Knights of the Digital World

Angewomon was the first to cry out.

"Humans can transform into Digimon? This is truly the first time I've ever seen this..."

LadyDevimon murmured to herself. She also mistook Emu's Knight Mode for a Digimon she had never seen before.

"Humans and Digimon as partners? Then there's really no need to worry too much. Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've seen a human."

It seems that BigDotmon has some knowledge about the partnership between humans and Digimon, and its previous wariness has disappeared.

Yongmeng's heart skipped a beat, and she asked, "Big Bean Beast, have you seen other humans?"

The soybean beast touched its forehead and said:

"Yeah. A few years ago, I don't remember the exact time. I went to visit Mamemon and the others, and at that time, Bancho Mamemon was entertaining his friend. It was BanchoLeomon, a righteous Digimon with the title of Bancho. There was also a human with him, named... Daimon Eiichiro, right? They mentioned that the two of them were partners. Daimon Eiichiro could use his DigiSoul to amplify BanchoLeomon's power, anyway, he was pretty powerful..."

"really!"

Emu understood immediately. He had previously guessed that the human Mamemon had encountered might be Daimon Hideaki. After all, there weren't many humans lost in the Digital World; most were ordinary people. Few had Digimon partners. It was highly likely that it was Daimon Hideaki.

"Big Beanmon, do you know where BanchoLeomon is? We're looking for him."

Parad was surprised to find out about BanchoLeomon so soon after entering the Digital World, and quickly asked.

"Well, I'm not really sure. BanchoLeomon has been traveling all over the Digital World. I only know him, we haven't really interacted much. I don't know where he is now."

"Soybean Beast," the answer came after some thought.

"If you want to find BanchoLeomon, you might be able to ask BanchoMamemon for help. They are all members of the Fifth Division, so they should have their own way of contacting each other."

"Then, Big Beanmon, can you take us to see Bancho Beanmon? We have something very important to tell Bancho Leomon."

"Emiya pleaded."

"Hmm... no problem. I was just thinking of going to play with Beanmon and the others. But I need a little more time to settle down some of my Digimon."

I'm currently protecting a group of little ones in their growth stage. If I don't take good care of them, they might get bullied by Empyrean again. Back then, I didn't think much of it and went to play with Beanmon and the others, letting Puppymon get bullied by Targetmon and forced to leave. Sigh, I still feel bad about it now.”

Beanmon agreed to Emu's request, but was also worried about his Digimon.

Beanmon is a gentle Digimon who, as an Ultimate-level Digimon, has always protected a large number of Rookie-level Digimon. Even Dogmon was under his protection back then.

However, Big Bean Beast naturally enjoys playing with Bean Beasts. After staying here for a while, it will want to go and play with the Bean Beasts.

In the past, DouDou didn't think too much about it. He would just go out to play for a few days and then come back, and usually nothing would happen.

However, the incident of Puppymon being bullied by Targetmon and forced to leave reminded him. His Rookie-level Digimon didn't have many means of protecting themselves. When he was around, things were fine, but when he wasn't, things could easily go wrong.

Therefore, BigDotmon reduced the number of times it went to play with the Beanmons. Every time it went, it would specifically ask MasterDragonmon to look after them. In addition, before each trip, BigDotmon would also threaten and warn Etemon not to harm the little ones.

In terms of fighting power, Etemon is superior to Mamemamon. However, Mamemamon has a much stronger network of connections, with a group of Mamemamon friends. Furthermore, it has the powerful Bancho-Mamemon, a top-tier Ultimate-level monster, standing behind it. Etemon can only give Mamemamon face and mostly tolerates it.

However, Etemon is also an Ultimate-level being and has its own pride. Mamemon's warnings aren't always effective; after a while, Etemon eventually loses its temper.

Even with the help of a master dragon beast, he still has his own territory, so he's not always there in a timely manner.

On several occasions, when Mamemon was away, Etemon broke into Mamemon's territory and stole all the food, toys, and other belongings from the Rookie Digimon. Several Digimon were even severely injured and degenerated.

The ape-beast didn't lack that kind of thing; rather, it seemed more like revenge against the big bean-beast.

Now, the Bean Beast dares not leave easily, fearing that the Monkey Beast will seize the opportunity to cause trouble in his territory again.

Chapter Twenty-Eight, Fat Tiger Beast!

Hearing BigDotmon's sigh, LadyDevimon and Angewomon quickly offered their comfort:

"Big Bean Beast, this isn't your fault, you've already done a great job!"

"Yes, yes, Big Bean Beast, this is Ape Beast's problem. We've never blamed you."

Reassured by them, the soybean beast smiled again and said:

"Thank you for your comforting words. I know the ape-beast went too far. But I wasn't good enough either. Anyway, give me a few days. This time, I'll make sure that monkey knows I'm not someone to be trifled with! Let's see if he dares to come here and bully people again!"

As he spoke, a murderous glint appeared on the originally honest face of the Big Bean Beast.

A mild-mannered, honest person is even more terrifying when provoked!

"Big Bean Beast, are you worried about the Apes Beast?"

