Diaboromon sprinted across the ground with Arata on his back. Above him Rapidmon Armor was flying over him with Takumi on his shoulder. Dorugoramon and BlackWarGreymon were flying nearby along with Noir who was carrying Shoma. "I hope they're all okay."

Noir tilted his head up. "Something's up ahead. Something powerful."

Takumi gasped and looked up ahead. "Is that…Dynasmon?!"

The Royal Knight spotted them and held up his hands. "Dragon's Roar!" He fired a red and blue light from each of them at the team who barley evaded. "That is a warning shot! Stay where you are!" He looked at Takumi and Arata. "I knew you would come to this world." He then noticed Shoma and Noir. "Hmm? And who are they?"

"I am Shoma. A resident of Flotia. That city in another world you Next Order attacked out of the blue!"

"Another world? Ah. That mission Crusadermon went on." Dynasmon folded his arms. "Well, that matters not to me. I have not come to start a fight. I am here to make you an offer."

"And what would that be?" Arata asked.

Dynasmon stepped aside. Behind him were multiple Digimon including Halsemon, Raptordramon, MachGaogamon, and Maildramon. "That's…!" Rapidmon Armor gasped.

"The Digimon from the Rebel's Heart!" Takumi yelled.

All of them were beaten unconscious. Dynasmon glance at them. "My unit intercepted this lot while they were leaving somewhere in a hurry. I thought they might enlighten me on the location of their hideout. But no matter what I do, they will not answer my questions. But I knew you would notice them going missing and retrace their steps here. So, tell me…" Dynasmon picked up the Maildramon. "Will you tell me the location of your Resistance? If so, I will spare all of these Digimon and take my leave."

"What?!"

"You coward." Noir glared.

"Think of my actions as you may. But ending the war as soon as possible will save the most Digimon. To that end I will do whatever it takes regardless of whether or not it pleases me. Now tell me where your Resistance is. And don't even think about lying to me. I'll know." Takumi and the others remained silent. And then Dynasmon tore his claws into Maildramon who screamed before turning into pixels.

"No!" Takumi shouted.

"How could you…!" Shoma growled.

Dynasmon picked up Halsemon next. "One down. You better make your choice quickly if you don't wish to add to the death toll."

Takumi cringed. "I…"

Dynasmon was about to stab Halsemon when something hit his hand. "Gah!" He dropped Halsemon out of shock. "What?!"

"Strike now!"

Takumi didn't question the voice he heard before he acted. "Rapidmon!"

"Rapid Fire!" Rapidmon took two shots at Dynasmon knocking him back. Then Diaboromon rammed himself into him knocking him away from his hostages.

"Tch! Who- Dynasmon searched for his attacker and saw… "Wait…You're Silphymon!"

Takumi looked to his left. "You're…the one from Shade Cavern!"

The Digimon remained silent. "What is the meaning of this treachery?" Dynasmon growled.

Silphymon stood silently. "I spoke to one of the men who fled Shade Cavern after the incident. I didn't want to believe it… but General Dorbickmon did indeed destroy all of Shade Cavern along with a good number of the Digimon who trusted him just to attempt to kill of the humans." He clenched a fist. "And now I see a Royal Knight resorting to hostages to try to make the Resistance sell their friends out? How could a noble Digimon like you stoop to such cowardly methods?!"

"The Next Order demands results! If we are to save this world, we must purge it's evil!"

"And just how many of our Digital World's Digimon are we going to destroy to do that?! I thought you Royal Knights serve to protect other Digimon, not murder them!"

"Times are changing. As are the knights."

Silphymon growled. "If this is the change the Next Order is enforcing on the Digital World…" He looked at Takumi before facing Dynasmon again. "Then I want nothing to do with it! If you want to label me a traitor, then so be it! I'm going to side with the Resistance! The humans that saved me and my squad even when we were enemies!"

Takumi smiled. "Silphymon…!"

