Human World and Digital World. Yagami Kazuma, who saved both worlds, sacrificed his life in the final battle and departed from this world a few days later.
As his soul was on the verge of disappearing, Homoeostasis, the god of the Digital World, appeared before him. She requested Kazuma's help in saving another world from crisis and reconstructed his soul and body, allowing him to be reborn as Omegamon.
In the provincial city of Fuyuki, in the alternate world, Ritsuka Fujimaru, under attack by enemy soldiers, attempted to summon a Heroic Spirit without a catalyst or magic circle and successfully summoned Omegamon instead.
"I am the Holy Knight, Omegamon. I have come as summoned. Tell me, are you my Master?"
"Omegamon...!? I was supposed to summon a Heroic Spirit, but there's no way there could be such a Heroic Spirit..."
The descended Holy Knight's name is Omegamon. Clad in an elegant and slim holy armor that shines in brilliant white, he wears a gauntlet on his right hand in the form of a blue wolf's head and a gauntlet on his left hand in the form of a golden dragon's head. With a white helmet that conceals his expression, he looks calmly into Ritsuka's eyes.
While overwhelmed by his imposing presence and aura, Ritsuka observes Omegamon.
"Is that so? I responded to your voice and came here as summoned... It seems I made a mistake. I am not a Heroic Spirit. I am not dead. Well, one could say I died as a human and became a Heroic Spirit..."
"Huh!? No, w-wait a minute. You, you said Omegamon, right? It feels like I've seen or heard that name somewhere..."
As Ritsuka looks at Omegamon's figure before him, he recalls memories of his peaceful daily life in the urban areas of 21st century Japan. And then, a few seconds later, he remembers. An unforgettable image etched into his mind. The heroic figure that slayed all with overwhelming strength in the movie he watched with his family when he was young. It was Omegamon.
"Omegamon... Omegamon!? You mean that Omegamon, right? The incredibly cool and powerful Digimon that made its first appearance in 'Our War Game!'"
"Hmm? It seems you know about me... Somehow."
"I do know... When I was a kid, I watched 'Our War Game!' with my family, and ever since then, I've been a fan of Omegamon. I never thought I would meet you like this... I'm so happy. But more importantly... Omegamon, look ahead."
When Omegamon turns around, a group of skeletal soldiers is poised to attack, exuding an atmosphere that suggests they will strike at any moment. Though Ritsuka has grasped the situation somehow. He was attacked by enemies and tried to call for help, but it was himself who arrived as the aid. The enemies present are the group of skeletal soldiers before him.
"To explain once again, I was being attacked by the enemies in front of us, and because I couldn't handle it alone, I tried to summon a Heroic Spirit. But as someone who doesn't know anything about summoning Heroic Spirits, I couldn't do anything... That's when you came, Omegamon. I'm counting on you! Please fight!"
"Mission acknowledged. Commencing combat now."
Omegamon confronts the group of skeletal soldiers, making metallic sounds with each movement. In his core, the electronic nucleus Digicore, akin to a human heart, resonates. Pure white energy flows through his entire body, pulsating and activating as battle information floods into his mind.
Merging his past combat experiences with his current state as a Holy Knight, he supports the battle. Time seems to slow down, stretching out. There is also the option of using special techniques, but that would be boring. After all, he was reborn not long ago. He needs to get used to combat.
To save the world he has been reborn into. To fight as Omegamon. For the sake of those who cannot fight. For the sake of someone seeking salvation.
"Now, this is the battlefield I've been waiting for. Let's focus and give it our all!"
Omegamon disappeared before Ritsuka's eyes. More precisely, he didn't disappear. He moved at such an incredible speed that it seemed like he disappeared, striking his right fist into the skeletal soldier in front of him before the opponent could react.
With a single blow, the skeletal soldier was pulverized into tiny pieces, and the shockwave that accompanied it swept away and destroyed the surrounding skeletal soldiers, blowing them away.
