KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

A coastal city in northern Japan.

Yan Yue and Mai Zhuo slowly arrived at this port city filled with a relaxed and healing atmosphere. As the black luxury car drove in, Yan Yue, inside the car, quietly gazed at the scenery unfolding before her like a painting through the car window.

The buildings on both sides of the street have a unified architectural style. Yan Yue saw many traditional Japanese wooden houses intertwined with trees. The exquisite wooden structure and delicate carvings exuded a faint wood fragrance. At the same time, there were also modern high-rise buildings, but compared with those big cities, this place was obviously not as developed and luxurious, but it had a unique simplicity and tranquility.

Yan Yue, who prefers quiet, suddenly felt that this place was quite nice.

The shops and restaurants are of varying quality, with Japanese and Chinese characters intertwined and arranged in a pleasing and orderly manner on their signs, as if they were a fusion and collision of two different cultures, creating a unique cultural atmosphere.

The distant sea surface shimmered like a giant mirror under the sunlight.

The white seagulls, like agile musical notes, circled freely in the air, occasionally emitting clear and melodious cries, as if playing a symphony about the sea.

On the shore, fishing boats are neatly arranged, and fishermen are busy moving among them.

Yan Yue leaned quietly against the window, gazing at the seaside scenery. A hint of dazedness flashed in his eyes, as if he were drawn to the sea. This was the first time he had ever seen a seaside city, and a strong sense of curiosity welled up in his heart.

Mai Zhuo keenly noticed the change in Yan Yue's eyes, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly, revealing a warm smile.

"Little Yan Yue, we're almost there!"

Yan Yue's thoughts were interrupted by Mai Zhuo's words, and she asked, "Is Iori Yagami in a place like this?"

Mai Zhuo replied, "Yes... According to the investigation, he has been here for three years."

"Three years?" Yan Yue pondered for a moment and asked, "Wasn't he in Japan before?"

"Yes, Iori Yagami is a band artist, and he used to live in the United States."

"Is he a music student?"

"...Oh right, he seems to be a musician..."

Yan Yue suddenly realized that although she didn't know much about Iori Yagami, she seemed to remember that he was an artist, given his avant-garde and fashionable style.

Mai Zhuo calmly replied, "Our young master from the Great Serpent Clan lives alone. He usually practices his instrument and writes songs by himself. He has very refined tastes."

Yan Yue remembered that Iori Yagami inherited Orochi's blood contract, which caused him to go berserk and go mad from time to time.

"Perhaps Iori Yagami went alone because he felt it was too dangerous for him."

"As expected of Little Flame Moon, your guess was spot on!"

“Staying alone for too long, and prone to going crazy, inevitably leads to psychological trauma and distortion. This second big shot is in a bit of a mess…” Yan Yue pondered, then fell silent.

The vehicle gradually drove towards the lighthouse in the distance and stopped at a small villa near the lighthouse.

The villa features a simple and understated design, showcasing a European style. The exterior walls are covered with pristine white marble, giving it an elegant and noble feel. The roof has a sloping design and is covered with dark blue tiles.

The windows are spacious and bright, allowing a glimpse of the exquisite decorations and furnishings inside. In front of the door is a wide, lush lawn, surrounded by various flowers.

Weiss stood quietly, watching Yan Yue get out of the car. Her eyes flashed with a complex light, and her golden pupils, like two burning flames, shone brightly in the sunlight, making her even more shocking and intriguing.

At this moment, she was wearing a black, fitted short dress, the ribbons at her waist swaying gently in the wind. Weiss had short brown hair, and her deep red eyes, complemented by her fuchsia pendant earrings, added a touch of wild beauty.

The earrings shimmered captivatingly in the sunlight, each movement seemingly stirring up the deepest desires within people.

"Vise~" Mai Zhuo's cheerful voice came, and she quickly walked to Wei's side, her eyes full of surprise.

Weiss smiled slightly, a hint of warmth flashing in her eyes. She gently patted Mai Zhuo's shoulder and said, "I didn't expect you to actually bring him here. I'm so glad you could come."

Mature and Vice embraced tightly; their affection needed no further explanation.

After they reunited, the atmosphere was exceptionally harmonious, as if the whole world had brightened up. Weiss stepped forward, her smile still on her face, but a hint of something else in her eyes. She licked her lips and said gently, "Welcome to our place, handsome young man."