"So, you defy your new ruler and turn you back on the righteous path. So be it!" Dynasmon let out a roar and a swarm of blue and green Coredramon landed around them. "You shall receive no mercy! We will eradicate you!"

"Captain!" One by one a bunch of Commandermon rushed in. "We'll fight by your side!"

Silphymon looked at them. "Everyone…are you sure?"

"Yeah! We owe these humans for saving us!"

"Thank you." Silphymon got into a fighting stance.

"Silphymon, please protect our friends." Dorugoramon said. "Let us handle Dynasmon and his men."

"Very well. You heard him boys, form around those Digimon and keep em safe!"

"Yes, sir!"

"Let's do this!" Arata said.

Keisuke, Takuto, Kouta, and Himari hid behind a building in Cache City looking at the entrance to a large tower. Keisuke heard explosions from multiple locations away from them. "Sounds like UlforceVeedramon and the others started their attack."

Justimon was with them along with their Digimon. "Don't go in right away. Some of the troops inside might leave once they hear the rest of the city is under attack. Let's wait a couple minutes and see what happens."

Sure enough, a bunch of Tankmon and Guardromon came rushing out of the building. "Alright, I think that's our que." Takuto said.

"Okay. The lab should be on the fifth floor somewhere." Justimon said. "I'll wait here for you guys to get some headway. Then I'll head inside once it looks like you got their attention and upload the program."

"Got it." Keisuke was the first to come out of their hiding place. "Let's move out!" Together, he, Takuto, Himari and Kouta rushed towards the building.

"Crescent Leaf!" TyrantKabuterimon burst through the doorway taking two Andromon down with it. Yukimura rammed over a MetalTyranomon with his shield. Nova scratched a Hookmon and Storm and Rikka attacked a MetalMamemon.

PileVolcamon grabbed a DarkStarmon and threw it into a wall. "Ocean Wave!" MetalSeadramon took down a Cyclonemon and a Clockmon with a blast of water.

"Okay, let's head for the fifth floor." Kouta said.

They nodded. "I don't know what this experiment these guys are working on is, but they aren't getting away with it!" Himari added.

As they left the Clockmon groaned from the floor and took out a device. "This is Clockmon. The enemy is here and attacking the tower."

"Understood. All forces be advised and protect the lab. I'm almost done with this seal. And remember, any deserters will be punished severely by me."

Takumi's Rapidmon Armor shot down three Coredramon at once. "Catastrophe Cannon!" Diaboromon pelted four of them with energy blasts. Noir blocked the claws on one of them then punched it in the face.

"How many of these guys are there?" Arata growled.

"No need to destroy the body of the army." Takumi said. He turned to BlackWarGreymon. "We just need to take out the head."

"Right." Two Coredramon charged at BlackWarGreymon and he flew over them. "Dark Terra Force!" He threw a massive crimson red ball.

Dynasmon looked up as it approached. "Wyvern's Breath!" He emitted misty white fire that became a giant dragon that charged into the attack. They both exploded in a bright flash. "So, you wish to face me directly by yourself, Cyber Sleuth. Without Alphamon and that other human helping you. How bold."

"I'm a lot stronger than I was when we last beat you. I can take you on myself. I believe in my partners." Takumi said.

"Hmph. I applaud your bravery young man. But you are not the only one who has gotten stronger." Dynasmon got into a fighting stance as Takumi's Digimon gathered in front of him.

Diaboromon spun in place whacking Coredramon around him with his extended arms. Arata looked at Shoma. "Takumi can handle Dynasmon. We just gotta make sure these guys don't interfere."

Shoma was focused on the battle until a sound caught his ears. "Wait…do you hear something?"

Noir threw a Coredramon into another then paused. "I hear it too."

"Whatever it is, it's getting closer." Diaboromon said.

Takumi noticed it too. "It sounds like a motorcycle."

"What?" Dynasmon looked to his left and saw a storm of dust coming towards them. "It can't be! That's…!"