Skeletal soldiers attacked from a different direction. Omegamon intercepted their slashes with the gauntlet on his left hand, shaped like the head of a golden dragon, and swiftly counterattacked with a palm strike.
"(I see. This is how my body feels... Truly tremendous. It's incomparable to humans. Now, how about the offensive?)"
As the skeletal soldiers continued to advance, Omegamon felt the feedback of his physical abilities and decided to confirm the sensation of his attacks.
With a low growl, a surge of absolute zero coldness shimmered in Omegamon's right hand, while scorching flames of intense heat glowed in his left hand, like an orange blaze. The coldness was vivid enough to stop the world, and the flames were relentless enough to incinerate everything.
"Double Torrent!!!"
As Omegamon shouted the name of his ultimate technique, he thrust both hands into the ground. In the next moment, a deafening roar resounded, and the brilliance of the flames and the shimmer of the coldness instantly extinguished the silence.
An orange glow and a blue shimmer enveloped the entire area. Extreme heat and extreme cold. The two conflicting tremendous forces trampled not only the skeletal soldiers but also the surrounding area.
The ground was scorched, and debris froze. The clash between the flames and the coldness generated a blast reminiscent of a steam explosion, leaving further traces of destruction.
"Wow... amazing..."
--I used to casually use it when I was alive, but actually using it like this, I can't help but say it's truly incredible. This power is beyond human capabilities...
What lies before Ritsuka is a desolate wasteland. Just moments ago, there were buildings, debris, and skeletal soldiers, but they all vanished in an instant due to Omegamon's "Double Torrent."
Ritsuka is dumbfounded, and Omegamon breaks out in a cold sweat. The devastating aftermath of destruction has been imprinted upon Fuyuki City. It has surpassed the realm of techniques and entered the realm of natural disasters. It is overwhelming destruction, a ravaging force.
(It seems I can't use my ultimate technique recklessly... It doesn't consume much physical stamina, but it requires charging. I'll use tactics that involve using Gray Sword and Garuru Cannon regularly and resort to techniques like the one I just used when necessary.) "Combat finished. No enemy response."
"Great job! You're amazing, Omegamon!"
"I'm glad I could be of help. By the way, I haven't asked for your name..."
"I'm Ritsuka Fujimaru. Nice to meet you, Omegamon."
"Yeah, nice to meet you too, Ritsuka-kun."
After confirming that there is no sign of enemy "wave codes" around, releasing the tension that had been building up, Omegamon announced the end of the battle and returned to Ritsuka's side.
Ritsuka commended Omegamon and introduced himself, and they shook hands. Although Ritsuka usually addresses others with the honorific "-dono," Omegamon decided to call Ritsuka with the honorific "kun." He judged that it was more appropriate.
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"Senior, you're safe, I see."
"Mashu! Are you okay too!?"
"Yes, I am. However, everything has been so unexpected and confusing. I was attacked by enemy soldiers earlier, but I managed to handle it. How about you, senpai?"
"I was also attacked. I couldn't escape, so I tried to summon a Heroic Spirit, but I didn't know how... I thought it was hopeless, but then Omegamon came to me. Thanks to Omegamon, I survived."
"Omegamon... Is that the person with the appearance of a knight?"
"He's not a person, he belongs to a species called Digimon. I'll explain later. Omegamon, this is Mashu. She's my kouhai."
In front of Omegamon and Ritsuka appeared a girl. She was clad in purple armor, carrying a cross-shaped shield as tall as her. Her eye was partially covered by her bangs. Her name was Mashu Kyrielight, and she referred to Ritsuka as "senpai."
Ritsuka and Mashu were delighted to reunite. They both had been attacked by the skeletal soldiers earlier, but they seemed to have managed. Ritsuka conveyed how he was saved by Omegamon, and Mashu glanced at Omegamon, who was keeping watch to see if any enemies were approaching from a distance.
Ritsuka nodded in response to her words and raised his voice towards Omegamon, who reacted with metallic sounds and approached them.
