Raito nodded to his younger subordinate, "The program is entering its final stages. What we'll need to do now is make sure none of those guild street rats get in the middle of everything."

DemiDevimon, as Raito spoke, caught Hokuto's quick glance. Hokuto and Candlemon were an odd duo, but they were a strong duo, and that's what mattered to the fiend.

"I appreciate both of your loyalty," Raito replied, "To change this world's hierarchy, we'll need more like you two."

~

Kouta gave a competitive half-smile and shook Tiffany's hand, "Deal. May the best Tamer win." Tiffany was honestly the person he was the closest to in the Data Collectors, so she was the closest person he could say he'd give a friendly bout to instead of a ruthless one.

FanBeemon flew after Renamon before flying to one side of the arena, replying, "Who're you calling insect, Foxface?"

"For the record," Kouta took his place behind FanBeemon, "Both of you suck at giving insults."

"Shut up, K!" FanBeemon harrumphed at his tamer which did nothing but make Kouta chuckle.