Rapidmon Armor looked at it and used his sensors. "I know this energy…!" Soon a biker came into view. A tall one with blond hair, a purple mask and three red eyes. "Beelzemon?!"

"What?!" Takumi gasped. "One of the seven Deadly Digimon?! Here?!"

"Oh great." Arata muttered.

The biker sped up and rammed right into an Coredramon. He turned his bike around letting it slide into three more. As he came to a halt, the yellow Crown on Gluttony appeared over him, and he took out one of his pistols and twirled it in his hand. "Pathetic. So, this is how low you've sunk "Royal Knight"?"

"You…!" Dynasmon growled.

"So, wait, he's not on their side?" Takumi asked. "Okay, cool."

The Coredramon started backing away. "Why are you here?" Dynasmon asked.

"No reason. I was just out on a stroll when I got a glimpse of some action." He glanced at Takumi. "And what do I find? That kid who bested me tangling with the Next Order. Looks like this war is finally getting interesting."

"So, you've aligned yourself with the Resistance then?"

"Pfft. Don't make me laugh. I told you before, I have no intentions of taking sides in this nonsense."

"Then why are you attacking my soldiers?!"

"Because of that." Beelzemon said gesturing at the injured Digimon Silphymon and his team were protecting. "Those Digimon were weaker than you to begin with. And did you not notice they were carrying smaller Digimon who can't even fight with them?"

"Refugees." Dynasmon said. "They did not swear their allegiance to the Next Order. If left alone, they would have become more troops threatening our new rule."

"That's insane!" Takumi yelled. "You would even hurt innocents that have nothing to do with this conflict?! Even the weak and unprotected?!"

"The strong should fight the strong." Belzeemon said. "Guys like you who act tough when you're trampling those weaker than you piss me off. That's exactly why I brushed off your "king's" offer." He pointed his firearm at Dynasmon. "Now get out of my face before I fill yours with holes."

"Tch. So be it." Dynasmon said. "I'll have other chances to eliminate the humans when one of the Deadly Digimon isn't also around to interfere. Men, withdraw!" Dynasmon flew off and his remaining Coredramon followed.

Takumi looked at the Digimon they arrived to save. "Is everyone alright?"

Halsemon sighed. "I think we'll live…We at least protected the little ones we picked up on the way back. They lost their home amidst the war, so we thought we could shelter them at the hideout. But so many of our comrades were lost during our scuffle at Drive Canyon…"

"I'm sorry…" Shoma said solemnly.

Takumi turned to the Deadly Digimon. "Thank you."

Beelzemon scoffed. "Hmph. Don't get the wrong idea. I was just sick to my stomach watching a so-called Royal Knight picking on the weak and the injured."

"But you still saved our friends. I'm thankful for that. I need to ask you something though. Earlier we saw a human named K working with Lilithmon and Leviamon in the Next Order. Do you know anything about who they might be?"

"First I've heard of a human working for the Order." Beelzemon twirled his gun before putting it back in the holster. "But I do know all the other Deadly Digimon are working for them."

"Wait, all of them?!" Shoma asked. "Why?!"

"Leopardmon and Dynasmon came to our home, the Dark Area one day and restored our memories from before you humans altered our world. Then then asked for our help promising us free reign of the outside of the Dark Area and revenge on the Cyber Sleuths for defeating us. But it all sounded fishy to me. Besides, I harbor no ill will to this guy or his sister."

"You don't?" Takumi asked.

Beelzemon looked at him. "You sound surprised. Would you rather I sought vengeance towards you? If so, you might be happy to know the others want you and Ami to suffer."

"Can't say I'm happy about that." the sleuth cringed. "So, if you won't join the Order, why not work with us?"

Diaboromon looked at him. "Takumi, are you nuts?! This is like asking a demon to join your group! The Deadly Digimon are the greatest evil beings in this entire world and have the power to rival Royal Knights!"

"I know how strong they are, Ami and I fought them, remember? But that strength can help us turn the tide against the Order."