"I am Omegamon, the Holy Knight who responded to Ritsuka-kun's call for help. Nice to meet you."
"I'm Mashu Kyrielight. Nice to meet you, Omegamon-san."
"Oh, good! We finally connected! Hello, this is the Chaldea Control Room! Can you hear me!?"
While Omegamon and Mashu were introducing themselves, a electronic sound started coming from Ritsuka's uniform pocket. Ritsuka wanted to know what was making the sound, so he took out an item from his pocket.
It was a communicator in the form of a bracelet. When he pressed the glowing button, a hologram was projected from the electronic screen. The hologram showed a young man who appeared to be a good-looking gentleman. His name was Romani Archaman, the head of Chaldea's medical department.
"This is Team A member, Mashu Kyrielight. We have successfully completed the shift to Singularity F."
(Team A? Singularity F? Shift completion? What are they talking about? Let's listen to the conversation and find out.)
Mashu was having a conversation with Romani through the communicator. For Omegamon, all the words he heard were completely new. He didn't understand the meanings of the words, but he carefully listened to grasp the situation.
It seemed that this world was different from both the human world he came from and the Digital World. While he felt once again that he had come to a different world, Omegamon listened to the conversation.
"The companion is Ritsuka Fujimaru, one person. No problems with his mind and body. Both Rayshift adaptation and Master adaptation are good. Please officially register him as an investigator."
"I see... So Ritsuka-kun got involved in the Rayshift after all. He shifted without a coffin and came out unharmed... That's honestly good news. But Mashu... I'm glad you're safe, but what happened to your appearance!? It's too indecent! I don't remember raising you to be like that!?"
(Rayshift... It seems they are aware that something abnormal is happening in this place and sent them to investigate. But something happened. Is that the case?)
"Is this...? I transformed myself. I thought I couldn't defeat the enemy soldiers in Chaldea's uniform... Dr. Romani, please check my condition. Then you will understand the situation."
While listening to Mashu and Romani's conversation, Omegamon analyzed the current situation in his own way. He understood that Romani was a member of Ritsuka and Mashu's group and specialized in the medical field.
Furthermore, it was anticipated that something abnormal was happening in this place, and a response team was dispatched, but for some reason, they couldn't make it.
The most shocking revelation was the existence of Demi-Servants. The fusion of a Heroic Spirit and a human. He realized that there was a similar existence in this world as well, where he was once a human who fused with Omegamon and eventually met his demise. Now he was reborn as Omegamon, but Mashu might be destined to follow a similar fate.
As someone who shared a similar experience, he wanted to help her. No, he had to help her. He didn't want anyone else to go through what he went through. That strong determination resided within Omegamon.
"Mashu, do you have the personality of a Heroic Spirit within you?"
"No... He disappeared without revealing his True Name and entrusted me with his combat abilities. So, I don't know which Heroic Spirit I am or what kind of Noble Phantasm this shield I have is."
"I see... Well, it's fortunate in the midst of misfortune. Summoned Servants aren't always guaranteed to cooperate... But if Mashu has become a Servant, that simplifies things. After all, she can be fully trusted. By the way, who is the knight over there?"
"It's Omegamon. He came to help me when I was being attacked by enemies."
"Omegamon? That's a name I've never heard before. Huh!? Fujimaru-kun, when did you summon a Servant... No, this isn't a Servant. Not even a Heroic Spirit. It's something else entirely. Well, I'll hear the details later... Hmm, this is incredible! It possesses power that can be called divine! Alright! It's the ultimate trump card, invincible in terms of combat strength! The fact that it's not a Servant is even better!"
Upon hearing Romani's assertion that Omegamon was a "divine spirit," Mashu widened her eyes, while Ritsuka nodded in agreement.
Omegamon was a powerful figure in the Digital World, on par with divine spirits, and he was also a hero who saved both the human world and the Digital World. When applying the common sense and system of this world, he seemed to fit the category of a "divine spirit." He himself had a complex expression.
