Chapter 1756

NO. 370：Execution Team Temporarily Suspended

The Beast Cult.

A radical cult whose doctrine centers on plundering power, extreme exclusivity, and monster supremacy; unlike radical groups such as the Animal Protection League, they openly inflict harm on monsters as well.

Taming monsters is for control and research, and more importantly, for extracting power.

Different power-extraction techniques determine whether a monster remains alive or becomes a corpse; even if some seek to command monster legions, they are a rare minority.

After all, the conditions for raising monsters are not lenient.

Taming, recovery, and most importantly, controlling battle damage are all difficult.

Thus, the monsters summoned by cult members in battle are often corpse suits called forth via cards, badges, or similar means.

Even monster capsules are not the Pokémon version held by Ultraman Sevin, but rather an alternative corpse suit from the Belaia line of Koutsuke.

Acting under orders, lacking a true self-data collection, yet possessing immense destructive power—placing them in the digital world would be akin to an ultimate form controlled by something like Dark Gears… this left the Xiangyu siblings speechless.

Not because of its strength, but because of its convenience and blasphemy.

Turning living giant beasts into data puppets to control—this somewhat falls into the "cannot mention slide" category for net detectives.

Especially when the Jes Beast of the Imperial Knights and the Zhenjun Beast of Taiji are nearby, it only deepens the impression that "humans really are damn awful."

Even explaining is not quite appropriate, since there happens to be a beneficiary nearby—although most of Aomo Lindun's monster cards are drawn from material in the card pool, the ones plucked from others are harder to say.

He does not deny this much; in fact, he seems not to care much either.

The demon's worldview has always valued living things over dead ones. Monsters obtained in the form of monster cards are already beyond saving, falling into the "tool" category; using tools naturally invites little comment, at most a drive to dispel evil.

Sending away any lingering resentment and soul fragments possibly remaining on the monster cards.

And since it's clear he holds this view, it's easy to provoke the two Digimon with the "hate evil like an enemy" tag, so the siblings simply stay quiet, letting the two mutter to themselves: "Truly terrifying technology," "Yeah, we didn't used to know much about it," "Speaking of which, Aomo also uses that kind of thing…" "What is Aomo-brother looking at?"

Opening her mouth to deflect the topic, Xiangyu Yamei found a good excuse, since everyone had already noticed Aomo's puppet looking around left and right a few minutes earlier, though it seemed secondary amid pressing matters—now, with the information revealed, it was a perfect moment to bring it up.

"Looking at what might happen unexpectedly."

Facing the two Ultimate-level Digimon, the Aomo puppet turned back with a calm expression, as if its vigilant behavior were entirely natural.

"An accident?"

"With the Jes Beast and Zhenjun Beast here, it's not up to us to pay attention." Tuohai stated bluntly, gazing at the two humanoid Digimon, each nearly three meters tall.

"You're still the same—overly cautious."

"I cannot rule out some kind of deviation beyond the Digital World and physical meaning in how events unfold." Aomo said calmly.

He still firmly adheres to the theory that something unexpected might occur, backed by solid reasoning: "The range of monster abilities is vast; you can fully understand it as mechanisms brought by entirely new unknown Digimon, or as new regulations for Application Beasts."

Tuohai: "Application Beast regulations…"

Yamei: "Brand-new Digimon…"

This clearly struck the key point, prompting the net-detective siblings to fall into thought, and also causing the two Ultimate-level Digimon standing nearby to listen as if they intended to stay awhile—unconsciously, they both glanced at the exits of this narrow alley, coughing twice under the curious gazes of nearby onlookers facing the nearer exit.

"Not proceeding directly to the next step?" Zhenjun Beast asked, "His memory contains detailed location data."

"And he's quite conspicuous here too." Jes Beast turned his head; he and Zhenjun Beast are naturally busy individuals, originally meant to request dismissal and return to their own work, but…

Gazing at the black-haired youth with a strand of white at his forehead, Jes Beast and Zhenjun Beast locked eyes, as if seeing through a mirror, noticing strikingly similar emotions.

