Knights of the Digital World

Emu originally wanted to guide the children to master the power of super evolution, so that they would not be helpless when the twelve demon emperors arrived one after another.

However, because the previous battle had left his partner Digimon quite injured, and they were mostly still recovering, Emu delayed the story until everyone had fully recovered.

But since Ruki herself wanted to become stronger, Emu wouldn't mind giving her some extra training. Of course, he still needed to check on the condition of the fox beast first. She couldn't talk about training until her injuries had healed.

Ruki knew this too, and nodded to Emu, saying, "The fox beast is alright now. Look over there."

Following the direction Ruki pointed, Emu saw the fox spirit standing on a signpost, nodding at him, and then disappearing. It seemed that it was alright.

"Then there's no problem. Let's go! Quickly finish your milk tea and go back to cultivate!"

Emu took the initiative to walk in front.

Seeing that Emu had made her decision, Asuna didn't say much. After all, she herself needed to learn from Emu.

But she still felt a little annoyed. She pouted and looked at Ruki unhappily, saying, "Makino-kun, being persistent isn't a good habit!"

"You should say that to yourself, Kano-kun."

Ruki responded calmly, meeting Kano's gaze without flinching. It seemed as if flames were burning and lightning was colliding between their eyes.

"Suddenly I realized, I don't know where the shop is. I haven't been here much, I'm not familiar with this area yet... Hey, what are you two doing?"

Emu, who was originally walking at the front, turned back and said somewhat embarrassedly, but was shocked by the scene of Ruki and Asahi looking at each other.

Emu belatedly realized what was happening:

Is this the legendary battleground?

Chapter Thirty-Four, The Royal Serpent Beast

The atmosphere is awkward right now.

Emu suddenly turned around, interrupting Ruki and Asuna's passionate eye contact. The two of them now looked away, neither looking at each other nor speaking.

Emu had never experienced anything like this before, and he scratched his head, unsure of what to say.

At that moment, the Rei-Nukemon suddenly appeared behind Ruki and whispered, "Ruki, I sense a very strong power approaching. It's very similar to the power of the Flying Tiger Beast last time. This should also be a Perfect level!"

The fox spirit's words broke the awkward atmosphere, and Emu breathed a sigh of relief, taking out the Arc Light Machine together with Ruki.

"The Arc Machines haven't detected any Digimon activity yet. He probably hasn't fully materialized yet. Renamon, can you lead us to him?"

Ruki glanced at the motionless Arc Light Machine, frowned, and asked.

The fox-like beast hesitated for a moment, then shook its head and said, "I only have a very vague feeling, so I can't be sure. If I take you there, we might get lost and waste time."

"This..." Ruki pursed her lips and began to think.

Unlike Rookie and Champion level Digimon, Ultimate level Digimon are far too destructive. If they are not stopped in time, the casualties could be immense.

Emu also recalled that the second Emperor Demon after Flying Tiger Beast was the Royal Serpent Beast, which represented the "Snake" and appeared in... a subway tunnel!

“Come with me, I know where he’ll be,” Yongmeng said decisively, turning and running towards the nearby subway entrance.

Although Ruki was somewhat puzzled as to how Emu knew this, she didn't doubt the truth of Emu's words and quickly followed. The fox spirit had already concealed itself again and was secretly following.

As for Mingri, he stood there for a long time, hesitated, then stamped his foot and followed.

She still remembered the fear she felt when facing Feihumon, and she had also heard from Renamon that this Digimon was a Perfect level Digimon, just like Feihumon. This made her hesitate about whether to go.

However, Asahi wasn't the type to give up easily. She recognized her own weakness and timidity and wanted to overcome it. That's why she chose to seek advice from Emu.

Although she hasn't become stronger yet, that doesn't stop her from taking the first step in overcoming her fear!

"Emu, should we notify Takato and the others? You didn't seem to call Lionmon. Renamon alone won't be a match for a Perfect-level monster."

As Ruki ran after Emu, she asked him the question.

Just as Emu was about to answer, he saw Asahi running after him. After thinking for a moment, he said, "No need. Leave this to me."

