[ The story is entirely fictional/Imaginary , it has no connection to reality. ]
Demon King
Writer: Hridoy bappi
Part: 07
Publish: Niloyer Core
It's been a week since Alex arrived in the capital. During this time, he has learned as much as he needs to know about this world from Maria. A year ago, he was no one in this world. His name wasn't even Alex. He was a very ordinary person on Earth, who was forced into the tower. Since then, his life has changed completely. Alex could never have imagined that world travel was possible. But since everything happened to him, he has to believe it. Alex now has many questions in his mind. The mystery of the tower and the reason why they appeared in front of people are worrying Alex. Even though his ring is so powerful, it can't answer any questions. Then Alex can't imagine how many other magical items are in the tower. He has to enter the tower soon. The tower is the only place where Alex will find answers to everything.
There are several rules for entering the Tower of Gluttony. These were not created by the Tower itself. Rather, the Royal Families of the Four Empires created these rules thousands of years ago. The Four Empires built the Academy together, the main goal of which was to educate the Elites. They were also given the right to enter the Tower. Since then, the Academy has taken over all the rights to enter the Tower. As a result, now anyone who wants to enter the Tower has to enter the Academy or needs the Academy's permission. Alex knows that he has to enter the Academy to enter the Tower. And besides, in this world, various big jobs also have to enter the Academy. Much like education in the world. From school to college, from college to university. There is no end to studying, finally you have to run after a good job. Alex saw the same rules here too. However, Alex misses his world a lot. It is not easy to adapt to an unfamiliar place. Nothing is happening to Alex in the opposite direction. Although he has accepted Almond and Maria as his family, his mind does not want to stay here. Even though his mind talks about the world, his body does not want to go outside this world. No matter how much he researched, he still couldn't figure out how he entered another body. There were many things he didn't know. That he had to figure out.
"Kajal's black hair was floating in the sky, there was no love or compassion in her eyes. She seemed like a living ice. The blood splashed on her fair face that made her look like a professional killer. Just as she was about to turn her back, a small sword was inserted into Alex's back. From that, poison was entering Alex's entire body. Alex couldn't move. Alex stared at those cold eyes. Tears were welling up in her eyes, by now all her friends were dead, she said in a hoarse voice,
-->>Why did you do this? So many days of love, so many promises, were they all lies?
The girl, with her cold expression, wiped the blood from the sword in her hand on the body of a dead body lying below. She didn't say anything. The girl was walking behind another boy who was with her, Alex started to say in a whisper,
-->> Why did you do this to me?
At Alex's yell, the girl turned back with a cold look. There was no affection in that look for Alex.
-->> Instead of blaming others, let yourself be weak.
"The girl disappeared into the unknown without saying anything else."
Alex jumped up. He had been dreaming for so long. His whole body was drenched in sweat. His dream was not something unreal. Rather, he was seeing his past events again before his eyes.
He had just noticed that black energy was emanating from his body. However, it didn't take long for that energy to disappear. Alex slowly began to say,
-->>Yes, it was my fault for being weak. But that mistake won't happen again. I promise I won't step foot on earth until I'm strong.
Alex got up and went back to the balcony. In the moonlight, he started looking for his past mistakes. He had to be strong, he didn't want another reality like the dream. If he didn't want to create this reality a second time, he needed such power that everyone would be speechless with fear.
-->>Yes, I need the power behind this tower.
Alex said this with a smile.
* * * * *
Tower of Sloth,
Three girls entered a dungeon on the first floor. A huge Skeleton Army came in front of them, and a Japanese girl killed them with a slash of her katana. Her name was Hina. A red wave came out of her katana, which was originally called Sword Aura. It was so powerful that a thousand Skeletons died with one slash. Now there was nothing there but their bones. One of the three girls went forward, followed by the Japanese girl Hina and an American girl, Mary, followed the girl in front. Mary suddenly said in English,
-->>Mira, why did you suddenly bring us here?
