As we were heading south towards Paris we began encountering more and more monsters. Since we were battling I called out Fen to help out. When Fen appeared I'm sure I caught a sparkle passing through Diana's eyes, it wasn't the usual Yan glint, it seemed more like when you see your favourite food or favourite song comes on the radio. Hopefully it's the latter over the former.
The enemies weren't much trouble especially with Diana and Fen helping out. We encountered Hobgoblins, Orcs and Trolls. All enemies I had beaten before.
Soon we had come close to Paris and saw the pillars of flame surrounding the vastly changed Eiffel Tower. The towers previous criss-cross iron look now appeared to be formed of rose thorns while the tip had turned into various different flowers, like one mismatched bouquet. Oddly the now plant-like tower was not catching alight with the pillars of flame right next to it.
Judging that the Eiffel Tower was now a dungeon, we headed towards it. On our way we noticed the Arc de Triomphe had also changed. Inside the archway there was a faint translucent shimmering screen, looking similar to a Stargate. Around the arc was 4 monsters taking up a direction each. They all looked similar to beastmen, each with a different animal spliced into them. There was a Boar, an Eagle, a Horse and what appeared to be some sort of lizard.
They appeared to be guarding the Arc for whatever reason. Maybe it actually was a Stargate? Maybe it linked to other famous gates like the Brandenburg gate, St.James Gate, the Arch of Triumph(North Korea) or the Gateway Arch? Either way we'd end up a good ways off from Paris. Might as well finish up our business here then see if it actually can teleport us.
As we slinked our way around the Arc trying to avoid getting detected, I noticed in the distance towards the Tower that there was a crowd of players fighting something. Once we got closer it was apparent that they were in-fighting. Or maybe it was group fighting? Either way it had nothing to do with me, except they were blocking the road.
"Should we make our way around or try and force our way through?" I asked Diana as either one worked for me, I'd let her choose.
"Let's just go around, it doesn't look like the group of idiots will be stopping any time soon and we may just earn their ire if we try force our way through"
"Alright then, go around it is." We saw a side road which seemed to lead to an adjacent street, we began making our way through and once we passed through we quickly turned to get to the other side of the previous street we were on.
Once we arrived the group was still fighting with vigor. As we were on the other side of them now we could see the leaders fighting.
For a week after the Renewal they were surprisingly weak. Were the monsters here just weaker or were the pair just really lucky?
As we turned to start heading towards the Tower the pair noticed us and shouted at us.
"Hey shithead where do you think you're going?"
"To the tower? Is there something wrong with that?"
"Of course there is! The tower is the property of my Bloody Boar group!"
"What are you saying you piece of shit! The tower is the property of our Parabellum group!"
"So I'm gonna guess this is the reason for you all to be fighting in the middle of the street? If so do you mind while you lot fight over property rights I pop into the tower and pop back out?"
"Are you making fun of us prick!? Oi Austin let's deal with this guy first then we can continue our fight!"
"Alright Fitz but this is the only time!"
Once they finished talking they began their sprint towards us. I sighed inwardly, I tried I honestly did try and ask nicely. Oh well.
When I inspected them earlier I already knew they were both melee classes. Austin was a fencer while Fitz was a Gladiator. The classes were only uncommon so I didn't expect much from them. Austin started with a piercing lunge with a lot of openings, seeing this I knew that Fitz wasn't going to be any better if he couldn't make use of all these openings. With a swift swipe, Austins arm was now dangling, bent oddly with his rapier on the floor. Fitz wasn't much better as although it wasn't his entire arm, since he was two handing his sword both of his hand were now out of commission. Seeing the disparity the two began to cower and screaming for their allies to help them. Seeing this I shouted at the crowd now advancing upon us.
"Oi, you lot. Your 'leaders' here attacked me for trying to enter into the tower and in one attack this is how they ended up. Now if you don't attack me and let me finish these two off, I will let you go but if not..." As I finished my sentence I began to emit about 15% of my bloodlust which caused nearly all of them to wet their pants. While the two so called leaders passed out as most of it was directed towards them.
"Any objections?" They all hurriedly shook their heads and began to run to wherever they thought safe. While I struck out at their two passed out 'comrades'.
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With that charade done, Diana approached while holding Fen affectionately. Fen seemed to be enjoying herself so I let it be.
"I'm surprised you let that group off, I expected to see a repeat of the survivor camp." I feel like I may have made too big of an impression at our first meeting if that's what she thinks of me.
"Well there was not reason to kill them right? Besides the two eejit's the rest hadn't done anything to cause me to kill them. And either way it'd become boring if there were no small fry fumbling about later on wouldn't it."
Although the sentence started off pretty bright, it quickly devolved into a pretty sinister statement. Oh well it was my honest opinion.
As we reached the base, we could see how it truly had changed. I had once been here for a school tour, and to put it simply you could no longer walk underneath it as there was a wall of thick roots. On the wall of roots was a doorway, on it there were depictions of a small tree beginning to sprout and slowly becoming bigger and bigger. Don't tell me the Eiffel Tower is gonna become a World Tree. Although currently with it's 300 meter height it is merely a flower, imagine what a full tree would be like.
As we entered we were greeted with the familiar greeting.
You have entered the Legendary Dungeon, 'World Tower'
Inside we were met with monsters similar to the plant demons in Devil May Cry 4. With bladed limbs and flowers sprouting over their body they stumbled towards us with their stalk limbs. Knowing plants were weak to cold I got Diana to quickly freeze them down, as they got closer I managed to get an Inspect off.
ChimeraDemons infested by Chimera seeds, the Chimera seed assists the host with its tentacles without hindering its attacks in any way.Level70Health11,677/14,000StatusSlowedThe Chimera is more powerful than it's original demon form but takes more damage in this state.
It really was the fuckers from DMC4! How many crossovers does this world have!? Wait if these things are here does that mean Echidna is here? Oh shit, I hated that bitch in the game. I can finally get my revenge on her for making me spend hours trying to beat her. I could feel a grin creeping upon my face as we made short work of the Chimeras thanks to the slow from Diana. And with that a familiar notification appeared.
Level Up
Seeing that I checked my status and applied my unused skill points towards strength, and continued through the dungeon alongside Diana and Fen.
StatusNameThomas CroweAge20RaceHalf-AsuraLevel44GenderMaleClassUnholy MasterSub-ClassBlood Demon KingTitlesDemon King, Naive, Heretic, Asura, Devil, God's Enemy, Savior of Athen's KingSub-TitlesImmortal Monkey's Succesor, Little Priestess' Successor, Transmutaion Master's SuccesorBlessingsShezmu, [???]Health6,480/6,480Mana39,120/39,120Health Regen3.24sMana Regen19.56/sStamina34,660/34,660Stamina Regen17.33/sStrength1628 (+105)Agility617 (+52)Dexterity390 (+75)Intelligence555Wisdom1956Luck363Vitality309 (+15)Fortification490 (+105)Tyranny1511 (+15)Bloodlust2932Madness1%Corruption1%Qi10(2932)Unused Stat Points10Skills [+]
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A/N So there is Chapter 26. Once again any opinions you may have or suggestions towards the story leave them down below. If you have any questions also leave them below and I'll answer whatever I can. But once again, for now Ciaossu!