The Story of the Fate of the Digital Series

Volume No.11: Moonsea Labyrinth & Many as One (19)

(sixteen)

After searching aimlessly, Zheng Hao and Jia Lun found a small house made of metal.

"I didn't expect that there would be another residence here. We can go in and take a rest."

After experiencing so many accidents, both of them are actually very tired.For the sake of Zhenghao who is a non-combatant, Karen suggested that he take a break, and the metal hut is a good place to rest.

"However, it does not rule out that there are dangerous people living here."

Staring at the metal hut, Zhenghao said.

"Perhaps, but we can press the doorbell first to confirm whether there are other people living in the house. Zhenghao, you can stand behind me first. If there is an emergency, I can guarantee your safety as soon as possible... Zhenghao? !"

"The metal hut is not dangerous, at least I still trust my intuition. ... Relax, my intuition will always come in handy."

Trusting his intuition, Zhenghao tentatively rang the doorbell before Karen finished speaking and walked in front of her.After all, I can't let a little girl worry about her safety at any time.

"Really? Although your intuition is always accurate, it is still necessary to be vigilant just in case... Zhenghao, what can your intuition feel?"

Karen was a little curious about how accurate Zheng Hao's intuition was.

"It's just that there are annoying guys living in the cabin, that's all."

Regarding Karen's curiosity, Zhenghao replied.

As soon as the words fell, the door of the hut opened, and a tall young lady with dark golden hair and a strange complexion appeared in front of the two of them.

"..."

After a short silence, the young lady looked at Zhenghao with a disgusted expression.

"It turned out to be you, your visit is really timely."

It was the voice of Asmodeus!I didn't expect that the little sister in front of me was actually the fallen form of the previous holy goddess.

"What an interruption! Karen, let's go!"

Not wanting to get involved with his former enemy at all, Zheng Hao plans to leave with Karen.

"What? Do you want to leave now? Little girl, your companion is in the house, are you planning to abandon her?"

Although his expression was somewhat disgusted, Asmodeus did not show any hostility towards the two of them.

"Her? Could it be the Sword Emperor Beast... Is she alright?"

The other party didn't seem to be lying. From her words, Karen could tell that the companion Asmodeus mentioned was a woman.In my impression, the only female Digimon are Sword King Beast and Black Queen, but Sword King Beast is more likely, right?After all, Asmodeus reacted very calmly.

"It's just that I'm very tired, and my mental state is not good, just like you. Do you want to come in and rest?... Little girl, it's useless if you want to object, I only listen to Miss Karen's reply."

Without waiting for Zhenghao's objection, Asmodeus directly vetoed his idea.

"I... well... if you can keep your promise, then we will accept your invitation."

After hesitating for a moment, Karen agreed to enter the house to rest.Although I'm a little afraid of the Sword Emperor Beast, it's still a companion after all, so it's better to take care of it.

"That...why did you say my name in the first place?"

Seeing that the other party did not directly call himself Lucifero, Karen seemed to realize something.

"The magical aura of that woman has completely disappeared. Is there a problem with calling you by the correct name?"

Asmodeus narrowed his eyes slightly and asked about Karen.

"No... Zhenghao, let's go into the house."

"Okay, it's up to you..."

Zhenghao, who was a bit reluctant, had no choice but to respect Karen's choice.

"Sword Emperor Beast, do you want to see your human partner?"

After inviting two human guests into the room, Asmodeus casually greeted the beautiful woman who was sitting at the dining table, wearing dark pink knight armor and having hair of the same color.Moreover, Zhenghao also found a familiar-looking helmet next to the woman.

Wait... This eldest sister in knight armor is the Sword Emperor Beast? !

"Oh? Lucifero's aura seems to have completely disappeared. Hmph, she will indeed leave your body. You are very lucky. It is not easy for only two humans to survive 'hell'."

Seeing two familiar humans appearing in front of him safe and sound, Sword Emperor Beast responded in a cold tone.

"Sit down, don't forget the etiquette that guests should have."

"Hey, I am the owner of the house."

Asmodeus complained to Sword Emperor Beast.

"I'm going to make tea and prepare snacks, so don't leave your seats casually. Huh, it may take a long time, so be patient!"

After briefly instructing the guests, Asmodeus entered the kitchen.

"Human, Karen Ferrott is your name, right?"

"Yes, it is……"

To the Sword Emperor Beast staring at her, Karen replied a little nervously.Sword Emperor Beast took off the helmet, her true appearance is more severe.

"Very well, I've remembered your name. Then, Karen, tell me that Lucifero's disappearance is related to the White Queen, right? Did the White Queen do other bad things to you?"

Is this an expression of concern for Karen?

"The White Queen didn't do anything to hurt us other than leaving us in the wasteland... But she's really powerful, and our explorations were really just fun and entertainment for the White Queen... until she lost After being interested, the White Queen temporarily imprisoned Zhenghao and me, and finally forcibly took away the spirit body of Lucifero that resided in my body..."

Recalling the experience of Lucifero leaving her body, Karen's attitude was very negative.

"...I don't know if I still have the courage to face the worst situation. It is because of the bad choices I made that caused the current situation."

"Even without you, Lucifero will be reincarnated into someone else's body, waiting for the opportunity to act. You don't need to blame yourself at all, remember, you are a victim of being used by that woman!"

Zhenghao hopes that Karen will not blame himself for this.

"Thank you for comforting me, Zhenghao."