The girl walking in front is called Mira. She is a Bangladeshi. She looked back with a cold look and replied,
-->>I didn't bring you here. Instead, you both came after me. If there is no work, I would like you to leave me alone.
-->>This is something. Today marks one year of our deep friendship and you still don't talk to us properly.
Mary said this with a sad expression. Mira began to answer,
-->>I've said before that I don't need any friends. I prefer to be alone.
-->>No, no, I know that's not what you mean. No matter how cold-blooded you may seem, you still have tenderness in your heart.
Mira started walking forward without answering Mary's words. She came to a place where she was remembering some things from the past. Then Hina said,
-->>I've never seen such a look in your eyes in a year. Is the place very important?
--Hina, when will you see me again? Always keep your eyes closed.
Mary said this jokingly at Hina's words. The reason for saying this was that Hina always kept her eyes as friends. Mary still doesn't know how she sees everything. Mira was silent for a long time and then said,
-->>Here I have lost something very important in my life, maybe even if it comes back to me, I will never get it back.
-->>Have you lost something that makes your eyes water?
Mira didn't realize that tears were falling from her eyes. However, she was surprised by Hina's words and began to understand her tears. Mary was surprised to see Mira crying for the first time today. Their friendship was a year old. Even though they didn't know much about each other, they knew each other's behavior and nature very well. Mira was like cold ice, on whose face she had never seen any smile or sadness, that Mira was crying today. No matter how cold the ice is, if it gets hot, it will start melting at some point. That's what happens with Mira.
* * * * *
(As Mira)
I still can't figure out whether choosing the second path that day was right or wrong for me. Now I can't do anything except wait for you, my heart. I can't know where you are or how you are. If what he said isn't true, I will never be able to forgive myself. You have to come back to me no matter what. I will wait for you all my life. No matter how much hatred you have for me, I want you to come back to me again.
* * * * *
Agnolenia cannot be called a magical world. It is a very ordinary world, in which magic has not existed for a long time. It is not a fantasy world either, so there are no magical, mystical, legendary creatures in it. Magic was only a name here, whose correct use was unknown a thousand years ago. However, since the Tower of Gluttony emerged in this world, magic has been used. Magic has become a powerful weapon. But no one knows who is behind this tower, why it gives so much power to everyone.
* * *
Mephas Academy,
Today is the first day of the year at the academy. Every year at this time, new children are given a chance to enter the academy. Several invitation letters are sent from the academy to the Royals and Nobles. Royals and Nobles have the opportunity to enter the academy only through an energy test. Maybe ordinary people may feel deprived. That is why a different test is arranged for them. The special privileges of Royals and Nobles are not due to their titles, but rather depend on the energy of their lineage. In a kingdom, only those who use strong Aura, Pran or Mana basically get the position of Noble. Over time, their family becomes very powerful. Along with this, their children are also much ahead of ordinary people in using energy. So basically, they are given a little special treatment.
High-ranking boys and girls enter the academy only through the energy test. Most of them pass the energy test because it is in their blood. Very few are left out here. Royal or Noble boys and girls who pass the test are assigned to three classes according to their energy. They get the opportunity to be admitted to these three classes: E, D, C.
On the other hand, Commoners first have to take an energy test. Where a large number are dropped. Then a written test is taken. Where several questions have to be answered. Usually, Royal or Noble children get the opportunity to acquire various knowledge from a young age, but since Commoners do not have that opportunity, 95% of them are dropped. After this test, commoners are admitted to the last class.
There are ten classes in the academy, from smallest to largest, they are 'F', 'E', 'D', 'C', 'B', 'A', 'A+', 'S', 'SS', 'SSS'. Royals, nobles, and commoners all gradually move up these classes. 99% of commoners are admitted to the 'F' class. However, there is no point in being happy just by entering the academy. Because the subjects after that are more difficult.
