Chapter 60: Branches

Germany, half a year ago --

In the open-air café outside the café, a red-haired girl sits on a chair with Ryder.

The weather was very good, and there were quite a few people who chose open-air seating. Still, there are vacancies. The two of them waited for coffee under the umbrella with a comfortable mood.

"I've been waiting."

The waiter bowed respectfully and served coffee and sandwiches.

"Ryder, are you really going to go to that Oriental country?"

The red-haired woman put a large amount of sugar and cream in the coffee cup and stirred it gently with a small spoon. The liquid, which had a deep obsidian-like color, immediately turned brown when stirred.

"Miss Julia from the Japan branch has already applied for her father's assistance in dispatching personnel, and even though she and Mr. Lee are excellent members, the number of Digimon has increased abnormally, and it is still very difficult to deal with it."

Ryder took a sip of his coffee and chuckled.

"Actually, it's nice to experience the exotic scenery on your own, and the black road beast also likes to eat sashimi there. By the way, you can socialize more with some cute Oriental girls haha, just kidding, don't look at me with such terrifying eyes? Actually, you still care about me, I'll be back before Christmas. ”

"No, I'm just sympathizing with the girls who are bewitched by your appearance."

The girl's eyes narrowed slightly, and a seemingly gentle smile hinted at Ryder.

"Haha, it seems that in your eyes, I have always been a 'playboy' who likes to 'play with girls'. In fact, I was obviously accosted by the young ladies, as a courtesy, I still can't live up to the expectations of the ladies. ”

Sighing softly, Ryder smiled wryly.

"Compared to girls who are too proactive, I still like girls who are not confused by appearances. That's the kind of girl that deserves my own pursuit, because I like funny girls. ”

"The girl who is actively pursued by you will be more pitiful than the girl who is bewitched by you, you have always been a relatively bad person."

Ryder's words were even more venomous to the girl's tongue.

"'Miss' is still poisonous, but I still like you."

"No, I'm just telling the truth."

"I'll just take it as your kind words."

After an undisguised war of words, the two ended in a 'draw'.

"Oh, oh, oh, if even a good man like me can't impress you. The person you care about must be very different. ”

Ryder laughed and teased the girl.

"yes, I have someone I care about."

The girl smiled.

"Even if it's far away, I'm sure the person I'm waiting for will eventually show up."

"Haha, I'm looking forward to meeting the guy you're waiting for."

Ryder is curious about someone the red-haired girl has been looking forward to meeting and wants to meet that person. After all, there are very few men who can be cared about by the eldest lady in front of them.

At this time, a command came from the communicator worn in the ear.

"Received it, I'll be there soon. Hedilumon, let's go. ”

"Yes!"

On the trunk of a large tree nearby, the Hedilummon, which was still asleep, immediately woke up and jumped to the ground.

"There's a task to be carried out, see you tomorrow~~"

After playfully saying goodbye to the girl, Ryder and Hedy Roadmon leave the café. When leaving, the black dilumon did not forget to glance back at the girl, and his eyes were a little dissatisfied. In fact, it heard all the conversations between the two, but I didn't think there was any need to interject.

"Even if I meet here, I think it must be under some kind of 'guidance'."

Seeing the two depart, the girl showed a kind of sad smile.

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With the help of the power of the cherubimon, he was directly teleported to the city of angels instead of passing through the teleportation array.

In the Crystal Palace, there is actually a secret passage, and even the Divine Celestial Maiden Beast did not know that the Crystal Palace would have such a secret passage.

That secret passage actually leads to any part of the City of Angels, even between the encounters with the 'Gates of the Otherworld'. A long time ago, in the day

When the castle was first built, the secret passage was designed by the cherubimon himself, and the Digimon who participated in the design were actually killed in the war thousands of years ago. Therefore, the only Digimon who knows the truth of the secret passage is Cherubimon.

"Don't worry, no one but me will know about this secret passage."

Cherubimon explained with a chuckle.

"Even if you say so, it's still very troublesome to take it lightly, my age can't stand the toss~~"

Although Li Jianyu's tone was relaxed, he still looked around vigilantly, and only relieved when he was sure that there would be no patrols nearby.

"Hehe, this secret passage has been hidden by you for so long. It seems that one of the three angels, Cherubimon, also did not trust his companions. ”

Hedilomon taunted Cherubimon.

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, but I'm having a hard time too. But I didn't mean anything, at least for now. ”

Cherubimon smiled, not at all offended by Hydilumon's taunts.

"We're going to be there soon, and we must enter the 'gate' as quickly as possible before the Divine Celestial Maiden discovers it."

"Cherubimon, I have a question before that."

On the way, Ryder asked suddenly.

