Digital Hackers' Memories

"Another 'special case'?"

Seeing the intimate interaction between Keisuke and Leomon, the young hacker's eyes showed a rare expression of surprise.

What kind of day is today?

Why did I encounter Digimon like Renamon and Leomon, who are close to humans?

More importantly, their hosts do not seem to use them merely as tools.

Is this a sign of a new era?

The thought flashed through his mind, but he immediately dismissed it.

No, humans and Digimon cannot coexist; the Digimon enslaved and used as tools by humans are proof of this.

A resolute glint flashed in the young hacker's eyes as he recalled the fire beast that had been controlled and abandoned by humans.

"In that case, don't blame me for being rude."

His tone instantly turned somber as the young hacker looked at the close-knit pair behind him, making no attempt to hide his hatred and determination.

"Humans and Digimon are destined to be enemies!"

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PS: I actually have many backup plans regarding Keisuke's partner.

The unicorn, with its independent and solitary nature, is a perfect fit for the profession of hacker.

However, considering that its ultimate form is "Kamen Rider" - Judgment Beast, I rejected this idea.

After all, a guy who keeps chanting "justice will prevail" isn't suited to be a hacker.

After thinking about it, as the protagonist of The Hacker's Memories, isn't Leomon the most suitable partner for Keisuke? (shrugs)

It just so happens that all of its ultimate forms belong to the type of "upholding one's own justice," which perfectly matches Keisuke's attributes.

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Flame Angel Beast

"Humans and Digimon are destined to be enemies!"

Before the young hacker could finish speaking, two bursts of fire suddenly appeared behind him.

tumultuous!

The next moment, raging flames extended backward along the young hacker's shoulder blades, and two snow-white wings "emerged" from his back.

"what!"

It sounded like a roar, yet it also sounded like a wail...

As the young hacker's body swelled, his appearance began to undergo an astonishing change.

First, the body is stretched taller, and the human appearance is "stretched" apart.

Then, flames appeared out of nowhere and ignited the young hacker's body, turning an area of ​​several meters in radius into a raging inferno.

"what?!"

Stunned by the sudden turn of events, not only Keisuke and Leomon, but even Erica, who had been observing and analyzing the situation online, showed a look of shock.

However, compared to what is about to happen, everything that is happening now is just an "appetizer".

"Humans, you are destined to be replaced by Digimon!"

As the voice of gender incomparability rang out again, the young hacker from before had disappeared, and in his place, a humanoid Digimon slowly emerged from the flames.

"Angel?"

Bandages as striking as flames wrapped around his body, while the pair of wings on his back constantly radiated intense heat.

At this moment, what appeared before everyone was a tall angel holding a crescent-shaped "holy scepter" and bearing fiery wings.

Flames are its weapons, and scepters are its authority.

It is a messenger of the gods and also symbolizes the existence of ultimate goodness.

Its majesty was enough to cover the entire area, and its face was not something ordinary people could look directly at.

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"AngeAngemon?!"

At the same time, Chen Ze and Renamon, who had quietly approached the area, also witnessed the appearance of FlameAngemon.

The scene of them slowly emerging from the flames was like the arrival of a myth, full of majesty and solemnity.

As one of the subspecies of Angemon, FlareAngemon, although lacking the six wings that symbolize "rank," possesses a fire-manipulation combat ability that far surpasses that of Angemon.

Perhaps in terms of pure power and the ability to control evil, Angemon has an advantage that FlameAngemon cannot match.

However, if we only consider combat skills and experience, Angelmon, who has grown little by little in battle, is the true "strongest".

There are no obvious weaknesses or defects...

No matter what type of enemy it faces, FlareAngemon has its own set of countermeasures, which is the biggest difference between it and Angemon.

Most importantly, the evolution conditions for FlareAngemon are far less demanding than those for Angemon.

It doesn't require a compassionate heart, nor does it need the opportunity presented by the arrival of evil...

As long as one maintains a firm "heart of justice" and has a growth stage with angelic evolutionary tendencies, there is a possibility of evolving into RaiAngemon.

"AngeAngemon?!"

Upon seeing Angelmon slowly emerge from the flames, Leomon, who understood the significance of the other's existence better than humans, immediately assumed a fighting stance.

"madness!"

As Angelmon revealed its true form, its tone and personality seemed to change, becoming more domineering and obsessive.

Bang!

With a single, light leap, the floating blocks beneath FlameAngemon's feet shattered due to the immense recoil, turning into countless fragments that flew into the void at the far end of space.

Using the force of the impact, Angelmon shot towards the location where Keisuke and his companion were, like an arrow released from a bow.

"Beast King Fist!"

His muscles tensed suddenly, and his battle-hardened intuition allowed Leomon to make the most appropriate judgment.

Hey!

After a powerful roar, a huge lion appeared out of thin air and pounced on the flying FlameAngemon with the might of a top predator.

tumultuous!

In the blink of an eye, the FlameAngemon, which was about to collide with the "Lion," suddenly flapped its wings, and the raging flames instantly ignited everything around it.

