Gatomon Evolves into Angewomon

"Since you're unwilling to help, forget it. But I already have a plan."

"Well, let's meet another day."

"Hey, Venti! You didn't explain properly. Where are you going?"

"Naturally, I'm going to the symbol of Mondstadt's heroes, [Stormterror's Lair], to bid farewell."

After saying that, Venti ran off.

"That annoying guy! He's probably trying to tempt us!"

"Lumine, what do you think?"

"Paimon, do you remember when we first arrived in Mondstadt and encountered the Wind Dragon? I was swept up into the air, remember?"

"I remember, but why are you bringing that up now?"

"Just now, I heard Venti's voice and his mention of Stormterror. I thought about it for a moment, and the mysterious person who helped me when I first came to Mondstadt sounded a lot like Venti!"

"So, are you saying that Venti might have been the one who helped you?"

"I can't say for sure."

"In that case, what should we do next?"

"How about we find him and ask? Since he knows that Stormterror is actually Stormterror, it means he must have a way to deal with him."

"Hmm, that makes sense. He mentioned [Stormterror's Lair], and if my guess is correct, it should be that enormous tree in the Stormbearer Mountains. Let's go there to find Venti."

"Alright, it's on the way, and it will also give Botamon some training."

"Noelle!!"

Not long after Lumine and Paimon left, someone arrived at the Knights of Favonius looking for Noelle, one of the maidens.

"Sir, what's the matter?"

"Noelle, I need your help!"

"Sir, please calm down. Tell me exactly what happened first."

"Well..."

The person explained everything that had happened to Noelle.

After listening to the person's story, Noelle understood what had transpired. It turned out that someone was trapped in the mountains and had returned seeking assistance.

"Noelle, I understand. Let's leave immediately."

"Are you going alone, Noelle? Won't you ask for help from the Knights of Favonius?"

"It's alright, I can handle it myself."

Noelle shook her head, gathered the necessary items, and set off towards the snowy mountains with the person.

After all, rescuing someone was a matter of urgency. If they were too late, Noelle worried that something might happen to the trapped person.

After a long journey, Noelle and the person finally arrived at Dragonspine, the adventurer's camp in the Stormbearer Mountains.

Noelle left the person at the camp and proceeded with Gatomon towards Dragonspine.

Based on the person's description, the trapped individual was located near the Starfell Valley Cave.

Noelle and Gatomon made their way forward.

The climate in the snowy mountains was harsh, and due to the emergency, Noelle didn't bring many supplies.

Upon entering Dragonspine, Noelle immediately felt a chilling aura. But for the sake of rescuing someone, she disregarded the cold.

Along the way, Noelle dealt with numerous hilichurls and slimes.

Finally, she arrived near the Starfell Valley Cave.

"Is anyone here?"

Standing on the path to the Starfell Valley Cave, Noelle called out as she walked.

"Here... I'm here!!"

After calling out for a long time, a voice finally responded.

Hearing someone's voice, Noelle couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

"Gatomon, let's hurry over!"

"Mew!"

Noelle and Gatomon quickly headed towards the direction of the voice.

Eventually, they saw a figure, but to their surprise, there were also many hilichurls and slimes surrounding the person.

There were so many!

Noelle found herself in a dilemma.

She could handle a few hilichurls or slimes, but with so many enemies and having expended a lot of energy on the way, it posed a problem.

The hilichurls and slimes noticed Noelle's presence.

With a loud roar, the hilichurls brandished their weapons and charged directly at Noelle.

The slimes followed suit.

Seeing these monsters, Noelle unsheathed her sword.

"For the maid's etiquette!"

"The weight of rocks brings peace!"

After dealing with the last hilichurl, Noelle had already exhausted a significant amount of her strength.

However, she still mustered her resolve and approached the person.

"Sir, it's safe now."

"Are you a member of the Knights of Favonius? Thank you, thank you for saving me."

"No, I'm not. I'm just a maid of the Knights of Favonius. My name is Noelle."

Noelle shook her head. She also wanted to become a knight and be like Captain Jean, but she had failed the exams every time.

"Regardless, I have to thank you. Without you, I might not have made it back alive today."

