Meanwhile,
In the outside world,
As Takato Matsuki brought forth his own DigiSoul, a golden-red DigiSoul also emerged from his body in the real world.
The golden-red DigiSoul resembled a blazing fire, radiating a light that warmed the heart.
This strange sight immediately worried Rika Makino and the others, who had been watching Takato Matsuki closely.
After discovering that the fiery light neither hurt Takato Matsuki nor harmed them, and even benefited them, they turned toward Grand Mage Beast, who had moved his hand away from the top of Takato Matsuki's head.
"Don't worry. This means Takato Matsuki has grasped the power of the DigiSoul I passed on to him."
Noticing the looks Rika Makino and the others gave him, Grand Mage Beast explained gently.
"Roar!"
Just then, Great Growlmon, who had remained motionless until now, suddenly let out a terrifying roar.
The digital characters circling Great Growlmon began spinning rapidly, then streamed into his body.
Crimson flames surged from beneath the earth, swiftly enveloping Great Growlmon's entire body.
Great Growlmon!
Mega Evolution!
Megidramon!
With a beat of his tattered wings, the crimson flames immediately dispersed, and Megidramon appeared before the children once again.
"This... how could..."
Looking at that terrifying figure, Rika Makino instinctively took a step back.
"You... you've got to be... kidding!"
Hirokazu Shiota and Kenta Kitagawa clung to each other, their voices somewhat frightened.
"So we still couldn't stop Great Growlmon from evolving into Megidramon?"
Li Jianliang sighed as he watched Megidramon roar at the sky.
"Takato..."
At some point, Juri Katou had grabbed the hem of Takato Matsuki's clothes. She called his name weakly, longing for him to answer her.
Just then, Takato Matsuki finished absorbing all of the Megidramon in his mental space and woke up.
Life returned to Takato Matsuki's eyes.
Then, seemingly