Chapter 7

is the seventh chapter of the Fire Brigade of Flames series.

Summary
Shinra continues to deny the fact that his little brother Sho is still alive. Joker goes on to say that the Special Fire Brigade itself may be hiding something from Shinra. After suggesting to become a "Devil" to uncover the truth instead of a "Hero" at the Fire Brigade, Shinra confronts him about the fact that no matter the circumstances, he still injured the Fire Officers, and begins to attack him. Though none of his attacks make a direct hit, Joker compliments him on his firepower with a sadistic smile. Arthur and Tamaki notice the explosions going on and walk toward it in interest. Insisting Tamaki goes first since she's a lady, she turns the corner only for one of Joker's darts to be targeted at her, but Arthur pulls out Excalibur and intervenes it. Arthur sees Joker and assumes it is the Flame Person that was assigned to be defeated as part of the tournament and strives toward him unmistakably, while Shinra shouts at him to go and retrieve the Commanders for help, though Arthur doesn't listen. Tamaki interrupts and attempts to trap Joker, entrapping him using the tails of Nekomata. Thinking she captured him successfully, Shinra notices the sand appearing around her. An explosion goes off, but Shinra saves Tamaki by flying with his fire powers. Joker releases all of his exploding powder, and says to Shinra that if he wants to be a hero so much, to prove it by saving everyone. The powder surrounds the entire room, but Shinra thinks about the position of the injured officers who can't move. Joker leaves, calling Shinra a devil and saying he's welcome to join the "Joker's Brigade". Shinra hurriedly tells everybody to leave, and the entire building explodes.

Characters
In order of appearance