Takuya Kanbara has decided to stop being human.

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Chapter 84, Extending Life Until Game Over!

Northern Icefield, Autumn Leaf Market

Although Akiha Market is located in a cold, icy plain surrounded by snow, the temperature within the market area is still very pleasant because there is a fireplace in the center of the market.

This is the largest global market in the Digital World, teeming with talent. It sells everything from food and weapons to toys, making it one of the most beloved places for Digimon.

As the group entered Akiha Market, they encountered a group of Digimon that were the main characters from the first, second, and third seasons.

"The last one is Yuuki's Beast Warrior Spirit, which is also located here. We also need to purchase supplies, so let's arrange the tasks first."

After Takuya Kanbara finished speaking, Angewomon added, "Leave the procurement of supplies to Takuya and me. Angewomon and Anemomon, go find a restaurant to compete in. The rest of you, find the Fighter Spirit."

The eating contest used fast food, so it didn't matter whether it was made by Takuya Kanbara or not. Although Angewomon was suspected of using the competition for personal gain, what could others say?

This is her first time shopping with Takuya Kanbara in the form of Angewomon. It's a rare opportunity, so she should cherish it.

The group dispersed, and Angewomon and Zephyrmon entered a fast food restaurant.

"Fifty hamburgers."

As soon as Angewomon sat down, she spoke to Dream Eater, who was acting as a waiter.

The dream-eating beast was startled: "Are you sure you want this much?"

“Don’t worry about us not being able to pay, we have gold.” Angewomon immediately took out a gold bar and slammed it on the table with a bang, making Dream Eater’s eyes widen in disbelief.

The mainstream currency in the digital world is the US dollar, but gold is a more valuable hard currency than the US dollar.

The Island of Wanderings is rich in resources, and both humans and beastmen have stored up a lot of gold. However, because the two races have no communication with the outside world, this gold is no different from stones.

“I don’t think it’s a matter of whether we can afford it or not,” said the Wind Beast. She was also startled when she heard about fifty hamburgers, but then she thought that this might be a bluff and she tried to remain calm.

The loser does not lose the formation!

"What happened?"

The shop owner, Egg Beast, came out, saw the gleaming gold on the table, his eyes widened, and he walked over to him, fawningly asking, "What would this guest like to order?"

The Dream Eater said, "They want fifty hamburgers."

Egg Beast said, "Then hurry up and get ready."

The dream-eating beast asked, "But what if we can't finish it?"

"The customer is God, and money talks!" Egg Beast lectured. "Enough nonsense, hurry up and get to the kitchen to prepare."

"Yes." The dream-eating beast floated towards the kitchen.

Egg-like Beast smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, you two."

Before long, four hamburgers were served, and the remaining forty-six were being made one after another.

"The rules are simple: whoever eats the most before the shopping is finished wins."

As she spoke, Fairymon picked up a hamburger from her plate, tore open the packaging, brought it to her, and took a small bite.

The wind beast also pulled down its mask, revealing its delicate little face, and reached out to grab a hamburger.

……

"Yuki, where did Koizumi and the others go for their match?"

Junpei Shibayama strolled aimlessly through the streets. Rather than searching for the Fighter Spirit, he was more interested in watching a battle of gluttony between two beautiful female Digimon; the contrast would surely be quite amusing.

After he finished speaking, no one responded.

"Yuki?"

He turned around and saw Himi Yuuki standing not far away.

"Yuki, I didn't mean I didn't want to help you find the Fighter Spirit..." Shibayama Junpei thought that his casual remark had hurt Himi Yuki's soft heart, and quickly apologized.

But he noticed that Himi Yuki's gaze was fixed on the general store directly in front of him, or rather, on a sign next to the general store.

It's a signboard for a game competition; it says whoever gets the highest score will receive a mystery gift.

"Uh……"

Shibayama Junpei was speechless and said, "Tomoki, let's go. Even if there are mysterious gifts in this shabby general store, they won't be anything good."

Himi Yuuki shook his head and said, "No, Junpei-nii, you're wrong. An ordinary-looking general store might not be without good stuff. How would you know if you don't go in and take a look?"

After saying that, he walked straight into the grocery store.

Having been in the digital world for so long, it's been quite a while since I've played games, and I'm itching to get back to playing.

With a sigh of resignation, Shibayama Junpei decided that he couldn't leave Yuki alone here, so he had no choice but to follow him inside.

The grocery store owner is a quirky, eccentric creature.

Small in size, it is a Perfect-level mechanical Digimon that excels at destroying data. Even powerful Ultimate-level Digimon must be careful in its presence, especially mechanical Ultimate-level ones.

As soon as Himi Yuuki entered, he said, "Boss, we're here to challenge the game on the signboard."

"You?" Molecular Beast glanced at Himi Yuuki. "Alright, come with me."

He led Himi Yuki and Shibayama Junpei to an old-fashioned arcade machine, pointed to the highest score of 9999, and said, "If your score exceeds this, the prize is yours."

"it is good……"

Just as Himi Yuuki was about to agree, Shibayama Junpei stopped him, advising, "Yuuki, the games on this kind of arcade machine can only be pixel games. Can you really get such a high score on a pixel game?"

Pixel games have monotonous and boring graphics. They look simple, but as you progress, you get mentally fatigued and your eyes get blurry. You can easily lose if you're not careful.

"Don't worry, I can beat any game."

Himi Tomoki was full of confidence.