"Sir, can you walk? I've already cleared the monsters along the way."

"I can walk, I can walk."

"Then let's go."

Perhaps due to the earlier battle, other disturbances were caused.

Noelle and the person had just taken a few steps when they suddenly heard a loud roar from the snowy terrain.

Upon hearing the sound, Noelle's face turned pale.

"Oh no, sir, let's hurry!"

If she wasn't mistaken, that sound was most likely the roar of the King of the Hilichurls.

The King of the Hilichurls was much more powerful than the ordinary hilichurl mobs.

If it appeared before them, they wouldn't be able to escape.

Just as Noelle prayed that the King of the Hilichurls wouldn't appear, the next second, a giant white figure jumped down from above and blocked Noelle's path.

"Ah, such a huge monster!"

The person who had been rescued turned pale at the sight of the creature.

With such a massive monster before them, there was no way they could escape today...

"Sir, you stay back. I'll hold off this monster, and when you have a chance, run away immediately."

"But..."

"Just like this."

After Noelle finished speaking, she picked up her heavy sword and faced the King of the Hilichurls.

Behind her stood the person she needed to protect. There was no room for hesitation!

Roar!

The King of the Hilichurls let out a loud roar and charged straight at Noelle.

Seeing the King of the Hilichurls approaching, Noelle quickly raised her sword and slashed directly at its body.

"Hurry and go!"

Noelle shouted at the person.

Hearing Noelle's words, the person gritted their teeth and turned to run.

They also knew that staying here without Noelle wouldn't help, so it was better to leave now and seek help.

After all, Noelle had come up the mountain to rescue them.

"Noelle, hold on. I'll go down the mountain and find someone to help you!"

Seeing the person finally leave, Noelle couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief. But the moment she relaxed, her body was struck by the King of the Hilichurls.

"Meow!"

Gatomon rushed forward to assist her master.

One human, one beast, joining forces to confront the King of the Hilichurls.

_______________________

Although Noelle possessed the Vision, battling against the King of the Hilichurls was still challenging. The fight was evenly matched. The King of the Frost Armor Hilichurls unleashed a smashing attack that shook the ground.

"Mew!!!"

While Noelle fought against the King of the Hilichurls, the man she rescued continued to run and soon arrived at the adventurer's base.

"You're finally back. Where is the lady who saved you?"

"That lady encountered the King of the Hilichurls. If she hadn't told me to leave, neither of us would have escaped. She's still up in the mountains dealing with the King of the Hilichurls."

"Ah!"

"But we can't just stand by. She saved your life after all."

"But what can we do?"

"Mondstadt is quite far from here. Even if we go back to seek help from the Knights, it might be too late..."

"But no matter what, she's your benefactor, and we should do something too!"

"Then let's go quickly. If we're late to Mondstadt..."

If they were late, that lady would...

Time waits for no one.

"Okay, let's set off immediately. I hope Noelle can hold on!"

After saying that, the two of them hurriedly headed towards Mondstadt.

In the snowy mountains, Noelle was still in battle. Although Gatomon could provide some interference against the King of the Hilichurls, Gatomon's current power was still too weak. Its claws only left shallow wounds on the King of the Hilichurls' body.

However, a bug causing interference angered the King of the Hilichurls greatly. Its temper became even more violent.

With a charge, it directly rushed towards Noelle.

"If only I were stronger!"

Noelle felt a pang of pain in her hand as she looked at the King of the Hilichurls. If it were Captain Jean and the others, they would easily defeat the King of the Hilichurls. Her own strength was still lacking. After returning from this encounter, she must continue to train and become stronger!

"Mew~"

Just then, Gatomon attempted to block the King of the Hilichurls' next attack. But as soon as it leaped up, its small body was swatted away.

"Gatomon!"

Noelle shouted anxiously as she saw Gatomon being knocked away. Although she had known Gatomon for only a few days, she already considered it her friend and partner. Seeing her companion injured, Noelle's heart sank.

She tightly gripped her heavy sword and looked at the King of the Hilichurls.

"Get ready for a counterattack!"

Noelle let out a roar and her heavy sword emitted a golden light.

