KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

Deep inside a street in New York City, there is a well-known music club.

Although the club is not large, it attracts many music lovers with its unique musical style and enthusiastic atmosphere.

At this moment, Yan Yue, disguised, had arrived at the entrance of the rock music club.

Watching the people coming and going, Yan Yue murmured to herself, "...Are the three Heavenly Kings of Orochi inside right now?"

"Try to be careful... don't get too close..." Yan Yue couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Because Yan Yue vaguely remembered that Mature had mentioned that Yan Yue's aura was quite special and that the Eight Heroes could easily sense it, so Yan Yue needed to keep his distance from the other members of the Eight Heroes as much as possible.

Given how terrifying Goenitz's strength is, if Yan Yue were to directly confront the three Heavenly Kings of the Orochi clan at this moment, he would have virtually no chance of winning.

"We must be very careful from now on..."

As she spoke, Yan Yue cautiously walked into the club.

……

Upon entering the club, you'll see a vibrant rock band playing energetically.

The frenetic sounds of rock music filled the entire room, while the audience below unleashed their fervor without restraint.

Yan Yue silently walked to a corner of the stage and quietly watched the band on stage.

……

As numerous bands took turns performing, time flew by, and the sky gradually darkened.

However, at that moment, the host announced the name of the next band, "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome the three members of the CYS band to give us a wonderful performance..."

"Wow——!"

The audience erupted in applause, cheering for the band.

The band members also went up on stage and greeted the audience warmly.

At this moment, Yan Yue's eyes lit up in the corner, "They're here?"

He silently took out the photo that Whip had given him earlier from his pocket and examined it carefully.

The faces and clothing of the three people in the photo are exactly the same as those of the three people performing on stage.

Yan Yue's gaze was fixed on the stage, muttering to himself, "Yasashiro, Shermie, Chris... the three Heavenly Kings of the Orochi Eight Generals..."

The first person to catch the eye was the band's guitarist, named Nanakase. As soon as he stepped onto the stage, he enthusiastically addressed the audience:

"Hello everyone~ We're so glad you could come to watch our performance. Let's captivate you with the charm of CYS!"

Yashiro Nanakase is tall and muscular, wearing an extremely revealing red leather jacket. His muscular chest and abs are faintly visible beneath the open collar, and he pairs it with white wide-leg pants. Such a bold and unusual outfit makes people turn their heads.

Yashiro is handsome and dashing, with a sunny and cheerful demeanor and a confident smile on his lips. Overall, he exudes a strong and rugged masculine aura.

In stark contrast to Yashiro is the keyboardist, a hot and scantily clad beauty named Shermie.

Shermie greeted the audience in a very friendly and approachable manner: "It's a pleasure to perform for you all~..."

Shermie has long, fiery red hair and wears a white, revealing, tight-fitting mini-dress that shows off her curvaceous and hot figure.

However, what makes Sharmé unique is her bangs that cover her eyes. This not only does not conceal her beauty, but also adds a touch of mystery and sexiness. Coupled with her contrasting sunny smile, she makes the men in the audience unable to resist her charm.

Especially her outrageous bust size, which left Yan Yue somewhat dumbfounded. She couldn't help but think to herself with a slightly lewd grin, "The biggest I've ever seen..."

The third member is the band's lead singer, a boy who looks very young, probably only thirteen or fourteen years old, named Chris.

Chris is a cute little boy with delicate features, fair skin, and a very well-behaved and adorable appearance.

"Hello! I'm the lead singer..."

Chris's outfit was the most normal among the three. He wore a stylish blue short-sleeved shirt and white trousers. The outfit was simple and refreshing, and his innocent smile further highlighted his naivety and liveliness.

Although the lead singer is just a young boy, his voice is very special. Because he hasn't gone through puberty yet, his pitch is very high, full of passion and energy.

……

Despite the beautiful melodies and upbeat rhythms of the songs played by the band, Yan Yue was in no mood to appreciate them at this moment.

Yan Yue hurriedly closed her eyes, concentrated, and silently activated the [Perception Domain].

As Yan Yue's perception spread like ripples on water, it quickly covered the entire concert hall and soon reached the three members of the band playing on stage.

However, just as Yan Yue was fully focused on perceiving all of this, she suddenly opened her eyes, her face full of astonishment.

"How is this possible?!" Yan Yue was filled with doubt and shock. "There isn't a trace of evil aura! Instead, it's just the aura of an ordinary person..."

Yan Yue originally thought he could sense some of the Orochi clan's aura in the band members, but reality was completely different from his expectations.

Yan Yue quickly considered various reasons.

"There's no mistake, I clearly remember them as the three kings of the Eight Heroes, but why is this happening..."

"I clearly sensed it the first time Goenitz appeared..."

Mai Zhuo and the others could also sense it directly...

Ryuji Yamazaki is also...

Even Iori Yagami and Leona could sense Orochi's presence..."

Suddenly, a thought flashed through Yan Yue's mind, "Could it be... that their Orochi power hasn't awakened yet?"

Yan Yue thought quickly. According to Kagura Chizuru's previous explanation, Goenitz killed Kagura Maki and used Maki's blood to gradually loosen the seal, which led to the Eight Orochi's group beginning to obtain Orochi's power.

"However, no one has ever known whether the awakening of the Eight Heroes' powers occurred in any particular order."

Yan Yue couldn't think of too much at the moment, and could only deduce this one conclusion.

So Yan Yue took a deep breath, thinking of going out to find a long-distance phone booth to contact Qian He and ask about the situation.

However, just as Yan Yue squeezed out of the crowded throng, she sensed a familiar yet chillingly malevolent aura.

? !

Yan Yue's heart tightened suddenly, and her gaze involuntarily turned forward.

Just then, a figure appeared in front of him. It was a handsome red-haired man wearing a black trench coat. He was tall and slender, and the hem of his trench coat swayed gently with his steps. He was also carrying a bass guitar bag.

Yan Yue blurted out in surprise, "Iori Yagami?!"

Iori Yagami seemed to have noticed Yan Yue's presence immediately. A hint of surprise flashed across his face, but it was quickly replaced by indifference.

Iori Yagami said with a hint of mockery, "So it's you, Masked Man..."

"No... just call me by my name..." Yan Yue interrupted Yagami Iori as soon as she heard this form of address.

"...Hmph..." Iori Yagami snorted coldly, his tone still indifferent, but there seemed to be a hint of doubt in it, "What are you doing here?"