"Leave it to you? Lion Cub... Oh, you want to do it yourself? Is your power enough? That's an Ultimate level beast."

Ruki realized that Emu wanted to use Decade's power to defeat the enemy. However, she had only seen Emu transform, but had never seen him fight with that power, and didn't know if that power was a match for the Complete Form, so she couldn't help but feel a little worried.

"Don't worry. This is just the complete form. Perfect, I can show Decade's power to Kano! After all, she's overcoming her fear, and as her senior, I should encourage her."

Emu responded with a smile.

Even in its basic form, Decade's power reached the level of a weak Ultimate level. Moreover, Emu is not a rookie like Asuna who has only fought overwhelming matches and has never experienced life-or-death battles. She will not be intimidated by the aura of a Perfect level and will be able to unleash her full power.

With only the Twelve Demon Emperors at their complete form, they are no match for Eternal Dream!

During their conversation, they rushed into the subway station. After buying tickets and entering the platform, the Arc Light Machine finally sensed the Digimon's reaction and beeped to remind them.

"It's inside the tunnel! Renamon!"

At this moment, people on the platform poured into the subway, and the subway had already started moving forward, so Ruki directly called out to the fox spirit.

After Renamon appeared, the familiar white mist spread across the subway tracks, and a giant snake-shaped Digimon materialized, exuding an aura no less imposing than that of Flying Tigermon.

The 12th Emperor Demon, the Snake of the Snakes, the Imperial Serpent Beast!

Following Tigermon, Arclight Machine also seemed to have received some upgrades. It immediately displayed the data for Royal Serpentmon, which Ruki read aloud:

"Orochimon, Ultimate level, Holy Beast type Digimon. It's a Digimon that's no less powerful than Flying Tigermon."

"Ryuhime, evolve?"

The fox spirit stood in front of Ruki, gritting its teeth as it spoke.

She knew she was no match for the Royal Serpent Beast, but for her tamer, she was willing to fight!

"No, Emu said he'll leave this battle to him. We'll just watch." Ruki reassured the fox beast.

On the other side, the Royal Serpent Beast also noticed Emu and the others, turning its head towards them. The underground passage was rather small for the Royal Serpent Beast's massive size, causing it to shift uncomfortably.

"Is this the real world? Oh, a human brat, and a weak little fox... Is the light of evolution in this world?"

The Royal Serpent Beast muttered to itself, its voice carrying the hiss of a snake, loud and piercing, "They're so weak, they probably don't know the whereabouts of the Light of Evolution. I should go find it myself."

The Royal Serpent Beast turned its body again and looked at the dark tunnel entrance ahead: "Is this the road in the real world? It's a bit narrow. But it's not unbearable."

With that, the Royal Serpent Beast prepared to enter the tunnel and leave.

"Emiya!" Ruki called out anxiously.

"Ah, leave it to me! Royal Serpent Beast, look over here!"

Emu shouted loudly.

"You human brat, you actually know my name? What do you want?"

The Royal Serpent Beast was surprised that someone could call out its name. It paused for a moment, then turned its head with some difficulty, smashing several cracks in the tunnel.

Emu didn't respond to the Royal Serpent's words, but instead said to Asuna, "Kano, I'll show you the power of Decade! You need not fear any enemy. A steadfast heart is the power of a knight!"

"You human brat, your attitude has enraged me! I will grant you death!"

Yongmeng's disregard for the Royal Serpent Beast enraged the Demon Emperor, whose gaze turned icy. Serpents, after all, have never been generous creatures!

“If you can do it, then go ahead.” Emu reached out and took out the new Decade Driver, fastened it to his waist, and with a flick of his right hand, the Decade Rider Card appeared in his hand.

"You're nothing but humans! Mere tools to help us evolve, yet you dare to spout such arrogant words! Prepare to die!"

The rage within the Royal Serpent Beast was completely ignited, and it roared as it lunged at Eternal Dream.

"Hmph, you were created by humans too! Now, let me show you the power of humanity! Hen-sh!"

