Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

Chapter 16: A Startling Revelation, Returning

[Trading License - An item that allows the user to perform acts of trade within the World of Promise and any others connected to a Universe Ring. Currency used is the standard Digital Coins, each of which is exchanged at as such: 1 gold = 10 silver = 100 copper.]

[Digitize License - An item that grants the Host Digitizer the right to use their Digital Mark to summon their true abilities in a world connected to a Universe Ring. Please note that performing this requires that the Host is in good condition; otherwise, it can lead to potentially dangerous side effects.]

As Nero read these details, his mind was filled with alarm as he spoke inwardly, 'This... are you kidding me? We can use these things in the real world, then... wouldn't that mean...'

Before Nero could finish his words, Adult Nero spoke, "Correct, the world outside is a world you've never truly experienced, so many things are not as you'd expect it. You must heed my words, never... dare to underestimate those who live in the real the world."

Nero's face turned solemn as he heard those words, he answered in agreement, "I understand."

Adult Nero nodded as he saw this and said nothing more. Nero didn't spend too much time studying the other options in-depth, as he pretty much had an idea of what they were, such as Ranking Lists, Dungeon Raids, Event Auction, and the Battle Arena. It seemed that in this sense, he was already somewhat like his older self, not wanting to overthink about pointless things.

He focused a bit more on the Traveling Permit, which was exactly as its name, an item that gives one the right to roam the Novice Zone as a Novice Ranked Digitizer.

After going through all the necessary bits, Nero then commanded with his mind, 'Check Coins!'

Ding!

[Total Coins: 0]

When Nero saw this, he frowned as he felt as if he'd been ripped off by Village Chief Pan, but when he thought about the double EXP and other items, he didn't complain.

As Nero's thought ran to the double items, his eyes flashed as if he got a sudden idea when he thought, 'That's it, since I have two swords, I can just sell one of them, and try to buy armor or some herbs.'

Adult Nero nodded at his choice; he looked at the sky for a bit before he spoke, "A wise choice, I need to rest as my soul is weary. When you are done shopping, if you would like to leave this space before the time ends, just say 'exit,' and you will be transferred back to the real world."

'Time? Oh yeah, you did say that I could leave after 24 hours, I had no idea there was a timer that I could view...' Nero thought as he came to another realization, he checked the time and saw that it was 8 pm Game Time, while in real-time it was 5 am.

From this, he could already tell that this game was roughly at a time ratio of 1:4, and since it he people are only able to enter at a particular time, being midnight, he must have more or likely taken that long to awakened his consciousness.

Nero then decided, 'I'll get some copper first, then I'll just leave as I can always get an equipment tomorrow. I also need to check on mom's health...'

After finishing his thoughts, Nero moved from this area hurrying through the still crowed night scene of the Winfrey Village. Soon, Nero had arrived at the market district, where many locals from the World of Promise as well those belonging different races of the humans, catlins, and others had set up stalls.

"Hey, hey you there... want to take a look at my... goods?" A grown woman said in a suggestive manner as she sat beside a suspicious tent.

Nero didn't even look at her and continued, a few others called out to him, he even saw a suspicious-looking middle-aged man standing in a corner eyeing him.

Nero didn't like that look, so he hurriedly moved towards the trustworthy native blacksmith shop.

Clink! As Nero opened the door, there was a loud bell that alerted the owner. Nero then walked towards the counter where a small bald man with strong-looking arms sat, he looked at Nero up and down as he spoke, "A newbie, eh...? What do you want?"

Nero glanced around a bit before tossed one of his Common Iron Sword's on the counter and spoke with an experienced air, "I don't need this trash anymore, give me the standard price."

The blacksmith looked at Nero deeply before looked at the Common Iron Sword in silence for a while, causing its stats to pop up in his eyes.

[Common Iron Sword]

[Grade: Common | Tier: Rank 1]

[Type: Weapons | Subtype: Sword]

[Usable by All | Close Range]

[Requirements: Level 1]

[Attack Force: 6]

[Durability: 5/5]

The blacksmith narrowed his eyes seeing that it was Common Grade, he stared at Nero again deeply, but the confidence on his face made him think a little.

Nero was a bit worried his current act wouldn't fool the blacksmith but decided to remain firm and unyielding.

The blacksmith smiled as he saw this and spoke, "Since it's in good condition, I'll be generous, I'll give it to you for two copper."

Nero knitted his brows and spoke, "Do you take me for a newb? I want five copper and not a coin less!"

The blacksmith's face turned ugly as he heard those words, he gritted his teeth and spoke, "Four Copper, I'll pay no more than this price!"

Nero vaguely made a sly smirk as he heard this, but he soon returned to a solemn look. He pretended he was thinking it over before he replied, "Fine, it's only common grade trash, I won't haggle you."

The blacksmith smiled as he placed the four Copper Coins on the desk and spoke, "A pleasure doing business with you."

Nero took it up and placed it in his inventory before leaving as he waved his hand, not bothering to say anything.

After Nero left the blacksmith, his face was full of smiles, but as he walked past a nearby stall, he saw the same Common Iron Sword being sold for 6 Copper.

Nero gritted his teeth and cursed out loud, "That darn blacksmith! Just you wait, I'll pay you back surely..."

As Nero wasn't rich, he wasn't one to see even a dime wasted; being cheated like this, to him, was no different from proposing to the girl of your dreams, only to have her ditch your wedding to marry another man on the same day.

A few people looked at him as if he was turning mad, only now had he realized his mistake. Nero felt a bit embarrassed, so he hurriedly left the eyes that were scrutinizing him.

Nero soon arrived in a quiet area; here, there were roses scattered about as if it was some garden. Looking around, one would even hear the sound of running water as a lake was nearby, a fresh scent filling the air, giving it an even more pleasing atmosphere.

Nero felt here was a good place; he sat in a corner and lifted his head to stare at the brilliant night sky as he spoke, "Exit..."

Not long after, Nero's body glowed in a multi-colored light before he broke apart in digital cubes that beamed towards the sky, vanishing into a portal that faded into nothingness.

The very instant Nero had vanished, a shuffling was heard as a familiar chestnut hair beauty appeared. She looked around carefully before sitting herself a little distance from where Nero went as she spoke, "Brother, I feel that this is a good place, so I'll be leaving here."

Raynas who only now appeared nodded as he spoke, "Fine, I'll leave a marker here as well, when you get back after school tomorrow, send me a message, and I'll teleport over. Elly, make sure you get to sleep the moment you leave; we can't have you being late for your new school. Also, you'd best remember to act with grace and manners tomorrow, I don't want a repeat of what happened at that school..."

Elly had a slightly embarrassed face as she heard his words, she nodded her head and replied, "O-Okay brother, I will not let mother, father, and you down again!"

Raynas smiled as he saw his adorable little sister's face, he nodded as he spoke, "Good, that's my sister, now go on,"

Elly then spoke the exit command before vanishing in the same manner Nero did, but Raynas pointed at the ground leaving a white mark before teleporting from this space like a ray of light, beaming towards a distant part of the world.

***

When Nero had returned in his house from the World of Promise, it was only a little after 5 am, he went up to his mother's bedroom and saw that she was still sleeping,

After fixing her blanket and wiping the sweat from her head, Nero slowly left the room and checked the house. Only after seeing everything as okay did Nero climbed back into his bed, and rested, but as he did this, he found that he was in no way tired.

Nero narrowed his eyes and muttered, "It looks like I'll need to occupy my time..."

After saying this, Nero grabbed an old model tablet and hand began to do some self-learning. The night soon after fading, as the day once more rose anew.