Chapter 148: Mina's Guidance; A conscience that is devoured

Looking at the huge amount of digital world text on the screen, Mina breathed a sigh of relief, and finally typed all the text word for word.

The crystal's glow quickly dimmed and stopped; At the same time, the first two-thirds of the display screen of the terminal console has also been restored to the image of the normal space.

[You're doing a great job, Mina.] Albarrea. ]

The bats that had been flying beside him made the demon make the sound of the vampire monster's approval of himself.

"Because terminal operation is my strength."

Walking to the terminal console, Mina, who began to adjust the control interface one by one, smiled slightly.

"I think that when the space returns to normal, everyone will definitely encounter Kizzmon. So, you have to be careful when you're acting alone."

I saw that on the monitoring screen, everyone who was scattered everywhere showed relieved expressions after seeing the space return to its original state; However, on other passages, there are already patrolling Kizzmon. Luckily, the scattered people haven't encountered Kizzmon yet.

Place your own mobile computer terminal on the terminal console and connect its signal. Mina operates a mobile computer terminal to directly hack into the system of the hidden base, first showing the complete map of the base, and then cracking the closed metal door that connects the other passages so that everyone can move forward smoothly.

[The same goes for you.] However, I hope you don't be blinded by excessive awareness. Human beings only have one life, and it is foolish to choose to sacrifice in order to satisfy a momentary 'sense of responsibility' and let yourself lose more opportunities. ]

Mina's behavior, the bat demon all in the eyes, knowing that he has other bad thoughts, he also reminded Mina.

[Don't take too much responsibility for responsibilities that don't belong to you.] ]

“”

Mina, who was monitoring every move in the hidden base, listened silently to her partner's reminder, and her eyes quickly swept over all the small windows, one of which saw the uneasy looking man running away in a certain direction.

Mina stared at him expressionlessly, her calm voice unchanged.

"That's not my responsibility"

That's right, that man will only threaten everyone's life. If she didn't stop him, letting the future of death happen was not the ending she wanted.

However, thinking of Yabei, her choice is tantamount to driving her into a complete corner, she must hate herself, right? So, should I give that man a chance to believe that the father and son can succeed?

"Sorry, I need personal time now"

Mina's mood is very complicated and confused, and she needs her own time, and she says to the Bat Demon.

Respecting Mina's intentions, the bat made the demon disappear.

"Let's get in touch with everyone first."

Pulling out the communicator, Mina began to contact her scattered companions.

"Guys, can you hear me?"

[Mina, are you okay now?] Who else is there with you? Where are you now? ]

The first to reply was the Divine Angel Beast, his voice eager.

[Hehe, I'm really anxious.] But I'm worried about you right now, Miss. ]

And then there's Ryder's voice.

[Huh?] Has the communicator restored the signal? ]

[Stupid, when the space returns to normal, of course the communicator's signal will return to normal.] ]

The voices of Yabei and Hedilumon, who were using the communicator together, were also heard.

[Oh, I'll use D-ark to communicate with the monster now.] Kaye, Mr. Uejo, how are you doing now?! ]

[Well, I'm with my dad and the stubborn beast.] ]

Kaye was really lucky to be with his family and the Diehard, and he didn't have to worry about them at all.

[Everyone's alright, right?] Can you tell each other where you are now? So we can meet again. ]

Ah Hai made a proposal.

[I was going to say that from the beginning, I don't know where Mina is now.] ]

The Divine Angel Beast, which wanted to say something but was interrupted by everyone, expressed a small protest.

[Ah, sorry]

Only Kaye, who has a good personality, and Yabei, who almost forgot about Mina's situation, apologized.

"Actually, I was alone in the control room of the hidden base, and I could see the surveillance footage in the passage. The Vampire Beast is also in the hidden base, and thanks to his assistance, we can restore the warp space to normal."

[Vampire Monsters are also here?!] Obviously the space is back to normal, why not go back to your side to protect your safety?! ]

[You're noisy, Holy Angel Beast, let Mina finish talking!] ]

[Haha, don't get too excited, Holy Angelmon.] The Vampire Demon Beast has always acted alone, and I think that he who acts alone should wander in a distorted space like us, and only rely on other means to be able to communicate with the 'Big Lady' smoothly and solve difficulties together. ]

The Divine Angelmon's dissatisfaction was counted by the Dark Angelmon, but Ryder looked at the Divine Angelmon who was counted down by the Dark Angelmon with a dark smile and expressed his reasoning.

"That's right, he'll sneak the demon into my backpack and wait until something happens to make the demon appear to communicate with me."

