Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

Chapter 183: The Mystery Box, A Peculiar Beast

The time now neared the hour for leaving the World of Promise, and Nero had already heard the details regarding the Extreme Hard difficulty for his Inheritance Quest.

'It might be, though, but I'll do my best... I wonder, just how powerful will I be after I claim that weapon and inherit my combat class?' 

Nero thought to himself with eyes filled with expectation.

Adult Nero smiled at this as he spoke, "Our strength will depend on the amount of effort you put into it, so prepare yourself for it won't come easy."

Nero nodded at this and said nothing; he looked at the colorful night sky of the World of Promise, even more so at the bright gold Universe Ring with thoughtful eyes as he prepared to leave, but as if he recalled something, he slapped the back of his head and muttered.

"Oh yeah, I didn't check it out yet; now that I'm level 10, it should have unlocked. Hmm, let's see here, oh, it changed its name to Mystery Box; I wonder what's inside?" 

Nero promptly opened his palm and willed for the item to appear, after a flash of light it then fell into his hand. Now that he looked at it, he found it a bit peculiar, for it was a dark box with mystical patterns that shone in purple light.

"Inspect..." Nero said, causing its details to appear before his eyes.

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[Mystery Box 104]

[Grade: Special]

[Type: Treasure Box]

[Usable by: All]

[Description: A special box that contains a surprise. Open it, and you shall summon a unique lifeform.]

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"What the... a unique lifeform? Is this thing holding some 'digi demons' or those 'pocket monsters' mother always liked?" Nero said in a strange tone.

Adult Nero chuckled and spoke, "A pocket monster, haha, that should be something. You really have a wild imagination..."

Nero rolled his eyes at those words and spoke, "Well, if you're so smart, what do you think is inside?"

"Sorry, I've never experienced this before, that All-Seer and his intentions were always a mystery. I've also heard of people acquiring Mystery Box's, but I didn't in the end. Still, since it was labeled as a special gift, then it should have something that we might find handy." 

When Adult Nero spoke to his younger self, Nero's face turned a bit curious as he observed it more carefully. Vaguely, he could feel as if the box itself was peering at him as if a pair of imaginary eyes had opened up from its core, observing him.

But sadly, that was only an illusion as the box remained a normal with no signs of other life.

'Even if it's a gift, I should be a bit careful.' 

Nero thought to himself. Even if he didn't seem like it, Nero didn't like the All-Seer one bit, especially as he goaded him through the means of his mother.

With his mind cleared up, Nero looked at the box once more with sharp eyes as he commanded, "Open!"

His shout seemed to have influenced the surroundings as the world around him grew quiet. In this instance, the world grew dark as only Nero and the box existed. 

Suddenly, the box hovered from his palm and opened from the top as a bright purple light shone from the box, creating a startling beam of light that bolted towards the night sky. It formed a mystical diagram much like that of a magic summoning formation.

Nero looked at this in surprise as Adult Nero observed calmly, he didn't know what it was before, but he soon showed a thoughtful expression as he spoke to himself.

"I wonder, what creature will appear?"

As if it heard Adult Nero's words, the connecting ray of light shone even more brightly before a spiraling orb fell from the heavens; it halted directly before Nero before exploding in a bright boom of purple energies that shrouded the entire surroundings.

A few moments later the lights vanished, and the box that hovered before Nero had dissipated. Nero looked around in wonder as he didn't see any differences, but soon, his eyes widened in surprise as he called out in alarm.

"T-this is insane! What the heck is this?"

Following Nero's eyes, one would see a small and adorable black cat with purple stripe patterns around its dark fur. It had a white and gold bell around its tail that jingled each time it moved up and down.

As if it sensed Nero's stare, the cat looked around confusedly before staring at him with curiosity then closeness. 

"Meow-meow-meow!" 

It cried out cutely as it ran towards Nero and jumped from the ground, nimbly landing into his arms that stretched out subconsciously to grab it.

"Meowww..." The small black cat purred as it fiddled around in his hands. It seemed it wanted to play.

'You've got to be kidding me? All that glamourous light and special summoning symbol, I'd think they'd be sending me a devil or dragon, but in the end... I get a cat?'

Nero cursed with his eyes still filled with surprise; he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

Adult Nero chuckled at this, he then shook his head and spoke, "You've spoken too soon, haven't you inspected its details?"

Nero rolled his eyes at this and complained, "What are you talking about? It's a fricking cat, what can a cat--"

He was about to say something, but before he could even finish his words, his mouth opened in shock as he saw the details before his eyes.

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[Nether Hell Cat]

[Level: 1]

[Grade: Unique (Growth Type)]

[Health: 100/100]

[Magic Power: 100/100]

[Combat Force: 15 Stones]

[Spiritual Awareness: 65]

[Speed: 75 km/h]:

[Skill: Soul Guidance, Soul ????, Soul ????]

[Description: A mystical beast that walks the boundaries of two worlds, it can bridge the gap of space and enter the NetherRealm, either to escape danger or to search for lost souls or rogue spirits.]

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"Wha... what the hell is with this cat? Its combat force isn't anything special for its level, but its speed and awareness are off the charts. Hmm, Soul Guidance... such an odd skill, what's this all about?" Nero said with surprise as he stared at the small cat in his arms.

Adult Nero gave it a deep look as he spoke, "Unique Grade pets aren't usually suitable for battle but support, but unlike most others, especially for a reaper, there is no better pet than this Nether Hell Cat. You should count yourself lucky; its Soul Guidance is a skill that allows it to guide us towards lost souls and rogue spirits are especially useful. Still, for now, it wouldn't mean much to you; after you become a true reaper, you will see what it means..."

Nero showed a thoughtful look at this but said nothing; his eyes stared at the cute black cat with purple eyes that stared up at him adorably. He smiled and spoke, "Since that guy says you're so special, I can't leave you unnamed now, can I... hmm, let's see, your dark but also bright, how about Luna?"

"Meow!" The black cat felt happy at its name; it jumped from Nero's hand and landed on his silver hair; it then fixed in a comfortable position as if trying to sleep.

Nero smiled at this and petted the cat before he stared up at the night sky and spoke, "Time to leave..."

With those words, a bright light appeared, followed by the scene of him transforming into colorful lights that bolted towards the Universe Ring as a new day began.