Five. Important hostages

In the Digimon-only cafeteria belonging to the Crystal Palace, the Divine Angelmon sat at the table, a little uneasy.

"What's wrong? You don't seem to be in a good mood lately. ”

Friend Slash Angel Beast sat across from him and said with concern.

"I feel like I've never contributed to the City of Angels, and I've even been hated by everyone."

"How is that possible!?"

Seeing that his friend was very disappointed, he completely denied slashing the angel beast.

"Aren't you reading storybooks to the baby Digimon every day? I also often help residents in difficulty, so why don't you contribute? ”

"The inhabitants think you are more gracious than I am. Who hates you? ”

"It's a celestial beast, and she always thinks I'm talking too much."

The Holy Angel Beast replied honestly.

"It turned out to be her, the temperament of the Celestial Maiden Beast was already a bit bad, and it was very irritable."

Speaking of the Celestial Maiden, Slashing Angel Beast somewhat understood his feelings.

"I don't understand how the Ice Wizard Beast endures her terrible personality, it's really hard for him."

"Slash Angelmon, Behind You"

Noticing the figure of the Celestial Maiden Beast behind him, the Divine Angel Beast reminded him a little embarrassed, but the other party didn't seem to be aware of it.

"Actually, I don't really like the character of the Celestial Maiden, even if it is to the Divine Maiden Beast, her attitude is very direct. Can't she be gentle? ”

"If you think I have shortcomings, just blame them in person, why bother talking behind my back, it's not like a decent man and a gentleman, right?"

The Celestial Maiden Beast that appeared behind her spoke very harshly.

"Ugh"

Slashing Angel Beast stood up in embarrassment and looked at the Celestial Maiden Beast.

"Did you hear it all?"

"My personality is very direct, I'm sorry for making you think I'm fierce!"

The Celestial Maiden looked at them with displeasure.

"Celestial Maiden, you misunderstood, we don't have any ill intentions."

The Divine Angel Beast hurriedly defended the Slash Angel Beast.

"If you have a problem with me, why don't you tell me in person?"

"Because you're going to lose your temper."

Slashing Angel Beast is straight to the point against the Celestial Maiden Beast.

"The Holy Angel Beast is indeed a bit of a talker, you don't have to hate him too much, do you?"

"Well, I'll try to correct the problem of chatterbox."

A small protest came from the Divine Angel Beast.

"Well, I don't really have much to hate about the Holy Angel Beast."

Sighing helplessly, the Celestial Maiden Beast was not angry at the words of the Angel Beast.

"It's just a little bit of a disregard for other people's ideas, a little bit like to make decisions on his own. Even though it's well-intentioned, it can make others feel a little embarrassed. ”

"Am I that bad?"

The Divine Angel Beast continued to blush.

"I just want to contribute more to the City of Angels, but I don't have a specific idea."

"Contribution?"

The Celestial Maiden was slightly surprised.

"Haven't you always been thinking about the residents?"

"yes, that's what I just said."

Slash Angelmon agrees with the words of the Celestial Maiden.

"No, I just think that always caring about the little things around me doesn't count as contributing. Because it's so easy."

The three angels sat down together, and the Divine Angel Beast spoke what was in his heart.

"For example, slashing angel beasts is the enforcer of the laws of the City of Angels. The Celestial Maiden is the logistical sharer of the Divine Maiden Beast. And I'm just teaching knowledge to the residents."

"It is also hard and great work to pass on knowledge, so that the residents can gain wisdom, understand and obey the law, so that the residents can live a peaceful life."

The Celestial Maiden didn't understand why the Divine Angelmon had an opinion about its work.

"I don't really have any complaints about my work, I just don't feel like the contribution is enough"

"Holy Angelmon, what do you think the contribution is?"

Slashing Angel Beast asked helplessly, not understanding what he was thinking.

"Or to save the future of the City of Angels, to fight for justice. and protecting the weak from the dark forces."

After a moment's thought, the Divine Angelmon replied.

"This is the time of peace, there is no war. And no one wants war in the digital world. ”

The Celestial Maiden complained.

"Actually, you can apply to the Divine Maiden Beast for a job change, and arrange you to be at the junction of the Abyss Forest and the Forest Terminal, and monitor the movements of the dark forces every day."

"Celestial Maiden, monitoring is very boring, and it's almost impossible for anything to happen. I still think that conducting knowledge is more suitable for the Holy Angel Beast. ”

Slash Angelmon objected.

"Rather than monitoring, it is the transmission of knowledge that contributes to the City of Angels."

"I feel like the questions I'm asking are boring."

The Holy Angel Beast was a little dejected.

"But what, Holy Angelmon."

The voice of the Celestial Maiden interjected.

