Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God

Chapter 71: Changes in the Ranking List, The Sky Walker Boots

Somewhere within the Novice Zone, a region of colorful plants and rich greenery, a tall and bulk square-shaped man garbed in rare looking heavy armor was currently picking a pile of dropped items from the ground diligently.

Looking at his movements, one would notice that he would have to slap his hand on his back each time he bent down to straighten himself, making cracking noises as his face carried a bitter look.

Around him were a series of dead oddities, giant plants that had many different vines cut apart as green liquid oozed from their bodies as if they were corpses.

Other than this sight, a young petite beauty with long chestnut-colored hair sat atop of a large rock while fiddling with the space before her with bright eyes, a smile rose on her face as if she read something good.

'Hmm? I wonder what's going on? That little sister of mine is smiling and is behaving in such a happy mood,' Raynas thought with a puzzled look on his face, but soon, his eyes flashed as if recalling something as he thought with a shocked look, 'Could it be that boy again...?'

As Raynas thoughts ran to here, he noticed that Elly's smile grew wider as she pressed the space before her and jumped down from the rock.

He made a note to himself, 'It looks like I'll really need to inform mother of this news, I can't keep delaying it...'

After determining his thoughts, a firm look came into his eyes as he hurriedly continued his tasks picking up the rest of the drops from these strange monsters.

Despite noticing her brother's pitiful movements due to having bent his back for so long, Elly remained at ease as she walked over and spoke, "Brother, we've made a date, he's going to come over and teach me starting this Monday!"

Raynas trembled as he heard, 'come over,' but he pretended that he wasn't perturbed and as he straightened his posture and spoke while looking at her, "Huh? That's good, see my little sister is special. I knew you could get help if you only asked and acted nicely. Mother will be proud..."

When Elly heard the words mother, she grew a bit hesitant as she stared at Raynas's face and spoke, "Really? Will mother not mind it?"

Raynas smiled and rubbed her head as he spoke, "Of course not, mother has always wanted Elly to have friends. Don't worry too much; she will be proud that you are making progress, even... even if that friend is a boy... I... I'm sure of it."

When Raynas replied the latter parts of his words grew softer and unclear, Elly only heard the first parts of his words, causing her face to beam with excitement as she spoke, "Yay, I will certainly not disappoint mother!"

Raynas looked at her innocently cute smile and couldn't help but pinch her cheeks with his large fingers; it caused her cheek to turn a bit red as she cursed, "Ouch!"

With a slap, Elly hit his arm and pointed at him as and spoke in an annoyed manner, "Brother, stop treating me like a kid!"

Raynas chuckled as he rubbed her head and spoke, "Fine-fine... now come on, help me pick up the rest of this loot, your level is now nearing Level 8, after a bit more grinding we can head back to the town and call it a night. But, while your level is one thing, your mastery is falling behind. I had to power level you to barely catch up to the strongest of the rising geniuses, but you are still a bit backward. After achieving a battle rank of 9, Gold Spear Boy has vanished, as did the Child of Blaze, who was the first to even leave the Rising Talent List. They have most likely achieved Level 10 and are now waiting for that Special Event to pass before they invoke their Inheritance Quest."

When Elly heard this, her eyes showed a fierce look as glanced at the new Rising Talent List that appeared in her mind.

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[Ranking List: Rising Talent | Region: Novice Zone]

[First place - Title: Chasing Arrow | Level: 9 | Battle Rank:8]

[Second Place - Title: Grass Root Sword Child | Level: 9 | Battle Rank:8]

[Third place - Title: Rising Fox | Level: 8 | Battle Rank:8]

[Fourth place - Title: Thunder's Daughter | Level: 8 | Battle Rank:7]

[Fifth place - Title: Crazy Blade | Level: 8| Battle Rank:7]

[Sixth place - Title: Rampant Axe | Level: 8 | Battle Rank:7]

[Seventh Place - Title: Graceful Tyrant | Level: 7 | Battle Rank:6]

[Eight place - Title: Bramble Child | Level: 7 | Battle Rank:6]

[Ninth place - Title: Red Rain| Level: 7 | Battle Rank:6]

[Tenth Place - Title: Swift Hands | Level: 6 | Battle Rank:5]

[Eleventh place - Title: Phantom Child | Level: 6 | Battle Rank:5]

[Twelveth place - Title: Poison Boy | Level: 6 | Battle Rank:5]

[Thirteenth place - Title: Mohawk Wannabe | Level: 6 | Battle Rank:5]

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Elly smiled seeing her rise in the lists as she spoke, "Brother, I won't lose to any of them, I will rise higher before that event and once it begins, I shall claim one of the best Top Class Skills and a Special Profession..."

When Raynas heard this, he smiles as he spoke, "Of course you will, you aren't our clans favored talent for nothing. However, it would help if you never grew complacent, other than us humans and the allied and neutral races. Those hostile civilizations are naturally going to be partaking in this event..."

Elly nodded as she heard those words, her eyes showing a firm look as she thought to herself, 'I know brother, I'll strive to get the best results...'

Raynas seemed to know what she was thinking, he sighed and lifted his head, staring at the sky that transitioning to night time as he contemplated, 'Top Class skills are another thing, but Special Professions are only auxiliary to Combat Classes gained from Inheritance Quests. She'll have to overcome both human and non-human talents from both hostile and non-hostile backgrounds to find a truly notable Special Profession... it will be a bloody challenge just like last time...'

As the evening slowly transitioned into the colorful scenery of the night-time hours, a cold wind blew rustling the petals of flowers and grasses as both brother and sister continued about their task.

***

The sky was dark, and the colorful stars and brilliant Universe Ring were looming above the open skies.

By this hour, Nero, who had only tested out the effects of his new boots, was smiling as he made his way through the forests as he traveled towards Birgime. Each time his boots would glow in blue lights whereby he would bounce from the ground to a few meters into the air and bounce a second time as if walking in the sky, after a few seconds the glows vanished and he would rapidly descend before gracefully landing on the ground.

"Perfect, not only have I successfully arranged a better source of income with Classmate Elly, but these boots are convenient, no wonder it's a reward from a Special Quest..." Nero said in a soft voice as he recalled his discussion with Elly and looked down on his equipped boots, causing their stats to appear before his eyes.

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[Sky Walker Boots]

[Grade: Rare Tier]

[Type: Armor]

[Subtype: Boots]

[Usable by: All]

[Close Range]

[Requirements: Level 6]

[Agility: +36 km/h]

[Passive Weapon Skill: Sky Walk - A unique item ability that allows the user to walk on air for a limited time.]

[Effects: 10 seconds | Cooldown: 1 minute]

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After checking out their stats, Nero's face was beaming, but right at this time Adult Nero spoke, "Items are one thing, but personal strength is the most important, you still have a long way to go as your mastery is still a ways off from Stage 6."

Nero, hearing this sighed as he spoke, "I know, I know, I want to trade for some more potions before I use the rest of the night to grind."

Adult Nero nodded at this and no longer said anything, he returned to silence while looking upwards as if he could peer through Nero's consciousness at the stars.

Suddenly, his eyes showed a stern look as he thought to himself, 'It's nearing that time, I should begin to teach him about the incoming event... and a tiny bit about our kinds enemies...'

As Adult Nero thought to here, his eyes had a cold look as if he could peer from this world towards the distant stars in the galaxy were a myriad of worlds reside.