In an instant, the sword transformed into a seven to eight-meter-long greatsword.

Gripping the greatsword, Noelle charged at the King of the Hilichurls once again.

The defense of the King of the Frost Armor Hilichurls was high. Noelle fought for a while, but it only lost slightly more than half of its health.

One-third of its health remained.

After being struck by Noelle's greatsword, the King of the Hilichurls retreated repeatedly. However, it roared and a shield appeared on its body.

Seeing this scene, Noelle's expression darkened.

It seemed that she wouldn't be able to return today.

In the moment Noelle was lost in thought, the King of the Hilichurls swung its palm towards her.

It sent Noelle's body flying, crashing heavily onto the ground.

Noelle saw the King of the Hilichurls approaching closer and struggled to get up. However, she had already expended a lot of energy earlier and now she was injured by the King of the Hilichurls. She tried to get up several times but couldn't manage to stand.

The King of the Hilichurls approached Noelle, looking down on her from above.

Suddenly, it raised its foot, intending to crush the human beneath it.

"Mew!!!"

On the other side, Gatomon, who had just climbed up from the ground, saw Noelle and let out an urgent cry.

Then, Gatomon's body flickered with a white light.

In this critical situation, Gatomon evolved.

Gatomon successfully evolved into Angewomon.

Angewomon: "A majestic Digimon with the beautiful appearance of a woman. It used to be classified as an Angel Digimon, but due to its high capabilities, it is now recognized as an Archangel. The Ultimate form of an Angel Digimon has eight wings. It has a gentle personality, but it never tolerates injustice and evil. If the opponent does not repent, it won't hold back in its attacks. It is said to be a goddess-like existence in the Digital World, embodying both spirit and power."

[Heaven's Arrow!]

Immediately after evolving into Angewomon, she didn't have time to feel her newfound power. Time didn't allow for it. She immediately launched her attack.

Heaven's Arrow!

When she unleashed Heaven's Arrow, Angewomon flew to Noelle and embraced her, flying into the air.

Boom!

Heaven's Arrow successfully hit the King of the Hilichurls, producing a violent explosion. It even triggered an avalanche!

When the white mist dissipated, the figure of the King of the Hilichurls was nowhere to be found.

Seeing this scene, Noelle was stunned. This power was incredibly strong!

"You?"

"You're Gatomon?"

Noelle looked at Angewomon, who was holding her. She was now a mature older sister figure.

"Master, it's me. I am Angewomon, Gatomon's evolved form."

As an evolved Angewomon, she could naturally speak and communicate with Noelle.

"So, it really is you. Are you okay after the injuries earlier?"

"Master, I'm fine. But what about you?"

"I'm okay. Thank you for saving me, Angewomon. I'm such a useless master."

Noelle's gaze dimmed.

Originally, Gatomon needed her protection, but in an instant, Gatomon evolved into Angewomon, and now it was Noelle who relied on her for protection.

"Master, our responsibility as Digimon is to protect our masters. We exist for this purpose."

"I believe that you will become even stronger in the future, Master."

"Thank you, Angewomon."

"The King of the Hilichurls should have been dealt with. Let's go down first."

"Alright."

Angewomon brought Noelle back to the ground. After placing Noelle down, Angewomon said, "Master, I need to rest for a while now."

After speaking, Angewomon reverted to Gatomon and fell directly to the ground.

Gatomon!!

Seeing Gatomon suddenly collapse, Noelle quickly rushed forward and held Gatomon in her arms.

"You've worked hard. If it weren't for me, you wouldn't have fallen into a deep sleep."

Although the King of the Hilichurls had been defeated, Gatomon fell into a Deep sleep, which made Noelle feel uneasy.

"Gatomon, don't worry. I'll take you home."

Noelle took a deep breath, slowly stood up, and carried Gatomon step by step as she descended the mountain.

Not long after they began their descent, Noelle noticed a mysterious halo in the sky.

She thought it might be another enemy.

But when she saw Captain Jean walking out of the halo, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Noelle, are you alright?"

As soon as Captain Jean emerged from the halo, she saw the bloodstains on Noelle's clothes and noticed her exhausted appearance. She quickly approached, expressing concern.