Mina told the truth.

"But right now, I don't recommend wasting your time looking for companions. Since the complete map of the hidden base is with me, I will tell you which direction to go according to the map, and meet everyone in the same place, avoiding the Kizzmon patrolling the passages. ”

[Sure enough, there is a Kizz Beast in the passage, and the Vampire Demon Beast is now busy destroying the Kizz Beast, so that everyone can save more time and not be hindered?] ]

Yabei was bored to think about the reason why the vampire monster was not by Mina's side.

"Perhaps, but the Kizzmon on patrol didn't notice you."

"Okay, time is running out, you guys hurry up and follow my instructions, Osawa is about to leave the hidden base."

Looking at Osawa walking with his head covered with his hands and a painful expression on his face on one of the screens, Mina said with a serious expression.

[Damn daddy, I actually want to run away!!] ]

[Miss Mina, please tell me where Chi-shi is now!] ]

Ah Hai's voice was also more anxious.

"Okay."

After a few clicks on the keyboard of the mobile computer terminal, Mina brought up a three-dimensional cross-sectional map of the hidden base.

"The base is built in the heart of a mountain, with only two access points to the outside world. One is the entrance to the cave that we entered earlier and was hidden by stereoscopic images. The other is a cave in the mountainside, which is very camouflaged and guarded by Kizzmon. Mr. Uejo, you are closest to the direction of the second exit, where Osawa is fleeing. ”

"The direction is south, and the intersection is to the right."

[Okay, let's go now!] ]

[I'll leave it to me to deal with, and with me here, that guy won't want to escape!] ]

Ah Hai's reply and the stubborn beast's bold voice came from the communicator.

"To avoid accidents, Holy Angel Beast, please guard the cave exit alone. Just move in the opposite direction and then to the left to reach the original exit. ”

Mina starts giving different tasks to the others.

"Ryder, your current location is closest to the little monster and the multi-way beast, and it's up to you to find them. Yabei, Hedilumon, you stay where you are for a while, and I will let Ryder and the little monsters and multi-way beasts join you. ”

[Huh?] Am I alone at the exit of the cave? ]

The Holy Angelmon felt as if it had been left out in the cold. Of course, he was still more worried about Mina alone.

"Don't worry about me, the control room is very secure. Even if something happens, I'll notify the vampire beast immediately, and he'll be there soon. ”

Seeing the Divine Angelmon's concerns on the screen, Mina explained.

[Okay]

The Divine Angel Beast had only promised.

[It's a pity, I would have liked that the 'Missy' would have invited me to live with me.] However, since you can reunite with your shy juniors and cute black cats, it's also something to be happy about~~]

Omitting the two Digimon, Ryder, who knows that Mina won't let him meet easily, can only look forward to the rendezvous with Yabei and Hedilummon.

[What is shy!] Don't say anything so misleading, okay?! ]

For Ryder's frivolity, Yabei is very hot.

[Ryder, I'll stand there and wait for you.] ]

Hedilumon is looking forward to meeting his partner.

So, everyone who was scattered acted separately under Mina's arrangement and guidance.

―1―

Thanks to Mina's instructions and assistance, Kaye and Hai, along with the Stubborn Beast, were moving smoothly towards the cave on the mountainside, and along the way, the four of them witnessed a lot of strange equipment and instruments. Of course, the closer you get to the exit, the more Kizzmon will patrol. Luckily, with the mighty Digimon of Stubbornmon by his side, all enemies that stood in his way were crushed by his iron fist.

Soon, the three came to the vicinity of the second exit. As Mina said, the entrance to the cave is very camouflaged, and it is also obscured by stereoscopic images and blends in with the color of the walls, making it difficult to distinguish with the naked eye alone. However, they did not see the appearance of Chishi.

[Stubborn Beast, Osawa will soon come through another passage, please block the exit to prevent him from escaping in Kizmon.] ]

In the communication, Mina hopes that the Stubborn Beast will block the exit.

"It's a little weird, but I'm doing it anyway."

I don't understand why Mina blocked the exit by herself, probably to prevent all kinds of escape possibilities. Thinking like this, a powerful fighting spirit was released from the iron fist of the stubborn beast and slammed into the top of the hole. With a loud bang, rubble fell from above the hole, blocking the entire exit.

"That way, it should be difficult for him to escape."

Looking at the blocked hole, Ah Hai's mood was complicated.

"Daddy, Uncle is here"

Kaye looked into the distance of another passage and saw the figure of the man slowly approaching in the shadows

※※※※※

What's going on with the roar just now? Could it be that there is an intruder?

