The Dark Region, Nightmare Legion Playground!
Four powerful Ultimate Stage Digital Beasts gathered, each standing in a different direction.
The four beasts faced one another, each wearing a completely different expression.
Clown Emperor's eyes were half-closed, his breathing relaxed. The solemn atmosphere had no effect on him whatsoever.
Puppet Beast clutched the Explosive Iron Hammer, his eyes darting about as he glanced at the others from time to time, no one knowing what was on his mind.
Metal Sea Dragon Beast and Machinedramon, both Cyborg Digital Beasts, stood motionless. What they were thinking was anyone's guess.
After a long while, Puppet Beast—the weakest of the four—could no longer endure the oppressive atmosphere and spoke first.
"Clown Emperor, why did you suddenly summon us? My forces are expanding, and I can't afford to waste too much time!"
Only then did Clown Emperor slowly open his eyes.
"The Mastermind sent me a message. There are some tasks we need to carry out!"
Puppet Beast, Metal Sea Dragon Beast, and Machinedramon abruptly changed their bearing.
Puppet Beast tightened his grip on the Explosive Iron Hammer, while a humming sound rang out from within Metal Sea Dragon Beast and Machinedramon. In an instant, they entered combat readiness.
Even Machinedramon's eyes lit up red.
They had been chosen by Clown Emperor and granted the Mastermind's power. They understood all too well what their existence meant.
If they were exposed, the entire world would turn against them.
But just as they had accepted that power, they had already lost the chance to choose.
"What is it?"
Machinedramon, whose mind was absolutely calm, asked in a cold, heavy mechanical voice.
Clown Emperor carefully considered his words, then continued.
"According to the Mastermind, Homeostasis has begun to act. Somewhere in the world, a special Evolution Power is being