Knights of the Digital World

According to Emu's estimate, if the number of Gizmon ATs is reduced to less than ten, their combined attack power should return to the level of Ultimate-level.

At that time, we can defeat the Gizmon At in one fell swoop!

Having made up her mind, Emu quickly moved her position to avoid the combined attack of the Gizmon ATs.

His current flight speed is based on that of Megamon, further enhanced by Ex-Aid's abilities. It's top-tier even among Ultimate-level Pokémon, far surpassing Gizmon AT's speed.

Gizmon AT wasn't stupid either. Knowing that it was relatively fragile, it didn't choose to split up and chase after Emu. Instead, it grouped together and used the AT Laser Combo to snipe him.

This time, instead of combining all their attacks into one place, they attacked in groups of four, layering their attacks to block Emu's movement path.

The combined power of the four Gizmon barely reached the level of an Ultimate-level monster.

This naturally wouldn't cause Emu much damage. But Emu couldn't take it head-on either, as that would just be letting Gizmon's AT attack consume him for nothing.

Emu knew that Kizmon was setting a trap for him.

They force themselves to flee to their predetermined location through the AT laser attack. Then, they combine their efforts to deliver a powerful blow to themselves.

They would be even happier if they refused to dodge and took a direct hit from the AT laser.

They can keep forcing each other like this, but Emu can't keep taking the attacks head-on.

Moreover, at Emu's current speed, he has no way of getting close to Gizmon in the open sky.

Anyone who dares to come to the Gizmon AT will be met with a combined attack; let's see who falls first.

This is not a conspiracy; it's an open and aboveboard scheme.

If you're so capable, then withstand our strongest combined attack and take us down. If you can't, then just wait to be slowly worn down and killed.

Emu flapped her wings, quickly dodging Gizmon's attacks. While dodging, she deployed her Game Zone. Blocks appeared in the sky.

Gizmon's attack paused for a moment, its single eye flashing rapidly.

The newly introduced bricks have made the environment more complex, increasing the difficulty of the calculations. Previous plans are no longer valid due to the change in parameters, and new pressure plans must be recalculated.

While Gizmon AT was calculating, Emu didn't stop. He hovered among the bricks, occasionally smashing one, forcing Gizmon AT to recalculate its parameters. During this process, Emu also occasionally acquired an energy item, his body constantly flashing with light.

Energy items are actually quite useful. However, their awkward point is that they require time to collect and use.

The enemy isn't stupid. When the two sides are evenly matched or the enemy is stronger, why would they give Emu the opportunity to collect energy items?

Even without using energy items, Emu can defeat weaker opponents.

This has led to energy items gradually becoming obsolete in battle. Despite being very useful abilities, they are rarely used.

Such a fortunate turn of events, where the enemy doesn't interfere, is extremely rare and one in a million.

In fact, the Gizmon also wanted to stop Emu from buffing herself. However, Emu was too fast, and they dared not split up to chase her, so they could only gather together and use ranged attacks as a token gesture.

Even ranged attacks can't be too spread out, because if they are too spread out, the damage won't be enough, and the enemy will simply ignore them.

In this situation, instead of wasting energy trying to stop the other party, it's better to save it and use it in a later coercion plan. This is more efficient and reasonable.

This is the mindset of Kizmonat: everything is based on rationality.

Kizmon watched silently as Emu recklessly buffed herself, the light in its single eye flashing more intensely. They sped up their calculations. They knew they couldn't let their enemy have it too easy.

However, the moment Emu obtained another energy item, he suddenly disappeared from the sky.

The surroundings were empty, with only the bricks floating in the sky proving that the previous battle was not a hoax.

The Gizmon were all stunned, not understanding what was going on, and were a little stuck.

But they quickly realized that the enemy had likely disappeared, perhaps by becoming invisible.

The Gizmon ATs stood back-to-back in a circle, firing AT lasers in all directions. Invisibility only meant they were invisible; if touched or attacked, they would still be detected.

Kizmon's reaction was undeniably fast. However, Emu was even faster!

As Gizmon AT assumed its stance, Emu appeared in front of one of the Gizmon ATs, slamming his Gashan Destroyer directly into its head:

"Heavy hammer sparks!"

The surging sparks and shockwaves shattered the Gizmon AT. Emu immediately swung his hammer, throwing it at the Gizmon AT on the left, and then clamped his hands around the Gizmon AT on the right.

"Deadly Flying Hammer!"

"Scissor arms!"

With two loud explosions, two Gizmon ATs were destroyed by Emu's attack. Emu didn't stay in place; he quickly flew backward a distance, avoiding the AT lasers from the other Gizmon ATs.

"Now, it's my turn."

Looking at the remaining nine Gizmon gathered together, Emu chuckled softly.

He just used three energy items: Speed ​​Up, Muscle Up, and Transparency, and it worked wonders, instantly reducing the number of Gizmon at by three and turning the tide of the battle.

To his dismay, the Gizmon at reacted too quickly. Without hesitation or doubt, they immediately determined that Emu had gone invisible and took appropriate action.

If they had reacted any slower, Emu was confident he could have taken care of two more.

However, that's enough for now. Gizmon's combined attack doesn't reach the Ultimate level. It's only at the Perfect level, and Emu can easily close the distance and defeat them all.

