The glass in Duftmon's hand shattered, spilling several dozen thousand bits worth of wine to the carpet. Normally that would have been an egregious waste, but his surprise had been overwhelming. He'd expected the mission to be a simple test of the Chevalier's leadership, but this...
This was madness, absolute, total, plein, madness.
The Royal Knight took a breath, then pressed a red button on his desk.
"PileVolcamon, special order quatre-vingts." Duftmon rose from his desk, not bothering to wait for a response. The Mega was well trained, he'd be able to rouse the reserve kill teams with all haste.
However as of now… this situation required *une touche personnelle*. An announcement would have to be made before any actions could be taken of course, but there'd be no escape for the madmon.
The crownholder was a monarch no longer, but a mad creature that needed put down. It was Bulwark's duty to see him put down.
And he had to act fast before Astamon could recruit the tyrant as a general.
=Meanwhile In Electown:
"Rgh! There's no way the mangy cat could get so much stronger that quickly!" Groundramon snarled down at viewscreen, his *wings* carving furrows through the earth. "This has to be doctored!"
"Rohohoho! Be proud of your fellow student's progress on the road of battle." *MayorTyrannomon* chuffed, putting a reassuring claw on the dramon's shoulder. "He may have surpassed you in power, but make no mistake, you're still my best student."
Groundramon growled out what could almost be taken as a *thanks* under his breath… then winced as the blade of a a scythe poked into his eye.
"Look at what you've done!" The Phantomon squealed, repeatedly batting the much larger mon's head with her weapon. "Those fields don't grow themselves dummy"
"S-sorry…" Groundramon murmured, lowering his head in *defeat*.
"Look! He's using Spinal tap through Sharp Fangs! Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"
"Is that supposed to be hard?" The Phantomon questioned, floating up beside him and tilting her head.
"You wouldn't believe how much training it takes to get spirit manipulation to that level." The Dinosaur replied, grinning up at the screen. "I know mon twice his age that wouldn't be able to pull it off."
"... I could've done that too." Groundramon grumbled to himself.
"Right now! Get ready to cheer everyone!" The Tyrannomon roared, which was immediately echoed by the gathered townfolk. Even Frigimon joined in, throwing one icy mitt into the air. On the large projected screen, the sight of Verge's spinning form gradually slowed as one leg came up into a kick. The horned figure hung helpless as it came closer and closer until...
=
"A spell. He uses spells…" A pale, malnourished figure put her hand up to her cracked viewing screen. Seeing this fight it… hurt so much. And yet despite the agony in her core, and the tear rolling down her cheek, the womon couldn't help but smile in pride. "Vergil…"
===AN: And that's it for tonight folks.