"You don't really need to bother, just do what you want. I think that making the people around me happy is the real contribution, not the size of the entanglement and responsibility. ”

"However, I am sure that you will definitely make great contributions to the City of Angels in the future. Whether it's fighting for justice or protecting the weak, you can do it. ”

She laughed.

"Yes, you're actually pretty good, Holy Angel Beast."

Slashing Angelmon nodded in agreement.

"Slash the angels, thank you."

The Divine Angel Beast was very moved.

"With your support, I will work harder."

―1―

Continuing its journey through this otherworldly city, the Divine Angelmon searched every corner to find the left Digi Egg.

A biting cold wind blew across the Divine Angelmon's cheeks, and the fog obscured his vision, and the Divine Angelmon flew cautiously through the fog.

"That human girl should be fine, right?"

During the flight, the Divine Angelmon thought of the human girl. Being a Digimon isn't actually affected by being in a cold environment, but the human girl is different. Compared to Digimon, humans are fragile creatures.

The Holy Angelmon is worried about Mina.

(After this generation of patrols, let's go back to the church first, and hope the child doesn't get sick.) ）

Just as he flew to a massive lake, the Divine Angelmon stopped. He sensed that there was a powerful evil hidden inside the lake.

Suddenly, a low, loud voice came from the lake, piercing into the ears of the Divine Angel Beast.

[It's funny that someone else will come to this cage that seals me]

"Who are you?"

The Divine Angel Beast did not dare to take it lightly, and looked at the lake in front of it vigilantly. In the depths of that lake, there was an incomparably powerful being, and the murderous aura he had just felt was enough to make him tremble.

[I see, are you a resident of the City of Angels?]

The voice snorted impatiently.

[It's a nasty breath.] ]

"It's just an evil prisoner who has been sealed, and this is the price you deserve!"

The Divine Angel Beast took a deep breath and said coldly.

He could clearly feel the terrifying power emanating from the sealed Digimon in the depths of the lake, and the Holy Angelmon didn't intend to show the slightest weakness, and it wasn't in line with his character to show weakness in front of the evil forces.

Not wanting to pay attention to this guy, the Divine Angel Beast was about to fly away from the lake, but was stopped by the voice.

[Wait!] You don't know how to get out of this world, I know the way! ]

[If you can help me, I'll also show you how to get out of here.] ]

The voice tried to slap up the Holy Angelmon.

"Shut up! Prisoner of evil! ”

The Holy Angelmon yelled at the Digimon.

"I won't believe you!"

[Humph!] Don't think you'll be safe, hypocritical angels. ]

The voice seemed to be very annoyed by the attitude of the Divine Angel Beast.

[Even though I'm imprisoned in the depths of the lake, I still know what is going on in this world.] ]

[The little human girl you protected betrayed you by handing over the sacred Digi Egg to the Vampire Beast.] ]

The voice mocked.

"What?"

The Holy Angelmon was surprised by its words.

[If you don't find that little girl, you'll understand what happens, right?] ]

The voice was full of malice.

[The fog surrounding the city is also the work of vampire monsters, and he will do anything to achieve his goals.] ]

"Damn!"

Ignoring the voice, the Divine Angel Beast flew quickly towards the chapel.

Sure enough, if the voice was the same as it said, the church was empty, and Mina wasn't there.

"Is she really wrong! It must be a vampire trap! ”

Mina was brought to this world by the Digimons, and she can't have anything to do with Vampire. The Divine Angelmon was convinced that the human girl had been taken advantage of.

"What should I do, the Holy Ring can't sense the location of the Digi Egg."

Looking at the golden sacred ring on his finger, the Divine Angel Beast was very uneasy. He worries about DigiEgg and Mina's safety.

"I will not allow innocent people to be harmed, I will protect the weak"

The Holy Angel Beast prayed, hoping to be guided.

"Uh......h Woo......"

A lovely voice came from outside the church, and the Holy Angelmon walked out of the church to see several Digimon flying in the sky, their bodies starting to glow with golden light.

At this time, the sacred ring also began to resonate at the same time due to the influence of the light, and once again it could sense the digital egg.

"Thank you, Ancient Ancestors."

The Holy Angelmon smiled, thanking the Digimon. He understands that the Digimon have heard his prayers and have made his heart come true.

So he once again relied on the inductive power of the Divine Ring to decide the way forward.

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Using the sensing power of the Divine Ring, the Divine Angelmon quickly found the DigiEgg and the Vampire Monster.

However, when the Holy Angelmon saw Mina being pulled into the air by a swarm of bats, the Holy Angelmon was furious. Seeing the young girl shivering in the cold wind, and the horde of bats surrounding her, Mina seemed to be frightened and pale.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time, Holy Angelmon."

The Vampire Beast said contemptuously, the Cherubimon's Digi Egg floating in his hand.

"Thanks to this human girl, I've got the Digi Egg again."