In the Type-Moon universe, there are two types of divine spirits: those that were originally natural phenomena, such as the sun, moon, storms, and earthquakes, that were sublimated into objects of worship, and those who were originally human but deviated from humanity due to various factors and became objects of worship as "gods." Omegamon seemed to resemble the latter.
"Ritsuka-kun, it seems like you and Mashu-san are the only ones who were able to shift safely. And I'm really sorry. Without explaining anything, we ended up in this situation... I'm sure you must be filled with questions and worries due to all the unknowns, but please rest assured. You already have a powerful ally."
(As I thought. Ritsuka-kun is a rookie Master, and Mashu-san is a fledgling Demi-Servant. It seems I have to take charge here...)
"Servants are reliable allies, but they also have weaknesses. Their existence depends on the humans who supply them with magical energy, in other words, the Masters. If there is no Master, they will disappear. We're currently analyzing the data, but based on the data we have so far, Mashu is your Servant."
"I'm Mashu's Master...?"
"That's right. In other words, Ritsuka-kun, you become Mashu's Master. She will be the Heroic Spirit you initially contracted with. It's understandable that you're confused... I didn't explain the concept of Masters and Servants to you..."
"Doctor, the communication is starting to distort. We have ten seconds remaining until it cuts off."
"...I see. We just switched to the backup power source, so the output of the Shibuya isn't stable yet... Understood. There's a strong leyline point about two kilometers away from your current location. Head towards it. If you communicate from there, the communication from our side will stabilize. Be sure to avoid reckless actions!"
With those parting words, the hologram projected on the electronic screen of the communicator disappeared. In other words, the communication with Romani in Chaldea was cut off.
At least they knew what they had to do. They needed to head to the leyline point that Romani mentioned, located two kilometers away. After that, they would attempt communication with Romani once again.
"...Sigh. The Doctor isn't reliable at critical moments, huh?"
"Cue. Foo, Four!"
"Right, Fou was here too. Thank you for your support. It seems Fou also joined the Rayshift."
Appearing alongside them was a creature named Fou. It had a peculiar appearance, resembling a combination of a fox and a sheep, with elements of squirrels, cats, and rabbits.
Fou had the privilege of freely strolling around Chaldea. It seemed that Fou didn't get close to anyone other than Ritsuka and Mashu, but it was looking at Omegamon with curiosity.
"What is this creature called Fou?"
"It's a comrade of Chaldea. I named it. There's no particular reason, but the word 'Fou' came to mind on intuition."
"You named it after hearing its cry, didn't you!?"
"Don't sweat the small stuff. Ah, I forgot to report about Fou to the Doctor..."
"Cue, Fou, Kyaa!"
"...Don't worry about the Doctor. Right, we'll report about Fou during the next communication."
Fou seemed to have taken a liking to Omegamon and began patting his white helmet. While the holy knight playfully interacted with the small creature, Mashu smiled and accepted it.
A few seconds later, she remembered that she had forgotten to report about Fou and her expression clouded, but Fou's voice prompted her to decide to report during the next communication.
"First, let's aim for the coordinates the Doctor mentioned... By the way, Omegamon, you're not a Servant, right?"
"Oh, right. Omegamon. I don't have a Digivice or anything, but I want to welcome you to Chaldea as my partner Digimon. How about it...?"
"Meaning you'll become my Tamer? Understood. Let's follow the common sense of your world. 'When in Rome, do as the Romans do.'"
Ritsuka, who had formed a contract with Mashu as her Master and Servant, now formed a contract with Omegamon as his Tamer and partner Digimon. He wanted to fight alongside the person who had saved him and become his admired hero.
Omegamon understood his determination. Since he had come to this world, he had to abide by its common sense and rules. He had the discretion to understand that.
"Now that we're done talking, let's head to the coordinates the Doctor mentioned..."