Alex learned about all the rules and regulations of the academy. He had been hearing so much from the principal while sitting in the principal's office. He never thought that a day ago he would receive a letter directly from the principal of Mephas. Today the academy test is going on, which is divided into two parts, one for high-ranking people. The other for common people. However, Maria is surprised that Alex is not allowed to take the principal test. Almond and Maria are sitting on either side, Alex is sitting in the middle of them.
-->>Principal, you mean our Alex won't have to take any tests! Even though we are common people, we have an invitation letter. It's not like we stole it. The Duke's daughter herself gave it to Alex.
Almond said excitedly. He thought the principal might not let Alex enter the academy. He started calling him the principal,
-->>Mr. Almond, you have no reason to worry, I am not canceling your son's test because he will not be able to enter the academy, I am doing this because he has already been admitted to the academy. Therefore, there is no need for him to take the test.
Maria began to speak with doubt at the principal's words,
-->>Principal, we are ordinary commoners. It seems that even a prince or princess does not get such an opportunity. Where they at least have to participate in the energy test. So why is my son getting such an opportunity where a king himself does not get it.
The principal smiled. He understood that they were not an ordinary couple as Chesley had said. So he could not penetrate their mystery. However, his interest was on the little boy. So he began to say,
-->>Actually, a week ago, my daughter was entering the Capitol. She was very impressed when she saw your son helping a Commoner in front of everyone. She told me about the incident, and besides, I have a very good relationship with Chesley. Chesley also told me about your son.
Maria was surprised to hear Chesley's name on the principal's lips. So Chesley contacted the principal. Maria couldn't trust the principal at all. But this was a good opportunity to keep Alex's energy secret. Although Maria had arranged to keep the energy secret, it would be easier with the principal's help.
-->>But I don't understand, even if I have a good relationship with Chesley, it's wrong to help an unknown Commoner break the rules of the academy. I don't want my son to enter the academy through the back door. We may be Commoners, but we also have respect.
Almond said this with great interest. The principal found another opportunity. He needed more Demonic Energy Stones. Which he could get now. And besides, there was no one else in the room except them. The principal hoped that this would make Alex's parents ask for his help.
-->>Well, Mr. Almond, since you don't want Alex to enter through the back door, let's have his energy test done here. Since you have a letter, you won't have any objections if the energy test is done, right?
-->>No, no, not at all. Even though it's called entering through the back door, it's still a matter of honor.
Almond replied with a big smile. Maria didn't say anything. She had caught the principal's thoughts. Maria smiled inwardly. Because she knew the principal's plan wouldn't work here.
The principal snapped his fingers. Immediately, a large energy stone flew from a shelf above the window of his room. It was a high energy stone found in the tower. Unlimited energy could be measured through it. The principal thought that with this he would be able to absorb a large amount of demonic energy from Alex's body. Basically, energy stones glow by absorbing energy from the body and detect different energies. A high-level energy stone can absorb energy equal to a thousand medium-level energy stones. Which is also called unlimited.
The stone came to rest on the table. The principal said,
-->>I'm the principal of Mephas. I'm taking Alex Almond's energy test here.
The principal is very curious. He will kill two birds with one stone. At the same time, he will get a high-level energy stone and if the matter of Alex's demonic energy gets out of hand, Alex's parents will ask for his help to keep it a secret. Through which the principal will be able to keep Alex with him. Alex's demonic energy is very important for his life and future.
Maria had come prepared for this time. All the hopes of the principal were shattered when no black color appeared on the energy stone. The stone changed to blue. Which shattered all the hopes of Almond. Almond thought that Alex would be an Aura user. If not, at least a Pran user like his mother. But instead of either of them, Alex was a Mana user. Although this was not a bad thing. However, Almond was not very happy about this. Almond wanted to practice Swordmanship with his son, which he had to be disappointed. Although the principal was surprised, he started thinking that maybe there was no energy now because he had absorbed a lot of energy that day. But he was not losing the opportunity. Later, at some point or time, he would get the opportunity again. Because Alex is here, he is not going anywhere.
To Be Continue .....
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