Fueled by the sea breeze, the fire grew larger.
Kujo Yua stopped in her tracks, she also saw Uesugi Shion. She ordered to open fire, the mobile squad sprayed bullets at the wall of flames, their view blocked, essentially shooting at nothing.
The harsh sound of metal scraping came from behind the wall of fire, and the silhouette of Uesugi Shion faintly appeared amidst the distorted heat waves.
"Don't waste bullets, Director Kujo!"
Her laughter mixed with the rumble of collapsing trees, like a venomous snake hissing: "Fushimi Roku, I know you're listening—surrender and come to me! Otherwise, my companions will kill the hostage!"
Fushimi Roku raised his voice in interruption: "Let's put the chips on the table first, shall we? Where's Miss Moriki? Want me to walk into the fire without even seeing if the hostage is alive or dead?"
"She's in an absolutely safe place."