"I have a proposal regarding that matter. Actually, I can fly... If it's alright with you, I can take the two of you with me. Just tell me the coordinates, and it won't be a problem. Once I know the location, I can handle the rest."
"Huh!? Omegamon, you can fly!?"
"Oh, right! I forgot to mention that! Omegamon can fly!"
Omegamon made a proposal to Ritsuka and Mashu, who were planning to head towards the strong leyline point located two kilometers away from their current position. Utilizing his ability to fly, he suggested carrying them during the journey.
Mashu was surprised by the fact that the holy knight could fly, while Ritsuka gladly accepted the proposal. Walking two kilometers from their current location would take time and energy. Considering that, Omegamon's suggestion was quite appealing. There was no reason to refuse.
"In that case, I'll gladly accept... Thank you in advance."
"Please, take us with you!"
"Understood. As I am now, I can't carry both of you. Please wait a moment while I increase my size."
Omegamon, currently standing at around three meters tall, announced that he would increase his size since he had concerns about carrying Ritsuka and Mashu during the flight.
While flying solo was one thing, carrying someone was a first for Omegamon. His height needed to be enlarged to about ten meters. Ritsuka's eyes sparkled with excitement, and Mashu was at a loss for words.
"Ohh...!"
"What...!"
"Let's go then. I'll be counting on your guidance."
Kneeling down, Omegamon allowed Ritsuka and Mashu to climb onto his shoulders, making sure they held on tight. It would be disastrous if they fell and got injured along the way.
Considering the lack of flight experience for the two individuals, Omegamon made a low-altitude flight, following Mashu's instructions at a safe speed, heading towards the leyline point Romani had mentioned.
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(Being Omegamon is inconvenient... Not only do I have to be considerate of my surroundings like I did in my previous life, but I must also avoid involving others in battles... There's no use complaining. But why am I not referred to as a Servant or rather a Heroic Spirit? Romani mentioned divine spirits, is there some connection?)
Omegamon, flying at a low altitude with Mashu on his right shoulder and Ritsuka on his left, was doing a decent job of flying, despite being inexperienced with flight compared to what he thought. It seemed that his previous experience of being one with Omegamon in his past life was coming in handy.
Even while flying, he emitted "Wave Codes" and kept an eye out for enemy attacks, never forgetting to search for survivors. It was essential to grasp any clues to this anomaly.
In the midst of it all, Omegamon muttered to himself. He remembered the scars of destruction left by his earlier "Double Torrent." While being able to unleash such attacks in rapid succession was satisfying, it was clear that it couldn't be used easily due to the extensive damage it caused.
It was similar to when he fought in the human world before, but this time, he had to be even more cautious. That was because he had to fight alongside comrades. Until now, he had fought alone, so this style of battle was something he hadn't experienced in a long time.
It was delightful that he was classified as a divine spirit without any restrictions, but looking at it now, being called a Heroic Spirit might have been better after all. However, in that case, he would be weakened and unable to fully unleash his true power, which would also be troublesome.
"Senpai, we're almost reaching the point specified by the Doctor."
"It's fast... It really feels great to be able to fly. Thanks, Omegamon."
"No need for thanks. But it's frustrating that there are no survivors. If there were, we could ask what happened..."
"Yes. As far as we can see, it's all ruins. It's completely different from what the records I read in advance described. According to the records, Fuyuki City was an average provincial city. There's no record of such a major disaster occurring in 2004..."
(2004, huh? That's more than ten years ago from when I was still alive... Quite recent. I was a student back then, but I never imagined it would turn out like this...)
They were about to reach the strong leyline point Romani had mentioned. At that moment, while Omegamon surveyed the surroundings, he lamented that they hadn't encountered a single survivor. Mashu nodded in agreement.
January 30, 2004. That was the current singularity's time. Omegamon had come from the year 2017. In other words, he had arrived in a different world over thirteen years ago.
"The magical energy concentration in the atmosphere is abnormal. It feels like we're in ancient Earth."
"I wonder what happened..."
"Kyaaaaaaah!!!"
