Digitize: Rebirth of the Silver Death God
Chapter 93: The Crimson Blade Mantis King

The scene was one of silence as the different parties stared at each other as if sizing each other up, the eyes of the sinister-looking Crimson Blade Mantis was glaring at Nero and the two lambs with a playful but ruthless look.

"Haha, humans, did you think that you could enter my territory and exit as freely as you wish? For such a foolish act, none of you will leave here alive!" The monster said while it lifted its head and roared with a towering Magic Power erupting from its body, sending menacing energies across the open field.

Nero stood silently before it; the terrifying power was even influencing him by a bit as if felt as if standing before him was a mountain of endless energy.

"Just its Magic Power is already this strong, I might have been a bit over my head in trying to challenge this beast... but there's no going back, let's see what makes it so tough...' Nero thought with a bright light in his eyes as he wiped the sweat from his face. He quickly inspected this Crimson Blade Mantis's stats while firmly holding onto his scythe, preparing to strike at a moment's notice.

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[Crimson Blade Mantis King]

[Level: 6]

[Grade: Quasi Greater Class]

[Health: 800/800]

[Magic Power 350/350]

[Combat Force: 250 stones]

[Body Tenacity: 75]

[Spiritual Awareness: 70]

[Speed 115 km/h]:

[Skills:]

[Mantis Bladework - A skillful style of blade arts useable by only the master's in among the Crimson Blade Mantis race.]

[Mantis Shadow Step - A speed-boosting skill that increases one's speed by 30 km/h for a limited time.]

[Killing Field - A half domain type skill the creates a field killing energy by using the host's Magic Power. The area can be used to trap as well as influence all within its range...]

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'What the heck? This guy... if I didn't have those recent strength increase then I wouldn't even stand a chance, even now, I'm not certain if I can win,' Nero thought in alarm as he saw the stats of the Crimson Blade Mantis King. He couldn't help but compare it to his own by quickly recalling his stats details.

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[Name: Nero Valstine]

[Title - Silver Boy]

[Tier - Novice Rank Digitizer]

[Level 6 | Class: None]

[Next Level EXP: 2010]

[Current EXP: 1930]

[Influence: None | Prestige: 600 - Reputable]

[Health 200/200]

[Magic Power 200/200]

[Combat Power: 212 | 80 + (60+30+42)]

[Body Tenacity: 62 | 22 + (30+10)]

[Spiritual Awareness 35]

[Speed 65(+36) km/h]:

[Genetic Trait:]

[Grade??? Inheritance Bit (Mazello (Level 10))]

[Reaper's Eye]

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[Skills:]

[Passive Techniques:]

High-Grade Skill:

[Core Body Refinement: Stage 6 (785/800) | 9 Stages]

[Effects: Technique is limited to 9 Stages, and the current stage can increase Combat Power and Body Tenacity by +30]

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[All Weapons Mastery Skill- Stage 6 (791/800) | 9 Stages]

[Effects:]

[Technique is limited to 9 Stages, and the current stage can increase the skill and Combat Power used by +30]

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[Combat Techniques:]

High-Grade Skill:

[Four Point Unity Steps - Stage 6 (779/800) | 9 Stages]

[Description: This is a speed-boosting art that can increase speed allowing graceful movement and superior reaction capabilities. The current stage can grant the user and increase of 35km/h.]

[Effects: MP Consumption: 30]

[Requirement: User must at least have Stage 3 fitness.]

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[Myriad Spector Cut: Stage 2 (5/120) | 9 Stages]

[Description - This is a scythe style that allows the host to use Magic Power to condense two phantom clones with the host's body. Both phantoms can attack their opponents and change positions]

[Effects: MP Consumption: 35]

Low-Grade Skill:

[Flash Cut: Stage MAX (100/100) | 3 Stages]

[Effects: MP Consumption: 25]

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[Items:]

[???Special Gift - Item locked (Level10)]

[Furry Ape Martial Robe: Body Tenacity: +10 | Durability: 4/4]

[Grezelor's Cursed Scythe | Level 6]

[Grade: Rare Tier (Growable)]

[Type: Weapons]

[Subtype: Scythe]

[Usable by: All]

[Close & Mid-Range]

[Durability: 35/35]

[Combat Force: 42]

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[Judgment Cuff]

[Grade: Common]

[Type: Weapons]

[Subtype: Treasure]

[Usable by: All]

[Close Range]

[Requirements: Level 1]

[Description: A special artifact that has the power to bind its foes for a fixed duration based on power difference.]

[Effects: MP Consumption: 20, 15 seconds duration, 1-minute cooldown.]

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[Sky Walker Boots]

[Grade: Rare Tier]

[Type: Armor]

[Subtype: Boots]

[Usable by: All]

[Close & Mid-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 recalling his stats, and clearing his thoughts, Nero's body began to emit his silver-colored Magic Power, clashing against the Crimson Blade Mantis King's towering energies.

With a loud bang, the forces seemed to have entered a stalemate before canceling out as both Nero and the Crimson Blade Mantis King silently looked at each other.

A distance away from them, Lily looked at this in shock as she spoke, "T-they canceled out… just how did he get so strong?"

'Incredible! He's far stronger than the time in that clip, maybe my brother was wrong about him!' Ivy thought as her eyes lit up as she saw the scene, her eyes locked onto Nero's back as if she finally saw hope, she seemed a bit dazed by his dazzling silver hair and attacking posture while he held his scythe.

The Crimson Blade Mantis King shifted its eyes towards Ivy and Lily that stood in the distance before firmly locking onto Nero as it spoke, "Human, you are different from those weak lessers, but all the better, I shall kill you then finish those little pests!"

Nero didn't seem to care as he slanted his scythe at a low angle before him and turned his body slightly to the side, he then crouched his leg as if he was setting to dash towards his foe.

"Hmph! You talk too much nonsense..." Nero said as his body once more erupted with his Magic Power, each of which rustled his silver hair as it spiraled around the edge of his scythe.

"You insolent wretch, prepare to die!" The Crimson Blade Mantis King yelled in anger as it raised its two massive crimson blade-like palms and exploded with its incredible Magic Power.

The forces sent ripples about the area once more, forcing back both the dazed Ivy and Lily, who hurried to found shelter behind a sizeable tree trunk.

"It's finally starting..." Ivy said as she looked at the scene with a hint of hope but mostly a worried look on her face, her eyes were locked onto Nero's back as if no one else existed.

"Hmm, let's hope he can face it," Lily added, though she didn't like Nero in the slightest, she knew better than to wish badly at such times.

The tension here grew more robust, as the battle between man and beast was only moments from taking its place in this gloomy and dangerous land.