I'm just an ordinary person passing by.

Hope?

Is she the only hope? Is she the one destined to save this Digital World?

The immense pressure of an entire world weighed heavily on Eriri. At this moment, the three warrior souls before her were no longer just ordinary power and possibilities, but an opportunity for the world to survive.

If she refuses, it means that this world will completely disappear, and she will be the direct sinner who destroys the hope of a world!

this......

The words of refusal were on the tip of her tongue, but Eriri simply couldn't bring herself to say them.

She opened her mouth blankly, but couldn't say anything.

I can neither refuse nor agree.

She didn't want the Digital World to be destroyed, but... she really couldn't bear that responsibility.

What if the chosen child she selects is evil? What if she fails to safeguard the Warrior's Soul? What if the Warrior's Soul is stolen by an evil Digimon...?

The thought of the possible consequences made her shudder.

The loser was so anxious he was almost in tears.

"Shu, is Eriri's personality... really that weak? I remember she was the kind of person who would push herself too hard, so why can't she do it now? She needs to stand up for herself."

Bai Mu mentally complained to the system, and after seeing it today, he finally understood where the title of "loser" came from.

I initially thought Eriri only ran away from difficulties, but I never expected her to...

What? You mean this is a global crisis?

Oh right, I forgot, for Eriri, this means carrying the hope of an entire world.

That's fine.

【...】

[Host, please be serious! You are now choosing a hero for the world!]

"Don't worry, don't worry, I'm just being serious... You'll see."

After saying this, Bai Mu made up his mind.

In reality, the White Curtain is giving Eriri only two choices: either go back alone or go back with the warrior's spirit. The former requires the courage to give up a world, while the latter requires the courage to save a world.

Eriri doesn't have the magnanimity to choose either option right now. Even if she makes a decision, it will probably be out of desperation. If she's pushed too far, she might even give up on herself.

Therefore, Bai Mu felt that they shouldn't push too hard right now.

So, White Curtain directly controlled the Fighter's Soul to float towards Eriri, and before Eriri could react, it entered Eriri's Digivice.

At the same time, a beam of light shone down from the dark sky, landing squarely on Eriri. Then, a suction force came, and Eriri's body, as if guided, slowly flew into the sky.

"Wait, what is this?"

Eriri flew for quite a while before she came back to her senses from the heavy question. As she watched herself slowly fly into the sky, she couldn't help but shout out.

At that very moment, Susanoo, who had transformed from the white curtain, spoke.

"It seems the time has come, chosen child... I'm sorry to place this heavy responsibility on your shoulders. You shouldn't have to consider these things, but I'm sorry, please forgive our selfishness."

"But, chosen child, you must always believe in the power that lies hidden within you."

"If you truly lack confidence, then please trust those of us who believe in you!"

"We will meet again, chosen children..."

As if to prove this point, ten warriors appeared behind Susanoo...

Chapter 42 Isn't it normal for the host to be able to read the system's mind?

The light disappeared, and Eriri's figure vanished from the white curtain's view as the passage closed.

The next second, the ten warriors vanished, and the white curtain returned to its original form.

He stood there, looking in the direction where Eriri had disappeared, speechless for a long time, his expression as if he were sighing over something.

The system looked at its host, who suddenly seemed to carry a mix of melancholy, helplessness, guilt, and hope, and couldn't quite figure out if he had gotten too caught up in the role and lost sight of who he was.

Should I remind him?

Or should we try to fool our host and make him believe that we are a hero who is constantly fighting to maintain world peace?

Given the host's personality, even if I fooled him like this, he wouldn't be angry, right?

The system hesitated for about 0.000001 seconds before making a decision the instant it determined that this was indeed a risk-free deal.

Deceitful, utterly deceitful!

As long as you can successfully deceive them, you can find a host who is motivated, capable, and won't go against the natural order all the time!

It's done!

【Host......】

"Master, are you thinking about something bad?"

Before the system could even finish its sentence, Bai Mu interrupted it, saying, "And why did you end it with a period when it should have been a question?"

