TLDR;
This video summarizes chapters 8-11 of the Digimon Seekers web novel, concluding the first chapter. It covers AEG's acceptance of a dangerous mission to investigate the Sons of Chaos, his first mind-link experience into the digital world with his Digimon partner Lugamon, their encounter with the Digi Police in Wall Slum, and Lugamon's surprising evolution. The summary also touches on the Digi Police's investigation into AEG and the Sons of Chaos' potential large-scale operation.
- AEG accepts a mission to investigate the Sons of Chaos.
- He experiences the digital world through mind-linking with Lugamon.
- They encounter the Digi Police in Wall Slum, leading to a battle.
- Lugamon evolves during the battle, revealing a hidden power.
- The Digi Police investigate AEG and the Sons of Chaos.
Crack Team and Sons of Chaos [0:40]
The digital world operates under the philosophy of "There Are No Boundaries," a concept popularized by the anonymous code-cracking community known as the Crack Team. These outcasts believe anything is permissible in the digital realm due to the absence of laws. However, the Digi Police, a secret cybercrime unit, exists to maintain order, though AEG avoids crossing their path. Professor Esenji tasks AEG with investigating the Sons of Chaos, a notorious far-right crack team employing Digimon for criminal activities like information theft and cyber terrorism, led by the infamous Tartarus. The professor fears their actions threaten both the digital ecosystem and human society, prompting him to seek AEG's help in uncovering their leader's plans.
First Task and Mind Link [2:59]
AEG eagerly accepts Professor Esenji's mission, driven by a desire for a dangerous assignment and a commitment to protecting Digimon, influenced by the professor's view of them as living beings. He informs his Digimon partner, Lugamon, about the task, and then prepares for an online interview with the Sons of Chaos, using the alias "Fang." The interviewer, seemingly an older man, assigns AEG a mission called "Operation Wolf" to test his skills. Professor Esenji provides AEG with D4 research to enhance his code-cracking abilities through a "Mind Link," which allows AEG to transfer his mental data into Lugamon's digicore.
Digital World Experience [4:31]
Activating the Mind Link, AEG experiences a childhood memory of nearly drowning in a river, followed by a sudden shift to a concrete building in the digital world. He encounters three Digimon: Tsumemon, Chuchumon, and Damemon, engaged in a dispute. Lugamon intervenes, leading to a battle where he defeats Damemon with his "Howling Fire" attack. AEG learns that the Mind Link allows him to perceive the digital world through Lugamon's senses, experiencing sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. He realizes he's seeing the true digital world, not just a projection.
Wall Slum [6:41]
Lugamon explains that the Mind Link converts AEG's mind into digital data, transferring his consciousness into Lugamon's digicore. AEG and Lugamon then leap from the building into a city resembling one built on a foreign planet, with a "Sea of Networks" in the sky. Lugamon identifies the location as Wall Slum, a security wall protecting the digital world, composed of junk data. A virtual monitor appears, reminding AEG of "Operation Wolf." A cloaked Digimon informs AEG that he is late and instructs him to map the 9th Avenue area.
Subway and 9th Avenue [9:15]
AEG and Lugamon enter a subway in Wall Slum, filled with injured and corrupted Digimon discarded by humans. These Digimon have formed settlements by consuming data drifting along the outer wall. Lugamon translates the subway's rules, which prohibit causing trouble only on the subway and Avenue Zero. AEG wonders about his physical body's location and learns that his subconsciousness will remain in the digital world until the Mind Link is broken. He observes a mountain peak with a gate leading to the inside of the security wall, which prevents unauthorized entry into the digital world.
Castle of Nine Wolves and Digi Police [12:40]
Arriving at 9th Avenue, AEG and Lugamon find a post-apocalyptic red-light district. They head towards the Castle of Nine Wolves, Lugamon's former home, where they are confronted by CargoDramon and Commandramon affiliated with the Digi Police. The police, aware of their mind-linking, order them to surrender, suspecting them of being Sons of Chaos members. A female officer named Satsuki Tamahime, leading the police, initiates an attack when they refuse to comply.
Battle with Satsuki [14:20]
Lugamon defends his home, attacking Commandramon. Satsuki, revealed to be mind-linked as well, summons her Digimon partner, Numemon, and engages in battle. Lugamon dodges Numemon's attacks, but AEG is hit by a piece of poop. Following Lugamon's plan, AEG turns off his colonization and returns to Lugamon's digicore. As they leap onto a building, Lugamon's power awakens, leading to a surprising evolution.
Lugamon Evolution [16:52]
Lugamon devolves into a larger, blue wolf clad in magical flames, becoming Lugeramon. His attack, "Howling Burner," incinerates Numemon, forcing Satsuki and the Digi Police to retreat. AEG marvels at Lugeramon's new form and power. Lugeramon remembers his past as the demon wolf of the Castle of Nine Wolves and feels he can evolve further to recover more memories. The Digimon of 9th Avenue celebrate Lugeramon's return.
Aftermath and Investigation [18:51]
Dorumon, the cloaked Digimon interviewer, reveals that the police encounter was a test, and AEG has passed. He hopes AEG and Lugamon can reach even greater depths. At the police department, Satsuki reports to her squad leader, Shu Yulin, about Lugamon's power and AEG's code-cracking skills. They identify AEG as Leo Alexander and note his connection to the Sons of Chaos. Shu warns Satsuki about exceeding the time limit for mind-linking, which could lead to becoming a "digital missing in action" (MIA). The Sons of Chaos channel on Grim discusses AEG, indicating widespread awareness of his actions.