After the alienated space returned to normal, Zhishi, who was about to reach the entrance of the cave on the mountainside, became very uncalm in his heart. He had a strong premonition that there would be some important person at the exit who would get in his way, who would it be? Is it that unfilial girl? Or Kaye Kaye?

Even if it was really them, those two were little ghosts who were less than sixteen years old after all. When wandering in the alienated space, those imps must have been teleported everywhere by the invisible distorted force just like themselves, but now they must have been separated from their Digimon partners, and the imps can't do anything without their Digimon partners.

But he was wrong --

The people who get in his way are not those little ghosts, but friends who died a long time ago

"It's been a long time, we haven't seen each other in ten years, Zhishi."

With a smile as intimate as before, Kamijokai raised his hand and greeted Tomo-shi, who was so surprised that he couldn't make a sound, and slowly approached.

In addition to being a little emaciated, the man who appeared in front of him was indeed Kamijo Hai himself.

"Ahai, why are you here?"

Zhishi's eyes widened suddenly, and he muttered to himself:

"This must be a hallucination, ten years ago, I saw you killed by Digimon"

"Uncle! Ten years ago, Dad was only seriously injured by the Dark Doluke Beast, but he didn't die! It was the stubborn beast who saved him! ”

Kaye, who was standing not far away, couldn't help but say loudly.

Ah Hai nodded and continued.

"That's right, thanks to the care of the stubborn beast, I barely survived"

It seemed that with a glimpse of the stubborn beast, Ah Hai continued to make additions.

"Later, for some reason, I promised the Stubborn to travel with him in the Digital World for five years before returning to the Human World, so that I could re-see the Digital World from the perspective of a human being. Originally, when the 'Promised Day' arrived, Igudo Rahir also recognized that the future of the two races between humans and Digimon could be established. ”

"But at this momentous moment, I didn't expect you to attack the Digital World in revenge for the 'dead' me."

“”

For the bitter smile of his friend, Zhishi was silent, and a sense of guilt arose spontaneously from his heart. He could imagine what had happened to Ah Hai in the last five years, so he didn't speak, but let Ah Hai continue.

"Angry at the actions of the humans, Igudo Arahir ordered the royal knights to kill you and retaliate against the human world. Actually, I don't believe that you would do such a heinous act, that something must have gone wrong to make you like this, and that I had gambled my life with my life to reassure the 'gods' that the tragedy would never happen again. In the end, Igudo Arahir finally agreed to our request to stop ordering you to be killed and to attack the human world. After all, you are the father of two children, and children who have lost their mothers cannot lose their fathers again."

Ah Hai looked at Zhishi squarely and then said. The other party's expression was no different from the Zhishi that Ah Hai knew before. After hearing about him from the Stubborn Beast and the others, Ah Hai knew that his friend had changed.

"For the next five years, I was imprisoned. However, you have made the same mistake again, and the methods are even more cruel than before. Because of the original agreement, I could only be punished for being powerless. But Igudo Arashi did not put me to death, but imprisoned me in a cage forever. They can't forgive me for favoring and protecting you for the disaster you have brought to the digital world. Thanks to the children's perseverance and hope, Igudo Arashi recognized the possibility of a future for humans and Digimon, and set me free again. ”

"So, I'm here to stop you. Tomoshi Osawa, you've been committing evil deeds since ten years ago."

"I'm not denying it"

Tomoshi looked away slightly, but nodded quietly.

"You're right, if I hadn't witnessed humans being killed by Digimon many times, I probably wouldn't hate Digimon that much."

"Whether it's Kotoko or the people who didn't leave their names, they are all innocent victims who died at the hands of Digimon. Even my son, Masahiro, was almost killed by Digimon. If humanity does not take action to resist, one day, humanity will be wiped out by Digimon. ”

"Uncle, that's not the case! Digimon and humans can coexist! Haven't you seen it many times?! ”

Kaye still can't agree with Chishi's extreme ideas.

"I don't deny that Digimon also cause too much harm to humans. However, whether it is a Digimon or a human, there is a distinction between good and evil. Humans and Digimon have the same heart, and Digimon have the same feelings. ”

The Stubborn Beast doesn't hate Chishi, and what he says is not without reason. More than 10 years ago, it was indeed the Digimon who first harmed innocent humans many times, and the Stubbornmon who has been traveling in the Digital World has also seen the remains of humans killed by lost Digimon many times. Unable to forgive Digimon for his actions, Chishi, who is also a victim, chooses to take revenge on Digimon.

