Chapter 201: The Thinking of a Loser
"Hey! Kentaurosmon, just how much longer are you going to keep watching!"
While Belle was fiercely facing off against Examon in the sky above, a sudden, urgent shout reached Kentaurosmon's ears.
He glanced toward the source of the muffled sound. It was Magnamon, who had been completely buried in the cratered earth, struggling furiously to pull himself out of the dirt once more.
Kentaurosmon blinked behind his visor. The golden knight was clearly planted head-first in the soil; how did he manage to project his voice so loudly and exert that much force without even moving his body?
Just as Kentaurosmon was pondering this curious display of physics, Magnamon's muffled voice echoed out again. "What are you still standing there for?!"
"Hurry up and come help me!"
"I say, is it really appropriate to use that kind of demanding tone when you are clearly the one asking for a rescue?" Kentaurosmon sighed.
Despite complaining about Magnamon's abrasive behavior, the six-legged knight's movements did not falter in the slightest. In the blink of an eye, he vanished from his spot, arriving by Magnamon's side in a blur of motion. With a swift heave, he yanked the golden knight out of the dirt and instantly carried him safely away from the immediate blast zone.
He was so unbelievably fast that even Dynasmon and Crusadermon, who were standing nearby, couldn't react in time to intercept him.
"As expected of one of the fastest existences among the Royal Knights." Watching Kentaurosmon rescue Magnamon from a distance, Dynasmon clicked his tongue in slight annoyance. "I guess only that guy could ever hope to surpass him in pure speed."
UlforceVeedramon...
As the image of the blue, winged knight surfaced in his mind, Dynasmon shook his head gently. Unfortunately, that guy was no longer here.
Pushing those heavy thoughts aside, Dynasmon's gaze returned to Mizuki.
"Your Majesty Mizuki, it was my utter incompetence that failed to prevent Kentaurosmon from rescuing Magnamon."
Dynasmon: "?"
Looking at his old friend, who had just bowed his head with such practiced, theatrical skill, several large question marks practically materialized over Dynasmon's horned helmet.
I can understand the intense attraction beautiful things hold for you, Dynasmon thought, utterly bewildered. But... to swear loyalty so quickly, Crusadermon... where is your pride as a Royal Knight?
Crusadermon was completely oblivious to Dynasmon's subtle internal crisis. And even if he had known, the flamboyant knight likely wouldn't have cared in the slightest. After all, how did the old saying go?
My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror. All I do is for justice—and beauty!
Mizuki: "..."
On the other side of the battlefield, looking at the deeply bowing Crusadermon, Mizuki waved his hand awkwardly after a brief, stunned silence.
"It's alright, Crusadermon. It's not a big deal." Mizuki offered a dry, somewhat strained smile. "Also, there's no need to be so formal. Rather than a superior-subordinate relationship, I hope we can become something like friends or partners."
However, the very moment Mizuki finished speaking, Crusadermon reacted as if he had been struck by a bolt of lightning. The pink-armored knight clasped his hands together, letting out an incredibly high-pitched, dramatic cry.
"Ahhh♦♦~ Such mercy! Truly worthy of the incarnation of beauty~"
Seeing Crusadermon's utterly intoxicated expression, Mizuki couldn't help but shudder. A chill ran straight down his spine.
Not only him, but Belle also felt her digital skin crawl from the sheer cringe of the display. If they weren't in the middle of a high-stakes battle right now, she really wanted to fly down and give this weird guy a swift kick to the jaw.
[Avalon's Gate!]
Suddenly, a terrifying, oppressive aura descended from the high sky, snapping everyone's attention back to the true threat.
Sensing the sheer density of the incoming attack, Belle didn't hesitate. She raised her twin handguns, channeling a massive surge of dark data, and unleashed her ultimate move directly toward the heavens.
[Crystal Revolution!]
As the gunshot rang out, the bullet erupted from the muzzle. The moment the projectile collided with the descending Dragon Emperor's Lance, the destructive data contained within it violently expanded.
In less than three seconds, the entire sky was swallowed by a vast, blooming curtain of jagged, icy crystals. The sheer mass of the Dragon Emperor's Lance was forcefully halted, blocked by this rapidly expanding crystalline layer.
"Is this GranDracmon's ultimate move?"
As a veteran member of the Royal Knights, the well-traveled Examon immediately recognized the dark, freezing signature of this power. However, what deeply puzzled the massive dragon was that the opponent fighting him right now wasn't the troublesome Demon Lord type Digimon, GranDracmon.
It was a Demon Man type Mega Level Digimon—BeelStarmon.
