"This is already the 100th time around Zero, and my soul can no longer keep up in this world, so I hope that every memory we shared this round will finally be able to help you let go of your dark past, as well as me."
Nine's soul vanished into thin air after she consoled her lover's suffering soul with numerous head pats, which he used to enjoy while she was still alive. Her unfinished business in this world was completed.
Beep!
Beep!
Beep!
Scritch. "Sighs, this guy has been here for nearly 12 years and has yet to leave the capsule. How obstinate." The nurse exhaled tiredly after consistently assisting a patient stationed at the farthest location but still showed no signs of recovery and left the room with a sad heart.
4040 Year
Meccha Generation X
Name : Zero Vandigold Argus Deus de Abdeel
Age: 50 years of age
Address : Block 12 Lot 8 Greenville, South Kensington.
Birthdate : XX / XX / XX
Marital Status : Widowed
Wife : Nain Reiss Vandigold
Diagnosis
- The patient has been suffering from post-traumatic disorder and depression since the death of his wife, Nain.
- Diagnosed with schizophrenia, with delusions, hallucinations, and suicidal tendencies.
- Admitted to the hospital 12 years ago after entering the VR capsule and suffering in a coma for refusing to log out of the game.
***
Bzzt-
Bzzt-
Bzzt-
"Hello there, dear player! You've entered the virtual reality world of DR4EM, where anything is possible. This artificial world will be personalized based on your memories from the real world. I wish you luck in your quest for a miracle." The npc generated player's monotone voice rang loudly in his head.
"Where do you wish to go among all your saving point? Please pick your choice."
[ A. Cipher I: Impetus ]
[ B. Cipher II: Carnal Desire ]
[ C. Cipher III: Simulation ]
[ D. Alternate Universe: Rebirth ]
After clicking the box containing option [ D. Alternate Universe: Rebirth ] it glowed.
"Your choice [ D. Alternate Universe: Rebirth] , do you wish to continue?
[ ] Yes/ [ ] No
[✓] Yes
Ting!
"Thank you for your patience! Please wait a moment while we finish customizing the world based on your preferences."
Loading . . .
. . . 35%
. . . 50%
. . . 99%
. . .100%
"We finished the installation! I wish you the best of luck in this world! May your journey be full of surprises!"
Tch. There is no other way but this one.
Selling my soul to the devil?
No.
I am the devil.
“Keep your end of the bargain, Ahmon, and I'll do my part.” As the man's body was being transported to another world, it slowly vanished into thin air and crumbled into pieces.
Let's have our fun, Ahmon.
“Nine, wait for me.”
***
Real World - Great Earth
"Code blue! Code blue!" The nurse yelled at the call button to try to resuscitate the patient, and opened the capsule of the dying patient in front of him as he climbed above his unconscious body. He repeated thirty (30) chest compressions and two (2) breaths but still did not receive a heartbeat on the patient's monitor.
"Nurse, please. It's pointless to continue. It's been thirty minutes and he's still not responding. Let us pronounce the time of death." The doctor who barged in earlier looks down at his watch and pronounces the patient's death.
Time of death. 9:00 AM
"I have given you another chance‚ make it worth this time. A soul that has been abandoned by both life and death will be unable to handle a third conversion. Zero Vandigold Argus Deus de Abdeel: The cursed child of the Goddess Azealia and the-King of Death Abdeel. May fate be with you."
From a world's distance away from Earth, a man with a black hood over his head who lurks between life and death painted with a wide grin on his mouth snickered. His menacing aura and godliness can be seen in his daring attitude, which he displays by leaning his body to one side, his chin resting on the back of his hand, and his legs crossed, as if there is no one superior to him.
'How are you going to entertain me this time, Zero?.'
The End.
Author's notes:
If you guys enjoyed the story of Cipher: Zero’Nine, I'm planning to publish a sequel of this book which starts from the journey of Zero searching for Nine in another dimension.
Please give me your feedbacks!
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