"How does it feel to be deceived? Just to satisfy my own heart, forget the agreement with you, and personally hand over the digital egg to me. ”

The Vampire Beast glanced at Mina and continued to taunt the Divine Angelmon.

"That human girl is innocent! You're just deceiving her with a vile act! ”

Even if it gets information from the Digimon sealed at the bottom of the lake, the Divine Angelmon still believes Mina.

"Deception? Hum Hum Hum"

The Holy Angelmon's trust in Mina made the Vampire Beast laugh.

"Then you can ask her personally."

As he spoke, the Vampire Beast manipulated the bats to move Mina in front of her, and Mina looked at the Divine Angelmon with apologetic eyes.

"Mina, are you hurt?"

The Divine Angel Beast asked the girl with concern.

"Nope"

Mina shook her head slightly.

"I'm sorry, I gave the Digi Egg to the Vampire Beast, but that wasn't really my intention, because"

Originally, he thought that he would tell the truth about the Digimon forcing him to bring himself to the location of the Vampire Beast, but he was interrupted by the Divine Angelmon.

"I understand, it's not your fault."

The Divine Angelmon's expression softened a lot, and it was not angry at the girl's actions. Then, he looked at the vampire beast with an angry expression.

"All the mistakes come from the vampire beasts, don't worry, I will rescue you!"

"The soul of sin is purified by me!"

"Don't forget, this girl is now a hostage."

The Vampire Beast deliberately reminded the Divine Angelmon.

"I'm going to kill this girl at any time."

"Vampire Beast, you despicable!"

The Divine Angelmon's expression became even more angry.

"Despicable? We dark Digimon are all like this, you probably know best. ”

The vampire beast's smile was a little hideous.

"If you want to save this girl, swear to give up the Kirubimon Digi Egg."

"Abominable"

The Divine Angel Beast looked at the Vampire Demon Beast with resentment, but he didn't dare to do it without permission, and he wouldn't give up his mission.

Saving the hostages and important responsibilities, the Holy Angel Beast does not want to give up.

"Divine Angel Beast, do it your way, I'm not afraid at all"

Seeing that the Divine Angel Beast was in a dilemma, Mina smiled reluctantly and said.

"It's okay that the Vampire Beast won't kill me at all, because I know"

"Stupid! Do you know what you're talking about!? ”

The girl's words surprised and annoyed the vampire beast.

"Of course I do!"

Mina stared directly at the vampire beast.

"If you wanted to kill me, you would have done it a long time ago! That's the time! ”

"Really? I'll do it for you."

The vampire monster coldly threatened Mina, and the number of bats around Mina was slowly decreasing, and her body was falling little by little. However, Mina noticed a hint of hesitation in his eyes.

(Why?) It's just a weak human being, how could I hesitate? )

Even the vampire beast itself didn't understand why he couldn't kill this little human girl.

Or is it because he once made Warcraft himself swear never to harm the baby Digimon? Maybe he thinks of this little human girl as a weak person like a baby Digimon, so he won't deliberately hurt her. No! Wrong! Humans aren't Digimon, so there's a deeper reason for that.

If the girl dies, she will truly lose everything and regret it for the rest of her life.

It's so strange that I would have such a stupid idea.

"It's now!"

Taking advantage of the vampire beast's hesitation, the wings of the Divine Angel Beast glowed with holy light, and the vampire beast hurriedly covered the light with a cloak. And the swarm of bats also turned to powder in the holy light.

“！”

Without the bat's bearing, Mina's body began to fall.

Just as the vampire beast was about to use its special ability to stop her falling, the holy angelmon quickly flew towards her and held the falling Mina in its arms.

The girl is finally safe

"Demon Blood Whip!"

His important hostage was snatched away by the Divine Angel Beast, and the Vampire Demon Beast was very angry, and the blood-colored whip was violently pulled out by the hand of the Blood Sucking Demon Beast, and swung towards the Holy Angel Beast holding Mina. Although it was a whip, its swift speed and blood-colored light were more like a blood-red beam.

"Uhhh

The Holy Angelmon let out a low groan of pain, his back whipped with blood, and his white wings scarred.

"Holy Angelmon!"

Noticing that the Divine Angel Beast was injured, Mina's expression looked worried.

"It's okay."

The Holy Angelmon comforted Mina and chuckled.

"Holy Angelmon, be careful!"

Mina, who could see the situation behind her, immediately shouted and reminded the Divine Angelmon, and the blood-colored whip of the Vampire Demon Beast was drawn towards the Divine Angel Beast again.

The Divine Angel Beast quickly turned sideways and dodged the whip.

"Vampire Beast! If you really want to fight, why not fight the Holy Angel Beast in the open!? ”

Mina raised her voice and questioned the vampire beast.

"You're strong, but not in this way!"

The girl's words seemed to have an effect, and the vampire beast did not attack the divine angel beast that did not resist in order to protect Mina. What's more, the Divine Angel Beast also flew out of the attack range of the Blood Whip.