“I like confident kids.” The electronic voice on the right cheek of the molecular beast glowed red. He liked people who overestimated themselves. He said, “But if you lose, you have to hand over your most precious possession.”

The most precious thing?

Himi Yuuki thought of the Armored Digivice in his pocket. On a small scale, it was his guarantee of survival in the Digital World; on a larger scale, it was his hope for saving the world.

"Okay, I will never lose a game."

Himi Yuuki slammed the Armored Digivice on the table, took a deep breath, and started the game.

Junpei Shibayama could only silently cheer on Yuuki Himi from the sidelines.

Thirty seconds later—

"Game Over!"

Himi Yuuki's face stiffened. He had played this kind of pixel game when he was in elementary school, but the game had been updated a long time ago, so he was a little rusty. In the blink of an eye, he was killed by a block.

The game is over, he lost...

"Hmph, this is mine now."

The molecular beast reached out to take the Armored Tyrannosaurus Rex away.

"Wait for me……"

Himi Yuuki quickly pressed down on the Armored Tyrannosaurus Rex, filled with regret.

"You've already lost."

The Molecular Beast ruthlessly seized the Armored Tyrannosaurus Rex.

Himi Yuuki hurriedly said, "I want to try again."

Molecular Beast said, "If you have any other treasures, of course you can play again. As long as you win, I will give you this (Armed Tyrannosaurus Rex) and the prize together. However, I don't want any treasures that don't involve any technology."

Himi Yuuki removed the data belt from his waist. Apart from the Armored Tyrannosaurus Rex, the only other technological artifact he had left was this belt.

This belt is an accessory for the Armored Digivice. By digitizing the wearer's body, it enhances the wearer to a certain extent and shortens the time required for Armored Evolution.

The molecular beast caught the belt, glanced at it, and said, "Okay, then try again."

Junpei Shibayama encouraged him, "Tomoki, we can't be careless this time."

"Quiet down, don't bother me!"

Himi Yuuki said impatiently, sat down again, and started the game.

Shibayama Junpei smiled awkwardly and sat down quietly.

The Molecular Beast watched all this indifferently, looking down at the Armored Tyrannosaurus Rex in its hand. The electronic device on the right emitted X-rays to scan it inside and out.

"Hmm? Could this child be..." The Molecular Beast looked at Himi Yuuki's back, a thoughtful look flashing in its eyes.

One minute later——

"Game Over!"

Himi Yuuki's face was pale, and his lips trembled slightly.

"This one is mine too."

The molecular beast accepted the belt.

Himi Yuki opened his mouth, then suddenly remembered something, looked at Shibayama Junpei, and asked, "Junpei-nii, could you lend me your belt?"

"Mine?" Shibayama Junpei hesitated.

Molecular Beast suddenly said, "If you want to play, use your own things; I won't accept other people's."

Himi Yuuki's expression changed slightly, and he pleaded, "Could you please make an exception?"

The Molecular Beast said, "Rules are rules."

Himi Yuuki clasped his hands together and said, "Please, please."

The molecular beast remained unmoved and said, "No."

Himi Yuuki angrily said, "I've begged you so much, how can you be so heartless?"

"You're right, I'm a mechanical Digimon, of course I'm heartless."

The molecular beast sneered and said, "Besides, why should I accommodate you? Who do you think you are?"

Himi Yuki looked puzzled. In the past, as long as he asked for help like this, his parents and teachers would help him solve his problems. Why didn't this trick work today?

He couldn't help but exclaim, "I am one of the Ten Warriors!"

"so what?"

The molecular beast's expression remained calm: "It's true that the Ten Warriors were heroes of ancient times, but how dare you ask me for benefits as one of the Ten Warriors? You dare to call yourself one of the 'Ten Warriors'?"

Himi Yuuki was devastated, her eyes filled with tears, and she kept backing away until she was against the wall with nowhere left to retreat.

Images of the children who had bullied him since he was a child flashed through his mind, scene after scene of bullying...

He suddenly thought of the image of his mother he had seen in the television forest. His mother was not worried about him now, but about him in the past.

My head hurts so much; I want to cry.

"Stop talking! Stop talking!"

He closed his eyes tightly, covered his ears, and shouted.

"Yuki".

Suddenly, a hand landed on Himi Yuki's shoulder. It was Shibayama Junpei. He took off his own belt and handed it to Himi Yuki, saying, "This is for you."

“Junkei-nii…” Himi Yuuki was taken aback.

Shibayama Junpei looked at the Molecular Beast and said, "Manager, I've already given my belt to Yuuki, so it belongs to him and is within the rules."

Molecular Beast glanced at the nervous Himi Yuuki and nodded, "Okay."

Himi Yuuki immediately stopped crying and started laughing. He exchanged a glance with Shibayama Junpei, nodded, and sat back down in front of the game console to start the game. This time, however, he lost again because he hadn't adjusted his mindset after experiencing such extreme joy and sorrow.

"Damn it." Himi Yuki cursed himself, this time he even lost Junpei's stuff.

Shibayama Junpei comforted him, "It's alright, we still have another chance."

He placed his armed Tyrannosaurus Rex on the table.

"Thank you, Chunping-ge."

Himi Yuuki was deeply moved and regretted his past willfulness. Suddenly, he matured a lot and, recalling the past, felt that he had been too naive.

"Game Over!"

"What a pity, we were just a thousand points short!" Shibayama Junpei slapped his thigh in regret.