The Gizmon were aware of this, but they remained unmoved, their single eyes flashing with light, their lasers poised to fire.

"So this is Gizmon... a weapon? Oh well, I'll send you to your doom!"

Looking at the unwavering Gizmon ATs, Emu couldn't help but sigh. He flapped his wings and charged towards the Gizmon ATs once more. He was going to end this battle!

…………

"Gale!"

Parad flew past EarthGreymon on her little broomstick. With a wave of her hand, a magical gust of wind blew Gizmon off course. Attacks that had been locked onto a single point were scattered as a result.

"Thanks, Parad!"

The EarthGreymon thanked them and then blasted a fireball at the Gizmon.

As a degenerate form of Gizmon AT, Gizmon also possesses combined attack capabilities. However, its own level is lower, requiring a greater number of Gizmon to push the attack to the level of Ultimate or even Mega.

But there are still about three hundred Gizmon on the battlefield. Even if they are scattered to deal with the four Digimon, each of them can get seventy or eighty Gizmon. If they work together, they can pile up their attacks to the level of the ultimate level.

Therefore, Parad completely abandoned killing enemies and instead patrolled the battlefield, using his wind magic to disrupt the combined attacks of the Gizmon and reduce the damage suffered by his teammates.

In addition, Palad paid special attention to major developments.

He was also incredibly powerful, having already taken down dozens of Gizmon. He had already followed his body's instincts and gained some understanding of how to use the Digimon Soul.

A layer of orange-yellow Digimon pulsed continuously in his hand. It was precisely because of the enhancement of the Digimon that Dai was able to defeat Gizmon with a single punch.

To cover Dai, Toma and Shuno didn't hide behind either. They were more skilled at using Digimon than Dai, and they also learned from Dai to wrap Digimon around their bodies, and they took down quite a few Gizmon.

However, after fighting for so long, both the Digimon and the DATs trio were already feeling exhausted and couldn't hold on for much longer.

“Eternal Dream…” Palad glanced at her partner, who was still locked in fierce combat in the sky, and let out a soft sigh. She had to try her best too! She couldn’t rely on her partner for everything!

…………

"The situation is not good..."

Kurata looked at the screen on the monitor, shook his head, and said, but there was little worry in his voice.

"Well then, it's your turn to go on stage! Saint! Ivan! Nanami!"

Kurata turned around, looked at the three people standing dumbfounded in front of him, and shouted loudly.

"……Yes!"

Chapter Fifteen, Crimson Knightmon!

The three Digimon Hunters standing in front of Kurata had lost their former appearance and charm.

Now, they wear metal rings around their necks, their eyes vacant and dull.

In terms of appearance, Hijiri and Nanami's appearances haven't changed much, except that their skin is much whiter, as pale as a corpse.

But Ivan was different.

His once strong body had become much thinner, his whole body was hunched over, and his skin was eerily pale, making him look like a demon.

This is a consequence of imperfect secondary modification technology.

In the original story, after Kurata perfected the secondary modification technique, although the modification process was accompanied by excruciating pain, the result was guaranteed to maintain the recipient's mind and appearance. Safety was also ensured.

However, with imperfect secondary modification techniques, the pain during the modification process is seven or eight times that of the improved version, and the safety of the patient cannot be guaranteed.

Worse still, the imperfect technology made the implanted Digimon power extremely violent, constantly impacting the recipient's mind and body during the modification process.

The result of this is the current state of the three hunters: their minds have been impacted, leaving them dull and confused; their bodies have been damaged, and their lifespans have been greatly reduced.

Kurata had anticipated this and had prepared control measures, namely the metal rings worn around the necks of the three hunters.

This metal ring is an early piece of Kurata's cutting-edge technology, capable of controlling the wearer's mind.

Originally, Kurata invented it in the hope of controlling Digimon.

However, after testing, it was found that the object controlled by the metal ring cannot have too strong a subjective intention; otherwise, its own thoughts will conflict with the controller's commands, which can easily lead to control failure.

This feature undoubtedly renders the metal ring useless; it appears to have a powerful function, but it doesn't offer much practical value.

Therefore, Kurata sealed away the technology related to the metal ring and instead researched the technology of Gizmon and Bio-Digimon.

However, this technique is perfectly suited for the three hunters at this moment.

This is also the source of Kurata's confidence in granting the three hunters great power without fear of retaliation.

As mentioned before, when he has power, Kurata's courage is second to none.

…………

"Heavy hammer sparks!"

Emu slammed his fist into the ground, and the flames and shockwaves sent the surrounding Gizmon flying.

At this point, Emu had already defeated Gizmon AT and transformed into a Hammering Action Player Level 3, fighting against the Gizmon army.

After defeating over three hundred Kiz Beasts, they were exhausted and had to retreat to the rear to rest.

Because Parad had been taking on a support role, he still had enough energy and was struggling to assist Emu despite his fatigue.

"Emu, there are only thirty or so left! Take them out and it'll be over!"

Parad, riding his broom, used wind magic to disrupt Gizmon's combined attack while shouting at Emu.

"Ah, got it, Parad. Watch me take them down with this one strike! Hammer Spark!"