[ The story is completely fictional, it has no relation to reality. ]
Name: Demon King
Author: Hridoy Bappi
Publish: Niloyer Core
Part: 01
Year 2024/January 1,
(as the main character)
It's amazing to think that I would die in such a brutal way. I was becoming senseless due to the excess blood coming out of my body. I have seven friends in front of my eyes. They became very close friends in a year. But I never imagined that that friendship would be destroyed in an instant. It's all the fault of this cursed tower. If this tower hadn't existed, we would never have been in this situation. In this tower, for a Legendary Item, a father can kill his child, a brother his brother, and even a wife her husband. Nothing contrary to which has happened to us. In the last moments, the good moments of life are floating before my eyes, which makes me not want to die. At the same time, I am angry beyond measure at the traitor. Maybe our situation would not have been like this if those two had not broken our trust. But I can't say anything more about what happened.
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There are eight bodies lying in a bloody dungeon. Seven of them have died long ago due to Poison. But the last one (Bappi) is still alive. Which is more painful than death for him. His entire body is paralyzed due to Poison. Due to which he is unable to move. He just has to wait for death.
It all started a year ago. A huge tower was seen on Earth. One million people entered the tower without any reason, or were forced to enter. They all entered a huge test ground. The size of the test ground was equal to the entire Earth. People could not believe that they were inside the tower at first. Because it was incredible to have such a huge space inside. Even if they did not believe it, they had to accept the reality very quickly. Within a month, one hundred thousand people died in the test ground. Which was a huge shock for everyone. A sound came from the tower to everyone's ears,
(To enter the first floor of the tower from the test ground, each person will have to kill one hundred monsters in this test ground. By killing monsters, everyone will receive various magical items and gold coins, which will make them stronger.)
One hundred thousand people died at the hands of the monster. Which left an impression of fear among people. The most deadly monster in the test ground was the One Horned Wolf. Although they are not found everywhere. But if they are there, they form a group. A wolf can kill a hundred people at once. Moreover, the Green Goblin, One Tail Fox, Skeleton and the latest Slime Monster are in this test ground. Which are also very deadly. However, the Slime Monster was very weak among them. People are not stupid animals. Everyone understood that they had to kill these monsters if they wanted to get out of the tower.
As time passed, they started forgetting to leave the tower. The main reason for this was the magical items. Various weapons and consumables that were magical, within a few days, started to interest people. People were no longer afraid of monsters. No matter how dangerous the monster was, if thousands of people attacked it together, it would be defeated. Everyone's mind became addicted to an addiction like alcohol. As time passed, many people started crossing the test ground and entering the first stage.
There were several dungeons in the test ground. Dungeon is usually called the underground prison of the past. Dungeon inside the tower means there are countless types of monsters inside. In a year, people are no longer weak. Now they have learned to adapt to the situation, in the past, a thousand people would root for a one-horned wolf. But now, a hundred people are enough.
A group of 1,000 people entered a new dungeon in the test ground. No one had entered this dungeon before, so some brave people entered it in fear. Basically, it takes four to six thousand people to clear a dungeon. Because there are many monsters and various types of traps inside. However, the interesting thing about the dungeon is that the loot in it cannot be found even if thousands of monsters are killed. There are various types of powerful items in a dungeon. All those who have passed the test ground have received powerful magical items from previous dungeons. Each of them has the ability to kill a wolf. So people are ready to give their lives just by hearing the name of the dungeon.
After fighting various traps and thousands of Skeletons, only thirty people survived to the end. There is a special monster in the Dungeon, which is the Skeleton Army. They are immortal monsters who have no power to think. However, most people die because of their large number. There is a Boss in the Dungeon. However, there was nothing like that in it. Maybe it was better not to have one. Because it is impossible for fifty people to defeat a Boss. It was possible if ten or twelve people had rare items. Clearing each Dungeon gives a lot of good things. Countless gold coins, various powerful items. When the legendary item came in front of them as a reward, everyone's thoughts changed. No one spared anyone. In the end, only two people remained, a boy who killed half of the people with his Lightning Long Sword. And a girl who killed the other half with her Poison Short Sword. Although the girl's heart was like ice, there was some tenderness in it, she knew that she had to be tough to save her family. Because the weak in this tower will die at the hands of the strong. Be it a monster or a person of his own blood. So maybe the girl paralyzed the boy she married two years ago and left him there. The boy might think that the girl had betrayed him. But if the girl hadn't done this, the crazy boy next to her might have cut his throat long ago. And as a result, maybe the boy would have been a little stronger to at least take revenge for this betrayal.
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(as the main character)
My body is still paralyzed. All because of my weakness. Even though I have items, I have never been able to use them. Everyone can use their items so beautifully. But I cannot use any item. Only this broken and weak dagger, with which I have survived until now. Maybe Megha was with me so I never felt the need for any item. But I cannot believe that he would cheat on me like this. Even though he did not love me, he still accepted our marriage. Maybe that boy must be an old buff too. That is why he killed me and went away with him. I cannot believe that I have loved such a girl for so long. Maybe I am not wrong here. No girl wants to be with weak boys.
All the thoughts were piling up in my head. Then the ring on my left hand started to glow. Of course, it wasn't my wedding ring. Rather, I got it after killing my first slime. Although I still haven't figured out what kind of item it is. However, since the day I got this ring, I haven't been able to use any item. All the magic items I touch with my hands instantly become magicless.
-->>Welcome Master.
