Afternoon sunlight bathed the training ground, but the air was filled with a trace of tension.
Yukino stood on the arena, her hands trembling slightly. Garurumon beside her also seemed somewhat uneasy. Allen's usual imposing presence, along with the unconsciously overwhelming auras radiating from LordKnightmon and World Devouring Dragon Beast, placed unprecedented pressure on Yukino and Garurumon.
"Pull yourselves together!" Allen said with a tightly furrowed brow and a gaze sharp as a blade. "Look at yourselves! You're already shrinking back before the battle has even begun. Have all your usual training efforts gone to waste? If you keep this up, the exam can end right now!"
Yukino was stunned by Allen's words. She then took a deep breath and tried to calm her nerves. Turning to Garurumon, she saw a trace of unease in its eyes as well. Yukino gently patted Garurumon's head and said softly, "Don't be afraid. Let's do our best together!" Garurumon nodded, and its eyes gradually grew resolute.
After several deep breaths, Yukino's nervousness gradually faded, replaced by an intense fighting spirit. She opened her eyes, her gaze blazing as if she had become a different person. Garurumon also regained its usual imposing air, letting out a low growl as it assumed a battle stance.
Seeing this, Allen's lips curved slightly upward, and he nodded. "That's more like it. Come on, the exam begins now!"
"Go, Garurumon! Let Teacher Allen see how much we've improved!"
"Armor!"
Yukino shouted loudly. Garurumon answered with a cry, and then she and Garurumon were simultaneously surrounded by a ring of data-like light. A dazzling white radiance erupted, completely enveloping them both.
Within the white light, Yukino and Garurumon's figures gradually merged. When the light faded, a brand-new form resulting from Yukino and Garurumon's Armor Evolution appeared on the arena.