Like a meteor shower falling from the sky, Brabrimon, wielding the power of flames, forcefully broke through the Beast King Fist's blockade and charged straight at Leomon.

Bang!

The collision between Lion King Maru and the Holy Scepter instantly created a ripple in the air, and the sound of metal clashing was clearly audible to Chen Ze and his companion, who were dozens of meters away.

But compared to the battles that are about to unfold, everything that is happening now is nothing.

Boom!Boom!Boom!

To prevent Keisuke from being caught in the ensuing battle, Leomon launched a fierce attack after successfully stopping Angelmon's charge.

The horizontal slash, vertical chop, counter-attack, and block were executed in one smooth motion, forcing Angelmon to adopt a defensive stance in an instant, barely managing to withstand this rapid attack.

The balance of power was completely reversed at this moment.

However, while Leomon excels at fast and fierce attacks, Angelmon, wielding the Holy War, is no pushover either, and quickly adapted to the opponent's attack rhythm.

Especially with the added boost of the blazing flames, even the lion beast, which had gained the upper hand for a time, dared not push too hard.

"A ridiculous fellow who has become a 'slave' to humanity without even realizing it!"

After a brief period of adjustment, FlameAngemon roared in anger, and the flames around its body surged.

"You think you can stop me?!"

Unlike those "idiotic" villains, FlameAngemon is very clear about its purpose, so its target is also very clear: Keisuke, who is hiding behind Leomon.

If his data avatar can be destroyed, forcing Keisuke offline, then his partner Leomon will naturally disappear as well.

"Don't think about it!"

A flash of rage crossed his eyes. Although Leomon was peaceful by nature, he wasn't truly without anger.

After all, it was born from the data of the King of Beasts, and the anger and ferocity of a lion were still deeply rooted in its digital core.

Clang!

A glint of light flashed from the Lion King Maru in his hand, and the Lion Beast's well-trained muscles immediately unleashed a brute force that matched its power.

—Overlord Blade Slash!

In an instant, the cold light reflected into Angelmon's eyes, causing it to lose focus.

Taking advantage of that brief moment of distraction, the prepared lion beast decisively slashed out with its long sword.

Silence!

That extreme speed even tore through the air, forming a wind blade that broke the sound barrier.

This is Leomon's special martial art, honed through long-term training. It's a deadly technique that allows it to slice through the air with its blade, and it's its unique skill.

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P.S.: Uh, I didn't really pay much attention to Keisuke's ultimate cover.

But don't worry, Keisuke's Digimon are definitely not limited to Leomon.

I intend to make him a real hacker, and a real hacker can never have only one Digimon.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Feathers of Flame

Silence!

Faced with Leomon's wind blades, which resembled sword energy, Angelmon, having lost the initiative, unexpectedly did not choose to dodge but instead flapped its wings once more.

"I am the messenger of destiny, and fire is my glory!"

With a low murmur, the flames around FlameAngemon suddenly expanded into a huge fireball, and its wings were completely covered in flames.

—Flame Guardian!

Like a war god reborn from the ashes, the scorching heat became the best defensive shield for FlameAngemon.

Let alone a mere wind blade, even a more difficult attack, Brachimon is confident that it can completely block it from its defensive perimeter with this flame barrier.

This confidence, gained after countless battles, is the guarantee that has enabled it to survive in this dangerous area where hackers and Digimon coexist.

"Die, you lowly human!"

In a daze, Keisuke and Leomon seemed to see a pair of burning eyes shining with golden light in the flames, and that indomitable and unyielding will was deeply engraved in their hearts.

FlameAngemon is definitely not the kind of Digimon that can be conquered by words or force—its will is no weaker than that of any great man or strongman.

Most importantly, Angelmon firmly believes that everything it has done is right, and it is willing to pay any price for it.

"If you want to hurt Keisuke, you'll have to get past me first!"

Seeing this, the lion beast gripped the hilt of its sword tightly and finally let out a low roar, no longer holding back.

Like a lion that has been truly enraged, Leomon's mane bristles and it exudes an aura of dominance, defending its will with a strength no less than that of Angelmon.

— Overlord Blade Slash - Triple Slash!!!

One knife, two knives, three knives...

Lion King Maru, who had swung his sword three times in the blink of an eye, seemed to be approaching his limit, emitting a mournful sound unique to metal.

As the price for pushing beyond its limits, three wind blades, each several meters in size, instantly cleaved through Angelmon's flame barrier, exposing its true form once again to Leomon's blade.

Bang! !

Immediately afterwards, a sound far louder than any of the previous impacts rang out.

The Fiery Angelmon wielding the Holy Staff was actually slashed back by Leomon's attack, flapping its wings and retreating more than ten meters before finally stopping its momentum.

"You have completely enraged me!"

Seeing Leomon and Keisuke not far away, the enraged FlameAngemon decided to go all out. Even if he couldn't kill these two troublemakers, he would definitely not let them get away with it.