Chapter Ninety-Nine: The Battle Meeting on Document Island; Before the battle

-Factory City, Three-Floor Underground Factory Control Center---

"The City of Angels has fallen by an enemy attack, and we must take immediate precautions now."

Inside, four Ultimate Digimon are in the middle of a meeting. The first to speak was the Infinite Dragonbeast.

"Damn!! Can't those abominable guys stop a bit!! ”

Pounding heavily against the wall, the puppet beast said with indignation on its face.

"The enemy's next target is definitely Document Island, how can we defend ourselves? A mature Digimon can't be a match for a full body, and I only know that there are only two complete bodies on File Island: Lilacmon and Molecule Beast. ”

When it comes to being able to stand up to the enemy's combat power, the first thing that comes to mind is the Full-Body Digimon. It seems that the combat power of Molecular Beasts is slightly higher than that of normal mature Digimon, so it is not considered. Because it's a 'tech nerd' at the same level as the Infinity Dragon. Of course, for the Lilacmon, the Puppet Beast was adamantly opposed to her joining the war.

"Don't fight the idea of the lilac beast! She's not good at fighting! ”

"Well, that's not what I meant."

As if he had been misunderstood, the Steel Sea Dragon Beast was a little embarrassed. The puppet beast cares so much about the lilac beast that it is impossible for her to go to war. I had to change the subject.

"Infinite Dragonbeast, how much do you know about the enemy's combat power?"

"The enemy's main forces are Biochemical Belfimon, Biochemical Apollomon, Biochemical Rainbowmon, and Biochemical Beelzebubmon, four Ultimate Digimon, and an unknown number of Kizzmon armies."

Looking at the data on the screen, the Infinite Drake replied.

"According to the analysis of combat power, the strength of those four Ultimate Digimon is above us."

"Actually, I think we can get those four human partners to help us protect Document Island. It seems that their partner can evolve into the ultimate body, not to mention, everyone's enemies are the same person, wouldn't it be nice to cooperate with each other? ”

The clown, leaning against the wall, offered his own idea.

"I'm against it!!"

The puppeteers immediately objected.

"This is our own war! Why are you bowing your head and asking humans for help?! ”

"What do humans have to rely on?! There's no need to owe them a favor! We're the ultimate body! Can't you just have some confidence in your own strength? As long as there are countermeasures, you will definitely be able to protect Document Island! ”

"This is not the time for you to lose your temper, puppeteer."

Seemingly dissatisfied with the puppeteon's temper, the Steel Sea Dragonmon accentuated its tone.

"You know the character of those humans better than we do, and they can be trusted. Even if we don't ask for their help, they will do their duty. ”

"Hmph, I don't like to owe that guy a favor anyway."

'That guy' of course refers to Ryder, and if he owes him a favor, what awaits him is a bad future, right? Who wants Ryder to have a black belly and a bad heart.

"En~~ I understand, according to the description of human character, you are actually 'tsundere' and 'tired'."

The atmosphere was tense, but the clown beast was smiling.

"On the surface, he doesn't want to be helped by humans, and he owes humans a favor. In fact, you really want them to take the initiative to help you, but you just don't want to be seen. ”

"Stop talking nonsense! If you don't like it, you don't like it Who would want them to help! ”

The puppet beast yells at the clownmon in anger, but his nose grows longer.

"My nose is getting longer, I'm lying."

The Iron Drake is complaining.

"It's the nose that grows on its own! I'm not lying! ”

Covering its nose, the puppet beast retorted loudly, the tip of its slender nose peeking out through the gaps in its fingers.

"I'm activating the shield to cover the Founding Village and Factory City, have the puppeteers and baby Digimon been transferred to the underground shelter?"

Plug the body cable into the terminal, and the screen will display a picture of the Founding Village.

After all, the area of the refuge area is limited, and it is impossible to accommodate the entire Digimon of the island. Moreover, it was a place specially established to protect baby Digimon. Originally, the evacuation zone was created to prevent accidents, but now the impending disaster is far beyond everyone's expectations. Even if you ask for help from the Digimon on the mainland, there is not much hope.

"Peace of mind, the little ones are safe."