Shoma just stared at Takumi. The silence broke when Beelzemon spoke. "Pass. I have no intention of joining your little rebellion either."

"But why?" Takumi asked. "You saw what those guys are willing to do to win this war. I thought you hated people like that."

"That doesn't mean I'm joining you lot. I'm a solo act. I don't do teams."

"That's not what Keisuke told me."

"Who?"

"You saved him from that SkullMeramon."

Beelzemon had to think for a moment. Then his eyes lit up as he remembered. "Oh, the handyman. I was just getting rid of another idiot who was picking on the weak."

"But Keisuke told me you've given him a hand with his work every now and then after that. Look, he's with the Resistance too. I'm sure he would be happy to-

"Don't get the wrong idea detective. I was repaying a debt. Like your friend there said, I'm still a Deadly Digimon. I have no interest in helping others. I just wipe out those that annoy me." He then sped off on his bike.

"Sheesh, that's one way to say no." Arata muttered.

"To be honest I can't say I was expecting much of him." BlackWarGreymon replied.

"It's unfortunate he won't help us." Takumi sighed. "But he did give us some important info. We now know it's not just Lilithmon and Leviamon. The other Deadly Digimon are in on this too."

"We should tell Omegamon and the others when we get back." Rapidmon Armor said before turning to Silphymon and his companions. "Thank you for saving our allies."

Silphymon shook his head. "No. It is I who must thank you. And at the same time, apologize. I refused to believe any of you at first. But it seems like Dorbickmon really did try to kill us all just to stop you."

"He must have really believed in the Next Order's cause." Shoma said.

"Perhaps…But a cause that means the countless sacrifices of the people I trust just to make the enemy starve or hurt those who are unable or unwilling to fight is not one I can abide…that is why I must ask even if I have no right to…Please, let me join the Resistance."

"Are you sure?" Takumi asked. "You might end up fighting your own friends."

"Aside from my unit, I can't say I have many to fight. Besides, I owe you my life."

"Silphymon…Thank you."

"Captain!" The Cammandermon saluted. "We are with you!"

"The humans saved us as well!"

"Yeah, let's repay our debt together!"

Silphymon smiled at them. "Thank you all."

Arata nudged Takumi and whispered. "Are you sure this is a good idea? What if it's all a rouse and they start offing us in our sleep."

Takumi squinted at him. "I swear I never know what's going on in that head of yours. This is a risk we have to take. Roughly 70% of this world answers to the Next Order. We need to take any chance we can to bolster our numbers, even if just a little."

Shoma nodded. "I agree. Besides, I'm the last person to deny someone a second chance."

Arata sighed. "…Yeah. You and me both. Alright, I just hope you're using your head and not just your over softened heart Takumi."

Takumi turned to Silphymon. "Welcome aboard Silphymon."

The Digimon bowed. "Thank you. I swear on my honor you will not regret this. We shall start by escorting our new comrades to safety."

"I got a better idea." Arata opened up his Digivice's menu. "Everyone, stay close." They all gathered as he activated a Home Gate.

Keisuke led his party to the fifth floor of the tower. "Man, this tower is even bigger than it looks on the outside." Kouta said.

Himari sighed. "I'm just glad we don't have to go through the whole thing."

"Now we just need to find the lab…" Keisuke looked at all the halls before them. "Unfortunately, whoever built this tower had a very strange sense of humor. Just looking at all these twists and turns is making me dizzy."

"Maybe we should split up." Kouta suggested. "Himari and I will go one way, Keisuke and Takuto will go another."

"Maybe we should all go different directions." Takuto said. "You know, cover more ground."

Keisuke shook his head. "I don't think we should. Going solo leaves, us easy to pick off one at a time. Besides, this floor can't be that big."

"I see your point." Yukimura nodded. "No harm in being careful after all."

"Then it's agreed!" Himari said. "Okay Kouta, let's head this way!"

"Hey, wait up!" Kouta ran after her.

"Well, shall we?" MetalSeadramon asked.

