portal and into Κανόνας.
" Take care, I will go back to Al'Adqas. ", Taiyō closed the portal, as he teleported back into the deep fissure that was now getting slowly patched up. Not letting the four figure out what happened to Leif and his survival.
Sheri takes a deep breath, Sheri walks on the grassy plains of Κανόνας. She missed the warm breeze of this country. Sidrug was in the blacksmith's forgery. Smashing his hammer down on a blade which was taken out of the magma.
Victor, Aurum and Kalon were at Victor's home which was a bit of a walk away from the blacksmith forgery. Sheri went to the black smith forget by entering the city of Κανόνας to meet with Sidrug again.
Sheri visited the city, sparks fly as Sidrug smashes the hammer down on the blade. " Yo, Sidrug. ", Just when he was performing another strike, Sidrug stops, hearing Sheri's voice. He looked to the direction where he heard the voice.
Sheri was waving at him with a smile, Sidrug left the forgery. " Sheri...! Sheri! ", Sheri ran to Sidrug, hugging him tightly. " I missed you, old man! ", Sidrug was crying tears of joy. " I am so happy that you're alright, Sheri… ", Sidrug hugged her tightly.
Sheri patted his forearm, as she couldn't breathe. " Okay- Okay- I can't breathe- ", Sidrug lets go of Sheri. " Have you eaten anything? How's Gudo and Leif? " Sheri's smile dropped a little bit. " Right… Gudo left and… Leif died… "
Sidrug's eyes widened, then he looked down. " I see… May Aria bless Leif's soul in Caelum. ", Sidrug says. " Is there anything you need, Sheri? ", Sheri shakes her head left and right, " No, thanks though. ", Sheri responded. Sidrug nodded his head.
" I can only assume that you need some space from the things you've gone through, please be careful, okay? ", Sidrug rubs Sheri's head. Sheri nodded her head while smiling. " Of course, thanks. ", Sidrug smiled. " Alright, I will be here if you need me. "
Sheri nodded her head, Sidrug got back to work as he smashes his hammer down on the weapon. Sheri walks to Victor's home, as she was thinking about Gudo on the way there. She reached the house, as she opened the door, entering the house then closing it.
" Alright, did I miss anything? ", Sheri says, as Aurum and Victor were just talking while Kalon was sitting on the bed and drawing somethings. Victor turns his head to Sheri, waving. " Nah, not anything important. Me and Aurum here were just talking. ", " Uh-huh, you two seem closer than before. "
" Yeah, come sit down with us, Sheri! ", Aurum said to her, " Yeah, sure. ", Sheri took a chair and sat on the chair. She cross her legs as she would yawn. " Tired already?? You got out of bed like 40 minutes ago. ", Aurum said as he looked at Sheri with a soft smile.
Sheri chuckled, as she narrowed her eyes. Wondering where Gudo is right now…
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As Gudo was walking to the paradox base, Gudo was thinking about Sheri. How he had to leave her and the others after Leif's death. He wanted to comfort her, yet he didn't have the strength to do so. " Hey, no time to be zoning out. ", Kaori looked over her shoulder as they were walking across a black tree forest of sorts.
The trees in the forest had white eyes on them which were tracing their movements. Most probably controlled by Aerith Winter, Kaori stood in the center of a crater, as a portal swirled open, Kaori and Gudo walked into the portal.
[ PARADOX SETTLEMENT - ??? ]
Gudo felt the ominous presence and aura residing within the base, making him feel a chill down his spine. Gudo broke a cold sweat, Kaori ruffles his hair up a little bit whilst smirking. " What? Can't handle the pressure? ", " Shut up… ", Gudo pushes her hand off his head.
Both of them walk into the lobby of the settlement, where Charlotte was there. About to be commissioned to an area to retrieve a set of items. Kaori walked past Charlotte and so did Gudo. Kaori kept him in a room where he could stay.
" Stay here, I have a meeting to attend. ", Kaori left Gudo alone. Gudo sat on the side of his bed. As he laid down, he reached his hand out for the blank white ceiling.
Gudo looked at the same palm of the hand he held Leif for a little bit, he would sigh, running his hand through his hair. " … Sorry, Sheri. Sorry, Leif…", Gudo takes off his shoes and kept them aside. He would lay down in his bed, curling into a ball.
Gudo felt tired after a day long walk, being beaten by Ria, and having to let go of Leif. Gudo slowly fell asleep on his bed. Kaori came into the room to check on him, as she turned the lights off for him to rest properly. " … I'm not really a good mother, but I can tell you need rest, son. "
Kaori walked out of the room.
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[ DEEP FISSURE – ABANDONED CATACOMBS ]
Leif was resting, as Taiyō teleported in front of him. Leif was snoring softly, Taiyō stepped on his face. " Awake, Sagamore! ", Leif pushed the foot away, a bit annoyed. " Five more minutes… ", He said as he was tired. Taiyō retrieves his foot from Leif's face.
" You are officially the target of the entire world. ", Leif opened his eyes, glancing at Taiyō from the sudden news. " Wait, what?! How?! ", Taiyō pinches the bridge of his nose, a bit annoyed that he has to explain. " Archangel Nexrael has considered you a demon and a threat against Redlocnse. "
He passed a bounty poster of Leif with the reward being a place in Caelum. " What the hell… I thought it was enough when he was beating the shit out of everyone at the Dungeon Tower of Hell! ", Taiyō nodded. " I have thought so as well. The only ones knowing of your location are me and Sister Brünhilde. She agreed that we should keep it a secret. "
" … Right, is that why you asked me to change my name? ", Taiyō nodded his head. " From now, your name is no longer Leif Sagamore. But Sasaki Pevubri. ", Leif looked a bit irritated but smiled nonetheless. " … Okay, from now on you will learn my skills. ", Leif nodded as he sighed, he had no other options and he missed the others already… " … Yes, your majesty… "
Leif got up from his spot, Solomon was not responding. Perhaps it was something intervening? Nonetheless, Leif had to continue to live on. To find Aleksandr no matter the cost, if he even is in this world.
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At the top of the Castle of Ironia, Ria was being mended to health, Greison sat on the throne of the castle. As Reich Reinhar is at the snowy country of Ledyanaya for a meeting. The chambers of where Antoni was asleep, where wide open.
Antoni was sitting down next to the window, keeping his hand on it. He looks a bit sorrowful. " … My little brother, it is necessary for you to stay here. Your mana has depleted permanently, it would be suicide to go to the battlefield. ", Greison glanced at Antoni looking outside of the window.
" .. Yes... Big brother… ", Antoni had an eyepatch as his right eye wasn't doing so well for now, Antoni thought to himself, his eyes were narrowed. Greison got up, as his sword dissipates whilst contained in its sheathe.
" Make haste, we will have a busy schedule. ", Greison teleported downstairs, Antoni was still sitting at the window. Clouds slowly pass by, Antoni admired them. He looked mesmerized, but alas, he kept thinking to himself.
" … I hope… I hope that I can find you one day… "
" … My Sasaki… "
— Chapter XXVI, Fin.
Thank you so much for reading to the end of Season 1!
It genuinely warms my heart to see people take the time out of their day to read this book.
I was actually a little bit sick while making this, BUT A SIMPLE FEVER CAN NEVER STOP ME!! >:D