Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

The sky was a tad gloomy, as today was a chilly overcast day for the residents of Rambruck; the people who scurried about the streets for various activities wore thicker clothing than the usual and had ruddy complexions. Yet, like always, those within the Gutter Zone continued life like the norm. The weather didn't change much in their life as every day for them was a new struggle.

Like many others, Nero had only just awoken from his night's adventures across the World of Promise. He stretched and yawn before dully staring out of his small window as he rubbed his hands while speaking.

"I always hate rainy days."

Nero said as he continued to peer out the window, the chilly draft causing him to rub his hands together and pull his sheet tighter to keep warm.

As if the heavens heard Nero's words, a few slight rumblings sounded in the distance as if rain wasn't too far away from his current environment.

Nero shook his head and got down from the bed; he then opened his door, preparing to head to the restroom. However, as he did so, he only just took notice of his mother's room. There, he noticed that the door was open, even the window in the room had yet to be closed.

'Ah, it seems I had forgotten about it,' Nero inwardly said as he hurried towards the room. He entered it and felt the tiny area was a bit more spacious.

"It feels a bit larger now," Nero muttered with a complicated look in his eyes, but he soon shook his head and closed the windows before making up the bed.

After doing this, he then arranged his mother's things before turning to leave. However, right as he did this, his eyes caught sight of a picture frame, one of two individuals hugging each other.

Nero hesitated for a bit before he walked closer to it and touched the desk. His fingers ran atop the desk before he finally grasped it and inspected it.

On the photo, he saw a younger frame of his mother who was even more charming and graceful than the present, along with a stalwart looking man. This man had firm features, with sharp-looking eyes, black hair, a chiseled face like that of Adult Nero's, and a stubble of beard.

As Nero stared at this, his mind turned blank as his eyes grew a bit hazy. He soon began to vaguely recall the broad back of this man who took heavy steps towards a door without looking back. The noise of the door closing resounding in his mind as that very man faded from his world.

"Father..." Nero muttered unconsciously as a few streams of tears fell from the corners of his eyes.

Adult Nero didn't stare at this; he merely closed his eyes and leaned back as he floated in Nero's mind. His long hair covered his eyes as he remained silent for an unknown time.

'Now… now isn't the time for tears, I have to focus on present affairs,' Nero thought to himself as he wiped the corners of his eyes and showed a set of firm-looking eyes.

Following those words, Nero placed down the photo before leaving the room and closing the door. He then took a quick bath and ate his breakfast before he took out a piece of paper and started to jot down his most important tasks.

"I need to first meet with those of the Blood Steel Society and join them now rather than later, then visit mother."

After Nero concluded his plan for today, he grabbed an umbrella and then left the house. However, right as he went outside, his eyes narrowed as he saw someone standing at his rusty gate as if waiting on him.

"So, you were waiting as usual," Nero said with a calm tone.

Ryo idly stood as he stared at him in silence, Nero seeing this shook his head, not bothering to say anything more, he continued on his way, and like usual, Ryo merely followed behind him as his tail.

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Within the compound of the Balkras Family, Elly had awoken rather early today; her puffy little cheeks pouted as if she just received another scolding as she stamped her feet towards the restroom, garbed in a simple nightie that fell below her slender legs.

With a bang, Elly slammed shut the large bathroom door and went over to the face basin. She then stared at her sullen-looking face in the mirror as she complained.

"Why did mother say those things? We are not in any relationship, so I do not need to give that bastard face!"

When Elly shouted this, she couldn't help but recall the silly-looking Delkan who ran off, not even upholding his bet. It seemed that Delkan had complained to his family, who later called hers.

'Hmph! Such a little wussy.'

Elly thought with mocking eyes, but soon after, she erased him from her thoughts as she pondered today's activities.

'I couldn't go yesterday because of mother's lessons, but today, I can finally go and check on Kara; I hope she's okay.'

When Elly thought to here, her large rounded eyes showed a trace of worry and hope before she shook it off and started to wash her face. She then took a bath as she began to prepare herself for a trip to the hospital.