"Okay." Takuto turned in the opposite direction his friends left in. "Let's do this Keisuke!"

"Right."

"Takumi…is that the Silphymon we encountered in the Shade Cavern?" Yuugo asked.

Everyone in Rebel's Heart was shocked when Takumi and co came back with not only the Digimon they were sent to rescue along with the refuges, but a battalion of Next Order troops. Takumi rubbed the back of his head as they stood in the infirmary where the wounded were being treated. "Right…Well you see, we did find the team that was with us at Drive Canyon along with some Digimon they rescued."

Arata glanced at the side. "Or at least the ones Dynasmon decided to spare."

"Dynasmon?" Omegamon asked.

"Yeah. He kept them as leverage." Takumi said. "He started killing them one by one threatening to destroy them all if we didn't tell him where our base of operations was. Fortunately, before the former or the ladder could happen Silphymon stepped in and saved them."

Darcmon looked at Silphymon. "So, you chose to defect from the Order?"

The Digimon nodded. "That's right. My men and I can no longer stomach what there are doing. As you can see it wasn't just your troops Dynasmon was threatening. Innocent refuges were also being attacked."

Omegamon sighed. "Dynasmon…he used to be honorable. It irks me to think he would sink so low."

Yuuko pondered for a moment. "…Maybe in his own mind he's doing what he thought was best. Takumi, do you remember when you and I defeated him before?"

"Yeah. He said he perished fighting for what he believed in. He was happy with that. He told me that he was doing what he thought would end this war fastest."

"Sacrifices are inevitable at times like this."

"What's wrong with you two?!" Nokia shouted. "So many Digimon are dying because of the Next Order! And you're trying to justify them?!"

"Nokia-

"If we don't stop them, more Digimon are going to be destroyed! That's why we came here!"

Arata groaned and rolled his eyes. "I cannot believe someone as self-righteous as you united all the hackers."

Nokia looked at him in surprise. "Huh?!"

"You speak of stopping Digimon from being destroyed. But that's exactly what's happening. Or did you forget about all the Digimon from the Next Order we destroyed?"

Nokia froze. "I…that's…"

"This is war you dolt. People will get hurt no matter what you do. If you keep seeing things as black and white, it's gonna bite you in the ass."

Mameo put his hand on Arata's shoulder. "You made your point Arata." He then turned to Nokia. "I know it's hard to swallow Nokia, but when push comes to shove, there is no absolute justice in a situation like this. All you can do is what you believe is right and live up to the responsibilities of your choices."

Nokia sighed. "…You're right. I'm sorry Takumi. Yuuko. I shouldn't have snapped at you two like that."

"It's fine." Yuuko replied. "You're right about one thing, we came here to stop the Next Order. Trust me, neither me nor Takumi lost sight of that."

Takumi nodded. "In any case we didn't just run into Silphymon when looking for our friends. We bumped into Beelzebmon."

"Beelzebmon?!" Omegamon asked. "He's also working with the Next Order?!"

"No." Rapidmon Armor shook his head. "But according to him, all the other Deadly Digimon are. Beelzebmon hates the way the Next Order is doing things."

Takumi sighed. "Not that he would join us either. He insisted he wasn't a team player."

"You tried to recruit one of the Deadly Digimon!?" Magnamon asked. "Takumi, Silphymon and his crew are one thing, but what possessed you to think that recruiting someone like Beelzebmon would be a good idea?!"

"I know what you're thinking. I won't pretend I fully understand the Deadly Digimon or what they do. But I'm not convinced Beelzebmon is a terrible guy. I mean, this isn't the first time he's helped others either."

"It could just be a coincidence he helped you while doing whatever he wanted." Samudramon replied.

"Maybe but… I don't know how to describe this… But just like with Silphymon, I…"

"You want to believe in others." Everyone looked at a smiling Shoma. "You want to believe others can turn a new leaf. You want to believe that great things can be accomplished when bringing others together."