"What was that!?"
"That was a woman's scream. Let's go, Senpai! Omegamon!"
"I have a bad feeling about this... Hold on tight!"
Suddenly, they heard a scream. It was a woman's voice, and it came from the direction they were heading. Omegamon and the others tightened their expressions.
Instructing Ritsuka and Mashu to hold on tightly, Omegamon accelerated. They were heading straight towards the location where the scream had come from.
"What!? What is this!? Why do I have to go through all this! I've had enough! Help me! Help me, Lev!"
"Uoooohhhhhh!!!"
At the destination of the holy knights, a woman was being attacked by a group of skeletons. Concentrating magical energy and firing magic bullets, she managed to defeat the skeleton soldiers one by one, but she was running out of energy.
Just then, a pure white meteor streaked forward with a resolute spirit. It was Omegamon, carrying Ritsuka and Mashu on his shoulders. The holy knight extended his golden sacred shield, the Brave Shield Ω, and unleashed a shield attack.
Made of super alloy and possessing tremendous mass, the sacred shield collided with incredible force. Its power and impact were indescribable. With this single blow, the group of skeleton soldiers was completely crushed, and the woman was saved.
"We made it in time..."
"Nice one, Omegamon!"
"Director Olga Marie!?"
"Oh, it's you guys!? Ah, seriously, what the hell is going on!?"
Omegamon felt relieved that he was able to save the woman just in time, and Ritsuka gave a thumbs up to commend the holy knight's actions.
Mashu, having descended from Omegamon's shoulder, exclaimed in surprise, as if she knew the woman. The woman, too, reacted with a mixture of astonishment and confusion.
The woman's name was Olga Marie Animusphere, the head of the prestigious Animusphere family of magi and the director of the "Chaldea Security Organization" that Mashu and Ritsuka worked for. She could be considered their superior.
"Are you injured, Director?"
"I'm fine. I'm okay. Thank you for saving me... Um..."
"I'm Omegamon. I'm Ritsuka's partner Digimon."
"Omegamon... that's your name. I'm Olga Marie Animusphere, the director of Chaldea. Thank you for your help."
"No need for thanks."
Olga Marie noticed the imposing and overwhelming aura emanating from Omegamon, as well as his dignified demeanor. She realized that he was a high-ranking entity.
Apologizing for her previous remarks, Olga Marie thanked Omegamon politely, and he responded with a wry smile. Wherever he went, it seemed that he would always be treated in this way, and he accepted that fact.
"But more importantly, you! You there! You're just an ordinary person who was late for my speech!"
"So you're just an ordinary person after all... I had a feeling when you recognized me."
"Why are you a Master!? Only top-tier magi can form contracts with Servants, you know!?"
"Magi... So there are magi in this world. I wonder what Alphamon would think if she saw a world with human magi..."
While finding Olga Marie's voice annoying, Omegamon muttered to himself. Alphamon, his trusted comrade from the world where he lived, was a magic swordsman. How would she feel about a world where human magi existed?
From the conversation, Ritsuka learned that he couldn't form a contract with a Servant, as only top-tier magi could. He was not only not a top-tier magus but also just an ordinary person, similar to his previous self, Hikari Yagami.
Finally, he felt like he understood the reason why he was summoned to this world. Perhaps this world desired his existence to support Ritsuka, an ordinary person like himself, and Mashu, a Demi-Servant fused with a Heroic Spirit.
"There's no way someone like you can be a Master! How did you become Mashu's Master, after all the violence you've done!?"
"That's enough of that, Olga Marie-san."
Olga Marie continued her pursuit, but as Ritsuka looked away and Mashu became flustered, Omegamon stood up to protect Ritsuka.
From the sky-blue eyes visible beneath his white helmet, a hint of anger could be seen. It was not lost on Olga Marie. She immediately stopped her pursuit.
