Hahahahahaha, after spending so much time together, I didn't expect Aili Beast to be quite humorous. Don't worry, I won't actively seek death. After all, if you're gone, you can still return to Founding Village to be looked after, but if I, a human, am gone, then I'm truly gone.
As for staying at the Andromon Factory, Zhou Zhu naturally made the decision after careful consideration. Based on his understanding over the past few months, Digimon also possess territorial awareness.
Smaller ones include Aili Beast, Etemon, and Gotsumon. Larger ones include Etemon, Frogmon King, and Vamdemon.
From this, it can be seen that the Andromon Factory is definitely Andromon's territory.
Within its range, it's impossible for any existence to dare provoke it. After all, on File Island, besides Andromon and Puppetmon, there are no other Ultimate Level Digimon. Everyone is very sensible and knows Andromon's strength.
But this also gave him an opportunity to exploit a loophole. During the time Andromon was stuck, the Andromon Factory could be said to be the safest place on the entire File Island, at least for him.
Humph~ That's not humor. Zhou Zhu, don't take it lightly. Andromon is truly very strong, probably a hundred times stronger than that Devimon!
Watching Zhou Zhu burst into laughter, Aili Beast tried hard to put on a serious expression to warn him.
Alright, I understand. After all, Andromon is a Ultimate Level Digimon, and Devimon is just a Champion Level Digimon. Facing Aili Beast's concern, Zhou Zhu still accommodated and accepted it.
However, on another note, in the original work, the Chosen Children were beaten so badly by Devimon, so why didn't Andromon, being a Ultimate Level Digimon, make a move?
After all, even a Champion Level Digimon like Leomon joined the battle. Andromon doesn't seem like the type to stand by and watch~
Moreover, if Andromon could unite with Puppetmon, with the strength of two Ultimate Level Digimon, mere Devimon, even with the Black Gear's enhancement, would probably only be able to regretfully perish on File Island...
Zhou Zhu didn't dwell too much on these questions in his mind. After all, so much time had passed, and perhaps he had overlooked certain parts when he watched the anime back then.
...
The next day, after Aili Beast arranged food for the babies, he led Zhou Zhu, who had already prepared his luggage, and Little Flame Beast, and began to advance towards the Andromon Factory.
Aili Beast, why haven't we encountered any Digimon attacking us along the way? After leaving Founding Village, Zhou Zhu's expression remained tense. Although in terms of data and physique, he had already synchronized with Little Flame Beast.
But with Little Flame Beast's current physique alone, he probably wouldn't be able to withstand an attack from a regular Digimon of the same level.
Hmph hmph, from here all the way to that stream ahead, it's all my Aili Beast's territory. Who would dare attack my Aili Beast with blind eyes? Moreover, even past the stream, most of the Digimon in that area are from Founding Village, so they still have to give my Aili Beast some face. Don't worry, the path to the Andromon Factory is basically safe.
Watching Zhou Zhu look left and right cautiously, Aili Beast found it amusing and began to explain.
Whew~ Is that so? That's good then.
It's no wonder Zhou Zhu was making such a fuss. After all, this is the Digital World where there are no laws. If he were to encounter a Champion Level Digimon, his life would no longer be his own to control...
At this stage, it could be said that Zhou Zhu was at his most insecure.
Along the way, they encountered many Digimon, but most were Aili Beast's acquaintances. After all, Aili Beast was considered an old-timer in this area.
We've arrived, Zhou Zhu. This is Andromon's Factory. How about we just take a quick look from the outside? Looking at the profound factory, a faint sense of unease emerged in Aili Beast's heart.
It's fine. Didn't you say that Andromon isn't a malicious Digimon? At most, we'd just be driven away. It shouldn't directly go on a rampage just because of our unintentional intrusion, right?
Recalling Andromon's personality in the original work, Zhou Zhu directly took firm steps and walked into the factory.
Sigh~ Zhou Zhu, you... Never mind, I'll still go with you. This way, we can look out for each other.
Although his influence no longer extended to Andromon, as the guardian of Founding Village, Andromon shouldn't go for a fatal blow, right?
Tap-tap~ Tap-tap~ Tap-tap~~~
Inside the silent factory, only the footsteps of Zhou Zhu and the two others echoed...
Andromon, are you there?
In such a large factory, Zhou Zhu didn't intend to search everywhere for Andromon. After all, what if he accidentally triggered a mechanism that loosened Andromon's jam, then it would be game over.
Besides, with its Ultimate Level strength, Andromon would definitely be able to hear his shout.
Andromon, I am Aili Beast from Founding Village. I've come to discuss something with you.
Unlike Zhou Zhu, Aili Beast, to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings, immediately introduced himself first.
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A long silence...
Aili Beast, our voices should be loud enough, right? With Andromon's strength, there's no reason it wouldn't hear us.
It seems Andromon has already been controlled by the Black Gear at this time. Which means... the plot has begun!!!
Of course it is. Even with my strength, I wouldn't fail to hear such a loud noise, let alone Andromon? It must be busy with something. How about we look around some more?
Could it be that Andromon isn't in the factory right now? It wouldn't have gone to challenge that Devimon to a fight, would it?
Let's not. After all, this is Andromon's place, so it's better not to wander around. Are you kidding? In this situation, it's best to stay put and not touch anything.
Ah? Is that so? So we're just going to stay here like this? How boring. What exactly does this Zhou Zhu guy want to do? Human minds are just so complicated...
If you're bored, you can go back to Founding Village first. Don't worry about me. I'll be fine here with Little Flame Beast. Besides, it seems like the babies at Founding Village are almost ready for mealtime.
Seeing the bored Aili Beast, Zhou Zhu directly spoke up to remind him. After all, he didn't know how long he'd have to stay here. If he let Aili Beast stay with him the whole time, the group of Baby Level Digimon in Founding Village would probably starve and revert to digital eggs...
I almost forgot about the important matter! Good thing Zhou Zhu reminded me. I'll be going now. Zhou Zhu, if you encounter Andromon and have any real difficulties, just tell it you're a guard from Founding Village. I believe Andromon will go easy on you.
After Zhou Zhu's reminder, Aili Beast finally remembered that he seemed to have been out for a long time.