Agumon who wants to become Omegamon

Chapter 45 King Chess Beast and Queen Chess Beast

"The king wants to see us?" Yagami Taichi asked incredulously, his face full of doubt.

“Yes, His Majesty the King wishes to see you,” Knightmon repeated politely.

"Wait a minute, let us think about it."

"Very well, I will wait here."

After speaking, Knightmon took a step back, turned around, and went from facing the gate to having his back to it. He then stood to the side, instantly exuding an aura of guard duty.

“Uh…” Yagami Taichi stared blankly at the other party’s actions, clearly indicating that they were being asked to give an answer as soon as possible.

Coming to his senses, Taichi Yagami acted decisively, closing the door and ignoring Knightmon's presence. He then turned and went back to the living room to tell his companions what Knightmon had relayed.

"Meet the King, meet that Ultimate Digimon..." Mochizuki Mei pondered. After being cruelly influenced by the Dark Zone, she no longer had much goodwill towards unfamiliar Digimon.

Now, an unknown and powerful Ultimate-level Digimon suddenly requests to meet them, which seems very strange.

"Can we not meet?" Hikaru Yagami asked somewhat naively.

...Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent.

Because Hikaru Yagami touched on a crucial point: if the king of the Great Empire of Chess Beasts suddenly wanted to meet with them, could they refuse?

"Could it be because we are human?" Yagami Taichi wondered, a long-lost sense of urgency filling his entire body.

"Probably not." However, Huangfu Weilai shook his head in denial.

"Human lifespan and strength are incomparable to the long lifespan and earth-shattering power of Digimon."

"Even if the king knew we were human, he probably wouldn't do anything, since humans are too fragile."

Huangfu Weilai spoke, but there was one more thing he didn't say.

That is, if Digimon knew that humans could give them the power to evolve, then it would be understandable for Digimon to have designs on humans.

However, only lower-level Digimon would do that.

An ultimate being like the king of the Chess Beast Empire would generally have a full understanding of their future and would not do something so trivial as to abandon the essentials.

But it's hard to say, after all, Huangfu Weilai can't read minds and can't completely and accurately guess what the other party is thinking.

"Then why is that..." Taichi Yagami was a little frustrated, but he quickly calmed down. He had finally grown up.

So he said, "Whatever the reason the king wants to see us, we probably can't avoid it. Knight Beast is standing outside right now, and if we try to escape, he will definitely notice."

"Rather than being besieged by the Chess Beast Empire, let's meet with the king and see what he's up to!"

After speaking, Yagami Taichi looked at Huangfu Weilai and asked, "Weilai, if a battle breaks out, are you confident you can stop the King, this ultimate form?"

"Of course!" Before Huangfu Weilai could reply, Hakumon jumped out and said excitedly.

It could even be said that Hakumon not only had the confidence to stop the opponent, but also a certain degree of confidence to kill it. However, the king was ultimately an Ultimate-level being who ruled a large empire, and his strength should not be underestimated, so Hakumon did not speak so confidently.

"Hmm." Hearing Hakumon's words, Taichi Yagami smiled and nodded. "Then, if a battle breaks out, I'll need to get rid of you two."

"However, it's also possible that they simply want to know what the human world is like and have no hostility towards us," Taichi Yagami said reassuringly.

In the end, after discussing it, everyone decided to go to the appointment together.

As for why they didn't leave Yagami Hikari and Mochizuki Mei behind, and only sent Yagami Taichi, who has higher combat abilities, and Kofu Mirai along...

Naturally, it was because they were afraid that Hikari Yagami and Mei Mochizuki, who remained behind, would be threatened as hostages.

During his time living in the Dark Zone, Taiichi Yagami harbored some doubts about the character of the Digimon living there.

I wouldn't say that everyone here is a bad person, but there are relatively more bad people here.

Therefore, instead of staying behind, it's better for everyone to go together. That way, even if a battle does break out, it will be under Taichi Yagami's nose.

Moreover, Knightmon said that the king wanted to see them, and Taichi Yagami didn't believe that "they" referred to just one of them.

"We agree. Lead the way." After making the decision, Yagami Taichi decisively opened the gate and saw Knightmon standing guard at the top of his lungs, and spoke.

"Yes!" Knight Beast nodded, then stepped forward to lead the way for everyone.

