The Crest of Kindness

With new found strength in Magnamon, the DigiDestined have a fighting chance against Kimeramon, and the Digimon Emperor's reign of terror finally comes to an end, but with a painful price.

Synopsis
Drawn by Magnamon's power, Kimeramon returns. While the two fight, Ken is almost hit by one of Kimeramon's attacks. Ken commands Kimeramon to watch where he's aiming, but Kimeramon laughs and tries to attack him again, stopped only by Magnamon. Wormmon warns Ken that Kimeramon will turn on him, but Ken ignores him. The DigiDestined confront Ken and try to convince him that the Digital World is not some game but he doesn't listen. The battle between Magnamon and Kimeramon intensifies, causing the base to start to crash. The DigiDestined and Ken evacuate just before impact. Outside, Magnamon's power reserves run dry, allowing Kimeramon to grab him.

As Kimeramon begins to crush Magnamon, Wormon shouts words of encouragement to the Golden Armor Digimon. Angered, Ken whips him. Wormmon sorrowfully tells Ken that he has finally become as bad as the monster he created. He tells Ken that despite everything he had done to him and his fellow Digimon, he stuck with him because they were partners. As Wormmon keeps talking, both he and Magnamon start to glow. Wormmon tells Ken that he hopes he will one day return to his true self. With that he kocks Ken off the Devidramon they are riding and steers it towards Kimeramon, freeing Magnamon. In response, Kimeramon strikes Wormmon away. Wormmon gives the last of his power to Magnamon, re-energising him. As Kimeramon charges, Magnamon uses his Magna Explosion attack to utterly destroy him.

Ken, unable to believe he has lost, declares that he will "reset the Digital World" and start over. The DigiDestined finally manage to convince him that the Digital World is not a game, and that it's inhabitants are living beings. Realising what a tyrant he has been, Ken tear off his glasses and cape, and the rest of his outfit disappears. Kari finds the dying Wormmon, and Ken tearfully apologises to him. As he does, the Crest of Kindness, which Davis found in the sand, flies over to him. Despite Ken's pleas, Wormmon dies. Ken starts crying because he lost Wormmon just like he lost his brother Sam. He leaves sobbing, despite Davis' plea that he should join the DigiDestined.

The DigiDestined return to the real world, just in time to see June has arrived at the camp. Matt's dad insists that Matt take June home on the bus, much to his horror. As they drive home, Tai and Izzy reflect on how the new DigiDestined have lived up to their responsibilities.

Back at the Ichijouji residence, Ken's parents cry happily over the return of their son, while Ken lies in his bed, the Crest of Kindness still in his hand

Digivolutions
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Quotes
Digimon Emperor: "Digi-fools. Do you honestly think that your new Digimon can beat me? He couldn't even be my flashlight!" Davis: "Oh yeah?! Well sticks and stones mya break my bones, but when Magnamon gets ahold of you, he'll kick your-!" Digimon Emperor:  ''"But! You didn't let me finish. He would make a good nightlight."
 * —The Digimon Emperor, catches a pun.

"Please, T.K., you can have my college money!."
 * —Matt is devastated when he is forced to take the bus home with Jun.