"ka!"

"decade!"

Chapter 35, The Passing Kamen Rider

The moment the Royal Serpent attacked, Emu completed his transformation.

He reached out and grabbed the upper and lower jaws of the Royal Serpent Beast, his green compound eyes lighting up as he shattered the tiles on the platform, managing to withstand the Royal Serpent Beast's impact.

Yongmeng let out a low shout, kicked the Royal Serpent Beast in the jaw, and with a burst of strength from both hands, flung its head off.

The Royal Serpent Beast's head was buzzing from Emu's kick. Before it could recover, it was flung by Emu and crashed into the top of the underground passage, knocking down several large chunks of rubble.

Emu's gaze fell upon the rubble, and he felt a pang of nostalgia for the power of Ex-Aid. Leaving aside the Gashats he had painstakingly acquired, the very power of Ex-Aid to change locations was something Emu desperately needed right now.

Fighting these enormous, fully-formed beings in the city, even if it could protect human safety, wouldn't be enough to save any buildings.

If we still have the power of Ex-Aid, then we don't need to worry about this problem.

"Damn it! This isn't human power at all! Who are you? Or a Digimon?!"

The Royal Serpent pulled out its head, shook it vigorously, and shed layers of ash. Its scarlet eyes gleamed, filled with anger and fear.

He could sense the immense power of the enemy before him, a child transformed from a human. It was a power no weaker than his own, perhaps even greater!

"Just a Kamen Rider who's passing by. Remember that!"

Emishita recalled Tsukasa Kadoya's classic line and responded calmly.

"Ha, Kamen Rider? I'll remember you! But, to fight against a god only leads to death! I am the Serpent King, one of the twelve demon kings under the command of Suzakumon! I shall grant you death!"

The Royal Serpent Beast's speaking style suddenly became more refined and literary. As if to match his words, the Royal Serpent Beast was also shaking its body violently, like an actor on a stage, using intense movements to accentuate the force of its words.

But in the next moment, a cunning glint appeared in the crimson eyes of the Royal Serpent Beast. It suddenly opened its mouth towards Yongmeng, and a precious halberd shot out from its mouth with a resolute force, intending to pierce through Yongmeng.

This is the ultimate attack of the Royal Serpent Beast, Black!

"What a despicable tactic. I was listening intently as you were registering your numbers."

Yongmeng was not surprised. This was not the first time he had encountered such a treacherous enemy, and he had been secretly on guard.

Seeing the Takarabo flying towards him, Emu immediately picked up the Ride Card Box Sword, which was in album mode for saving cards, transformed it into longsword mode, slightly turned to the side, and slashed the Takarabo away from the side.

The next moment, Emu rushed in front of the Royal Serpent Beast and wielded the Card Box Sword to stab it towards the Royal Serpent Beast's eyes.

The Royal Serpent Beast hadn't expected Emu to react to such a sudden attack, leaving it completely unprepared. Emu's speed also exceeded its expectations; in a few strides, it closed the distance and plunged its sword directly into one of its eyes.

The Royal Serpent Beast let out a painful cry, violently shaking its head and throwing Eternal Dream off. The entire serpent writhed wildly there.

Emu had no intention of hanging on the head of Royal Serpentmon. Given Royal Serpentmon's enormous size and severe injuries, its power would be exceptionally great. For Decade in its most basic form to contend with this power would be quite difficult.

However, Emu also made the mistake of underestimating his opponent. He underestimated the Royal Serpent Beast.

As someone who stood out from countless Digimon and was recognized and empowered by the Four Holy Beasts, who revered Digimon as gods, and who bore the sway of the Twelve Emperors, Orochimon was by no means the kind of being that would go berserk and rampage over the slightest injury.

While the Royal Serpent Beast appeared to be writhing wildly, it was actually adjusting its position. Suddenly, its tail coiled around the Hohoko that Emu had knocked away and began to swing it at Emu.

The Royal Serpent Beast is the most cunning among the Twelve Emperor Demons. Its attacks are mostly launched suddenly, aiming to catch the enemy off guard.