"You actually know about the existence of a vampire who traded with him, right? So, is 'she' also one of the necessary 'protagonists' in the future you foresee? ”

As soon as he finished speaking, the vampire beast stared at Ryder and the cherubimon with a cold gaze, and was not surprised by the question. Because, he knows. Ten years ago, after the little human girl was guided by the Digimon to become a partner with her, then the fate of the guided human son must be predestined.

Even if it is to separate and return to one's own life, this inevitable fate cannot be changed, and it is already invisibly predestined.

"I thought you would be interested in the future."

The cherubimon smiled wryly, Ryder's question was unexpected.

"I like to enjoy the process, and if I know the future in advance, I don't have any interest in it. Besides, the future you see is nothing more than fragments that you care about. ”

Ryder chuckled.

"That's right, that girl is also an important character. Whether it's rescuing your companions or dealing with impending disaster, she is indispensable. ”

"Hehe, the eldest lady is very popular no matter where she is. I agree with you, too, but don't underestimate her. Even I wouldn't provoke her easily. ”

The smile on Ryder's face is also more pronounced during the conversation with cherubimon.

"Alright, now hurry up! Your time is running out, and even if no one will find the secret passage, the patrolmen will check every two hours for anyone suspicious between the interviews. ”

Soon, the Cherubimon's expression became serious, and since the loss of the Digi Egg and the intruder incident, the Crystal Palace's vigilance has become stricter. In fact, it itself took a great risk to bring in outsiders without permission, and once discovered, the consequences would be very bad.

Such a scandal would seriously affect the majesty of the Three Angels, and the faith of the inhabitants would be shaken.

"Yes, but isn't it also thanks to you? After all, you planted the evil fruit yourself. ”

Maybe it's a subconscious dislike for Angelic Digimon and the discomfort of staying in a place full of divine power like Angel City. Hedilomon wasn't in a very good mood, so the more unpleasant words were directed at cherubimon.

Cherubimon smiled casually and did not retort. Even if you continue to be badly spoken, there is nothing to worry about.

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The wall began to move slowly to the left, and the exit of the secret passage appeared from behind the wall.

"It's really between the meetings."

Li Jianyu, who came out first, looked around in surprise. He was very impressed by the digital gate that could return to the human world.

"Cherubimon, how long is it until the Rangers get here?"

"In about ten minutes, I'll open the door now, you must hurry up."

With that, Ruby led the group to the golden gate behind the throne. It concentrates and begins to inject strength into the door.

At this moment, the door slowly opened, and a blue vortex appeared.

"Hedilumon, let's go."

Without saying goodbye, Ryder and Hedilumon nodded to each other and went straight into the maelstrom.

"Thank you for your help, cherubimon. If next time "

"Please return to the human world as soon as possible, your time is running out."

Directly interrupting Li Jianyu's words of thanks to the cherubimon, the cherubimon urged.

"Okay, good guardian beast, let's go."

After Li Jianyu secretly sighed that he had no sense of existence, he walked into the whirlpool with the guard beast.

"Vampire Monster, you must keep that girl safe. She is a very important being, and she is also the key to your new evolutionary powers, and there are certain things that only you can do. ”

Finally, when it was the turn of the vampire, Cherubimon suddenly stopped him and reminded him.

"Hmph, that's the end of our deal. The future you see is only about how to protect the City of Angels, which is why you cared too much about how important she was, and made a deal with me five years ago. ”

The vampire beast snorted coldly and said coldly. He knew the purpose of the cherubimon.

"There's no need for it anymore."

"You will follow the guidance of fate"

Cherubimon's voice was calm and confident.

"Hmph."

There was no need for a theory, and the vampire beast turned around and walked into the whirlpool, and its figure gradually disappeared.

"You're going to do it"

As the former disciple disappeared into the whirlpool, the gate slowly closed, the cherubimon muttered to himself.

"Cherubimon, why do you want to hide it to such an extent?"

At this moment, a female voice came from behind her, it was the Divine Celestial Maiden.

"You saw it."

The cherubimon turned around and looked at the Divine Maiden a little embarrassed, it didn't panic, it just smiled bitterly.

"Divine Celestialmon, you must be angry and blame me for allowing outsiders and Dark Digimon to be brought to the Hallow and sent them to the human world without permission? After all, my behavior is pretty bad. ”

"No, I don't need to be angry."

The Divine Maiden Beast shook her head slightly.

"I've also been reflecting since I heard the truth in your heart in the arena. I understand that you have always loved this country, and even if you make a deal with a dark Digimon, it is for the purpose of protecting something important. But now you don't have to take on too much alone, at least I can help you. ”

"Because the Digimon egg of the Peer Angelmon is about to hatch, you are full of happiness now."

The cherubimon chuckled, and the Divine Celestial Beast nodded with a smile.

"Times are changing, and I will do my best to help you before disaster strikes."

"Then please, Divine Celestial Beast. The sons of humanity are guided by fate, and what we can do now is not only to obey fate, but also to disobey it. ”