The Story of the Fate of the Digital Series

Volume Five: Destiny and Beginning (6)

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In the quiet cemetery, a silver tombstone stands quietly under the black dead tree.

———To my dear friend, Beowolfmon.

It says so on the tombstone.

After silently looking at the only tombstone with words engraved on it, the vampire monster looked around at the wilderness where tombstones were piled up everywhere, and he felt a certain nostalgic atmosphere.

At this moment, the sound of slow and low footsteps came from not far away.Then, the footsteps stopped, followed by dull knocking sounds and short screams.

The knocking continues...

Walking in the direction of the voice, he saw a red-black demon man Digimon carrying him on his back.I saw that Digimon raised the shield on its arm and slammed it hard at another Digimon who was no longer human.Every time it hits, the red data will be sprayed out until the Digimon is completely reduced to data and disappears.

Digimon that were killed did not turn into Digi eggs...

Sensing a visitor behind him, the Demon Man Digimon turned around.

"Agnimon/(Aldamon), you have fallen."

Staring into Ardamon's eyes, the vampire monster said in a slightly flat tone.

Vulcan, a Digimon that met twice over 1000 years ago.Insignificant, but still impressive.He remembered that when he was still a monster, he had saved his life.It is really very rare to be able to treat the 'virus buster' Digimon of the dark subspecies equally.As for the second meeting, it was myself who became the 'Night Lord' a few years later.It was a critical period of the war, and he sneaked into the Demon King's camp and escaped with his companions, but he happened to be discovered by himself.Then treat it as not owed to each other, so, without threatening its own interests, the vampire monster deliberately let go of its former savior.

In the end, he became one of the heroes who 'saved' the digital world, and together with his companions eliminated the demon king of 'Sin of Pride'.In the historical records, it only shows that the heroes and the last devil died together.After all, history is written by the victors, but the truth is often deliberately buried.For example, the truth about the 'Lord of Calamity' a year ago...

Today, in the Dark Zone, the heroes of yesteryear appear corrupted and cursed.The original pair of blue and clear eyes like lake water also turned into turbid golden eyes.

"...cursed monsters everywhere..."

Ardamon opened his mouth slightly, his voice was very hoarse.

"... sooner or later you come into contact with 'evil'... polluted...reversed..."

"...just like me...anyone who steps into the cemetery and disturbs the dead must die..."

A strong killing intent appeared.

Hmph, have you completely lost yourself?Then die a hero.Without any sympathy or sentimentality, the vampire monster accepted the battle.

This isn't the first time you've fought Digimon with the power of fire.As for Ardamon, which opened the shields on its arms upside down and continuously shot fiery fireballs at its prey, the blood-sucking monster sprinted all over its body, moving quickly through the cemetery like a ghost.The pitch-black cloak perfectly concealed his figure, dragging an afterimage behind him.Ardamon couldn't catch up with his speed and route, but released scorching fireballs to penetrate the afterimage behind him one after another.

Flames without divine power are not enough to be completely feared.In the castle full of dark power, the terrain and environment of the cemetery are more suitable as a battlefield for vampire monsters.

While Ardamon was still firing fireballs continuously, the blood-sucking monster in the 'accelerated' state turned into a black afterimage and rushed to Ardamon.

The prey's head-on attack and the far unexpected 'acceleration' caught Ardamon by surprise.The blood-red whip was suddenly pulled out from the hands of the vampire beast, and it was swiftly and fatally swung towards the Arda beast.

Putting the shield on its arm in front of its body in time, the Arda beast blocked the blood-sucking monster's blood whip attack.Then, it suddenly opened the broken wings on its back, and a hot and strong wind rolled up, completely blowing the vampire monster away.

Stabilizing its footsteps, the vampire monster blown away by the strong wind waved its blood whip again, and lashed towards Ardamon's side that was not protected by the shield.

"You will be my last victim!"

Ignoring the pain coming from all over the body, Ardamon raised the shield high, and then slammed it fiercely at the vampire monster, and the opponent's movements were much faster than it imagined.When Ardamon's shield hit the place where the vampire monster was standing before, he had already avoided the attack.

Of course, the enemy's purpose is not simply to smash the shield at the prey.Even if agility doesn't have the upper hand, it may be more beneficial to him as long as he uses a large-scale attack that is difficult to avoid.

