Knights of the Digital World

His poor performance was actually related to his previous battle with Cherubimon and his long period of slumber.

If you rescue Seraphimon and it recovers over time, it can still become a reliable fighting force.

And then there's Takuya and the others. Although they can now work together to fight Flower Dragon Beast, they're not up to the task when facing the remaining evil warriors. Not to mention, there's also Dark Beast among those evil warriors.

In the original story, Takuya and his friends escaped thanks to the sacrifice of Ice Wizardmon, but whether they can do it this time is uncertain.

The evil warriors' power far surpasses that of the original story, so escaping won't be easy for them.

Moreover, Emu had another reason why he had to go back.

Dark Beast.

As Emu's first mentor, Dark Beast rarely showed any tenderness towards him, but Emu could feel his care through his actions.

Besides caring for him, Emu could also sense the pain and confusion in the heart of the Dark Beast.

The transformation of Darkmon into an evil warrior by Cherubimon caused Darkmon immense pain. His former self was unacceptable to him. Therefore, he went mad, searching everywhere for someone who could kill him.

Now, Emu's strength has surpassed that of Dark Beast. He doesn't want to see his master continue to suffer; he wants to help Dark Beast find release.

A Digimon's life is not lost with a single death. For Darkmon, turning back into a Digi-Egg and growing again might be the best option.

Having considered everything, Emu's choice was clear.

"I'm sorry, everyone. It seems I'll have to leave for a while."

Emu smiled at everyone and said goodbye.

"Emu! Will you come back?"

He stepped forward and asked loudly.

"Ah, I'll be back! I still have an unfinished promise with the Eight-Legged Horse Beast. However, I won't be able to fulfill it this time. When you see the Eight-Legged Horse Beast, remember to apologize to him for me. That unfinished promise will have to wait until next time."

Emu said with a hint of regret.

He and Parad said goodbye to everyone. Parad didn't want to experience these partings, so he hid inside the Digimon Machine.

Emu boarded the Dark One alone, waving one last time to the people outside through the door, before disappearing into the distance with the sound of the ship's horn...

Chapter 1, A Moment of Crisis (Third Update)

The final stop in the forest, the castle where Seraphimon sleeps.

"...That's how it is. Cherubimon became an evil being, and I was too badly injured to survive, so I'm sleeping here."

Seraphimon tells the children about the past:

"Thanks to the light you brought, I was able to awaken from my slumber. I just wonder how Angewomon is doing."

The children finally learned the whole story. They also learned their mission in the Digital World.

However, they had anticipated this. When Emu was taken away, they had already considered Darkmon and Cherubimon behind him as targets that had to be defeated. Now, it was just another reason to fight.

"Don't worry, Seraphimon. We will definitely defeat Cherubimon!" Takuya spoke first.

“That’s right, our partner was also taken away by Cherubimon. We must bring him back!” Kouji chimed in.

In their eyes, Darkmon and Cherubimon are one.

"Don't worry too much about Angewomon, she can guide us, we'll be safe and sound."

The thoughtful Koizumi also offered some words of comfort to Seraphimon. Yuuki and Junpei also chimed in with their own words of support.

Only Huiyi said a few words and then hid at the very back.

During these days of adventure, the other children have all acquired their own Fighter Souls. Even Takuya and Kouji have acquired Beast Fighter Souls.

He alone has never obtained the Fighter's Soul that belongs to him. In every battle, he can only watch from the sidelines, like a burden.

If it weren't for the Digivice in his hand that was exactly the same as the ones Kouji and the others had, Kouichi would have almost doubted whether he even had the corresponding Fighter Soul.

Even so, he never had the spirit of a fighter, and could only watch his comrades go into battle. Even a kid like Yuuki was fighting desperately, while he could only watch; the feeling of being stuck in the shadows continued to torment Kouichi.

In the original story, Junpei doubted himself because he was only a few days away from obtaining the Fighter's Soul. For Kouichi, who hadn't obtained the Fighter's Soul for a long time, this put even more pressure on him.

Huiyi is kind and gentle by nature, but he also has a stubborn side. He bears all the pressure himself and refuses to share his thoughts with others, not even Hui'er. Because he doesn't want his younger brother, who is fighting so hard, to be distracted and worried about his little worries.

However, the accumulated pressure also made Kouichi much more gloomy. Fortunately, with the care of Kouji and Takuya, Kouichi did not fall into darkness.

