Chapter 337: The New Era

"The current path that the universe of Pandemonium is currently leaning towards the creation of the Multiverse Splicer. If the player named Eldritch is unhindered in his quest then there is a 71.34% chance that the dark gods will descend upon the world and more envoys of the dark gods will be needed." A robotic voice stated to a man inside a luxurious looking office.

"Still for it to be in the 70s is quite peculiar, is there a reason why his success rate is not absolute?" The man, Howard Smith, asked the speaker that is set on his table.

"The percentage is based upon the gathered data and the data from the other players that will more likely cross paths with Envoy of the Dark Gods. The youngest Valkyrie may have failed her initial mission to hunt down the Envoy of the Dark Gods but it does not mean that her quest is over. There is also a point where the demon will encounter during his quest in uniting the five asmodian races." Deus, the supreme AI, answered in a robotic tone.

"If we are to held the Pandemonium World Cup will the popularity of the game skyrocket?" Howard Smith asked as he already discussed with the board of making something like an e-sports tournament but Olympics style.

"According to my calculations, if the pro players of each country will participate then the total users will increase by 54.98%. If the hidden players of other Pandemonium races comes forward and participates then the predicted increase in the player base will be 138.09%." Deus answered after calculating for one second.

"If that is the case then what should be the most enticing reward for them to participate. They are not in it for fame because if they did then they would have already found broadcast stations to feature their gameplays. Compile a list of the possible rewards that those people might want. I want at least half of them to participate." Howard Smith commanded.

"Understood." Deus answered in a robotic voice as it already started compiling possible rewards of a hundred or so individuals.

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In a huge mansion in Vienne, France that is surrounded by a large vineyard and all kinds of flowers, an old man is currently smoking his pipe when one of his butlers enters the room that he currently is. The butler is also showing signs of age as his hair is also somewhat full of gray hair.

"Master Gerard, the investigation of the supposed accident of your grandson has finally been given to us." The old butler stated as he handed the envelope towards his master.

The old man who is sitting comfortably in a Dragons Chair while smoking his pipe took the envelope with great interest. He might not have seen his grandson officially because of his son's annoyingly stubborn attitude. Even though his son might have taken himself out of the family registry, it does not mean that his son should treat his own father like a stranger.

Before Gerard opened the envelope, he reminisced of the first time that he met his grandson. Gerard learned of the news of him having a grandson when the said grandson was already three years old. He wanted to storm his own son's house when he heard of it but it would only make things awkward between them due to not talking to his son for more than five years since his son broke ties with the family.

So Gerard did what any normal grandfather would do. He immediately left his home country and went to the country his son has decided to stay at for a short vacation. He then used his resources to know the schedule of his grandson and simulated a situation where the two would meet.

He found out that his grandson usually hangs around a park after kindergarten with his mother. Gerard immediately found his grandson because he somewhat resembled himself except with black hair and eyes. He actually thanked God that his son married a beautiful wife that looked caring as he only saw her through photos.

He then wore a disguise in order to get closer to his grandson and that was a balloon vendor. Gerard did not even think of him being suspicious as he had a great deal of confidence in himself. Due to him being confident, he actually succeeded on striking a conversation with his grandson even though it was a conversation about which balloon his grandson will pick.

His cute little grandson became the kryptonite of the old man as he was his first grandson despite his grandson's father being the middle child. A protective feeling overcame him on that very same day he met his grandson. Gerard swore that he would protect him would all his power without his son knowing of course.

He opened the envelope to see what is inside but his face shifted he read the contents. Gerard's face suddenly became dark when he read the last sentence of the paper. His hands trembled so much that he already crumpled the paper.

"Bernard, prepare the plane. I must speak to my estrange son immediately. I think it is finally time that I knock some sense into him." Gerard commanded.

"Yes, master. Please prepare for the long flight while I tell the maids to pack your clothes." Bernard stated with a bow and exited the room.

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"It seems that you can now walk with the aid of the exoskeleton. I bet that with your continued rehabilitation then you might be able to walk without aid in just a month or so." Dr. Happy stated with a big smile.

"So do I not need my wheelchair anymore? I am going to miss it greatly. I mean it is the latest edition that could even hover. I feel like I am a transformer or something." Adrian stated as he caressed his wheelchair as he already became extremely attached to.

"That is great new doctor! Does that also mean that Adrian could now do light exercises?" Adrian's mother asked with a big smile but Adrian knew that smile and it sent shivers down his spine.

"Uhmm…can you define light exercise?" Dr. Happy asked with a rather nervous tone because Adrian is signaling with all his might with an X.

"Oh…You know just some light stretching or so." Adrian's mother replied while thinking for a bit but those very same words horrified Adrian.

"I think you should wait until he has full control and can walk fine without an aid first." Dr. Happy stated.

"I see. I will follow your prescription then." Adrian's mother replied while Adrian emitted a big sigh of relief that made his mother look at him for being disrespectful for sighing in front of other people.