KOF: Rise of the King of Fighters

Information about the main characters has been released.

Name: Yan Yue;

Sex: Male;

Title: None (currently);

Nationality: Chinese;

Birthday: Unknown;

Age: 17 (currently);

Height: 174cm (currently);

Weight: 65kg (currently);

Fighting styles: Bajiquan Qi Mind Technique (internal energy), Flowing Water Rock-Shattering Fist (physical skills);

Character relationships: Tang Fulu (grandfather), Shun'ei and Meijin (junior brothers), Terry Bogard (senior brother), Locke Howard (junior brother). He is friends with Kyo Kusanagi, Doron, Jinmu, Ryo Sakazaki, and others, and gets along fairly well with most fighters.

Occupation: Chef, musician;

Favorite food: Traditional Chinese cuisine;

Hobbies: Music, cooking;

Things I dislike: Hypocrisy;

Favorite sport: Running;

Special abilities: Extremely powerful mental strength, unknown golden flames.

……

Yan Yue had calculated the time accurately; the World King of Fighters Tournament was approaching, and Rugal would definitely try to kill him and Kyo Kusanagi. Therefore, he needed to handle things in South Town as well as deal with the crisis.

So, Yan Yue recently put her job at the barbecue restaurant on hold and handed over all the recorded songs to the company manager. She's planning to take a few days off; she's been feeling quite stressed and tired lately. She's waiting to receive the invitation to the King of Fighters tournament.

At this moment, sunlight streamed onto the bustling streets of South Town, and Yan Yue leisurely led Locke through every corner of the city.

Yan Yue would occasionally take out Lian Xin's pocket watch and look at it, his mind constantly pondering the struggle between Mephisto and the Dark Alley of Sanctions.

Noticing Yan Yue's absent-mindedness, Locke said with concern, "Big brother! Since we're out having fun, let's forget about all our worries and relax to our hearts' content!"

Hearing Locke's words, Yan Yue nodded slightly in agreement, then carefully put the pocket watch into her pocket. At this moment, Locke's pockets were stuffed full of all kinds of delicious snacks. He held an iced drink in his left hand and a hot dog tightly in his right hand, eating with great relish.

Locke, his mouth full of food, mumbled indistinctly, "Brother Yan Yue, I never expected you to take a vacation!"

"What? No?"

"After all, you're a well-known workaholic, big brother."

"Huh? Who said that?"

"I don't know...that's what everyone's saying..."

Yan Yue was speechless, but quickly smiled and replied, "Haha, fine, I happen to have some free time these days, so I'll show you around. Tonight, we'll go watch the street racing in Block A."

"Wow! A race car!" Upon hearing the word "race car," Locke's eyes lit up instantly, his excitement overflowing.

Yan Yue thought to herself: Since I'm relatively free these days, I might as well take this opportunity to go to Block A to watch a racing event and, while I'm at it, learn more about the local gangsters. Terry is busy right now, so I can bring Locke along to broaden his horizons and increase his knowledge. Even if there's danger, Yan Yue can still protect him.

"Locke, it's still early for racing. Where do you want to go for fun now?"

"Big brother, let me think about it..."

Yan Yue and Locke continued their stroll through the streets, anticipating the exciting race that would take place after nightfall. Yan Yue had never seen street racing before and was equally curious, but also somewhat apprehensive; underground races organized by gangs were never as simple as they seemed.

……

Nighttime, Block A of Nanzhen.

The scene of a car race.

Spotlights illuminated the entire racetrack area as if it were daytime, and the deafening roar of engines sounded like a pack of angry beasts. Sports cars of various shapes and sizes weaved along both sides of the road, their bodies gleaming with a cold metallic light. Each car had a unique paint job, showcasing the personality of the driver or the gang behind them.

Spectators lined both sides of the track, many dressed in clothing bearing gang insignia. They shouted, some waving flags, others smoking and holding large wads of cash, ready to place bets. A tense and frenzied atmosphere filled the air.

In the makeshift stands beside the stadium sat various gang leaders, each surrounded by their henchmen. Amidst the swirling smoke, their sharp eyes scanned the arena; this match was not only about honor, but also about the division of enormous profits.

Yan Yue and Locke weaved through the crowd. Locke nervously watched the menacing gang members around him, his eyes constantly darting between the race cars. Yan Yue, on the other hand, was much calmer. He carefully observed the people around him with his senses, secretly keeping an eye on the movements of the various gangs.

Locke huddled tightly behind Yan Yue, peeking out half his head with a hint of worry in his eyes, and cautiously asked, "Brother Yan Yue, are you sure there won't be any problems here?"

Yan Yue frowned, looking at the smoky, chaotic scene of gangsters around her, and slowly said, "Sigh, it's obvious, this isn't a place for us at all... I prefer a quiet and peaceful environment."

“Me too…” Locke nodded in agreement.

"These people are mostly gang members from various areas of South Town. They are all ruthless and vicious; none of them are easy to deal with!"

"Well, since we're already here, let's observe the situation first. Maybe things aren't as bad as we think."

Hearing Yan Yue say this, Locke breathed a slight sigh of relief, but still nodded nervously in agreement.

At this moment, Yan Yue cautiously scanned the surrounding crowd, while reassuring Locke beside her: "Locke, don't be so nervous. Just follow me. We'll leave as soon as we finish watching this match."

Locke quickly replied, "Yes, Brother Yan Yue!"