"You're going too far. Even if he lacks the qualifications to be a Master and can't contract with a Servant as a rule, in reality, he became Mashu-san's Master. If you insult him any further, I, Omegamon, will never allow it. Insulting one's lord is something I cannot overlook as a holy knight."
"Well, I didn't mean it like that... I'm sorry. I went too far."
"Now is not the time to talk about the past. We can discuss everything thoroughly after we overcome this situation. By the way, let's organize the situation. I want to hear your side of the story as well."
"Yes, there are many things I want to ask you as well..."
Accepting Omegamon's proposal, Olga Marie, Ritsuka, and Mashu began organizing information and assessing the situation. Ritsuka explained about Omegamon's summoning and Mashu's transformation into a Demi-Servant.
Ritsuka and Mashu were caught up in a Rayshift and ended up in Fuyuki City. There were no other Masters who had been transferred. Olga Marie was the only human who could join them in Fuyuki City.
"So that's how it was... But why were Ritsuka and the director successful in the transfer?"
"We have something in common. We weren't inside the coffin. The coffin is like a capsule used for Rayshifting. Normally, you have to get inside the coffin to perform a Rayshift, but it's possible to do it without entering it physically... Although the success rate is drastically reduced."
"I see... So the Rayshift equipment is in Chaldea?"
"That's right. The coffin has a breaker, and if the success rate of the Rayshift falls below 95%, the power is automatically cut off. That's why they didn't perform a Rayshift. So, considering that, it means that we're the only ones here... or so it seems."
While listening to the discussion about Chaldea's facilities, Omegamon nodded in agreement. The current situation wasn't exactly favorable, but it wasn't terrible either.
However, there were still many things they didn't understand. They needed to learn more about the anomalies occurring in Fuyuki City and about the organization known as Chaldea.
"Ritsuka Fujimaru. In this state of emergency, I will recognize your contract with Mashu Kyrielight. From now on, you will follow my orders. First, we need to establish a base camp. In times like this, we should search for a convergence point of leylines, a place where magical energy gathers. It will be easier to establish communication with Chaldea there. Now... in the case of this city..."
"Here, Director. The Ray Point is right under your feet."
"Huh!? Ah... Y-yes, it seems so. I knew that! I knew that already! Mashu, place your shield on the ground."
(Is the director really okay in this position...?)
As Omegamon worriedly watched, Mashu placed her shield on the ground, preparing to create the summoning circle, and attempted to establish communication with Chaldea.
She successfully made contact with Romani Archaman at Chaldea. In a space similar to the summoning experiment room at Chaldea, they immediately began their communication. Olga Marie, the director, was the one speaking.
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"Hello! Good, the communication is back! Well done, all three of you! The spatial stabilization was successful. Now we can communicate, and the supply situation..."
"What!? Why are you taking charge, Romani!? Where's Lev? Where is he? Bring him here!"
"Eh? Wha... the director, you're alive!? In the midst of that explosion!? And unharmed!?"
(In the midst of the explosion? Unharmed? She must have...)
Something in Romani's words seemed to catch their attention. With narrowed eyes, Omegamon glanced at Olga Marie.
It seemed that a large explosion had occurred where Romani was. Normally, that would result in severe injuries or even death. However, the director was unharmed.
Curious, Omegamon tried to search for Olga Marie's "Particle Code," but something seemed off. It was the worst possibility. Olga Marie's physical body was already dead. There must be a reason why she could still exist.
"What do you mean? Never mind that, where's Lev? Why is the head of the Medical Department sitting in that seat?"
"Well... even if you ask me why, I'm at a loss. I'm aware that I'm not suited for a position like this..."
According to Romani, he wasn't originally meant to take charge, but there was no one else capable of giving orders besides him. Currently, there were fewer than 20 regular Chaldea staff members left. Romani was entrusted with the strategic command because there were no higher-ranking personnel.
The person Olga Marie instructed them to bring, Lev Reinol Flauros, was in the control room, taking command of the Rayshift. Being at the center of the explosion, the chances of his survival were extremely low.