Huangfu Weilai and his entourage naturally followed suit.

"Please—" Upon leaving the inn, they found a luxurious carriage resembling that of the Middle Ages parked at the gate. At that moment, Knight Beast opened the carriage door and gestured for everyone to enter.

Everyone was taken aback, and then Huangfu Weilai immediately took the lead and entered the carriage, followed by the other companions one by one.

Only after everyone had boarded did the knight beast act as the coachman and drive the carriage forward.

"BlackGarurumon and BlackGarurumon as horse..." Taichi Yagami, wearing goggles, looked at the data he had gathered.

I couldn't help but think of my companion Yamato Ishida's partner, Gabumon. In the Chess Monster Empire, Gabumon's Champion form was equivalent to the horsepower of a chariot...

I have this inexplicable feeling that the world is truly wondrous.

The group didn't talk much along the way, and soon an hour passed before they arrived at the European-style castle they had seen when they first entered through the city gate.

It looks magnificent from afar and grand up close.

This is a castle built by Digimon, a miraculous creation by Digimon.

After marveling at the sight up close, the group didn't linger. Led by Knightmon, they continued on their way and finally arrived at their destination.

Inside a palace, they met their target, the king of the Chess Beast Empire—the King Chess Beast.

[Image: Wang Qishou]

And, following closely beside the King Chess Beast, is the Queen Chess Beast—the Queen Chess Beast.

[Image: Houqi Beast]

The King Chess Beast sat on a golden chair inlaid with jewels; though his body was small, he exuded the majesty of a king.

"Welcome, human children, and the Digimon that accompany you."

"I am one of the five ultimate forms of the Chess Beast Empire, and also the king who rules the Chess Beast Empire. My name is: King Chess Beast." (39)

Wang Qishou flicked his cloak, took out a golden scepter, stood up from his chair, and introduced himself.

"I am the queen chess beast of this king~"

The Queen Chess Beast, standing next to the King Chess Beast, also introduced herself in a gentle voice, like a girl next door.

Chapter Forty-Six: The Reason

"King Chess Beast, Ultimate Level, Doll Type, Virus Type..."

"Queen Chess Beast, Ultimate Level, Doll Type, Virus Species..."

Wearing goggles, Yagami Taichi softly recited the information projected on the screen.

Although he didn't show it on his face, he was actually under a lot of pressure.

As planned, even if they were to fight against Ultimate-level opponents, Huangfu Future and the savior Hakumon would hold them off, while he and Agumon would hold off all the Perfect-level opponents.

This way, even if they encounter danger, it will create an opportunity for Mochizuki Meiko and Yagami Hikari to leave.

But now, facing two Ultimate-level beings, even though they didn't show any malice, Taichi Yagami still felt extremely uncomfortable.

At least the idea of ​​confronting them and making contingency plans should be avoided as much as possible.

"Hoo..." Taichi Yagami let out a soft breath, then looked directly at the two top-tier Digimon in front of him and asked bluntly, "May I ask what brings the King to see us?"

"What a straightforward child! He looks like a burning, fiery flame. I love him!"

Before the King Chess Beast could answer, the Queen Chess Beast spoke first, looking at Yagami Taichi with an appreciative expression, as if it had seen something special about the other.

"Don't interrupt me, you foolish queen! Didn't you see that the child was talking to me?!" King Chess Beast roared at his queen, instantly shattering the image of a king who should have been high and mighty.

"Foolish King, didn't you see you scared the children? I told you you weren't thinking straight, insisting on using that method to invite the children; since you're not thinking straight, don't think so casually, leave those things to His Holiness the Bishop." The Chess Beast retorted defiantly.

"What nonsense are you talking about? How could I, the most intelligent king, be inferior to the bishop? You are slandering my wisdom and being jealous of my wisdom!!!" Wang Qishou's face turned red with anger, but he seemed to be bluffing no matter how you looked at it.

For a moment, Yagami Taichi and the others stared blankly at the two main actors on the stage. Were these the rulers of the Chess Beast Empire? Did they look like a king and queen? They didn't exude any majesty at all!

Only Huangfu Weilai secretly admired the King Chess Beast and the Queen Chess Beast. Yagami Taichi's visible vigilance slowly dissipated under the antics of the two.

If this is all part of their scheming, then I have to admit I admire them!