The flame energy filled Ardamon's entire body, and just when the shield touched the ground, the flames generated by Ardamon's body spread like it was going to burn the surrounding area.But the behavior of the blood-sucking monster made Ardamon very confused.He didn't mean to back down or avoid, but instead faced the fierce flames flying towards him head-on.If it were an ordinary Digimon, it would definitely be burned to ashes by this scorching flame.However, the blood-sucking monster is not ordinary. With the ability to "regenerate", he broke through the flames and came towards Ardamon without fear.Even though there were burn marks on his body and faint blue smoke came out, he didn't care.

This action was really unexpected, and Ardamon subconsciously raised its shield to defend again, but what attacked him was not the blood-red devil's whip, but an endless swarm of bats.When it came to its senses, Ardamon's body had been taken up into the sky by the swarm of bats.Then, the swarm of bats flew away from Ardamon and formed into a human form.The bloody devil's whip appeared in the hands of the vampire beast, and swung it towards the Arda beast.

Swinging the shield of the wrist guard, Ardamon blocked the blood whip that attacked him.

"You can't beat me!"

The broken wings have long lost the ability to fly, and the Arda beast, which is falling from a high altitude, keeps the double shields on its arms in the firing state, and continuously shoots fireballs towards the vampire monster.

Dodging the oncoming fireball, the distance between the vampire monster and Arda beast is getting closer.

Concentrating all the dark power in its hands, the vampire monster raised its hand and clenched its fist, and slammed at Arda beast fiercely.Although Ardamon raised its shield to defend against the opponent's attack, the blood-sucking monster knew very well that this heavy punch could not deal with Ardamon. His purpose was to make the enemy fall faster.

"boom---!!!"

Accompanied by a loud noise, Arda Beast landed heavily like a meteorite.The ground was smashed into a deep hole, and a cloud of dust was thrown around.

Lying on the ground, his whole body was paralyzed. Although he didn't die on the spot because of his strong body, Ardamon probably didn't even have the strength to stand up after being severely injured.Lying flat on the spot, Ardamon stared unwillingly at the vampire monster slowly descending from the sky.

...Ah, my dear friend, please forgive me for not being able to continue to guard this peaceful pure land...

In its hazy consciousness, it vaguely saw two rays of light.It is red and blue radiance, although the radiance is dim, it makes Ardamon feel very nostalgic and relieved.

Opening its eyes slightly, Ardamon turned its head to see the light clearly, and in front of its eyes were two holy swords inserted into the ground.They are the 'Sword of the Sun' (Sword of the Sun) with a red blade, and the 'Moonlight Sword' (MoonlightSword) with a blue blade.

"...Aha, you are on the same side as me."

Gazing at the two holy swords, Ardamon's eyes were full of excitement and joy. They were Beowulf's twin swords.

...Ah, Beowulfmon, thank you for always being by my side...

Even if it is 'reversed', only belief will not change.Ardamon climbed up from the ground, stretched out its hands, and pulled out the two holy swords inserted into the ground at the same time.

"My best friend, please let the divine power continue to guide me..."

Clutching the holy sword in his hand, Ardamon's expression was firm.At the same time, powerful power fluctuations are emanating from its tall and strong body.

For the blood-sucking monsters, Ardamon, who has obtained the 'miracle' and holds the 'sacred sword' in each hand, is a very powerful opponent.Although the special ability is still banned, the holy power of the holy sword is stronger than its own dark power, so the battle situation is enough to prove that he is at an absolute disadvantage.However, the expression on the vampire monster's face did not change at all.

Even if an enemy that has acquired a powerful force changes its attack method, it does not mean that its movements cannot be captured visually, which will affect the judgment of the next move.Visual capture and judging actions are the essentials that need to be mastered in any battle.Even if they are living in a comfortable age again, vampire monsters never give up learning and comprehending new abilities.

The comfortable world is just a beautiful illusion, and chaos is the essence of the world.In the deep consciousness, there is a desire to evolve and fight, and the instinct of Digimon since ancient times cannot be changed.

Got 'Marvel' Fallen Heroes?Very good... Ardamon, you are indeed a worthy opponent.

The sharp eyes were full of boiling fighting spirit, and the corners of the vampire monster's mouth raised slightly.Battling a mighty hero who is willing to give it his all, it's time to try out his newly realized abilities.

