The Story of the Fate of the Digital Series

Nereus, that's the name my mother gave me.

——Since I was born, I have carried a particularly important mission, my mother told me so.

In a hidden room in this "illusory garden in the sky", all I can see are cold walls, closed iron doors, and a very high window.Other than that, there is furniture suitable for a comfortable life, and books stacked on shelves.

This room is my only world.

The only people who know about this room and about my existence are my mother and Chronos.My mother is the only person who often comes to this room to accompany me.So, I never talked to anyone other than my mom.

Of course, sometimes my mother would read storybooks to me and teach me how to reproduce objects through the power of imagination, or take me out of the room and take a walk in the sky garden.At that time, the sky garden was very beautiful and full of vitality, and there were puzzles to play with.

Therefore, every time my mother comes to accompany me, I am very happy.

I know that the outside world is very vast, but I don't care that I have to stay in this small world all my life, as long as I have my mother's company is enough.

——A new day, also wake up at the same time.

The iron door was opened, and my mother entered the room as usual to accompany me.

"Good morning, child."

Mom smiled with her usual expression.

"Maybe we're going to talk about some serious topics today."

"Heh, as the mother who created you, I have an obligation to convey the truth to you. Child, do you still remember that you have an important mission?"

The mother who was originally smiling quickly changed to a serious expression.

"I still remember! Don't worry, Mom! I will not disappoint Mom and Kronos' expectations, I will successfully complete the mission and transform the 'Forbidden Tool' into nothing!"

After hearing my words, my mother was silent. After all, I didn't even know what the result of completing the mission was, so I made a promise without authorization.In fact, I understand that it is not a good mission.

Because I am mom's 'last card', my own existence cannot be known by anyone but mom and Chronos

"Yeah, you're sure to succeed..."

Why, the expression on my mother's face was a little sad.

"Nereus, once you complete your mission, your life will end immediately, and disappear together with the 'Forbidden Weapon'. You have no future..."

"This is a fact that was doomed from the very beginning, and it is also a fact that cannot be changed. Even if it is regenerated, it cannot be allowed."

Certainly, my mother told me the price of completing the mission.

"After knowing the truth, you must be unwilling, sad, and then feel empty?"

"die?"

I looked at my mother in confusion; I understand the meaning of death. Simply put, it is like sleeping forever and never waking up until the body dies.

"That's right, it's really a cruel thing. Even though she was born not long ago, she was destined to die from the very beginning..."

It is a little unbelievable that my mother's words today are a little too gentle than before, which is a bit different from her usual.

"The most regrettable thing is that it clearly has the ability to revive you; but once executed, the 'Forbidden Weapon' will appear again, which means that all efforts will be in vain..."

"It's okay, mom! I'm very clear about my decision, as long as I can help mom and the world, even if I never wake up again, it doesn't matter until my body disappears!"

Yes, as long as I can help my mother.Mom must be happy because I am a good boy, right?

"You are such a good boy, Nereus... Even if you don't want to die, it doesn't matter if you refuse."

Being hugged tenderly in my arms, my mother's voice was very soft.

"I won't refuse..."

For me, I still can't agree to give up the things I have decided.

If you stop because of fear, it is tantamount to denying all kinds of people who are working hard to survive.

"Mom, I didn't complete the mission to satisfy my mother's wish, but chose to complete it out of my own decision; although I couldn't meet other people, or take a look at the vast world, but in order to protect my mother's It is worthwhile to complete the mission for the good things that have passed!"

"Really...it's great to let you know more about beautiful things. Nereus, mother, I have a very selfish side; so, your mission may have to wait a long time before I wake you up." Done? I hope that when you wake up, you will be able to touch other beautiful things yourself."

"Mother……?"

Consciousness is getting blurred, so sleepy...

Mom, are you sad?However, if the mission is not completed quickly, many good things will disappear, right?

With doubts, I fell asleep in my mother's arms...

———Until now, I have been exposed to beautiful things, and I will not give up my important mission.

(One)

"Mother……!!!"

When he saw his mother whom he hadn't seen for a long time, Nereus, weeping with joy, ran to Lucifero and hugged her body tightly.

"Mom, you really didn't lie to me! I believe you will come back..."

"I am obedient, everyone really worked hard, they succeeded...!!

"You are doing well, Nereus."

Gently stroking Nereus' head, Lucifero showed a kind smile on his face.

"I'm so proud of you, dear boy..."

"My child, your courage and deeds deserve to be admired. It is because of your efforts that the hope of relief can be given to the world that is approaching the end; Nereus, you have always been our pride..."

Kronos, who is also the existence of 'father', smiled kindly.

"Me too... Mom, Chronos, I... No, please defeat the 'enemy' right now! In this way, I can fulfill my duty."

Originally, I wanted to convey the feelings of longing in my heart to my relatives, but compared to my little thoughts, defeating the enemy and fulfilling my duties are the most important.

"You have come into contact with many beautiful things, child..."

With a sad smile, Lucifero said softly.

"Rest now, Nereus."

The gentle light radiated from Lucifero as the center.When he came back to his senses, Nereus found that he and his companions were in a transparent space like a broken mirror.Through the transparent shattered mirror, Mama, Chronos and Erebus can be seen confronting the 'enemy' together.

"Cool~~ Are we separated in a transparent space?"

Looking at the transparent mirror, Lucy felt very cool.

"It's more like being transferred to another dimension. We're in the same space, but we're staggered... We can see everything outside, but the outside world can't touch us. We really deserve to be the guardians of another world..."

Explaining the general principle, Heidi Lumon admired Lucifero's ability a little bit.

"In this way, the 'enemy' can finally be defeated by a real opponent. After the matter is over, I can return to the original world for a real rest..."

Sighing lightly, Elizabeth believed that the situation could finally develop for the better.

"That's really hard work for you. Not only you and the little boy, but Mina and everyone else are also innocent victims..."

Thinking that the battle would be completely over, Melwamon smiled easily and glanced at the three 'excellent' men who were waiting beside Mina except for the stinky dog.How nice it is to have Guardians to deal with troublesome enemies!

"At least, the real credit belongs to that child. If it weren't for Nereus, that bastard Earl would have deliberately indulged the bad situation to the point of no return."

Smiling, Elizabeth was proud of Nereus.

"Elizabeth, mom and the others will solve everything... During the break, can you tell me about what happened between you and your friends? I want to know more about Elizabeth..."

Believing that his mother and the others could defeat the 'enemy', even if he could no longer experience the beautiful things in person, Nereus wanted to learn more about them from Elizabeth.A little embarrassed, Nereus begged like a normal child.

"Nereus, what's on your mind?"

Women's intuition is very accurate, and Elizabeth vaguely sensed that Nereus was hiding something from her.

"Yes...but I want to tell you after the 'enemy' is defeated. Elizabeth, can you tell me about you?"

Nereus was not good at lying.

"Well, anyway, our battle is over."

Unable to refuse the good boy's request, Elizabeth smiled helplessly, and told Nereus the story about getting along with her friends.