So everyone watched in silence as the two high-ranking Ultimate beings put on a show for each other.

At one point, the knight beast that had been following them seemed to have had enough and coughed dramatically, reminding them, "Your Majesty, Your Majesty the Queen, our distinguished guest is still here..."

"Ahem, I won't stoop to your level." King Chess Beast waved his hand, puffing out his chest like a victorious rooster.

Knightmon lowered its head silently, as if to hide Kingmon's stubbornness, and judging from its familiar manner, this was clearly not the first or second time this had happened.

"Ahem, it was my fault for being so rude and negligent." Only then did the King Chess Beast belatedly remember that he had summoned Yagami Taichi and the others.

"No...it's alright..." Yagami Tai looked at the King Chess Beast with a strange expression.

"After all, it was a free, wonderful performance for us," Huangfu Weilai added with a smile, completely disregarding Wang Qishou's thoughts.

"Cough cough—cough—" Knightmon coughed violently, as if his respiratory tract was infected.

"Uh..." Wang Qishou stared speechlessly at Huangfu Weilai. Was this kid always so... straightforward?

"Wow, you have such a sweet tongue~" Houqi Beast's thought process seemed to be different from normal people, and he praised Huangfu Future instead.

This time, Huangfu Weilai was speechless.

'Looks like this isn't my type...' Huangfu Weilai thought to herself as she looked at the smiling Houqi Beast.

Seeing that the other party seemed intent on continuing the conversation, Huangfu Weilai quickly changed the subject, asking the King Chess Beast, "So, Your Majesty, what brings you here?"

His words immediately brought everyone's distorted thinking back to the right track.

"Ahem, there is indeed something to discuss." Wang Qishou said with a serious expression, while subtly observing Huangfu Weilai. He naturally understood that Huangfu Weilai was using him to change the subject.

Wang Qishou could truly empathize with Huangfu Weilai's feelings, after all, he experienced the oppressive feeling of being dominated by Hou Qishou.

It's as if you'll be drawn into your opponent's thought process by the "Later Chess Beast," and defeated by its rich experience...

Wang Qishou understands this kind of thing all too well.

He could choose not to help, or even gloat as Huangfu Weilai gets entangled with the Houqi Beast.

However, the topic raised by Huangfu Weilai did indeed hit Wang Qishou's weakness, and because they would need their help later, Wang Qishou had no choice but to help Huangfu Weilai out of the predicament.

-What a cunning little devil!

Wang Qishou muttered to himself, seemingly having figured out Huangfu Weilai's position within the human team.

It's either a mouth substitute or a brain.

"We hope you can help us heal one of our injured companions," the Queen Chess Beast said with a serious expression, exuding elegance and poise. If one hadn't seen her previous demeanor, everyone would likely have been fooled by her current appearance...

"We? Heal?" Yagami Taichi asked, puzzled.

If it were something like forging, Taichi Yagami could understand; at most, he would just think that Huangfu Future's technology had been exposed.

But you're talking about treatment... that doesn't seem to be relevant to our team.

Therefore, Taichi Yagami ignored Meiko Mochizuki and Hikaru Yagami and looked directly at Mirai Koufu.

The question in his eyes was practically a direct inquiry—"Do you even know how to treat this?"

Upon reading Yagami Tai's expression, Huangfu Weilai decisively shook his head. Although he seemed omnipotent, healing wasn't his forte. At most, he could reset his own state, returning him to where he was before the injury...

Therefore, I really don't know how to treat this kind of thing.

"Your Majesty, are you sure you're not mistaken? There's no one with healing abilities in our team."

"No—!" Wang Qishou rejected, then turned his gaze to a little girl in the human group, pointed at her, and said, "She can achieve the effect of healing."

"Hikari?!" Following the direction of the King Chess Beast, Yagami Taichi saw his younger sister and instantly lost his composure.

His previously lowered vigilance instantly surged back to its peak. He looked directly at Wang Qishou, no longer caring about the other party's identity, and said coldly, "Xiao Guang doesn't have the ability to heal. You're mistaken."

It is believed that Yagami Taichi's special exposure indicates that he is ready to evolve.

"Hehe, don't be nervous, human child, we mean no harm." Wang Qishou saw through Yagami Taichi's wariness and spoke with a faint smile.

Only at this moment did the King Chess Beast once again display the composure befitting a king.