Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

Chapter 182: Early-Stage Novice Tier, Inheritance Quest

The Novice Rank, the first boundary of power on the path to becoming an Apex Digitizer, upon entering the World of Promise, everyone would become initiated as a Novice, but that isn't the true start of this tier. Only when overcoming the first initial levels and achieving Level 10, could one truly be recognized as a novice, both by the world's residents and the system connected to the Universe Ring.

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Ding!

[Initiation Complete: Congratulations, you have achieved the Early-Stage Novice Rank.]

Ding!

[Body transformation commencing, assessing Host's foundation, foundation assessment complete.]

Ding!

[Host's body foundation had achieved Stage Nine Fitness in two foundation skills, as such, Core Body Refinement and All Weapons Mastery has merged into Host's new foundation, Core Physique has awakened.]

Ding!

[Host's combat techniques and stats have evolved on a fundamental level. Body Tenacity has assimilated into Combat Force.]

Ding!

[Host Eruption Class Skill Blood Reaper's Dance has been altered; maximum power is limited until required stage advancement.]

Ding!

[All stats have increased.]

Ding!

[Grade Z Inheritance Bit Mazello has initiated, complete its Inheritance Quest to unlock its full potential.]

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As the notifications sounded, the lights faded, revealing Nero's dazzling figure, which was now emitting a dense, rich silver power that sparked. His body now a bit leaner and more muscular as even his silver hair grew a bit longer.

The onlookers who saw his change were surprised, but they soon returned to normal as some spoke out loud.

"Incredible, this guy has met the standard, achieving Level 10 so quickly, I feel ashamed."

"Tell me about it, I'm still a week away, and the event is tomorrow. It looks like I'll miss it." 

Not paying attention to anyone else, Nero, who sensed his transformation, felt light. His body emanating a magic power that was more condensed than his former, as when he clenched his fists tightly, he felt a surge of strength like never before. 

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[Name: Nero Valstine]

[Title - Silver Boy, Wild Silver(Active), The First Newbie(System: +40 HP and MP)]

[Tier - Early-Stage Novice Digitizer]

[Level: 10| Class: None]

[Next Level EXP: 5,750] 

[Current EXP: 0] 

[Influence: Humanity (Blood Steel Society) | Prestige: 1200 - Famed Warrior]

[Health: 420/420] 

[Magic Power: 420/420]

[Combat Force: 358(178+180) (+171)]

[Spiritual Awareness: 75]

[Speed: 80(+60) km/h] 

[Genetic Trait: Inheritance Bit Mazello (Grade Z) - Partial Active, Reaper's Eye]

[Core Physique: Stage 9 Human Body | Effects: None | CF: 180] 

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[Active Combat Skills | High Grade:]

[Blood Reaper's Dance (Special): Stage 3 (51/600) | ? Stages]

[Effects: Increase of +60 Combat Force, MP Consumption: 30]

[Four Point Unity Steps: Stage 9 MAX]

[Effects: Increase of 65km/h, MP Consumption: 20]

[Myriad Spector Clones: Stage 5 (323/600) | 9 Stages]

[Effects:  Conjure 5 Phantom Clones, MP Consumption: 30]

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[Active Combat Skills | Low Grade: Flash Cut: Stage 3 MAX]

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[Coins: 1 Gold 45 Silver 65 Coppers]

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[Items: (NEW)Mystery Box, ???Scroll, (Rank Up))Blood Horror Cloak [LV10/100] - CF:52 (Skill: Blood Binding Chains), Midnight Arm Gauntlet - CF: 19(Skill: Midnight Shield), Sky Walker Boots: 65km/h - (Skill: Sky Walk), Ironscale Underarmor - CF: 38) (Rank Up)Grezelor's Cursed Scythe (LV10/100) CF: 62, Trading License, Digitize License]

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'Wow, it's even more than I thought to think I would strengthen this much? Those passive skills merged to form my Core Physique, and my Blood Reaper's Dance isn't showing percentages. I wonder, why?'