After thanking her, Karen whispered to herself.

"The White Queen is right. I am a fragile person...I am cowardly and have no opinions, and I am always easy to be led by the nose."

"Okay, stop talking about these useless and frustrating words. A cowardly and uninitiated person will not be a hunter who wipes out dangerous monsters. Now you are the only human being who can kill dirty beasts."

Regarding Karen's soliloquy, Zhenghao directly interrupted.

"Before I get angry, let go of the negative thoughts of self-loathing."

"All right……"

It's a bit ashamed, as a hunter who protects others, but in turn is comforted by those who need protection.Although Zhenghao's way of consoling him is a little different...

"Have you calmed down, Karen?"

After Karen's mood returned to normal, the silent Sword Emperor Beast suddenly spoke.

"Thanks to Zhenghao, I am no longer negative."

"Very good. From now on, until you find either Cherubimon or Halaire, you have to temporarily follow my instructions, and I will protect your safety. Fortunately, the Royal Knights will not take the initiative to protect the weak Humanity."

Out of some idea, Sword Emperor Beast wanted to protect the safety of those two humans.

"Okay, whatever you like, dear Royal Knight!"

For the guarantee proposed by the Sword Emperor Beast, Zheng Hao, who was completely unappreciative, increased his tone.

"Anyway, you chose to protect humans only because of the friendship between Dunasmon and Cherubimon."

"Thank you, Sword Emperor Beast, I will fully assist you in the battle."

A little less afraid of her, Galen, who has grown fond of Sword Emperor Beast, thanked her.

"As for the subsequent actions, we will first go to the heart area to rescue the survivors, and escort the child back to the stronghold as soon as possible."

Sword Emperor Beast has already thought about what to do next, even if there are only two humans left as its companions, rescuing the survivors should still be a higher priority than aimlessly searching for other lost Digimon compatriots.A human child staying alone in a shelter that is under attack at any time cannot last long in a situation of extreme shortage of supplies.

"And then? Don't you plan to let me stay alone in the stronghold to take care of the troublesome little ghosts, while you and Karen work together to find the lost cherubim?"

As for the subsequent development, Zhenghao can already guess his own ending.

"Human children are only suitable for human beings to take care of them. Apart from intuition and reading memory, you and the child who have no fighting ability will only become a burden and are completely unsuitable for future actions."

After Jianhuang Beast stared at Zhenghao indifferently, she said this in a calm tone, and then turned her gaze to Karen.

"Karen, as a beast hunter, you should be self-aware, right?"

"I... sorry, Zhenghao, Sword Emperor Beast's point of view is not wrong."

Hey, don't compromise easily under her oppressive aura.

"That... I don't think Zhenghao is a burden, but I just think that since the rescued survivors are children, they need to be taken care of in a safe place."

Worried that Zhenghao might have misunderstood, Karen quickly explained.

"I don't care. Let's make a decision after saving the survivors."

Women, what a troublesome creature.

"Oh, I didn't realize it would take so long to make an apple pie! Long wait, folks."

A faint fragrance wafted through, and Asmodeus, who came out of the kitchen, put the homemade apple pie on the table, and then quickly served scented tea to the guests.

Apart from being hot, the tea was quite tasty.As for the apple pie, it tastes pretty good...

"Doesn't it feel great? As long as I am a guest, I will bring out the best things for hospitality."

Returning to his seat, Asmodeus showed a smug expression.

"It's a bit of a shame that I wouldn't be substituting apple pie for a creamy cinnamon pie if I had leftover cream and cinnamon in the house."

Asmodeus said regretfully.

"..."

Hearing her words, the expression on Sword Emperor Beast's face changed subtly.

"The apple pie is delicious, thank you for your hospitality, Asmodeus."

Karen liked the apple pie made by Asmodeus very much and thanked him.

"You know? When I met you for the first time, I thought you looked familiar. If it wasn't for Lucifero occupying your body and completely covering up your aura, maybe I wouldn't remember that at all. Something. Because of your face, I have some impression..."

Turning his gaze to Karen, Asmodeus was thinking about something.

"Could it be...you have seen me in the past?"

Karen was a little surprised.

"I'm very impressed by your prosthetic limb. Well, before that, I, who fought Lucifero, must have said some nasty things to you. First of all, I want to apologize to you."

Asmodeus sincerely apologized to Karen.

"Those excessive words, no matter whether it is a kind of harm to you or Sword Emperor Beast. In short, I am very sorry."

"Ugh?"

Karen didn't quite understand what she meant.

"It's just a personal feeling. She is very similar to me in terms of satisfying the 'justice' in my heart; but in a certain encounter, she has a dark past very similar to you..."

"Asmodeus, please stop your idle speculation. You should know how to respect the privacy of guests, right?"

Regarding Asmodeus' vague explanation, Sword Emperor Beast warned in an unhappy tone.

"Well, it's really uncomfortable to have a boy present in the private topic between girls. Just pretend that you didn't hear it, little ****."

Asmodeus cunningly planted the fault on Zhenghao.

"I said, don't transfer the fault casually!"

Zheng Hao protested, but was ignored by Asmodeus.What a bad and arrogant woman!

"Sword Emperor Beast... She pays great attention to her privacy. If it is anyone, she would not like her privacy to be suspected and revealed by others without authorization. Even I don't like to be overly concerned..."

Smiling apologetically, Karen signaled to change the subject.