You really don't trust me? You really don't trust the comrades who fight alongside you?

"Tong, it's not that I don't trust you, it's just that you're too bad. You've corrupted such a good person like me. When I see you silent, I can't help but wonder if you're thinking of something bad."

【...】

Tell me honestly, host, who really led whom astray?

I was once such a pure system, innocent, lively, adorable, loved by everyone, and everyone who saw me praised me. But you turned me into what I am today.

If you had even a shred of decency, you wouldn't be so shameless.

Would I become someone who tries to manipulate and deceive you into becoming a real hero?

Wait a minute, I haven't said anything yet, how do you know what I'm thinking?

"Of course I know, because I'm your host, right, Master?"

No, this doesn't make sense no matter how you look at it. I am the system, so the ability to read minds should be mine. How can you, a host, read the system's mind?

"Isn't it normal for the host to be able to read the system's mind?"

This isn't normal! That's why I'm complaining! Can't you understand what the system is saying?!

What? I didn't say anything? Then it's alright.

"Hahaha, Master, you're making a big fuss over nothing. I was personally chosen by you as your host. If I can't even do this much, what am I supposed to do to save the world?"

【...】

It was clearly a statement that sounded arrogant and conceited, but why did it give people such a strong sense of reassurance when it came from Bai Mu's mouth at this moment?

This damn man, he's too trustworthy, isn't he?

"Aren't you completely smitten with me, Master?"

【...】

It means I'm in a good mood right now and won't complain about you. You should try it normally and see if I complain or not!

"Alright, alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. It's all over. Let's go home, Tong!"

White Curtain stretched and transferred all the data from the Digivice to the Digital World, restoring it to its original state, which should have completely collapsed.

Although there are no Digimon here yet, it doesn't matter. With Eriri working hard, this place will be restored to its original state sooner or later.

After doing all this, he called upon his beloved leader.

The next second, a flash of white light appeared, and Bai Mu returned to his room.

"I'm back, I'm back... Ah, it's so comfortable at home."

"We agreed to come back early, but it's almost ten o'clock by the time we got back and forth... Sure enough, it's too slow when only one of us is working."

"Commander, finding help is of utmost urgency."

Bai Mu lay on the large velvet sofa, as if he were sinking into it.

The system returned to its normal state, remaining mostly silent in response to Bai Mu's words.

He would no longer find it strange or surprising that he, as the host, wanted to do or do anything.

It only gets curious when he doesn't do anything strange.

Come to think of it, it does seem a bit strange about one thing.

[Is the host no longer going to care about Eriri Sawamura Spencer?]

The host entrusted the souls of the Ten Warriors to Eriri, so the host should have hoped that Eriri would become his helper. But now, why is he just ignoring everything?

Isn't this a pointless loss of three warrior souls?

Logically speaking, this is a sure-fire way to lose money.

"Hmm... Eriri, well, it's not the right time yet. When the time comes, she will naturally become one of us."

"Of course, I'm a member of the 'Digimon team'."

Bai Mu answered casually.

Shirobe has no doubt that Eriri might become the inheritor of the fighter's spirit.

Because this world is suffering a disaster.

Countless monsters will come from that world, and countless people will face crises. For example, the six-winged beast Satan form not long ago. If it weren't for the White Curtain's intervention, Satan form alone could have completely destroyed Japan's defense system and then destroyed the entire country. And this crisis is only just beginning.

It is currently a six-winged beast in the form of Satan, but in the future it may become a dark ruler who brings darkness. If it becomes even more powerful, such as the dark overlord Alien Empera, then not only will Japan face annihilation, but the entire world will face annihilation.

Even if Bai Mu relies on the system, one person's power is ultimately limited. He cannot save everyone, and some people will inevitably die.

Therefore, this is where the importance of strength becomes apparent.

Eriri wants to survive and protect the people she cares about, so she must grow up. She will either erupt from her silence or perish in silence.

Eriri, who possesses the spirit of a fighter, has hope.

Well, of course, we can't rule out the possibility that the Fighter's Soul might be obtained by someone else.