"Yeah, even though Empyrean is already a Ultimate level, he's still the same old Empyrean, always bullying the little guys in their Rookie stage. He acts like he's so powerful. I've warned him several times, but he just won't listen. I once called the Beanmons for help, and he just ran away. He only came back after they left. He's so slippery."

The soybean beast answered Yongmeng's question with a helpless expression.

"Hmm... Big Beanmon, you're also involved in our request this time. So, let's leave the problem of Empyrean to us."

Yongmeng suggested, "The reason the ape-beast ran away is probably because you called too many friends, and it felt it had no chance of winning. If it were just the two of us, it probably wouldn't have run away so easily."

"Take me with you!"

LadyDevimon raised her hand and said eagerly, "I still have a grudge against Apemon! Count me in too!"

"If my sister goes too, then I..."

Angewomon was also getting restless.

"You can't do it! Little sister, you have too little combat experience, and we have enough people going. Why don't you stay and help Big Bean Beast look after those little guys?"

LadyDevimon directly rejected Angewomon's idea.

"Oh... okay..."

Angewomon's wings drooped. Her older sister always treated her like a child and never let her fight, even though she was already at her Ultimate level.

However, she also knew that her sister was concerned about her, and that her combat power was indeed weak among the fully-fledged level, so she couldn't really refute it.

Beanmon noticed Angewomon's disappointment, patted her head, and comforted her:

“What’s so great about fighting and killing? Wouldn’t it be better if you stayed and helped me take care of those little guys? They’re all adorable children, and they’ll definitely love you.”

"Yes! Big Bean Beast, don't worry. I'll take good care of those children!"

Angewomon quickly recovered. If she can't fight, she can't fight; playing with the kids is fine too!

"It's getting late, why don't you stay and rest for the night? I'll go prepare some food."

Instead of letting Emu and the others deal with Empyrean right away, the Big Bean Beast thoughtfully kept them behind and used its round body to prepare food for them.

"Big Bean Beast, thank you."

Emu and Palad expressed their gratitude.

"It's nothing, just wait a moment."

Watching the busy figure of the Beanmon, Emu and Parad both felt the Beanmon's enthusiasm and friendliness.

For this reason alone, the ape-beast must die!

…………

Silent all night.

After resting for a whole night at BigDotmon's place, Emu, Paradox, and LadyDevimon were refreshed and full of energy.

Emu pulled out his Digivice, first helping Parad evolve into LadyDevimon, and then took out his own cartridge.

To prevent the ape beast from being scared away, Emu used a level 3 flying action player this time.

"It's amazing... Evolving using the Digital Souls of humans is much faster than our kind of evolution... And Emu, your form is different today compared to yesterday. Is this the power of a partner?"

"Jewel Beast exclaimed in amazement."

“I’m an exception. Other humans don’t have my transformation ability. Besides, you evolve on your own, which is a bit slow, but it’s stable. If Parad runs out of the digital souls I injected, he will regress on his own.”

Yongmeng said a few words of modesty.

To his surprise, this only made Palad a little unhappy, and he pouted and said:

"I can evolve on my own, it's nothing special."

LadyDevimon found it amusing and covered her mouth to laugh.

She and Parad had a good relationship, after all, their evolved forms were similar, and even their Digicores were similar. Compared to Angewomon, the two were more like sisters.

Last night, Parad spent the whole night talking with LadyDevimon and Angewomon, and got LadyDevimon to agree to travel with them next, while also teaching Parad how to use his abilities.

"Alright, that's enough. Let's go."

Emu coughed awkwardly and greeted them.

LadyDevimon smiled again, affectionately patted Parad's head, and flew to the front.

Emu and Parad followed behind, with Parad still looking sullen.

"Alright, don't be angry. I was just being modest. Parad, in my eyes you are the most powerful. You evolved to your perfect form not long after you were born. That's what you call strong."

Yongmeng praised Palad in various ways for a while before Palad finally cheered up.

LadyBeast, who had been secretly watching what was happening behind her, couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle.

After flying for a while, LadyBeast turned her head and said:

"It's just ahead! We..."

Before he could finish speaking, a loud shout suddenly erupted from ahead:

"Show me your hands! Let's get this party started!"

Then a series of unpleasant songs drifted through the air.

"This sounds awful! LadyBeast, what's going on?" Parad covered his ears, his body trembling, as if he was about to fall.

Emu grabbed Palad's arm and sensed something was wrong.

The singing was grating and unpleasant, and it was also hindering the flow of energy within his body. No wonder Palad went limp.

LadyDevimon was in much better shape than Parad. Having experienced many battles and similar situations before, she wasn't too uncomfortable. She said:

"This is Empyrean's 'Heart Beam' finishing move! It's a special move that chants a song that makes people lose their will to fight. However, he probably didn't put in too much energy. If you pay attention to resisting, it won't have much of an impact except for being too awful to listen to."

LadyDevimon's introduction reminded Emei of the early boss in the first part of the series, which was also Etemon.

That silly ape-mon also likes to sing, but his singing is terribly bad. However, under his coercion, his little brother Gachimon can only obediently listen to him sing, and after he finishes singing, he has to sincerely praise him, just like Gian from "Doraemon".

Now it seems this ape-like beast is also a fat tiger.

Could this be the true nature of the ape-beast?

Fat Tiger Beast?!