Something deep inside is awakening, maybe it's just an illusion.Eager for a wonderful battle, the vampire monster released all the dark power in its body.Under the influence of the dark power, the imprint on the back of the hand emits a dark light with a burning sensation.At this time, the whole body of the blood-sucking monster was instantly covered with a layer of black grudge, and it looked like a black phantom in the shape of a human from a distance.This is the form in which he maximizes the power of darkness and strengthens his body with the power of darkness.Although the duration of this form is limited, the power is twice as normal.Moreover, this state is at the cost of consuming a lot of physical strength. Once the grudge is exhausted, the user will feel exhausted.

In an instant, the black phantom approached Ardamon, and at the same time quickly swung down the blood-red devil's whip.And Ardamon also waved the holy sword in his hand, blocking the attack of the blood whip.

At the moment when the holy sword and the blood whip collided with each other, the sound of air bursting and the impact wave suddenly spread outward violently, and the dust covering the ground also splashed everywhere.

The sword blade and the blood whip continued to strike, the first blow, the second blow, the third blow... The impact of each strike destroyed the surrounding tombstones one after another.

Ardamon slashed the 'Sword of the Sun' held tightly in its right hand, and the moment the blade was about to hit the vampire beast, his figure suddenly disappeared, making the sword's attack in vain.At this time, when the vampire monster appeared again, he was already standing above Arda's head.

A group of black bats was summoned by the phantom, and they attacked Arda Beast like a torrent, swallowing it completely.

Accompanied by the sharp and ear-piercing sound, a cyan radiance immediately flashed among the black bat swarm.Then, an explosion sounded, and these poor little guys were wiped out one after another under the blue shock wave.

Waving the 'Moonlight Sword' in his left hand, the Arda beast, which broke through the bat swarm, jumped out and rushed straight to the vampire monster.

Raising the 'Sword of the Sun', Arda Beast rushed straight at the vampire monster and stabbed him in the face.

Quickly twisting its neck to the side, Ardamon's 'Sword of the Sun' passed through the face of the vampire monster.The black shadow was scratched, a wound was drawn on the bloodless cheek of the vampire monster, and a trace of bloody data splashed out.

Not paying attention to the wound on his face, the vampire monster suddenly swept the blood whip towards Arda beast.At the same time, the wound on his face was healing rapidly, and even the traces disappeared, and the black shadow cut by the blade recovered.

Arda Beast leaped back a few steps, swung a sword violently at the blood whip that was sweeping, the air was immediately torn, and a shock wave came out in response.The blood-red demon whip was torn apart and rushed towards the black phantom.

A black bat phantom appeared from in front of the vampire monster, attacking the red shock wave fiercely.After the black bat phantom collided with the red energy wave, the roaring sound resounded throughout the area.Under the sputtering of flames, the originally dark cemetery also became brighter.

The counterattack has just begun——

The black bat swarm was summoned again. The difference from before was that the dark energy carried by the bat swarm was stronger.Like a flood, the black torrent gradually presses down on Ardamon.

The dark forces are not to be feared at all.Almost at the same time, Ardamon also moved into action, swinging the holy sword in both hands.The trajectory of the sword drew two flashes of red and cyan respectively, and the swarm of bats rushing to face twisted under the shocking fluctuations, and suddenly roared loudly.

Suddenly, Ardamon's pupils contracted sharply.The moment the bat swarm was wiped out, Ardamon was covered by a rapidly erupting black mist.

In the black mist, as if time is standing still, sight, hearing, breath, everything is out of control.The only perception, only the part where the sole of the foot touches the ground, has a real and definite tactile sensation.

Perceiving the world with the touch of the soles of its feet, Ardamon is trying to think about something in the cloudy mist.Even when his body and mind are plunged into darkness, he believes that the 'divine power' is still guiding him.

The ground is shaking slightly, something is approaching.

Relying on intuition, Ardamon jumped up and swung the two swords in his hands towards the phantom approaching him.

Leaping sideways, the vampire monster avoided the sharp blade swinging at him in the blink of an eye.Realizing that the attack was in vain, Ardamon raised his hands again, and the two holy swords slashed at the vampire monster at the same time.

Concentrating its strength on its ankles, the vampire monster leaped vigorously, dodging Ardamon's attack.In mid-air, the vampire monster rolled its body and clenched its right fist.In the next instant, a meteor-like fist hit Ardamon on the forehead.

The hood was cracked, and the head was hit hard. Ardamon's consciousness fell into a short blank due to the violent impact, and even the body shook slightly.Before it could wake up in time, the vampire monster that had just landed kicked Ardamon's abdomen with its powerful right leg.

