While Mo Yan was studying in retreat, new stories were happening.

McCoy's Cottage.

"Grandpa, if you do this, won't you really cause damage to D-Ark?"

Alice asked worriedly as she watched her grandfather connect one wire after another to the D-Ark.

"Don't worry, Alice, the creations of the Digital World are not so easily damaged by me."

Rob McCoy reached out and stroked Alice's head with his big hand, signaling that she didn't have to worry so much.

As a creature of the digital world, D-ARK is an ultra-compact digital terminal that can link humans and Digimon, and is extremely versatile, and the quality is very high.

"Grandpa, what are you studying this for?"

The worm beast asked, leaning on Alice's shoulder, looking at Rob McCoy with big eyes staring at the computer screen.

"Wormmon, grandpa, I've studied the Digimon for a long, long time, and I've explored whether Digimon exist.

Eventually, Grandpa and I terminated the study for a variety of reasons.

Now that you've appeared, Grandpa thinks he should be able to do something for Alice.

So, Grandpa wanted to know what features D-Ark has now. ”

Rob McCoy didn't look back, and said to the insect beast in a sighing tone.

At the same time, the words are also full of love for Alice.

"Grandpa!

How did I hear you say that it was your former students who invited you to the island nation?

Said he had made a new discovery about Digimon?

That's why you brought me to this island country, didn't you? ”

Seeing the insect beast showing an expression of "Wow, grandpa is so good, good to Alice", Alice ruthlessly pierced her grandfather's boasting.

"Huh? Is that the case? ”

Hearing Alice's words, the insect beast first showed a rather confused expression.

"In that case, grandpa is too hateful, how can he deceive the simple and cute insects and beasts!"

Then, the insect beast showed a very sad look.

“！？

Alice, how can you say that about grandpa.

What is Grandpa studying D-Ark so desperately for?

Don't you want Alice to get along better with insects and beasts?

Grandpa was so sad. ”

In the face of Alice's "accusations" with insects, insects, and beasts, Rob McCoy also took the opportunity to show a "so sad" expression and a "so wronged" tone, which was used to match the double reed of his granddaughter and insects.

"Hehe→_→, grandpa, you're acting too fake."

In the face of her grandfather's performance, Alice showed an expression of "I'm so disgusted".

"Huh~

Grandpa, you're so greasy. ”

As soon as Alice finished speaking, the insect beast immediately covered her big eyes with her two front paws, revealing a "I can't see" look.

The cute expression and movements made Alice cover her mouth and laugh softly.

Hearing Alice's laughter, Rob McCoy had a feeling that he hadn't seen in a long time.

"Alice, insects, insects, beasts, you two are too much, how can you treat grandpa and me like this."

Rob McCoy immediately turned to Alice and the worm, covering his heart with his hands and making a "I'm so hurt" expression.

The exaggerated expressions and movements made Alice and the insects laugh more than once.

'Worm, thank you for coming. ’

Looking at Alice, who was laughing with the insects, the beast, Rob McCoy silently thanked in his heart.

In the past few days since the arrival of insects and beasts, Alice's mood has been significantly more cheerful and lively than before.

is no longer a quiet appearance with a heavy heart and an expressionless face, nor is it a distressing "mature" who is sensible.

Instead, act like a normal ten-year-old girl, laughing, making trouble, and caring about what is in front of her.

That's why Rob McCoy is as funny as a child, and that's why he cares so much about studying D-Ark.

Rob McCoy wants to make up for the years Alice has lost, as well as the loving companionship of her family.

"Hmph, it's not the insect beast you 'deceived' first, grandpa!

Worms, insects, beasts, right? ”

Alice hugged the insect beast with both hands, and continued to hit her grandfather "mercilessly".

In fact, Rob McCoy's worries, Alice knows and understands.

However, Alice herself was confused, and she didn't know what to say.

Before leaving the Digital World, Suzaku had warned her not to tell anyone about her experiences in the Digital World.

Because this is not only to protect Alice herself, but also to protect the digital world, but also to protect the human world.

As a result, Alice followed Suzakumon's admonition and did not reveal any of her experiences in the Digital World to anyone.

Even if that person is his own grandfather, a grandfather who has been looking for him for many years, and a grandfather who loves him.

Therefore, when the insects and beasts appeared and were discovered by her grandfather, Alice's mood was very conflicted.

Happy, relieved, scared, worried, etc., Alice's mood was like knocking over the spice box.

However, when his grandfather easily accepted the existence of Digimon.

Alice's heart only has two emotions: happiness and relief.

Rob McCoy also made a discovery.

Although, Alice can't say what she has experienced.

However, Alice's performance is enough to explain a lot for Rob McCoy.

Therefore, Rob McCoy was also very happy, and he was also happy to play improvisation with Alice and the insects.

"Okay, it's all grandpa's fault......

Well?

Worm beast, what's wrong with you? ”

Just as Rob McCoy was about to continue to make Alice happy, he noticed that the insect beast was looking at him wrongly.

It is a manifestation of a predator meeting a predator.

Emotions such as fear, eagerness, and wanting to defeat each other are revealed from the eyes of insects and beasts.

Despite this, the insect beast did not break free from Alice's embrace.

Because, that may bring harm to Alice, which is intolerable to gentle insects and beasts.

…

Hearing her grandfather's exclamation, Alice turned the insect beast in her arms and let him face him face to face.

"There are other Digimon nearby, right?

Insects and beasts. ”

Looking at the eyes of the insects and beasts, Alice said with great certainty.

This is the kind of look that Alice had seen in the eyes of the Garchimon, who had not yet evolved into a Doberman.

At that time, Alice and Gablemon encountered other ferocious Digimon.

It was also at that time that the Grubmon evolved into the Dobermanman.

So, Alice knows exactly what that look means.

"Other Digimon?!"

Hearing Alice's words, Rob McCoy subconsciously asked.

"Alice, over there."

In the face of Alice's affirmative inquiry, the insect beast did not ramble, but pointed its front paws in one direction.

"Worms, beasts, you're going to get hurt."

Alice looked at the eyes of the insect beast and said very solemnly.

At the time of Kachimon's evolution, Alice had a vague understanding of what battle meant to Digimon.

Although, Alice didn't want the insects and beasts to get hurt.

However, Alice also understands that Digimon wants to fight.

That's why Alice wanted to confirm with the insects and beasts again.

"Alice, I want to evolve."

Blinking, the insect beast said to Alice, his tone full of determination and longing.

"Okay."

Alice looked at the eyes of the insect beast very seriously and nodded slowly.

With that, Alice placed the insect beast on her shoulder.

Then, Alice looked at her grandfather.

"Alice, go ahead.

However, grandpa also wants to be together.

As a doctor, I don't want to miss the battle between Digimon. ”

Taking the D-Ark from the console, Rob McCoy said unquestionably as he handed the D-Ark to Alice.

"Grandpa."

Looking up at her grandfather, then at D-Ark, Alice called out to her grandfather with a smile.

Alice then picked up D-Ark and ran downstairs.

"Grandpa, you're not allowed to drag Alice and the insects back from the beast."

Alice said to her grandfather as she walked briskly down the stairs.

"Grandpa is a doctor with the title of professor, how can he drag his granddaughter back!"

Rob McCoy said with a smile as he pulled out a luxury card case from a drawer.

This time, grandpa said that he would accompany you for everything.

Holding the card box in his hand, Rob McCoy looked at Alice's back and said firmly in his heart.