After pressing its stretched nose back, the puppetmon reassured.

"Then again, why didn't I see that the Founding Village was protected by a protective shield?"

Pointing to the Founding Village on the screen, the puppet beast asked.

"It's transparent to avoid being detected by the enemy."

The Infinite Dragonbeast replied coldly.

"Does it really work? The City of Angels' shield has been broken by the enemy. ”

The ability of the shield was questioned.

"At least it can increase the protection value."

"How should we defend ourselves against the enemy?"

The voice of the clownmon is inserted.

"Of course, to increase the guards at important strongholds, the four of us meet the enemy at the front and divert the enemy's attention from the direction of the Founding Village."

The Steel Drake replied as a matter of course.

"Everybody, look at the screen."

Ignoring its other companions, the Infinite Drake took care of its own terminal and displayed a map of the Document Island and the land coast. And then you are reminded to look at the screen.

"This is the location of the file island and the server continent."

In the map displayed on the large screen, two yellow dots of light appear respectively.

"If the enemy wants to attack Document Island, he will definitely choose to do so at the closest place to Document Island. And the coast of the server continent is the closest place to the file island. ”

"The enemy will not choose to expend time and energy attacking by crossing oceans from other continents."

The Infinite Drake begins to explain the plan.

"So, first of all, we need to strengthen the defense of the sea and prohibit the passage of the enemy through the sea. Steel Sea Dragonmon, the waters near Document Island are under your guard. ”

"No problem, I'm the overlord of the ocean."

The Steel Drake agreed to the arrangement.

"Clownmon, after the enemy landed on Document Island, you used as bait to confront the enemy head-on. It's perfectly fine to deal with them with your strength, and I'll help you defeat them together with the Infinity Cannon at range. ”

"Am I going to be bait? Are you sure your attack won't hurt me by mistake? ”

Learn about the power of the Infinite Dragonmon's cannon, and its indiscriminate wide-area attacks. The clownmon wiped his sweat with a handkerchief and said depressedly.

"No, my calculations are accurate."

"Are you really sure you won't hurt me by mistake?"

Repeat the confirmation again.

"No, my calculations are accurate."

"What if you really hurt me?"

It is still being confirmed repeatedly.

"No, my calculations are accurate."

"I don't have much combat experience."

"No, my calculations are accurate."

"Are you really listening to me?"

"No, my calculations are accurate."

“”

"No, my calculations are accurate."

"Okay"

The Clownmon was completely defeated by the Infinity Dragonmon

After giving the clownmon a compromise, the Infinity Drake looked at the puppeteon.

"Puppet beast, you're in charge of guarding the Founding Village. As the mayor of the town, you should stay in the village and keep the townspeople safe. ”

"Why can't I fight the enemy!?"

The puppet beast was unwilling.

"Despite the three of us fighting back against the enemy, there is still a possibility that the Founding Village will be attacked."

The Infinite Dragon analyzed calmly.

"Protecting the townsfolk is just as much fighting the enemy."

"I obviously think I'm the weakest among you!"

"What's the matter, the puppet beast is so cute that it's not the weakest. The Infinite Dragonmon thinks that you are everyone's spiritual sustenance, and the children in their early childhood also love you. It is most appropriate for you to personally protect the Founding Village. ”

Seeing that the puppet beast was angry, the clown beast hurriedly smiled and said that he thought it was reasonable to comfort.

"Don't describe me as cute! I'm the oldest of you!! You little ghost!! ”

Completely poked soft help.

"That's right, your combat power is the lowest among us. Once you lose your weapon, the Explosive Hammer, your strength drops to full level. Protecting the Founding Village is the best task for you. ”

To tell the truth, the Infinite Dragonmon has hit the Puppetmon hard.

"Hey, it doesn't need to be too explicit."

Glancing at the 'petrified' puppet beast, the clown beast was embarrassed.

"You're disrupting the Puppeteon's positivity, Infinite Dragonmon."

The steel sea dragon beast is complaining.

"I Hate You"

The puppet beast crouched in the corner of the wall and resented.

"Don't be discouraged, puppeteer. You're still very strong~~"

Grinning and touching the head of the 'little friend', the clown beast comforted him.

