Concert

"It's so peaceful lately, not many Honkai Beasts or Shi to clear out."

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

"Eh, really? Ah~ I really want to go!"

"Why are you two chatting again! Want to train more?" Himiko looked at the two idle individuals and reprimanded them.

"But Captain, there aren't many missions lately. Don't you want to see Elysia's concert?"

Himiko thought for a moment, realizing she couldn't keep everyone too tense.

"Then, let's vote."

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

"Come on, Yoshikage Kira, balancing work and rest is very important, you know." Elysia chimed in.

Kevin and Cosmo also looked at Yoshikage Kira with anticipation.

Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Yoshikage Kira nodded helplessly.

"Hooray!"

Everyone cheered, and Himiko held her forehead, "Aren't I the Captain? Why is everyone asking Yoshikage Kira for his opinion?"

[After the vote, the members of Squad Five decided to attend Elysia's concert.]

[However, Australia will turn into a sea of fire after Himiko transforms into a Herrscher.]

[But you already hold the key to breaking the cycle.]

"Himiko, is your conviction firm?"

"Boss, come over here."

Hearing the call, he looked towards Pardo. The group was waiting for him, like children waiting for a fun field trip with their elder.

Yoshikage Kira clenched the Arrow in his pocket and walked towards them.

"How lucky! I didn't expect to get to watch a concert for free while working for the Flame Chasers. What a steal!"

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

"Just so-so," Yoshikage Kira replied. Pardo pouted at his perfunctory attitude.

But you didn't pay attention to Pardo, instead tilting your head and looking out the window.

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

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

The group didn't refuse and followed the staff into the venue.

"Elysia, can I switch seats with you?" Before taking their seats, Yoshikage Kira approached Elysia.

"You can, but... never mind. You probably have your own reasons. Understanding Elysia won't pry too much."

"These VIP seats are really something else. Are they real leather? Hey, Yoshikage Kira, what are you doing here?" Himiko exclaimed as she touched the front-row chair, then asked him upon seeing him.

"It's nothing. I have something important to tell you later." Yoshikage Kira replied and naturally sat in the chair next to Himiko.

Seeing this, Himiko obediently sat down, waiting 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 beautiful singing, Elysia slowly emerged from behind a red curtain.

But Yoshikage Kira no longer had the heart to appreciate the beautiful singing; he could see the Honkai Energy slowly rising.

'About half an hour left,' Yoshikage Kira thought, tightening his grip on the Arrow.

'20 minutes... 15 minutes... 5 minutes.' Yoshikage Kira watched the Honkai Energy gathering around Himiko, counting silently in his mind.

"You know, Captain, 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 maintain our kindness and help others even in a pile of despicable garbage."

"What are you talking about?"

"If you also have a firm conviction, then I will change your destiny, just as my destiny was rewritten by that man that day."

'30 seconds.'

"Elysia, take Squad Five and leave." Yoshikage Kira turned and said to Elysia.

Elysia froze for a moment, but without questioning Yoshikage Kira, she called everyone to leave.

"You don't need to move." He pushed Himiko, who was about to stand up, back down.

"What are you doin—" Before he could finish speaking, a flame suddenly erupted from Himiko's body and then spread at an extremely rapid pace.

However, after years of absorbing Honkai Energy, Yoshikage Kira's body had been strengthened to a terrifying degree. Even at the epicenter of the Honkai outbreak, he was completely unharmed.

'This is my favorite suit,' Yoshikage Kira sighed helplessly as he looked at his completely naked self. Then, he forcefully thrust the Arrow into Himiko's arm.

'Succeed for me,' Yoshikage Kira said, looking at the flaming Himiko before him, increasing his strength and pinning her firmly to the chair.