Mameo chuckled. "So, you see them in Takumi too, huh Shoma?"

The boy nodded. "It became even more apparent when I was working alongside him earlier."

"Huh? What's that?" Nokia asked.

Mameo grinned. "I was just thinking about two good friends of ours. They both did so much in our Digital World because they convinced a variety of Digimon to join our cause. It was just natural for them to believe in the good in others. Just like Takumi here."

"Really?" Takumi asked.

"That sure sounds like Takumi and Ami." Yuuko said.

"Yeah. Shame they aren't here right now. I bet you'd hit it off." Mameo laughed.

"Well, I suppose there's no harm in being optimistic Takumi." Magnamon admitted. "That won you over many Royal Knights, including myself. But I wouldn't hold my breath on Belzeebmon." He then turned to Silphymon and his team. "You on the other hand have risked your lives standing up for what you believe in and saved many of our Digimon as a result. For that, you have my thanks."

"So, you will let us fight with you?" Silphymon asked.

"Yes. I cannot promise everyone here will trust you right away. But I am sure most will give you a chance."

"Thank you. I swear we will not betray you."

"So, what should we do now?" Yuugo asked.

Darcmon thought to herself. "Hmmm…"

Yukimura and Rikka knocked down two Andromon with ease, scaring the other Digimon behind them. "T-they're too strong…" a BlackWarGrowlmon muttered.

"What do we do?" A Guardromon asked.

"Hey, come on we have to hold this line!" a MetalMamemon said. "If we let anyone get into this lab the boss is gonna- He heard a beeping and a monitor appeared in front of him. Someone appeared on it. "Ah! It's you! What are-

"Order your troops to withdraw from the tower." a filtered voice ordered.

"W-what?!"

"I'm already in here. I'll protect that clumsy fool while he's finishing his little project. These enemies are too much for you. Now get out of here before you sustain even more casualties."

"But we ordered to protect this place with our lives, and if we left this tower before the experiment was finished-

"If he confronts you, tell that idiot you were following my orders and if he has a problem with them, he can take it up with me personally. Now get out of here. Hurry."

"Yes sir. Thank you." The MetalMamemon closed the monitor. "Everyone! Withdraw!"

"Roger!" The remaining Digimon vanished.

Kouta blinked. "Huh? They just…left?"

Himari grinned. "Guess they figured we were too much for them! Come on! Given how many guards there were, I'll bet something important is here!"

"Right." They walked to the end of the hall where they saw a large door. They shoved it open and stormed into a dark room. A small set of stairs were in front of another section of the room where a giant green tube was seen with someone in front of it.

"What is this place?" Yukimura asked.

Kouta squinted. "Hey, someone's over there."

Rikka looked ahead. "You're right…wait…is that a human?!"

The man had black hair and eyes. He wore a black collared shirt and brown trousers. He was at a console monitoring a black egg in the green tube. "Okay, okay, this took a lot of effort, but I almost got it cracked."

"Is he working for the Next Order?" Kouta asked.

"That doesn't make sense." Himari asked. "You heard Keisuke, those guys hate humans. Then again, there's K…"

"Hey, I could be wrong. Maybe he's being held here against his will and being forced to do their work."

"We won't find out from here." Yukimura said. "He's so focused on whatever he's doing, I don't think he noticed us yet. Let's try talking to him."

"Okay." The group slowly approached and Kouta spoke up. "Hey there!"

"Gah!" The man was startled from his work indicating he was clearly absorbed into it when he heard the shout. "Would you- He turned around looked at the humans in surprise. "What the-How did you get in here?!"

"Well, the guards kinda just left the building." Himari replied.

"They did wha- The man facepalmed. "Ugh…Not quite what I meant when I asked you that, but good to know. I guess I got some slackers to punish once I'm done here."

"Wait, so you're in charge here?"

"Indeed. I am Hosaka. And I've been put in charge of this laboratory you brats are so rudely barging into."

"So, there are other humans working in the Next Order besides K." Kouta noted.