"No way... Lev...? No, wait! Wait a minute! Wait!"
"All 47 of them are in critical condition. We don't have enough medical equipment. Even if we can save some of them, it's likely that not all of them..."
"Immediately put them in cryopreservation! We can deal with revival later! The top priority is to prevent any deaths!"
"Ah, right! I remembered! The coffins have that function! I'll make arrangements immediately!"
As Romani began to act according to Olga Marie's instructions, Mashu showed a surprised expression at being given permission to proceed with cryopreservation without the person's consent.
Normally, it would be a criminal act, but given the circumstances, they couldn't obtain the individuals' consent. The likelihood of losing their lives was high. Prioritizing human lives over assuming the responsibility as director was the right choice.
"...If only they weren't dead, I could explain everything later. I can't bear the responsibility of 47 lives! Please, don't let them die! I'm begging you! Ah, if only Lev were here at a time like this..."
Afterward, Romani returned, and the communication resumed. He reported on the current state of damage to Chaldea that they had gathered so far.
The Rayshift room at Chaldea had been destroyed, and the 47 Master candidates had sustained life-threatening injuries. This alone was already a significant catastrophe.
However, reality was merciless. Chaldea had lost 80% of its functionality, and there were fewer than 20 staff members remaining. With the remaining staff, there was only so much they could do.
Following Romani's judgment, they were working on repairing the Rayshift and maintaining Chaldeas and Sheba. Once communication with the outside was restored, they would request supplies and rebuild Chaldea as a whole. That was their immediate plan.
"...That's all for the report."
"Ha... Romani Archaman. I can't feel at ease, but I leave Chaldea in your hands until I return. First and foremost, prioritize the repair of the Rayshift."
"Eh!? Director... Aren't you scared to be in a place like the epicenter of an explosion?"
"I want to return immediately too. But it will take time until the Rayshift is repaired, won't it? For now, we know that only low-level monsters are present in this city, and with the Divine Spirit Omegamon and Demi-Servant Mashu, we should be fine even if Servants appear. Therefore, from now on, Ritsuka Fujimaru and Mashu Kyrielight will act as the exploration team, with Omegamon as their collaborator, to investigate Singularity F."
Despite the troubles and accidents, everyone at Chaldea was doing their best with the means and circumstances they had been given. Listening to their words, Omegamon unconsciously felt a desire to protect the people struggling in this world.
Olga Marie discussed with Romani that they would investigate Fuyuki City, Singularity F, together with Ritsuka and Mashu. However, since the staff at the scene were inexperienced, they would focus on identifying the cause and discovery of the anomaly. Analysis and elimination would come after Chaldea's reconstruction.
"Understood. I pray for your success, Director. We can still communicate for a short period of time. If an emergency arises, please don't hesitate to contact us. We will also reach out if something happens."
"Got it. I'll end the communication. Carry out your tasks there."
Olga Marie ended the communication with Romani. While there was the option to wait for rescue here, she had her own reasons for not choosing that path.
After returning to Chaldea, she wondered how much budget and time it would take for the next team selection. Gathering personnel and managing finances couldn't be done immediately. She knew that some form of punishment awaited her for this incident.
If it came to that, it would be her downfall. She couldn't return empty-handed. She needed achievements that everyone would recognize.
"First, let's explore this city. The cause of this anomaly must be somewhere."
"Yes... Director. If we're going to move, please ride on Omegamon. He can fly in the air."
"Eh!? I-Is that so? In that case... I'll accept your offer."
"Understood. Then..."
Omegamon once again gathered energy throughout his body and released it, causing his body to grow gigantic. Olga Marie was dumbfounded by the sight and cautiously got on the body of the Holy Knight. Ritsuka and Mashu smiled wryly as they watched her. The Holy Knight observed them with a heartwarming expression.
With them on board, Omegamon began low-altitude flight, starting the exploration of Fuyuki City. They were searching for the cause of this distorted history, seeking to unravel the abnormality of this Singularity.