"How many times have I said it! Don't treat me like a little ghost! ”

The other party slapped his hand away in anger.

[It's imminent, but you're really laid-back.] ]

Suddenly, a voice came clearly from the loudspeaker in the room into the ears of the four Digimon. Then, an image of the Molecular Beast appeared on the screen.

"Hey!!"

"Points, molecular beasts!?"

"I said"

Looking at the molecular beast on the screen, everyone was not much surprised.

"Did you hack my system? The control center system is independent, and if you want to control it, you should dismiss it as soon as possible. ”

Seeing that his terminal was invaded by hackers, the originally cold Infinite Dragon Beast's tone unexpectedly increased a trace of displeasure.

[Where, where~~ How could I do such a thing, I specially contacted you, just to remind everyone, don't delay the important moment. ]

The light in the molecular beast's eyes flickered a few times, and he smiled.

"The timing of the matter?"

With the exception of Infinity Drakemon, the other three Digimon are unknown.

"It's an important time!"

[Hehe~~ Come and see for yourselves. Time is running out. ]

As he spoke, the Molecular Beast's avatar shifted to the corner of the screen. I saw that on the map facing the server continent on the screen, several red arrows suddenly appeared and quickly approached the coast.

[The enemy is coming, and the humans seem to be being guided somewhere else by the Digimons, and they can't be contacted for the time being.] ]

"Damn, so fast!"

The puppet beast glared angrily at the red arrows on the map, gritting its teeth.

"Let's prepare for a counterattack now before the enemy arrives."

The mechanical door of the ceiling slowly parted, and looking out into the vast night sky, the steel sea drake was ready to move.

[The enemy is very strong, and no matter how hard you try, you will not win.] ]

The molecular beast reminded with an expressionless face.

"Of course we do! As the strongest ultimate body on Document Island, why don't you protect your homeland!? ”

Pointing at the molecular beast on the screen, the puppet beast raised its voice.

[I'm going to die.] ]

"You're so annoying!"

"We have a chance of survival."

The Infinite Dragonmon's voice was calm.

"The inability to defeat the enemy can weaken the enemy's energy to a certain extent. Those humans will defeat the enemy in our place, and they will appear after our defeat. ”

"So you calculated that we would lose"

The clownmon feels like he's about to lose the confidence to fight, so what was the previous plan? Just to give those humans a chance?

"Humph! Maybe we'll win! Make your own decisions about your own wars, so you don't have to turn to humanity! ”

Even though he knew that the chances of winning were slim, the puppeteer said proudly.

"The nose has become again."

The steel sea dragon beast is not suitable for complaining.

"What a mouthful!"

[Well, I can only kindly remind you that this is here.] ]

Helplessly spreading his hands, the molecular beast said.

[Good luck with you.] ]

At the end of his sentence, the head of the molecular beast disappeared.

"Now, the action begins."

Looking at its companions, the Infinite Dragon Beast spoke calmly. But in the voice, there was a certain determination.

―1―

On the hills near the coast, several humans sat in pitched tents for a short rest.

"Whew~~ I'm sleepy"

Yawning, Miyasha lay a little unrefreshed in the hammock and looked at the night sky.

"I don't know when our mission will end"

"Of course, it depends on the employer's wishes, and I have nothing to complain about anyway."

Sitting in front of the campfire to warm up, Mamoru glanced at Tomoshi, who was debugging the machine not far away.

"I'm just wondering if we're really doing the right thing?"

With a light sigh, Miyasha got out of the hammock.

"Because humans are often threatened by Digimon's lives, it may not be entirely wrong to destroy Digimon before the matter becomes serious."

"But when I see those cute-looking, non-threatening Digimon, I can't bear to hurt them."

"We're all up to us to destroy Digimon, you've never killed a living being."

Retracting his hand, Mamoru also looked at Miyasa.

"Osawa also allows you not to participate in the mission of destroying Digimon, but to obstruct them."

"I know, I'm just thinking that Digimon have the same 'heart' as humans, and it's really okay to go too far with them?"

Miyasha couldn't help but raise her voice, after experiencing the battle in the City of Angels. She began to wonder if everyone had gone too far, and began to wonder if Daze's idea was correct.

