Concert

"It had been so quiet lately. There hadn't been any Honkai Beasts or zombies to clear out."

"Speaking of which, the superstar Elysia is coming to Australia for a concert!"

"Huh, really? Ahh, I really want to go!"

"You two are chatting again? Do you want extra training?" Himiko reprimanded the two of them as they chatted.

"But Captain, there haven't been any missions lately. Don't you want to see Elysia's concert too?"

Himiko thought for a while, feeling that she really couldn't keep everyone wound up too tightly.

"Then let's put it to a vote."

"Boss, let's go to the concert!" Pardo said excitedly upon hearing the news.

"Come on, Yoshikage Kira. Balancing work and rest is important," Elysia chimed in.

Kevin and Cosmo also looked at Yoshikage Kira expectantly.

Faced with everyone's expectant gazes, Yoshikage Kira nodded helplessly.

"Yes!"

Everyone cheered, while Himiko held her head. "Aren't I the captain? Why is everyone asking Yoshikage Kira for his opinion?"

After the vote, everyone in Squad Five decided to attend Elysia's concert.

And Australia would become a sea of flames after Himiko transformed into a Herrscher.

But you had already grasped the key to breaking the deadlock.

"Himiko, is your conviction firm enough?"

"Boss, over here."

Following the sound, he looked toward Pardo. The group was waiting for him like children waiting for an adult to take them on a spring outing.

Yoshikage Kira clenched the arrow in his pocket and walked toward them.

"Pretty lucky, huh? I never thought working for the Flame Chasers would get us a free concert. What a steal!"

"Hey, Boss, didn't you like Elysia quite a bit? I used to hear you playing her songs on the record player all the time."

"She's all right," Yoshikage Kira answered. His perfunctory attitude made Pardo pout.

But you ignored Pardo and merely tilted your head to look out the window.

Outside the Australian Dome, the group got out of the car, and someone immediately came up to greet them.

"You must be the heroes of the Flame Chasers. Please follow me. We've prepared front-row seats for you."

No one refused, and they followed the staff member into the venue.

"Elysia, could I switch seats with you?" Before taking his seat, Yoshikage Kira approached Elysia.

"I can, but... never mind. You must have your own reasons. Thoughtful Elysia won't pry."

"This VIP section really is something else. These aren't genuine leather, are they? Hey, Yoshikage Kira, why are you here?" Himiko marveled as she touched the front-row chair, then asked when she saw him approach.

"It's nothing. I have something important to tell you later," Yoshikage Kira replied, naturally sitting in the chair beside Himiko.

Seeing this, Himiko obediently sat down as well and waited for the concert to begin.

After some time, all the audience members had entered. Suddenly, the lights went out, and several spotlights shone onto the stage.

Accompanied by a beautiful song, Elysia slowly emerged from behind a red curtain.

But Yoshikage Kira was no longer in the mood to appreciate the beautiful singing. He could see the Honkai Energy slowly rising.

Probably another half hour, Yoshikage Kira thought, tightening his grip on the arrow in his hand.

Twenty minutes... fifteen minutes... five minutes. Yoshikage Kira watched the Honkai Energy gathering around Himiko and counted down in his heart.

"Come to think of it, Captain, did you know that when I was little, a strange man gave my family an arrow?"

Yoshikage Kira suddenly spoke, drawing Himiko's attention.

"That man said we were kind people, able to retain the kindness to help others amid a vile heap of garbage."

"What are you talking about?"

"If you possess unwavering conviction as well, then I will change your fate—just as that man changed mine that day."

Thirty seconds.

"Elysia, take everyone from Squad Five and leave," Yoshikage Kira said, turning to Elysia.

Elysia froze for a moment, but she did not question Yoshikage Kira. She called out for everyone to leave.

"You don't move." He pressed Himiko, who was about to rise, back into her seat.

"What are you do—" Before she could finish, flames suddenly erupted from Himiko's body, then spread at incredible speed.

But after several years of absorbing Honkai Energy, Yoshikage Kira's body had been strengthened to a terrifying extent. Even at the center of a Honkai eruption, he remained completely unharmed.

This was my favorite suit. Yoshikage Kira looked helplessly at his completely naked body and sighed. Then he violently drove the arrow into Himiko's arm.

You have to succeed. Yoshikage Kira looked at the flame-covered Himiko, increased his strength, and pinned her firmly to the chair.