Hosaka gave them an amused grin. "Oh, you met K have you?"

"You know that creep?" Himari asked. "In that case, tell us what he did to Shiki!"

"Who knows? Who cares? What that weirdo does has nothing to do with my job here. Now if you two would be so kind as to leave me alone to finish said job, I would most appreciate it."

Kouta whispered to Himari. "He must mean the project they're working on here."

"Yeah, this is our chance." They turned to Hosaka. "Yeah, I don't think so pal! Whatever it is you're doing, we're here to put an end to it!"

"Oh, is that so?" Hosaka held up his Digivice. "Well, I don't have time for your games. I'll let you play with Belphemon here instead."

The two Tamers froze up. "B-Belphemon?!" Yukimura asked. "Isn't that one of the Seven Deadly Digimon?!"

"Heh, heh, heh. So, you know about them huh? Well, I guess if you met K then it's no surprise. But yes, I indeed have one of those powerful Digimon with me." He gave them a malicious smirk. "Now prepare to feel its wrath! Go Belphemon!"

A bright flash hit the bottom of the stairs making Himari and Kouta jump back with their partners. In that light something huge formed. And then they saw it. A giant cutesy grey Digimon with a head so big compared to the body you'd mistake it for a bobble head. It had large horns and a clock chained to its midsection. Kouta was still processing. "Uh…"

"That…looks nothing like the Belphemon Takuto and Shiki brought into Flotia." Himari noted. "Is it because this is a different Digital World?"

"Belphemon, crush these intruders!" As Hosaka gave his order, Himari and Kouta along with their Digimon tensed up ready to fight. But Pelphemon just sat there. "Um, hello?! Belphamon, attack! I order you!"

"Zzzzzz…"

"Is…is he seriously sleeping?" Kouta asked.

Hosaka gawked at first. "Oh! I see! Ha, ha! Get it?! Because he's the "Deadly Digimon" of Sloth! Seriously, why did the Next Order bother enlist something as worthlessly lazy as this?!"

"Or maybe your irresponsibility rubbed off on him." A man stepped out into the open approaching Hosaka. He donned a red coat with a hood over his head. He had black gloves with red palms, red pants and black boots. His face concealed by a black mask with a red mark over the right eye resembling a scar.

Himari eyed him along with Kouta. "Another human?"

Hosaka looked at the man in front of him in surprise. "You! What are you doing here?"

"The intrusion of Tamers within this city has been brought to my attention. I'm here to help ensure your work is finished."

"Good, because all of those worthless guards just bailed on me!"

"That would be because I gave them the order to pull back."

Hosaka's eyes widened. "You did what?!"

"None of them are a match for these people. They were only throwing their lives away."

"They could have at least slowed them down! And who gave you the right to make that call?! I'm in charge of this project!"

"And I am in charge of the troops here, is that a problem Hosaka?" Hosaka only growled. The masked man then turned to Himari and Kouta. "Good. I didn't think so. Now hurry up and finish your little project while I clean up your mess."

"Fine." Hosaka withdrew Belphemon into his Digivice and went back to the consol. "Just try keep it quiet, would you? I require concentration."

The man slowly walked down the stairs. Himari and Kouta slowly backed away. "W-what's with this guy?" Himari asked.

"It's like he has some intimidating aura around him…" Kouta muttered.

The masked man held up a Digivice. "Come, BlitzGreymon. CresGarurumon." To his right a Digimon in red armor, with silver hair and two giant firearms for hands and two more on his shoulders appeared. On his left a wolf in golden armor with a purple ribbons dangling from his shoulders wielding a giant spear appeared. The man got into a fighting stance with his Digimon. "Are you prepared to face judgment?"

Dun, dun duuuuuuuun! From Hacker's Memory, Akira Hosaka returns. As does the masked enemy that Jemson and Gankoomon fought. Who is this mysterious adversary? And can Himari and Kouta defeat who two Royal Knights could not? Find out next week.