Maybe I was imagining the last moment. But a voice greeted me as Master. In a moment, I realized that the voice was coming from the ring on my hand. From which a 3D projection emerged. The thing was in front of my eyes, although I could not move, my eyes were clearly seeing it.
Before I could think of anything, he started talking again,
-->>Congratulations Master, you have unlocked The Ring of Beelzebub 1%. The Ring of Beelzebub's ability has been unlocked. The 'Gluttony' skill has been unlocked. You can use your skills.
Suddenly, after I finished talking about the ring, a black water came out of my body, it spread throughout the entire Dungeon room. Slowly, the magical items and dead Skeleton Army belonging to all the people started melting. And those mixed into the black water. After everything was completed, the black water started entering my body, maybe it will seem like a very strange thing. But I can do things now. Which is a very surprising thing for me. Meghar's Poison Short Sword is a very deadly item. Its poison can kill a wolf. But I didn't think I could recover so easily. The ring's new skill is 'Gluttony', a very deadly thing. There is not a single wound in my body anymore. Moreover, it seems that I have become much stronger. Although this is just a small thought.
-->>Master, we are currently in the Tower of Sloth. Since the Master owns the Ring of Beelzebub, the Master cannot use any items in this tower.
Suddenly, the 3D projection appeared before my eyes again. The thing was like an emoji. It was giving different kinds of impressions while talking. I was surprised to see the thing, not only me but everyone would be surprised to find such a talking item. I think it might be a god level item.
-->>Master is not saying anything. As far as I can tell, Master will not benefit from this tower. Because even if Master climbs to the top of the tower, he will not be able to defeat the final Boss.
I didn't stay silent anymore. I started talking,
-->>What are you saying? I don't understand anything. First tell me how you can talk? How can an item talk?
-->>I said my name first, 'The Ring of Beelzebub'. My origin is not in this tower. I don't even know how I got here. But I can say this much: this is not my place or yours to live in now.
-->>So are there more towers like this one? Will they come to Earth again? Will they kill millions of people like this again? (I said excitedly)
-->>Master, calm down a bit. There's no reason to get excited. Of course, the Tower of Sloth wasn't supposed to come to this small world. But since it's here now, there's not much you can do. I'm just a small ring from my master, and all my memories are sealed, which I can answer your questions if they're opened.
-->>You said I won't benefit from staying in this tower. Does that mean I won't use any items in this tower?
-->>Yes, Master. Since I am in your hands, I will absorb the magical energy of all items in this tower except for all God-level items if you touch them. In this way, you will be known as the weakest person in this tower.
-->>So I can't use any items except God level items?
-->>That's not it, Master, you can't use any of the items in this tower. I currently only have 1% of my power unlocked, you can die if you touch a normal B class item.
-->>Is this something new? I've been weak ever since I got this ring. Because of which my own wife cheated on me.
The projection remained silent for a while. Maybe it was thinking about something. I didn't pay attention to it. Although I was happy to be alive, thinking about Megha made me feel sick. Today, I am being ridiculed for being weak. It's all the fault of this ring. But there's nothing I can do about it. Since the day I put it on, I can't take it off my hands. So I have to live like this. For the first month, I protected Megha and my friends like a beautiful hero, but this ring ended that in an instant.
But I can't say anything. I have to accept the reality. And besides, it's a god level item. If there's any way I can use it, like before.
-->>Master, you only have one way now. All the traps in this Dungeon have been activated again. And monsters have started coming. It is now impossible for you to get out of here. Although you saved yourself once in a desperate moment by using the Gluttony skill, but that is a skill that can be used once a day. So I don't think there is any other way.
The projection said to me with a slightly serious emoji-like face. Although I understood my situation. Thousands of Skeleton Army have surrounded me. If I make the slightest mistake, they will kill me. Although my body has become somewhat stronger than before, I will not be able to kill more than ten to twenty monsters. Because I do not have any magical items. It is all the fault of this ring. I started telling the ring,
-->>Tell me which way, otherwise I will die here.
This time it became a smiling emoji and started saying with a big smile,
-->>Master, since I am not from this tower, I can teleport you out of this tower. But I cannot tell you where you will go. Maybe you can go to the moon of your world.
-->>That would be much better than this place. I don't want to die right now.
-->>Master, but there is a problem with that.
-->>I don't know what's wrong but I want to get out of here. I don't want to go back to the way things were before.
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Suddenly the Dungeon room shook. A black light shone throughout the room. After a few moments, the boy disappeared from there.
Where did he go?
Far away, in an unknown place, a bright object fell from the sky. The place was in a mountain. A lot of trees had disappeared in the dense forest. A hole had been made. Where a ten-year-old boy was lying. As a result of the fall from the sky, he had burn wounds on his body, he was completely naked, with only a ring to keep him company, which was on his left hand. After being bright for a while, it became normal again. The boy could have died, but he was lucky that there was a couple's house next to him where he landed from the sky. As a result of those who treated him at the right time, he regained consciousness very quickly. The boy lost all his memories, of course, the boy told the couple. Since the two couples had no children, they did not miss this opportunity. They introduced the boy as their son. And named him Alex. Alex started spending time with his parents. But Alex's head was spinning when he saw a skyscraper tower above his head again. It was completely different from the tower he had seen before. It wasn't difficult for him to understand that he was no longer on earth. He was in a different world. And right before his eyes was the 'Tower of Gluttony', reaching up to the sky.
To Be Continue.....
Alex's adventure begins here. If you want to read, stay tuned until the end.