Looking at the wild beauty before him, Yan Yue sensed the unique evil aura emanating from her. The aura seemed to possess a magical power, causing him to involuntarily become wary.

"Hello, Sister Weiss," Yan Yue replied politely, but she seemed to remember that Weiss had a rather ferocious and bloodthirsty beast-like personality, so she remained vigilant.

Looking at Yan Yue's calm yet wary expression, Weiss felt a little curious and chuckled softly:

“Just as Mature said.” Vice didn’t seem to care about Yan Yue’s expression. Afterwards, Vice and Mature exchanged a glance, and Vice said to Yan Yue indifferently, “Come in, don’t be shy.”

As she spoke, she and Mai Zhuo turned and walked into the house. Their graceful figures, bathed in sunlight, created a beautiful scene.

"Since we're already here, let's just take it one step at a time." Yan Yue took a deep breath and followed behind, stepping into the residence filled with a dangerous atmosphere.

……

Inside a seaside apartment in the port city.

Who is Iori Yagami waiting for in the room where the band works?

At that moment, the door to the room was pushed open, and a woman who looked similar to the beautiful young girl from before, but was a few years older, entered.

The woman had short brown hair and wore a tight tank top and jeans, exuding a rock 'n' roll vibe. She radiated youth and energy.

"Yagami".

Yagami subconsciously raised his head, looked at the woman in front of him, and said somewhat impatiently, "Oh, it's you, Konoe."

The woman named Konoe Tanima rolled her eyes at Iori Yagami and said helplessly, "Don't say that. Consider how long I've waited for you."

"I don't know what you want from me, but I need to finish composing this piece as soon as possible." Iori Yagami's tone remained arrogant and cold. "Let's get straight to the point."

"Ah? Right, right, it's about the song." Konoe Tanima suddenly remembered the purpose of his visit and immediately said, "Kikuri has already written the lyrics."

Then, Konoe Tanima chuckled somewhat awkwardly, "However, it seems Kikuri wants to sing a duet. You still have me."

"You, you're not planning to sing, are you?" Iori Yagami's tone seemed somewhat sarcastic.

"Huh?" The guard was confused.

"This really surprises me, are you serious?"

"Don't misunderstand," Konoe hurriedly explained, a hint of sadness in his eyes. "I just don't want Kikuri's hard work on the lyrics to go to waste."

"Hmph." Iori Yagami showed no sympathy and arrogantly said, "No matter how hard you try, trash is trash."

"Yagami!" Konoe was a little angry, but she had spent some time with Iori Yagami and knew his personality.

"Sigh." Gu Jian'e sighed, "Why are you always like this?"

Then, Konoe Tani said, "Actually, I came here specifically to thank you."

"Thank me?"

Leaning against the wall, Konoe said slowly, "Kikuri's spirits and complexion are much better than before. Although I don't want to admit it, it's definitely thanks to you."

Iori Yagami: "..."

Seeing that Iori Yagami remained silent, Konoe Taniguchi looked sad: "Moreover, if he can make his official debut, we can have more money to treat that child's illness."

"What does that have to do with me?" Iori Yagami asked, puzzled.

"Mr. Sang has just successfully reached a cooperation agreement with the producer, because that producer really wants to sign you, and I heard he's an old acquaintance of yours. But I won't be any less; I'll prove myself sooner or later."

"What?" Iori Yagami sensed something was wrong and became somewhat angry. He hurriedly asked, "What's your name?"

"what?"

"I asked you what the producer's name is?" Iori Yagami was somewhat angry at this moment, but his tone was calm.

"Ah... I think her name is something like Himegami." Konoe Tanima looked at Iori Yagami with a nervous expression.

"Hime-no-miya..." Yagami Iori murmured to himself, then walked out of the room alone.

Seeing Iori Yagami's anger, Konoe Taniyama realized something was wrong and hurriedly gave chase.

"Yagami! Where are you going... wait for me..."

Iori Yagami hurried along, his originally cold and stern face now filled with gloom, his eyes flashing with an unfathomable light.

Konoe Tanaka chased after him desperately, sweat dripping down his forehead, but he still gritted his teeth and refused to give up.

"Yagami! Calm down! What happened?"

She called out anxiously, but Iori Yagami seemed not to hear her at all.

The name "Hime-no-miya" kept echoing in Iori Yagami's mind, and an invisible killing intent was emanating from her.