---Megapolis 'New Era'---

Half-dead shield: Kumiko, is there a plan?

Kumiko: No. You're the boss, aren't you? So come up with it.

Half-dead shield: That's how you always are. I found the problem first, and now solve it for you.

Kumiko: And who was after him?

Half-dead shield: I wasn't hunting, but doing something like revenge.

Kumiko: Okay, what do you suggest?

The half-dead shield: So far it does not touch civilians, but it seems to me that it will not last long.

Kumiko: Ahem.

Half-dead shield: Yes, yes. Anyway, he's flying towards the citadel now. Which means we have to run to her. We'll meet him there and deal with him.

Kumiko: Good. Uncle Vic, we'll pay later. You know us, right?

Vic: Yes, it's good. Have a good battle.

"Having said that, Vic was wiping glasses."

Half-dead shield: Chew first, then speak.

"Kumiko lifted herself and the Half-dead Shield into the air. After leaving the restaurant, they flew towards the main observation deck of the citadel. At this time, the Scarlet Flyer began to release the scarlet gas."

"The Scarlet gas that the Scarlet Flyer uses is hydrogen sulfide, a flammable gas. In the proportions used, the Scarlet Flyer, with the release of any spark, the diameter of the explosion will be about a kilometer."

Half-dead shield: Kumiko. Can you control this gas?

Kumiko: Only if you stop flying.

Half-dead shield: Understood. Then, as soon as we land, collect or maintain all the gas in the air, about 20 meters above the ground.

Kumiko: I get it, I'll try.

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"The collision of the two heroes of the situation was inevitable. Both will be at the citadel at the same time."

"Kumiko threw the Half-dead Shield onto the observation deck and gradually began to collect gas, slowly lowering herself."

Scarlet Flyer: Hahahahahh! Greg! Here we met live!

Half-dead shield: Isn't there a lot of honor for Senya alone?

"Kumiko landed and started collecting the released gas, lifting it off the ground."

Scarlet Flyer: I can't hear anything! Let me get closer!

"The scarlet flier, jumping off the plane, falls on the observation deck. The plane is diving into the citadel."

Half-dead shield: Kumiko, hurry up. The citadel can be rebuilt, but people cannot be revived.

Kumiko: Wow! I generally..- That's old! Khraaaaa!

"Kumiko has collected almost all the released gas into the sphere. At the same time, the plane crashed into the citadel. The radius of the explosion is about 3 meters near the citadel and one of the columns of the citadel."

Half-dead shield: Well done.

Kumiko: Glad to see you...

"Kumiko fell unconscious. At that moment, the Scarlet Flyer landed a couple of meters away from the Half-dead Shield."

Scarlet Flyer: And greetings to you again, Greg. Let's start with where we finished?

A half-dead shield: What are you interested in, Aki?

The Scarlet Flyer: How is that? Do you think I've been looking for you for a few years just like that? Become my ally. You will have everything you dream of. And the payment for this will be just nothing - help in creating a ma-a-scarlet robot.

Half-dead shield: We both understand why you're creating it. I'm not going to do anything like that!

Aki: But why do I hear the same answer? Now, years will pass, and what am I supposed to do near your grave? Asking for help? You're going to die of old age, so why not have fun with this world?

Half-dead shield: You will never be able to understand.

Aki: You're boring. If so, let's check whose truth is true!

"The half-dead shield took up a defensive stance, taking the bat from behind his back. Aki charged, drawing his blades from their scabbards. At the same moment, a portal opened in the sky, near the 5th district of the metropolis. A second later, the sound of landing was heard, with a huge shock wave that the citadel, which is located in the 1st district, was shaken. The half-dead shield turned its head, stopping. Aki stopped abruptly and also turned his head."

A half-dead shield: It's you?

Aki: No.

Half-dead shield: And then who?

Aki: I have no idea. Your companion is here too. Any ideas?

Half-dead shield: No.

"The half-dead shield and Aki with a sharp push rushed to run across the roofs to the place of the sound."

--- The scene of the accident---

Half-dead shield: Do you see something?

Aki: Because of the wall of dust, I can hardly see anything, except that almost the entire 5th district is in ruins.

Half-dead shield: I see a silhouette.

Aki: Shall we attack or wait?

Half-dead shield: Hit me on the bat.

"The half-dead shield pointed the tip of the bat towards Aki. Aki swung and hit the bat. The half-dead shield made a blow to the air, thereby removing a large amount of dust."

...: Hey! A half-dead shield! I know you're here! Let's go faster!

Aki: Eh?

Half-dead shield: Stay here, Aki.

Aki: I didn't understand, are you going to her?

A half-dead shield: She called me.

Aki: Is your name Half-dead Shield?

A half-dead shield: That's my true nickname.

Aki: Uh?