Nero inwardly said with shocked eyes as he looked at his stats; he could feel the power he had could easily crush the former Rock Snapper with ease. 

"You have ranked up to the true start of the Novice Tier; because of this, the special grade skill isn't able to utilize its comprehensive effect at its current stage. The reason for this is because your Combat Force is of superior level compared to your early levels." Adult Nero said.

'What? Isn't it the same Combat Force? If it's like this, wouldn't all my effort in razing the skill be pointless.' Nero said in a tone of discontent.

Adult Nero shook his head and answered, "Your mistaken, the Blood Reaper's Dance is more powerful than it was before; if anything, you only need to push it to the required stage to awaken its percentage eruption strength. At that point, the skill would truly unfold and awaken its true killing method."

'Tsk, if you say so,' Nero said, a bit annoyed; he didn't like that he had to push it higher to achieve what he already lost. 

Adult Nero smirked as he knew that his younger self simply didn't understand just how powerful it would be to reach the required stage. He pushed those thoughts away and spoke again.

"Now then, enough about that, your Combat Force is the pinnacle of all strength, while your Core Physique is the body built through your foundation techniques. Of course, the Core Body Refinement skill wasn't the very best, but it was enough for you to achieve the Stage Nine Human Body. Now that you've become an Early Tier Novice, your strength will only continue to rise at an exponential rate. Once you enter the Gate of Legends, your aim would then be to use your Digitize Bit to find a powerful method to replace your physique and transform it further."

"Hmm, you mentioned that I have to use my Digitize Bit, but didn't they say we mustn't do our Inheritance Quests yet?" Nero asked his older self.

"Correct, they were right, but you're mistaken; the Inheritance Bit is the first challenge you must overcome once you are tossed into the world of the Gate of Legends. Otherwise, you won't be able to survive its monsters, not without the power boost. As for the first Inheritance Quest, it is the easiest, and you only have to look within yourself to overcome it; of course, our quest won't be as simple most others."

'Looks like this will be a true troublesome event...' Nero thought to himself with stern eyes.

Adult Nero didn't pay his thoughts any mind and spoke once more, "Each Digitize Bit is quite mystical, and they can source out a power comparable to their former masters. Your job is to source out the strongest methods you can; the better the technique, the better your chances of awakening a powerful and unique body that can merge with your Core Physique. If you're lucky, it may even compare to those of the superior Class 3 and Class 4 races."

Nero had already a bit about these details from his older self, but this only furthered his understanding.

'So that's how it is... now, I guess I'll check out that quest in a different location,' Nero thought to himself with a tinge of excitement.

Not even wanting to waste another moment, he jumped and quickly faded from everyone's sight, moving at a speed many times faster than before as he arrived at a silent field, surrounded by a few World Spirits that seemed to notice him.

Nero had sat down prepared to review more of his changes, but a few of the spirits floated around him; one even crawled on his legs.

"These little guys are so cute..." Nero muttered as he helped a few of them up, fixing them in a relaxed manner in his hair before he stared at the space and spoke.

"Time to see what you're all about... show quest."

As Nero said this, a screen popped up before his eyes showing the quest details.

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[First Inheritance Quest: Acquire Mazello's Heart!]

[Difficulty: Extreme Hard]

[Description: Mazello is a powerful spiritual being of the ancient ages in the World of Promise, as the wielder of his fragment, you must prove yourself worthy by acquiring his heart from the Death Realm of your Digitize Bit. Failure will result in loss of your right to wield his power...]

[Rewards: (??? Grade) Mazello's Death Scythe, ??? Class [??? EXP]

[Requirements: Level 10, you have ten days to enter the Death Realm and complete the quest.]

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"Extreme Hard? What the hell kind of difficulty is that?" Nero said in alarm.

Adult Nero chuckled at this as he prepared to explain everything in detail; the cool wind blew as Nero listened to his older self's words in the calm night. 

1. Weapons and Equipment Additions
2. He sold a few of his old items
3. Total Stat = Base + Core Physique