"But hatred only invites new hatred and implicates more innocent victims."

"At least, I still believe that you are not an inherently evil person, and I have never held a grudge against you. But I also have an unshirkable responsibility for the mistakes you have made. ”

Not knowing how much redemption he could give his friend, Ah Hai ignored Zhishi's surprised expression and continued to talk to him with a look of nostalgia.

"You used to be a silent, introverted person who didn't have many friends. So, you have always cherished me as the only friend, and I am also very happy to have such an important friend as you. ”

"Ten years ago, it was because I was 'killed' by Digimon that the grudge that you had hidden in your heart completely exploded. In fact, you have been grieving and angry at the people who died at the hands of Digimon, and you have never forgotten the innocent humans who died. You want to protect the people around you, and this feeling is all genuine. But you're doing it in an extreme, wrong way."

"Chishi, I can completely understand your anger and obsession. If I had been able to care more about you at that time, maybe you wouldn't have gone too astray. Sure enough, as your friend, I am so unworthy that you must have borne too much pain and resentment in the past ten years. It's enough Zhishi, give up the obsession, you don't have to continue to carry pain and resentment at all, it's still too late. Okay, let's get back to everyone."

"Ah Hai"

Zhishi was moved, and the painful, hideous, and gloomy expression on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by warmth. Seeing that his friend seemed to be about to give up his obsession, Ah Hai, Kaye and the stubborn beast smiled with relief. They believe that the conscience and humanity of Zhishi have not been extinguished.

I saw him take two quick steps forward, and when he wanted to return to his friend, Zhishi suddenly covered his head with a painful expression.

――It's the last step, do you still want to give up? Yours have seen the death of your friend, and the dead will not be resurrected! ――

- Stupid man, you have been deceived by their little tricks! ――

A ghostly voice also sounded faintly in Chishi's mind, and his headache intensified.

- Hurry up and remember, how did your fellow humans die at the hands of Digimon!? The digital world is endangering the human world all the time, do you want to give up your 'justice'? ――

"Hmm"

The severe headache made beads of sweat appear on his forehead, the expression on his face became more painful, and his body burst into a black breath.

"Chishi, are you alright?!"

"Uncle, what's wrong with you?!"

When Ahai and Kaye tried to run to him, they were immediately stopped by the stubborn beast that sensed the evil aura.

"Don't come near him!"

An atmosphere of danger to despair tensed all around.

"Could it be the 'Lord of Calamity' parasitic in Zhishi's body?"

Ah Hai, who knew the 'Lord of Calamity', quickly understood why his friend suddenly became abnormal.

"Demons! Hurry up and get out of Jishi's body! Don't take advantage of my friends anymore!! ”

"If you continue to hurt my friend, I will never forgive you!!"

Ah Hai said angrily at the black aura that emerged from Zhishi's body

My head hurts, and my mind starts to get weird, as if something is going to be forgotten

Jishi, who had a pained expression, opened his eyes slightly and looked at the person in front of him.

It's strange why this man looks exactly like the dead Ah Hai? And he poured out words of hatred in Ah Hai's voice.

I can't forgive, I dare to deceive myself by pretending to be Ah Hai! Although the voice heard was faint, the other party still looked like he was saying words of hatred to Chishi, which angered Chishi even more.

No more imposters disguised as Ah Hai! Absolutely not allowed! He must be shut up, he must be made to pay!

- Kill him, kill the false thing that gets in your way. ――

The voice in my head said.

"Uh-huh, ahh!!h

The black aura that surrounded his body swelled violently. The agonized Tomoeki let out a scream, his eyes suddenly turned blood-red, and even his pupils were covered in blood-red. His hands slammed into it, and an extremely powerful terrifying energy rushed towards Ah Hai.

"Daddy -- !!"

"Not good"

Subconsciously closed his eyes, Ah Hai waited for death to come

“？”

The predicted death did not take away Ah Hai's consciousness, and he did not feel any pain.

"Hmm"

A scream was heard. Ah Hai opened his eyes, and he saw the huge figure of the stubborn beast stopping in front of him, and he used his body to block the blow for himself.

"Stubborn Beast!!"

Ah Hai and Kaye exclaimed at the same time. I saw that the stubborn beast's abdomen was hit by the energy and a huge wound, and red data slowly flowed out of the wound. The stubborn beast covered its wounds and fell to its knees with a look of pain on its face.

"Stubborn, are you alright?"

The father and son looked worried.