Ardamon's body flew backwards under the huge impact, and fell hard to the ground.And the left hand holding the 'Moonlight Sword' tightly was released at some point, and the holy sword fell to the ground.

The mist dissipated quickly.At the same time, the black grudge covering the vampire's body also disappeared.

Although it didn't take long, this battle was enough to exhaust the vampire monster.But the battle was not over yet, forcing the exhausted body, the vampire monster first picked up the fallen 'Moonlight Sword', ignoring the fact that the holy power was burning its palm.

Ignoring the scorching heat and severe pain coming from his hands, the vampire monster walked towards Ardamon.In addition to having the right to use the two holy swords, Ardamon, which is polluted by evil forces, is actually the embodiment of darkness just like itself.Even if you go all out, the vampire monster has no ability to kill it. Only by borrowing the power of the holy sword can you completely free the 'fallen hero'.

...it's not over...it's not over...don't try to take away your best friend's sword...

Resisting the pain from the abdomen, Ardamon climbed up from the ground with his right shoulder, glaring at the blood-sucking monster that took the 'Moonlight Sword' away from him.

The black shadow flashed, and Ardamon's chest was stabbed by the 'Moonlight Sword'.The blood-sucking monster held the hilt of the sword tightly with both hands, and inserted the holy sword deeper into Ardamon's chest little by little.At the same time, Ardamon stretched out his left hand to grab the vampire's wrist, and slashed the 'sword of the sun' tightly held by his right hand on the vampire's body.

Half of his body was completely torn apart, a burst of severe pain hit his whole body, and the holy power was burning the body of the vampire monster.At the same time, its own regeneration ability is repairing the damage.Even though the scorching pain brought by the holy power was gnawing at the vampire beast's nerves all the time, he still did not hesitate, but desperately stabbed the 'Moonlight Sword' into Arda beast's chest.

The armor shattered, and the holy sword finally pierced Ardamon's chest completely.The vampire monster finally let go of its hands...

"...don't even think about...continuing to tarnish...the sword of your best friend..."

Ardamon's voice was trembling, and the blood-sucking monster, which was exhausted and seriously injured, couldn't move.

As if exhausting its last strength, it once again raised the 'sword of the sun' in its hand.Then, the holy sword stabbed heavily at the chest of the vampire monster.Being fatally attacked, the vampire monster fell to its knees.

"...Beowulfmon...forgive me...I used your sword...to kill another innocent Digimon..."

Released the 'Sword of the Sun', Ardamon whispered to himself.

Slowly pulling out the 'Moonlight Sword' inserted into the chest, staring at the blue blade, Ardamon had a guilty expression on his face.Whenever he kills a Digimon that strays into the cemetery, Ardamon recalls his best friend. ...Ah, miserable Beowulf beast, I have been living with the guilt of killing you.If you weren't 'reversed'... no, I was 'reversed'...

...my heart...so painful...

"...the final victim is you."

At some point, a swarm of bats was summoned and attacked Ardamon's face.Even if it couldn't do any damage, it could knock back Ardamon, who was also seriously injured.Looking at the vampire monster again, he stood up holding the 'Sword of the Sun' on his chest with both hands, and slowly pulled out the blade from his chest...

Then, under the astonished eyes of Ardamon, the vampire monster waved the 'sword of the sun' towards it.At this time, the Arda beast had no power to resist, and the red sword cut deeply into its head...

Without any resignation, Ardamon showed a relieved expression.At this time, its whole body was covered with a faint halo, and the red halo gradually turned into particles of light, which drifted away.The unsupported 'Sword of the Sun' and 'Sword of Moonlight' fell out of Ardamon's body and lay quietly on the ground.

At this time, the vampire monster was also unable to support anymore, he fell to the ground, and slowly closed his eyes...

A red magic circle appeared, and along with the red smoke, the Merumex beast slowly emerged from the magic circle.

After glancing at the comatose Vampire with deep eyes, the Merumex slowly walked towards the 'Sword of the Sun' and 'Sword of Moonlight' that fell on the ground, and put the two holy swords together. pick up.

"Long time no see, my 'children', welcome back to me again."

Looking at the holy swords held in both hands, a faint smile appeared on his face.And the two holy swords also exuded a calm radiance, and the holy power did not bring him any harm.

"I will make you more perfect. Soon, a new master suitable for you will appear..."