"Alright, that's all for now, take care of the hostage. Let's save the victory or defeat between us, hahahaha. ”

With a calm laugh, the figure of the vampire beast melted into the thick fog and disappeared.

―2―

After the Vampire Beast left, the Holy Angelmon was finally able to return Mina to the chapel before with peace of mind.

"Divine Angel Beast, does it still hurt?"

Inside the church, seeing the black wounds on the wings behind the Holy Angel Beast, Mina asked worriedly.

"It's okay, it'll be fine soon."

The Divine Angel Beast gently touched Mina's head and chuckled.

I saw that the wings of the Divine Angel Beast emitted a warm white light, and the black scars on the wings quickly disappeared.

"The wound is healed"

Mina remembered the Vampire Beast, and the scars on the Vampire Beast's body were automatically healed in this way. Of course, he will not have a holy white light.

"Yes, with this ability, you don't have to worry about me getting hurt again."

The Holy Angel Beast said.

"You must stay in the church obediently this time and not leave casually, I must go and fight the vampire beasts now and get the Digi Egg back."

"Holy Angel Beast, are you going to destroy him?"

Seeing that the expression of the Divine Angel Beast was full of determination, Mina asked softly.

"That's right, Vampire Monsters are evil Digimon that must be destroyed."

The Divine Angel Beast answered the girl's question.

"Why do you want to eliminate him?"

The girl continued.

"Of course, since Dark Digimon are all evil beings, it is also our duty to destroy the evil Dark Digimon. Moreover, the vampire beast also harmed you and took you hostage, which proves that he is evil even more! ”

The Divine Angel Beast's tone was very affirmative.

"Vampire Monster, he didn't mean to hurt me"

Mina's expression was a little sad, and when the vampire beast was about to hurt herself, Mina could tell that he was hesitating.

"That's when I saw it"

"That's just your delusion! Vampire Monsters are evil Digimon, so it's not right! ”

Hearing the girl's words, the Divine Angel Beast was a little angry.

"Dark Digimon will never change the nature of evil, it has been decided since birth."

"But in the previous relationship with him, he didn't hurt me."

Seeing that the Holy Angel Beast was angry, Mina was a little aggrieved.

"That's just because you're useful to him."

The Divine Angel Beast spoke earnestly.

"Listen carefully, Mina. I understand that you are a kind-hearted child."

"But the essence of some things is determined and cannot be changed. So, you can't be deceived by appearances. A momentary favor does not mean that this is his essence. ”

"But I also betrayed you by handing over the important Digi Egg to the Vampire Beast. I should be a bad boy for doing something like this! ”

Mina shouted unwillingly, if the Vampire Beast had said that her act of handing over the Digi Egg to him was tantamount to betrayal, then the Holy Angelmon would not forgive herself.

"You said it wasn't your intention, right?"

The Divine Angel Beast whispered.

"Besides, you dare to apologize to me for your mistakes. So, you're not a bad boy."

"It was the vampire beast that deceived you."

"It's not like that, it's actually it"

Mina was about to tell the truth again, but unfortunately, her words were interrupted by the Divine Angel Beast.

"I understand, so don't blame yourself."

Once again, the Divine Angel Beast gently stroked Mina's head, and her smile was full of love.

"I'm not going to be angry."

Then, the Holy Angelmon stood up and said a temporary goodbye to Mina.

"I'm leaving, and an important mission must be completed. Don't worry, I'll be fine. ”

The Divine Angel Beast's smile was much lighter.

"After all, I promised you that I would find a way to send you back. So, stay in the church and wait for me, and say goodbye—"

"I don't have that yet"

Originally, he wanted to stop the Holy Angel Beast, but the other party flew out of the church and disappeared into the thick fog.

"Why don't you listen to me"

Mina's expression was very helpless.

"Chirp~~~Chirp~~~Chirp~~~"

Shortly after the Angel Angelmon left, the Digimon flew in again to look at Mina.

"What else do you want to do this time!?"

When Mina saw these little guys, the expression on her face was very annoyed.

"Don't try to control my body anymore this time!"

"Chirp! Chirp! ”

Several Digimon surrounded Mina, their voices a little restless, trying to convey a message.

"What do you want to say?"

Seeing the Digimons so anxious for the first time, Mina asked a little concerned. But he is still wary of the Digimon and does not want them to come near him.

Seeing that the girl hated herself, the Digimons did not approach her, but flew outside the church and circled, as if to guide the way.

"Let me follow you?"

Mina asked tentatively, and the Digimon nodded.

"You don't have any bad ideas, do you?"

Hearing her words, the Digimon shook their heads again.

"Chirp"

The Digimon urged again.

"I see! Anyway, you can't fool me again this time! ”

Mina relents and steps out of the church, once again receiving guidance from the Digimon.