(This takes place as the group headed towards the Sacred Land)
"Something wrong, David?" Lepoardmon asked.
"Oh, sorry. I was… I was thinking about something." David said. "It's just that… When I've heard about you and the other Royal Knights, I… I couldn't help but envy you."
"Envy us? That's a first." Alphamon said.
"No, really. You all have such skill that I could never hope to achieve. On top of that, your views are so diverse. You each have your own sense of justice. Me? I just go around and help anyone I can. What kind of world I want to see, what I would consider my own justice… I never stop to think about any of that." David said.
"In my opinion, you don't need to." Gallantmon said. "Your justice comes from helping those in need, no matter what world you're on. Think about it, you made it to the finals of the Sports Festival with Todoroki and defeated Stain, you defeated Vincent in Primal Hyrule on your own terms, and not to mention you've slayed Titamon, beaten Black, and redeemed Sectionia. You've done a lot of things."
"You forge your own justice, and you have a view that is unique to you and you alone." Alphamon said. "Though… I can't help but feel that we aren't the only ones you envy."
"How did you guys know about all of that?" David asked.
"Sachiko told us everything… well she told me and I told the others." Crusadermon said.
"Ah, that makes sense. Although, strange since she wasn't with us for most of that." David said. "But still, you guys have a point. I shouldn't overthink this kind of stuff. These kinds of things tend to answer themselves naturally."
"I agree." Gallantmon said. "So, i want to go back to Alphamon's statement… do you envy more people than us?"
"Well, there is one." David said. "Eizen…"
"Eizen?" Gallantmon said.
"A former comrade. He protects his crew and his brethren with his own strength. I sometimes wish I had strength like that." David said.
"What happened to him?" Crusadermon asked.
"As a malak, he is easily susceptible to malevolence. Eventually, it overtook him, and he became a dragon." David said. "But...before I finished my journey with him, I made a promise to him."
"And what promise was that?" Jesmon asked.
"Should he become a dragon...he wants me to kill him, before he hurts anyone else." David said. "Though, I understand if this may unnerve some of you, he stated himself that he would rather die as himself than live as a monster."
"I see… and would you live by your code of justice as well as honor his wish?" Gankoomon asked.
"Exactly. Although, I will be honest. Mercy killings are always the hardest. Especially if it's a former comrade." David said.
"We all understand that, trust me." Alphamon said. "Are you feeling better now about your envy to us?"
"Yeah, a lot, actually." David said. "Thanks. This really means a lot."
"Now then, let's go with the others to the Sacred Realm and free the fighters. And then… Darkhon is next." Gankoomon said.
"Right. Let's go!" David said. "(Maybe… Maybe now I won't be so anxious working with these guys. They're my seniors in this business, after all. So I can't afford to slip up now that they have place their faith in me.)"