In the group chat, Hattori took a deep breath.
He privately messaged the entirety of Kurai's plan to Taichi.
[True Love Is Agumon: Boss, is what Kurai-san said for real?]
Digital World.
Seeing the information appearing in his mind, Taichi's pupils contracted sharply.
Even he, the darkened Digimon Emperor, wouldn't dare entertain such a bold idea.
Using the name of Homeostasis to announce the coordinates of the Seven Great Demon Lords, inciting Apocalymon's desires, and stirring up an ultimate storm that would sweep across the entire Digital World...
By then, probably no one in the entire Digital World would be able to stand apart from the conflict.
[Dark Group Owner: Of course it's for real. But you don't need to be too tense. According to Kurai's calculations, the true upheaval will still need some time to brew.]
Hattori looked at the white-clothed loli before him, listening to her expressionless analysis.
"Homeostasis and Yggdrasil have been archenemies for a long time. Their hasty cooperation this time already means they are extremely wary of each other. At such a sensitive time, if Homeostasis makes such an unusual move, it will inevitably alert Yggdrasil. The first thing Yggdrasil will do is definitely recall the Thirteen Royal Knights to protect itself. This is the first stage."
Kurai extended one pale, slender finger, speaking softly.
"Next, the exposed Seven Great Demon Lords will naturally despise Homeostasis, the instigator. The best way to damage Homeostasis is to invade the Real World, massively generate negative emotions, and break the balance. Meanwhile, Apocalymon will stay in the shadows, reaping the rewards. This is the second stage."
Kurai extended a second finger, her eyes still cold and rational.
"Final stage: Hikari completely takes over Homeostasis. Koshiro, using the power of the Yggdrasil Sapling, secretly collects the emotional power of the Seven Great Demon Lords while guiding the emergence of more Super Megas, continuously perfecting the data system and growing into a true Host. And the leader of all Crest powers, that Taichi whom Master wishes to support, will naturally be crowned king."
Kurai extended her final finger.
On her cold face, she mechanically squeezed out a recently learned 'smile'.
"Is my analysis correct, Master?"
"Correct. Too correct."
Having heard all this, Hattori was already dumbfounded.
Taichi, on the video call, was also trembling, his eyes staring straight ahead, unable to utter a word.
'So meticulous.'
Kurai truly lived up to being a perfect Yggdrasil. From the moment this plan was conceived, she wasn't just thinking about escape.
From escape, to laying out the scheme, to the final outcome.
One step after another, everything was calculated.
[True Love Is Agumon: If we can really accomplish what Kurai described, it seems becoming the Emperor of the Digital World isn't that difficult after all.]
[Dark Group Owner: Based on data analysis, the probability of you perfectly executing the plan is only 0.013%. That's what Kurai says.]
'Uh…'
Taichi felt slightly embarrassed, but quickly recovered.
No matter what, with the suggestions given by Hattori and Kurai, his thinking had become much clearer.
He believed Hikari wouldn't let him down.
Whoosh…
Channeling the Crest power engraved deep in his soul, Taichi transformed into a virtual projection, instantly appearing before Hikari.
This was the advantage of the Crest program.
The main body, Taichi, could contact the fragments, Hikari and Koshiro, anytime, anywhere.
"Onii-chan! How are you here! How is your situation? Is Yggdrasil and Homeostasis going to... you…"
Seeing Taichi suddenly appear before her, Hikari became extremely agitated, quickly trying to warn him loudly.
But Taichi gently interrupted her.
"My situation is temporarily stable. The Royal Knights can't lock onto our position. For a short time, they probably won't use large-scale destructive weapons. It's over here, Hikari, where I need your help."
Taichi looked deeply into Hikari's eyes, his expression serious.
Although he wished for Hikari's happiness and for her to make choices from her heart, given the circumstances, now wasn't the time to dwell on that.
'What is it, Onii-chan? Whatever you say, Hikari will do it.'
Hikari met Taichi's gaze firmly, her chest puffing out slightly.
"The progress of taking over Homeostasis... you must have made some headway, right? You don't need to do anything too complicated. Just use Homeostasis's identity to announce the coordinates of the Seven Great Demon Lords to the Digital World, and pretend to recruit them, showing hostility towards Yggdrasil!"
Taichi whispered close to Hikari's ear.
Hikari's eyes gradually widened as Taichi spoke.
"Onii-chan, you mean..."
"No need to say it out loud. Just understand in your heart."
Hikari nodded like a little rabbit, her eyes curving into two crescent moons.
'As expected of Onii-chan, so clever.'
In the words of a military strategy, this move is called 'Driving the Tiger to Swallow the Wolf'!
Borrowing Homeostasis's name to make Yggdrasil wary, inciting the riot of the Seven Great Demon Lords, stirring up the storm across the entire Digital World.
Driving the tiger to swallow the wolf, strategizing the entire situation.
"Hikari will definitely complete the task Onii-chan gave me. I swear!"
Hikari puffed out her chest, her small face full of joy at being able to help her brother.
"Mm, I believe you, Hikari. When everything is over, I'll bring you home."
A smile appeared at the corner of Taichi's mouth as he gently stroked Hikari's head.
The next second, the virtual projection turned into countless glistening fragments, dissipating between heaven and earth.
Hikari gazed dazedly at those fragments, then suddenly clenched her small fist.
Now, it was up to her!
…
Three minutes later, Digital World.
Taichi and Agumon remained on the production line, a slight smile curling on Taichi's lips.
The power of the Heart Crest with 100% synchronization was even stronger than Taichi had anticipated.
In such a short time, a voice resonating in all hearts quietly began to echo.
[Digital World, all beings are equal. All Digimon are inherently without inferiority or superiority, good or bad, right or wrong. Different evolutionary paths arise solely due to emotional power. All of this, the World Will silently observes, recording your every move.]
[Now, the Digital World is in turmoil, the Real World is in chaos, a great change is about to unfold. To maintain the world's balance, the Will has decided to accept Digimon of all evolutionary paths. This includes the Seven Great Demon Lords, feared by most, who reign supreme at the apex of the Dark World.]
[Demon Lord Digimon are also children of the world, children of the Will. You should not be feared or avoided. You also have the right to step out of the darkness, reign under the sun, and freely express your emotions. Emotions have no right or wrong.]
[I have already mastered all of your locations. In the coming time, I will send the Chosen Children to make contracts with you, one by one. Demon Lord Digimon, please accept the Will's choice and fight to maintain the Digital World's order.]