"Ah, the injury is a bit serious, and I can't die"

Cold sweat broke out from his forehead, and the stubborn beast endured the severe pain, and said in a hoarse voice.

"The world must be destroyed!!"

The black aura on Zhishi's body quickly subsided, and his eyes returned to normal. But the severe headache seemed to rob him of his reason, and he uttered crazy words, and then turned and ran away without stopping.

We must not let him succeed --

Ah Hai pulled out the energy tranquilizer gun from his belt. In order to prevent the other party from escaping, before making a move with everyone, a well-meaning Digimon from the flying ship deliberately handed over this non-lethal weapon to himself, and it should be no problem to deal with humans.

Aiming at the target, Ah Hai pressed the trigger. In an instant, a flash of lightning flashed from the muzzle of the gun, and the light that could anesthetize the prey exploded on Zhishi's shoulder.

"Ahh

He let out a cry of pain, but he was still a desperate escape, and the anesthesia was ineffective!

"Damn, anesthesia doesn't work!"

Unwillingly looking at Zhishi, who was getting farther and farther away, Ah Hai originally planned to chase after him, but was pulled by the stubborn beast.

"You don't have to chase him, he has been affected by the power of the 'Lord of Calamity', even if you chase him, you will be killed by him"

"Why is this happening, Uncle can obviously return to everyone, the hateful 'Lord of Calamity'"

Even Kaye was angry with the 'Lord of Calamity'.

"What's going on?!"

A familiar voice came, and Ryder and Yabei just happened to arrive just in time, only to see the scene of the stubborn beast being seriously injured.

"Stubborn, you're hurt!"

Seeing the multi-way beast with a serious wound in the abdomen of its companion, his expression was worried.

"What the hell is going on? What about Daddy? ”

The Stubborn Beast is very powerful, so why would it get hurt? And I didn't see my dad either. Looking at Kaye and Ahai, Yabei asked.

"I'm afraid, it's hard to put it into words"

Kaye doesn't know how to tell Yabei what happened just now, and the change in his uncle will definitely make Yabei more sad, right?

"Hmph, I must have run away."

The little monster has already guessed the ending.

"It can't be true! Mingming"

"Yabei, you calm down first, there are wounded here."

Interrupting Yabei's words, Ryder turned on the communicator and first contacted the Divine Angel Beast, the stubborn beast's injury was really serious, and the only way to do it was to let the Divine Angel Beast come over for treatment.

"Holy Angel Beast, the situation is a bit urgent, meet us as soon as possible."

[Okay, I'll rush right away!] ]

"Mina, can you lock down Osawa's location? Mina now? ”

As Ryder made contact with Mina, there was no sound coming from the liaison.

"Mina! Can you hear me? Mina!! ”

The communicator was still blind. Ryder suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart. But at this time

"Little monster, let's go!"

"Yabei, little demon beast, where are you going?!"

Without any patience, Yabei directly took the little demon beast and quickly ran to another passage.

"Daddy, of course! It must be fine to find him with my instincts, and the stubborn beast will leave it to you! ”

"Don't mess around! Yabei!! ”

Kaye was completely unable to stop the two, and watched them run away from everyone's sight.

"It's messy enough, can't you let Ryder worry about it?!"

It can be seen that Ryder is worried because of Mina, but now that Yabei has started to make trouble again, Hedilumon has no idea what Yabei's brain is thinking.

"Ryder, Kaye, you guys go with Yabei now! I'm here with the Stubborn. ”

Ah Hai understood Yabei's anxious mood, and he didn't blame her. Therefore, it is better for the two of them and Yabei to go to Zhishi together.

"But"

Leaving his dad alone, Kaye hesitated. What's more, the stubborn beast is now a wounded person, and it can't move yet.

"Kaye, as a man, you also have to know how to protect girls. Rest assured, I'll be fine with the stubborn beast; Besides, the Divine Angel Beast will be coming soon. ”

Ahai smiled earnestly, he hoped that Kaye would help Yabei.

"I can't die of this level of injury! If you are a man, hurry up and protect the girls, don't hesitate! ”

Holding back the pain, the stubborn beast's loud voice yelled at Kaye, almost bursting his eardrums.

"Yes, I see"

Kaye nodded and agreed.

"Kaye, let's hurry up, maybe Mina is looking for Osawa too."

Ryder, who was running ahead, reminded Kaye a little anxiously, while he prayed to Mina that nothing would happen to him. With Mina's character, she may do something extreme, and Daze's changes and threats must be seen by her.

(Mina, you must not have an accident)

Ryder prayed.