"Aside from me, you all have a reason to destroy the Digimon."

"Father and son Osawa are victims of Digimon, Owen is a mercenary, and you're here to pay off your debts. But what about me? I just want to fly to get power. But the price of fulfilling the desire to 'fly' is the killing of innocent lives, and I simply can't do it. Even if you were to destroy the Digimon on my behalf, without me having to do anything, I would understand that the Digimon were living beings made up of data. I am also disturbed to see the loss of life before my eyes, and the destruction of my beautiful home. ”

Teenage girls are generally sentimental, according to the past experience of pleasing women. Mamoru will praise the beautiful hearts of women, and say a lot of beautiful words before changing the subject. But now, Mamoru is actually in the same mood as Miyasa. But Miyasha has not fully appreciated the cruel side of reality, she is just a college student full of hope for the future. The more you understand the cruelty of reality, the more numb your heart will be. Most people who are busy trying to survive don't care about the survival of Digimon, which has nothing to do with the human world. In addition, Digimon have repeatedly threatened the survival of humans.

But for the guilt of killing innocent lives, Mamoru also felt a little funny in his heart. So, he said.

"I don't know what to say, but do you feel guilty about the sacrifice of your livestock?"

"Why did you get involved with the livestock?"

"I mean, you should know what happens to domestic animals to become food on human plates."

"Of course I do"

"Even if you don't like killing, isn't the meat on the plate the result of 'killing'? Aren't humans who eat 'meat' also fall into the ranks of 'killing'? ”

"Moriya, I'm a vegetarian and I never eat meat."

Understanding the meaning of the other party's words, Miya Sabai said.

"Uh-well, when I didn't say anything"

Mamoru also gave up rebuttal.

While Miyasha and Mamoru were chatting, Owen was sitting in a folding chair with a pen and writing a list of gifts for his beloved daughter and a vacation plan in a small booklet.

"Is this a gift list for my daughter?"

The booklet in his hand suddenly disappeared, and when he looked up, he saw Zhenghao sitting next to him looking at the booklet and said unceremoniously.

"Yes."

With a brief response, Owen retrieved the manual.

"Hmph, living with her daughter will make her happier than a gift."

Thinking of his life when he was a child, Zhenghao glanced at his father unhappily. At the same time, I also feel a little strange that I would take the initiative to talk to this taciturn mercenary, especially to discuss family matters.

Is it because my intuition tells me that something is going to happen today that I let myself care about family topics?

"I promised Farah to come back to her and go on vacation with her when she was done."

At the mention of his daughter's name, the corners of Owen's mouth raised slightly.

"Drink this while chatting, it's too dull and you'll suffocate yourself. You're that big, you must have a good amount of alcohol. ”

Jeongho secretly took out a bottle of brandy and a glass.

"I stumbled upon it in the City of Angels, so I took it by the way, and it would be a shame to let the good wine ruin it. Only you and that kid can drink, and as for Daddy, he basically doesn't drink at all. ”

"Thank you."

Flipping the cap, Owen filled the glass with wine and drank it down.

"Farah is a gentle and kind girl, because the mercenary's job is relatively special, and there is actually very little time to spend with her family. But she endured loneliness alone, and never complained. ”

"Every time I am with you, it means a long goodbye, and I have never been able to fulfill my responsibilities as a father. Actually, I've always felt guilty about Farah."

"Your daughter has no complaints against you, you are already very responsible, there is no need to feel too guilty."

Pouring wine for Owen, Jeongho spoke. Compared with his father, Owen is much more dutiful as a father than he is! Not only does he really miss his child, but he never gives his child a bad look!

"No, it's not like that"

Owen stared at the amber liquid in the glass, then tilted his head back and drank it down.

"Since my wife passed away, I have been responsible for raising Farah alone. In order to provide her with a good medical environment and hope that she can recover her health as soon as possible, I decided to become a mercenary to increase my financial ability. ”

"Seriously, I used to be full of resentment and resentment about my life. Why is fate so unfair?! Farah was a good boy, but he was suffering from illness. For Farah, I have always worked hard, even at the cost of my own life. ”

After a few glasses of wine, Owen's face flushed a little and he talked more.