Could it be a clever disguise by GranDracmon?
No, Examon dismissed the thought immediately. A simple disguise shouldn't be able to perfectly replicate the raw, foundational data of such a high-tier attack.
While Examon was rapidly analyzing the situation, his massive Lance, which had been temporarily stalled by the crystal curtain, began to push forward once more. Driven by his colossal physical strength, the weapon ground against the barrier.
Under the relentless assault of the Lance, deep spiderweb cracks rapidly spread across the seemingly solid crystal curtain. Finally, with a deafening sound of shattering glass, the defensive barrier Belle had created was completely obliterated by the Dragon Emperor's brute force.
But at the exact moment the crystal barrier shattered, Examon's keen draconic eyes noticed a nimble, slender figure moving through the collapsing debris with unmatched speed.
In the next second, the figure of the challenger was perfectly reflected in the Dragon Emperor's slightly constricted, reptilian pupils.
It was Belle.
That's right, it was genuinely BeelStarmon.
Observing the fierce Digimon charging at him through the falling ice, Examon was now absolutely certain that the opponent was not some elaborate illusion cast by GranDracmon. This was a genuine BeelStarmon wielding the powers of other entities.
In other words, it was some kind of unique data-absorption ability... or perhaps a higher Authority?
Truly worthy of being marked as a high-threat existence by King Drasil, Examon thought, his grip tightening on his weapon.
Watching the intense, blinding fire igniting at the muzzle of Belle's gun, Examon slightly narrowed his giant eyes.
In the next second, a scorching, highly concentrated ray of pure energy shot out from Belle's weapon.
Facing Belle's attack, even though the energy beam appeared tiny compared to his mountainous size, Examon didn't dare to be careless. He unhesitatingly tilted his massive head to the side.
Despite his colossal bulk, he could still dodge with terrifying agility; it had to be said that Examon truly lived up to the legendary title of "Dragon Emperor."
His combat intuition was instantly proven right. As Belle's attack missed his face, the scorching ray easily pierced through the atmosphere behind him. The sheer, concentrated force of the beam instantly split the distant earth and cleanly severed the heavy cloud cover above.
Looking at the aftermath from afar, it was as if the world itself had been sliced open by a single, catastrophic strike.
"This power... is it Omnimon's extraordinary Sword? No, the data signature is mixed with some other chaotic elements..."
Examon analyzed the attack rapidly, but his hands didn't stop moving for a fraction of a second. using his overwhelming size advantage, he swung the colossal Lance in his hand, sweeping it toward Belle's direction with the unstoppable momentum of a falling mountain.
At the same time the two powerhouses officially began their sky-shattering clash, Kentaurosmon, who was hovering safely away from the immediate blast radius, finally set Magnamon down.
Watching Examon and Belle exchange apocalyptic blows in the high sky, Magnamon couldn't help but frown deeply.
"Examon... even if his overall status has dropped due to his previous injuries, he is still so overwhelmingly powerful," Magnamon muttered, his fists clenching.
"Perhaps standing here and waiting for him to finish the battle would be a good choice," Kentaurosmon suggested calmly, his eyes tracking the shockwaves above.
Hearing his comrade's words, Magnamon fell into a heavy silence.
From a purely tactical perspective, this was indeed a good choice. As long as they simply waited for Examon to overpower and defeat the enemy, their mission this time would be considered a complete success.
But... this is the thinking of a loser.
At this moment, a fierce, burning light shone in Magnamon's eyes. As a glorious Royal Knight, relying entirely on someone else's strength to defeat an enemy while he hid in safety... he would never accept such a cowardly thing!
Victory just by waiting?
You've got to be kidding.
I will use my own hands to make this victory arrive ahead of schedule!
With that burning resolve igniting his digital core, Magnamon suddenly lunged forward. His golden armor flared with light as he rocketed straight toward the chaotic battlefield in the high sky.
Seeing this reckless charge, Kentaurosmon's hand, which had instinctively reached out to stop him, froze mid-air.
After a long moment of stunned silence, his shock slowly melted into a helpless, heavy sigh.
"Sigh~ This silly kid."
[Akarin's Note:
Enjoying the story? Dropping a quick review, comment, or Power Stone means the world to me!
Want to read ahead on our official home, or unlock 50 advanced chapters to feed your addiction? Help keep this shameless translator alive here:
🌐 Read on our site: Search for Elysian Reads on Google or Check the link in my Webnovel Profile bio!
✨ Patreon (50 Advanced Chapters & Ad-Free): Search AkarinTL on Patreon
Thank you so much for reading and keeping this project alive!]