"Does Taiji also take great interest in the human world?" Aomo Lindun's data clearly should belong only to the Mu Hai Detective Agency's information circle; as long as the siblings don't widely publicize it, they should not have drawn Zhenjun Beast's attention—surely it couldn't be that Alpha Beast fellow…

It might not be impossible…

Thinking back to internal communications within the Imperial Knights, Alpha Beast always watched the commotion without minding the scale, even actively stirring the pot—Jes Beast knew speculating about this senior was inappropriate, but the impression he gave was indeed just that.

Or perhaps something even more inconceivable… the World Tree…

No… that would only concern the Digital World as a whole.

The only possible source of abnormal feedback would be a direct command from the Heart of Terra, but if that were the case…

Jes Beast, who has had no prior contact with it, considers this possibility too remote to warrant scrutiny.

After all, it's still likely Alpha Beast…

Still, no matter what, if Zhenjun Beast also intends to gain favor with Aomo, he may not need to obstruct, yet he feels a sense of competition.

After all, time is limited, opportunities are limited, and chances to help are even fewer.

Moreover, if we're being honest… compared to excelling in transformation techniques, being able to disguise any appearance, and possessing astonishing performance with the "Heavenly Eye," Zhenjun Beast's strengths lie elsewhere—my own skill is merely combat.

Jes Beast has already prepared to respond immediately should Zhenjun Beast decide to assault the cult's stronghold, aiming to prepare faster than him.

Even if Zhenjun Beast is the leader of Taiji, bearing the title of War God, and possessing the second-release power known as the Swift Wind Form, should I unveil a secret posture beyond X Evolution, I could still match him in battle—

"No."

Yet he received this reply in return.

"No?" x2

The synchronized doubt made the two Digimon glance at each other, then immediately realize they had overreacted—Jes Beast scratched his head, Zhenjun Beast stroked his chin.

"Is there some constraint that needs long-term consideration?"

"Ah," glancing at the quick-reacting Zhenjun Beast, while also taking in Jes Beast's astonishment, this clear contrast in response made the small Aomo puppet on the beach laugh helplessly, yet it did not hinder the puppet from continuing to convey words with calm composure amid honor or disgrace: "My goal is to net them all at once, so rather than now, it's better to save the chance for both of you to shine for the future."

"By then, it'll depend on whether we have time, and whether you can sway us."

"…" This presumptuous act of lumping himself into the other party's combination surprised Jes Beast, who glanced at Zhenjun Beast.

For a moment, he couldn't tell gain from loss—feeling he had become the pretext for the other's speech, yet perhaps he should thank the other for raising this point while also lending him a hand.

After all, if it were me, this silence right now would be the only possible expression.

Jes Beast's usual speech is not scarce, but in this conversation he inevitably lags half a beat, and that half-beat feels too slow before these two, whose communication and decision-making pace are both swift.

"Equivalent exchange—I believe this principle applies equally to transactions and worldly affairs."

"Good, then I'll await your readiness, Jes Beast—shall we go together? There's still much to attend to, especially reporting on that fallen Light Beast."

"Mm… good, see you later, Aomo—will Tuohai and Yamei stay behind?"

Tuohai: "Staying—I still have some things I'd like to talk about."

Amei: "I want to go to the beach."

"..." This remark made the little Aomo on the beach pause, raising a hand to rub the bridge of his nose.

These two haven't seen what I look like right now; seeing me would turn them into something... I'm not sure, but I still need to respond to the greeting from the Jes Beast side first.

"Alright, wish you success, goodbye."

"Mm, also wish you success."

?? tips: Considering that a certain reader in the audience saw the picture of the Xiangyu siblings and let out an exclamation as if they had never seen it before, as if they had forgotten that the author had posted pictures in this chapter's text, or perhaps they just didn't look.

? So this chapter inserted the two people's attire in the style of little bees as their normal outfit design

? (End of this chapter)