[] Caputal Tyranno Battle Royale.
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Leopardmon's words set you to pondering as the door slides open. Just from the descriptions alone, you find the idea of a *Battle Royale* more interesting, at least from a combative perspective. There'll be a higher variety of opponents there… plus it'll allow you to see your friends again.
While helping against the Hazard Coast does indeed sound crucial, you're not yet strong enough to deal with any Mega-level opponents, as the spar with PileVolcamon showed. Plus that sounds like a better place for Ser Schwartz to grow against different opponents. Ferals while tricky aren't as deviously intelligent as fully sapient digimon.
"I will suggest we attend the latter mission."
"Intéressant decision indeed GrappLeomon. You're eager to fight those interlopers no?"
"They have piqued my curiosity." You admit. "Doing battle with a group of completely unknown Ultimates may be challenging."
For now, my path will lead me to fight other Ultimates… and besides. Leopardmon's other forces should be able to contain the situation.
Thresh approaches as your thoughts finish, his eyes narrowed at Bulwark's commander in annoyance.
"Are we going out to fight other stuff yet? I'm bored with all this trainings." He huffs, before crossing both pendulum blades over his chest.
This training.
"Why, that depends on Chevalier Verge, he'll be leading your next mission after all."
I am?!
"He is?! Why?!/Why?"
"Shishishi, because the teams are limited to four members after all!"
"Forgive me Leopardmon but… am I qualified for that position?"
"Yeah! Why can't I be the leadster!"
Lead...ster? Why not just say leader?! He knows what that means!
"Tut, tut. Do you wish to assume the many responsibilities of leadership?" Leopardmon asks the cyborg with no small amount of amusement. "Preparing supplies, after action reports, oh there's a great deal of busywork that comes with the role."
"Well… no."
"Then the position comes down between your brother and the Wisemon."
Sparks as our leader?...
…
No. That cannot come to pass.
"Give it to Vee!" Thresh exclaims clearly having realized the horrifying implication of Leopardmon's words.
"Shishishi. Good, then best prepare yourselves to leave. The Battle Royale will be commencing in a few days and-"
"-the whatsitnow?" Thresh asks, cocking his head in confusion.
"Bat-tle. Roy-al." You enunciate clearly. "Where multiple groups battle until only a single one is left upon the field."
"That doesn't sound lame. We're totally going to win!" The WarGrowlmon proclaims, thrusting one arm into the air-then piercing through the ceiling. Not that the excited Ultimate notices the latter half of his action.
"Our mission will be to capture another group-"
"-boo." You try not to twitch and punch him for that childish interruption. It's a close thing.
"-After defeating them in battle."
"Oh, that's better."
"If you're both agreed, then there's one last matter to discuss." Leopardmon notes. "And she should be arriving any moment now."
Does he mean Arda-
"Hey dad! Dad!" Xia's voice rings on cue, making you wince in pain.
"Yes... Xia?" You ask, as the champion clambers onto your back, then proceeds to slide back down to Vorvomon.
"Who brown mon? He strong!"
"Shishishi. Young miss, I am Leopardmon, your *dad's* superior!"
"Nuh-uh! He bestest!" Your ward insists with a rapid shake of her head.
"Leopardmon my apologies, Xia has not taken well to courtesy and manners."
"It is quite alright Chevalier, being around mon like her is refreshing in its own way." The bestial mon chuckles, inclining his head towards the *rookie*. "I'm more curious how you picked up such a rare specimen."
"I… suppose it was luck."
"How naive." He answers with surprising sharpness. "One must always assume that there's always greater powers working behind the scenes, forces beyond your current comprehension." Leopardmon finishes, throwing your ward an intense look that makes her flinch back and begin whining. "I will be checking into the matter, but that doesn't affect the matter at paw."
"Which is…"
"Whether your brother intends to take his *daughter* along on this next mission."
"A mission?" Xia perks up, seeming to forget about intimidated mere moments before. "Can I come dadmon?! Can I? Can I? Can I?"
"That… taking you along on a dangerous venture..."
There will be dangers, Sparks could store her yes but… if there's a surprise attack of ambush…
"It may be better for you to stay behind and continue training."
"Oh… then… Xia could stay here, with dadmon's girlfriend."
Aye, stay here with-WHAT?! G-girlfriend?! Who-
…
"Yggdrasil damn him! Sparks!"
=== Choose One:
[] Leave her behind to train with Ardat.
[] Take her along for the next mission.
===AN: Kind of a small one but. Eh. This one doesn't need to be long.