While Elly was readying herself, within a garden, the beautiful Madame Balkras stood at the side of a fountain-like a deity in human form. She currently seemed to be at peace with the environment as she sipped tea from an exquisite cup, basking in the fresh morning air from the city.

Soon though, her brows knitted as she thought to herself, 'That daughter of mine... even if she didn't like that spoiled brat from the Newman's, she could have at least behaved more appropriately. Hmph! I want to see the backbone of that boy that has bound my daughter's spirit.'

While Madame Balkras complained about her daughter's manner inwardly, a maid appeared nearby and whispered something in her ears, causing her calm face to contort slightly.

"Hmm, and where is my daughter going at this early hour?" Madame Balkras asked.

The maid trembled as she hurriedly replied, "Madame, the young miss is planning on visiting a friend."

'A friend? What kind of friend?" Madame Balkras asked with a hint of suspicion.

The maid knew what she meant by what kind, she replied, "A girl."

Madame Balkras's face soon turned a bit better; she placed down her teacup and shouted, "Attend to me, Screwgelman!"

"At your service, ma'am!" Screwgelman said as he appeared in front of Madame Balkras.

Madame Balkras looked at him coldly, causing him to tremble a bit, but soon she spoke, "You will guide my daughter today, and do, please ensure that she gets back home on time."

"As madame wishes!" Screwgelman said with a bow before his figure vanished.

Madame Balkras stared at the direction he vanished for a while before closing her eyes, continuing to drink at peace as she returned to the state of one with the world.

***

Far away from the city of Rambruck, within distant Vermeulen Sector of the United Earth Government.

There was a city that was more than five times the size of Rambruck, its scenery filled with even higher skyscrapers of peculiar designs as floating instruments such an odd-shaped drones satellites patrolled vital areas.

Traveling beyond the site of endless concrete buildings, people, and vehicles, one would arrive in an area that seemed like a paradise.

Many different statures of old-era legends were erected across the well-trimmed grasses lined with wide paths leading to other areas.

Following one path, one would eventually arrive at a giant mansion with a large pool and an artificial forest behind it. Many different luxury cars were parked in various areas with people of different walks moving about its domain.

Inside of this mansion, within a large chamber that seemed like its main room. Delkan was currently kneeling before a figure that sat in a chair with his legs crossed. It was a man with similar features with Delkan; only his face had a mature look with a mustache and beard, his finger tapped the armrest as he silently gazed at him with anger on his face.

"Useless! How dare you make such a scene? Now you've made our family no different from a laughingstock!" The man cursed in anger.

Delkan trembled a bit with his head held down. He clenched his fists tightly before he spoke, "But father, it was that bastard's fault, I am not to blame!"

"Hmph! You really think so? Then tell me, who was the one to provoke him? That boy isn't even an official partner of that Balkras child; even I could learn this detail through simple discussion. Now, not only did you not use your head, you even went on and turned down a personal pledge, the face of our family has taken a drastic downturn due to your foolish shenanigans!" The man yelled in anger once again.

Delkan sighed, not saying anything; he knew his father was right. He could only stay quiet and accept his punishment.

The man looked at Delkan in anger, but after a moment, he sighed and spoke, "Get out of my sight, the Gate of Legends is nearing, but before that, you'll need to attend the DU's meet. If you fail to live up to my expectations again, you can forget about doing anything else in the future!"

Delkan sighed at this as he hurriedly left the room, his eyes showing a cold look as if he would not let this grudge down easily.

The man stared at Delkan's retreating figure before shaking his head as he glanced in front of him. A cloaked man soon appeared as if he was waiting and hand him a tablet before vanishing.

Soon, the man glanced at it before he sighed and lifted his head, his eyes locked on the looming Universe Ring that towered over the world as he spoke, "Nero Valstine, Valstine... such a strange coincidence, I don't know why, but it seems that I'm always destined to be at odds with that name."

As the man said this, his eyes turned cold as he remembered an enemy he hasn't seen in a long time, one who was now presumed dead, the scene here turning a bit dark, but the brand new day pressed onwards.

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