Huiyi took out his Digimon, his fingers touching the screen, and he thought of the friend who had saved him:

"Emu, how are you now?"

While Kouichi was still in a daze, and Takuya and the others were still fighting the Ultimate Angel Ryu, an explosion rang out, the castle gate was blown open, and the evil warriors led by Silver Mirror Beast walked in:

"Hahaha, children of humanity, your end is nigh!"

The children watched in shock and anger as the evil fighters filed in, shouting their names:

"Silver Mirror Beast!"

"The Sacred Tree Beast!"

"Nanamon!"

"And... Dark Beasts?!"

…………

"Waaah—"

"Emu, we're back. We're at the Forest Terminus now."

The Darkship announced its stop with a whistle.

"Thanks, Dark Number. See you next time. Don't hesitate to contact me if you need anything."

Emu stepped off the car, shook his head, and bid farewell to the Dark Ship.

The resistance to crossing the two realms was too great. The resulting vibrations were unbearable for him, and he was still feeling dizzy.

"You too, feel free to come to me if you need anything. Well then, goodbye, Emu."

The Darkhorse blew its horn and sailed away. Who knows when we'll see it again?

"Hmm, I haven't sensed any intense energy fluctuations, so the fight probably hasn't started yet, right?"

After bidding farewell to the Dark Ship, Emu sensed the energy fluctuations around him and said uncertainly.

He got back as quickly as possible. However, the time turbulence caused by the fifth world is still fluctuating, and the flow of time between the two worlds continues to change.

To save time, Emu also asked the Dark Ship to take her directly to the forest terminal.

If they can't catch up, there's nothing more Emu can do.

Currently, Emu has not sensed any intense energy fluctuations from the battle, which most likely means the battle hasn't even started yet.

However, the possibility that the game has already been played cannot be ruled out.

Emu is now hesitant about which way to go. Regardless of whether the battle is over or not, she still has to go and see for herself.

But the problem is... he doesn't know the way!

Takuya and his friends found the location with the guidance of Angewomon, but Emu went on a trip to another world and completely missed Angewomon's guidance. Asking him to find Seraphimon's castle in such a vast forest is just too difficult, isn't it?

With a sigh, Emu pulled Parad out of the Digivice.

After a brief period of isolation in the Digimon machine, Parad adjusted his mindset and emerged from the pain of parting.

However, her eyes were still a little red, and she asked, her nose twitching:

"Emu, have I already arrived in your world?"

"Yes, we're in my world now. Palad, don't be sad. It's not like we're never going back. When we have time, we can go back to see Master and Da."

Yongmeng comforted her.

Parad is now in her witch beast form, looking like an eleven or twelve-year-old girl. Her red-rimmed eyes are particularly heartbreaking.

“Emu, I know. It’s just that I can’t suppress it in my heart…”

Parad said something a little embarrassed, then asked:

"Emu, what are we going to do next?"

"What are we going to do... We're going to fight. But... we need to find the way first."

Emu spread his hands, looking quite helpless.

"boom!"

Suddenly, a deafening roar erupted from somewhere near the forest's final destination, sending thick smoke billowing into the sky. The next moment, a massive surge of energy erupted from that location.

"Emu, are you talking about that location?"

Parad pointed.

"Nice! It seems the timing is perfect!"

Emu swung his fist forcefully, exclaiming excitedly. The battle had only just begun; he could definitely catch up!

"Palad, it's up to you now. The opponent is cunning, so be careful."

Yongmeng gave Palad a few words of advice.

He had discussed his past experiences with Palad, and during the conversation, he also shared information about their opponents with Palad. After all, no one else knew which information he shouldn't know.

"No problem, Emu. Let me evolve!"

Parad nodded his little head and urged.

"Digital Soul Infused! Beyond Limits!"

Emu pulled out a Digivice and helped Parad evolve into Belstarmon.

He himself also pulled out the Belstarmon cartridge:

"Should I... use it?"

Chapter Two, The Battle in the Castle (Fourth Update)

In the end, Emu still couldn't overcome his mental block to use the Belstarmon Gacha.

Wearing women's clothing is too stimulating; it's not something someone his age should be able to handle.

Emu abandoned the Belstarmon cartridge and switched to the Gokumon cartridge, transforming into a level 5 Battle Action Player.