"But since I've been 'working' for a long time, I've come to enjoy working as a mercenary. I left Farah and lived a freer, more indulgent life. I've also been thinking that if I ditch Farah, I can continue to live a life I love forever and no longer have to carry heavy burdens. I want to escape the constraints of family affection."

"I can't be so selfish! Farah has always been a ray of hope in my heart, and I am her father, and of course I can't abandon the child who loves me. She is still waiting for me to go back, so I must keep my promise and fulfill my responsibilities as a father. ”

"When your mission is complete, reunite with your family as soon as possible."

Standing up with a lazy waist, Jeong-ho pretended to have an indifferent expression, and at the same time thought about it in pieces.

"Having children really drags you down, and that guy must have the same idea"

"The break is over."

Tomoshi walked over and looked coldly at Zhenghao, Miyasha and Moriya. He actually heard the conversation of the four people, but he didn't want to pay attention to it. Now only Owen can be trusted, and sooner or later Masahiro and Miyasha will give up their 'jobs'.

"We're going to attack Document Island now, can we find those guys?"

Looking at the distant island with a telescope, Jeongho asked.

"Don't be in a hurry to attack, they should be on guard."

Zhishi took out the digital terminal and freed a large number of Kizzmon.

"I'll let the Kizzmon start an attack on Document Island first, and then you can raid it."

"Leave the ugly girl to me to arrest, don't meddle with your business."

Jeongho quickly stated his purpose, he didn't want his 'family affairs' to be mixed up by others.

"No one cares about your business."

Miyasha complained, she also decided on her goal.

"My opponent is Ryder, and for that desire, I must win."

"It's a completely love expression."

Mamoru also saw her thoughts at once.

"I'm not in love!"

"Not? All blushed. Ever since you were defeated by him, you've been a little absent-minded all day. ”

"Not what you think!"

"Okay."

spread his hands, Shou also said helplessly.

"I'll let me deal with that little ghost in the last article, but Owen, you, do you have any plans?"

"The founding village of Document Island was attacked by Owen, and a fourth person was found by the way. That little girl must have a partner of her own, and she won't come to the digital world with them alone. ”

After Tomoshi assigns Owen the task, he discusses the other party's fourth companion by the way. When Jeong-ho comes back from injury, he tells himself that Abu is with a new companion, but he doesn't see her partner.

Now, she must be with her partner, and it is necessary to find out the identity of the Digimon's partner.

"Maybe it's the Divine Angel Beast, in the Space Tunnel and the City of Angels, I haven't seen him have a partner. At that time, I must have been separated from my partner. ”

After thinking for a moment, Jeongho first mentioned the Divine Angel Beast.

"But at the DHT base, it seems that it was a vampire monster that attacked us. That's when your sister escaped. ”

Miyasha added that it stands to reason that a Digimon that had brought disaster to the human world would not have been able to help them. Osawa was only assisted if he had said that Ryder and he seemed to have reached some kind of consensus.

"Do you think that girl is a vampire partner?"

Jeongho asked.

"I don't know very well, either"

"Anyway, wouldn't it be nice to destroy the Vampire Demon Beast and the Divine Angel Beast at the same time?"

Mamoru also felt that the troublesome things were simply solved.

"Owen, the fourth person is bothering you to capture it."

"No problem, please tell me the girl's physiognomy features."

"It's a red-haired foreign girl, anyway, it's a very temperamental, and beautiful lady type, prettier than that ugly girl."

Jeong-ho told Owen the information of the fourth person. When he mentions that the girl is red-haired, Tomoeki thinks of a certain couple who went on an adventure in the Digital World with him ten years ago, and that couple is red-haired. The fourth person should be their child.

"Beautiful foreign girl, I'm a little envious of Owen."

Mamoru is also a little envious of Owen.

"However, let's pay attention to that girl a little, I don't think she's easy."

In the underground ruins of the desert, the girl seems to have helped Yabei many times. Jeongho still kindly reminded Owen.

"Understood."

Owen nodded.

"That's the end of the chat, now get ready."

Interrupting the small talk of the four, Tomoshi said in a commanding tone.

"Understood." *4