Then, Yan Yue led Locke to an empty seat to sit down. Locke carefully took out a bag of potato chips, tore open the packaging, and stared intently at the sports cars that were about to start racing.

Yan Yue sat quietly to the side, trying to use his senses to obtain some useful information. However, just as he activated his senses, he suddenly sensed a familiar figure not far away.

"Huh? Isn't that Lian Xin? Why is she here?" Yan Yue couldn't help but feel a surge of doubt and curiosity.

Yan Yue frowned, thinking: Lian Xin, this kind of assassin, is not the kind of person who likes to join in the fun. Could it be that she is also here for this competition? Who is she planning to eliminate?

At this moment, Lianxin stood alone at the other end of the platform. She wore a greyish-white trench coat and a top hat, obscuring her beautiful face. Lianxin remained in the shadowy corner, constantly staring ahead, ready to act at any moment.

Just then, a tall, muscular young Black man carrying a makeshift megaphone strode briskly toward the center of the track. He smiled and enthusiastically greeted the surrounding spectators, appearing to be the host of tonight's race.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening!" The host's enthusiastic voice resounded throughout the venue through the loudspeaker, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

He then continued, "Now, an exciting and thrilling drifting and cornering competition is about to begin! As always, the bet for both drivers is $3000! However, if anyone feels it's not exciting enough, they can choose to raise the stakes!"

Before the words were even finished, a deafening roar of cheers and whistles erupted from the crowd. People were incredibly excited, rubbing their hands together, eagerly anticipating the official start of the competition.

The host then explained the rules of the competition in detail: "Please note that the race track will run along this main road. Starting from the starting point, you will need to circle the road completely and return to this location to complete the race."

"It is particularly important to emphasize that if a participating vehicle is to use drifting techniques to successfully navigate the marked curves, it will be considered a loss."

"Furthermore, the entire track is filmed by cameras, and spectators can watch it on screens on the platform..."

After the host finished explaining the competition rules in detail, he waved his arm, indicating that two uniquely designed and very different cars would slowly drive towards the starting point of the wide track.

In an instant, a deafening roar of engines suddenly erupted, like a violent thunderbolt sweeping in. The sound reverberated through the sky, as if it were about to pierce the heavens, causing the hearts of everyone present to beat involuntarily faster.

Just then, Yan Yue on the platform spotted the bright red retro convertible sports car.

What's even more eye-catching is that sitting in the driver's seat of this red convertible is the cool man with dark red hair and white bangs. He's dressed in a black motorcycle suit, wearing sunglasses, and has a tall and agile posture, giving off a cold and domineering feeling.

Next to the sleek red sports car, a menacing black American muscle car was parked. In the driver's seat sat a dark-haired adult with a fierce expression and cold eyes. He slightly turned his head, glaring menacingly at the dark red-haired man in the sports car beside him.

The adult smirked, revealing a defiant smile, and yelled at the man with dark red hair, "Alba, we had a deal. If I win this match, your men will be at my mercy!"

However, faced with such an arrogant threat, the handsome red-haired man in sunglasses named Alba merely showed disdain. He didn't even glance at the other man, but instead slammed his left hand on the doorframe and replied in a tone as calm as still water, "I won. You'd better obediently go back to Kowloon Walled City! Crow!"

Upon hearing this, the black-haired adult known as Raven's expression instantly changed drastically. His already fierce face became even more distorted with rage, and he growled menacingly, "Hmph! We'll see! Today is your death day, Alba!"

Just as the two were about to clash, a tall host strode to the space between the two cars. He raised one hand high and shouted, "Three! Two! One! Really go!" As soon as he finished speaking, the host forcefully swung both hands down.

In an instant, it was as if two thunderbolts exploded simultaneously. The two cars, like ignited powder kegs, suddenly erupted with deafening roars. Their wheels spun rapidly, screeching violently against the ground, sparks flying and thick smoke billowing upwards. Then, like wild horses, the two cars sped forward with an almost ferocious momentum.

At the same time, the audience on the platform all shouted excitedly, creating a scene of wailing and howling.

At that moment, Locke stared wide-eyed, his face filled with astonishment, at the two sports cars speeding away at breakneck speed. An overwhelming surge of excitement welled up within him. He eagerly approached Yan Yue and anxiously asked, "Brother Yan Yue, who do you think will ultimately win?"

Yan Yue's lips curled up slightly, revealing a playful smile, and she replied unhurriedly, "Hmm... in my opinion, the red sports car has a better chance of winning."

"Huh?" Locke was clearly surprised by the answer and asked in confusion, "Why are you so sure?"

Yan Yue reached out and took a potato chip from Locke, half-jokingly saying, "Because it's red, it's three times faster!"

"Huh?" Locke was even more confused after hearing this, completely baffled. "Red triple speed? What does that mean? Brother Yan Yue, you always like to say things that are hard to understand."

Faced with Locke's complaint, Yan Yue shook her head helplessly and explained, "Actually, it's nothing. It's just that the person driving the red car is incredibly powerful and unfathomable."

"Oh? Is it really that strong?" Locke was still skeptical and continued to press, "Just how strong is it exactly?"

Yan Yue paused for a moment, seemingly trying to recall the scene when she met that person, and then slowly said, "To be honest, I'm not quite sure where his true strength limit is. But when I first met him, I felt a strange sense of pressure from him, so I guessed that the red sports car would probably win this race."