The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

A man dressed in a loose robe, with an exaggerated side-swept hairstyle, and dressed like a clown, appeared behind Kiana at some point.

His tone of voice was very strange, as if he wanted to sing the sentences, but because he couldn't speak properly, it sounded really weird.

Upon first seeing this person, Kiana's first thought was...

What strange person approached me?

However, after careful consideration, she realized that the possibility of such a thing happening was extremely slim.

After all, anyone who dares to approach someone looking like that is probably a little bit fearless.

If we rule out that possibility, there might only be one answer.

So, I was blocking this person's way?

"Or rather... did it alert him? Hmm? Who are the two people behind him?"

It wasn't until she turned around and looked closely that Kiana discovered that behind the strange man who looked like a clown, there were two beautiful girls with different hair colors waiting on either side.

One blue and one pink, even their clothes were matching colors, highlighting a sense of neatness.

Apart from that, the man had no other followers.

"Judging by his physique, he's not particularly strong. Going out with only two girls? Is the security in this world really that good?"

To be honest, Kiana herself is skeptical of this viewpoint.

After all, they had no idea they would encounter monster attacks and bandit robberies on the way here, and luckily they were skilled enough to not be afraid of these things.

If it were an ordinary person who couldn't even kill a chicken, they would either be robbed, killed, or devoured by wild beasts.

So here's the question: how come this man in front of us is completely unharmed?

“That’s right, every child in the Kaslana family is a warrior against the Honkai.”

After the initial surprise of their first meeting, Kiana began her preliminary answers.

However, the world is different.

Although, with Sirin's help, the other person could understand the sentence, they couldn't comprehend or understand what the name Kaslana meant...

"Oh? Kaslana?"

After stroking his chin in deep thought for a long time, the man dressed like a clown smiled. Then he slowly raised his hand:

“My name is Roswaal L. Mezas. I am the owner of this mansion, a noblewoman from the Kingdom of Lugnica. These two are Rem and Ram. It’s a pleasure to meet you, noble lady of the Kaslana family.”

"Uh, you might have misunderstood. I'm a soldier..."

"Also a nobleman. Haha, I was a nobleman before I was a mage, so there's no conflict. Speaking of which... what brings you here today? You don't happen to want to stay at my manor, do you?"

Roswaal narrowed his eyes, his strangely shaped face radiating an ominous aura.

Clearly, answering "yes" at this moment would likely be counterproductive, lowering one's standing in the other person's eyes. And might even result in a direct rejection?

Thinking of this, Kiana hesitated for a moment, then placed the bag containing the wolf's corpse on the ground.

It was accompanied by a soft 'thump!'

The heavy bag fell to the ground, echoing with the sound of blood mingling with the mud.

"That's not what I meant. I just wanted to ask where I can collect my reward for solving these problems."

"Wow! Rem, Rem, look! This woman is so cruel! She actually turned the monster into this state."

"Yes, it feels a bit scary... Ram, let's stay away from her."

Kiana: "......"

Hmm, although neither of the two girls in maid outfits is wrong, but... why does it sound a bit strange?

Before Kiana could say anything to ease the tension...

"Hahaha, you really are..."

Roswaal glanced at the blood-soaked bag, his gaze towards Kiana now filled with surprise and astonishment.

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter 3 Roswaal's Appreciation

He hadn't expected this seemingly delicate, beautiful, frail, and even somewhat cute girl to possess such formidable strength. Such power transcended that of a warrior, even exceeding their limits. Could she be a mage? Or perhaps a practitioner of some other profession?

"That's strange. You handled all of these things personally?"

"Yes."

Kiana slowly nodded in acknowledgment.

Of course, strictly speaking, Sirin only dealt with these magical beasts incidentally. The reason was to fulfill a quest that would guide her to connect with an important figure in this world.

If we can find a way to enter the mansion directly, then establishing a connection with the selection of the king would be the best option.

Unfortunately, this famous ducal mansion in the city is not so easy to enter.

"Truly commendable strength. Hmm~ I imagine these magical beasts will fetch a good price at the market, right? To thank you for eliminating this threat to the kingdom, here's what we'll do, Rem."

"Yes!"

Upon hearing her master Roswaal's call, Rem immediately stepped forward.

She looked incredibly cute in her suitable maid outfit, her short, sky-blue hair swaying gently in the wind, giving her a lively appearance. Her petite frame suggested she didn't possess much strength.

This beautiful young girl, in the prime of her life, makes you want to cherish her with all your heart...

"Is there anything I can help you with, Master?"

Although Rem seemed quite mischievous just now, she is actually a very polite and obedient girl. Or perhaps... she wouldn't dare to be impolite in front of her master?

In short, at this moment, the maid was bowing respectfully, showing no sign of disobedience whatsoever.

Her obedient and submissive demeanor was completely different from how she had acted just moments before.

"So this girl has this side to her too?"

Kiana was somewhat surprised to see the girl bowing respectfully before her.

After all, what she just said was really quite speechless.

I'm not sure if it was intentional or just a joke, but it definitely felt like I offended someone.

"What's wrong, Kiana?"

While Rem and Roswaal were talking, Sirin suddenly leaned in and asked a question.

Since she took the initiative to ask, it seems there's no need for me to remain silent, is there?

"It's nothing, it's just strange... will I be able to succeed next?"

"Haha, you're overthinking it. Don't let Roswaal's appearance fool you; he's actually quite shrewd. So it's unlikely he'd invite you into the mansion so easily. So, next..."

Before Sirin could finish speaking, Roswaal had already spoken, nodding with a smile:

"Sir, please go with her. I'm going home now."

"Oh? Oh, well then. Goodbye."

Kiana stepped aside after speaking, without saying anything more.

Because she had been specifically reminded by the system beforehand, she knew very well that it was best not to do anything unusual.

Maintaining a normal routine is best; otherwise, it may lead to unnecessary trouble...

Watching Roswaal slowly return to his mansion, Kiana felt that her trip hadn't been entirely fruitless. At least she'd caught someone's attention, and perhaps one day, given the opportunity...

“Please come with me, Lady Kaslana.”

Rem's words interrupted Kiana's thoughts, instantly bringing her back to her senses as she looked at the blue-haired girl.

At this moment, the other person stood upright by the roadside with their eyes closed.

His attitude was completely different from when he was facing Roswaal.

It makes you wonder if this girl has many faces, and if each face can be flipped through like a book...

Oh well.

"Um..."

"Need any help? If you don't want to get your hands dirty, please let me do it."

Rem slowly stepped forward, intending to pick up the bag containing the wolf's corpse.

It seems that these chores were commonplace and routine for her.

Well...

Should we say she is hardworking, considerate, and doesn't mind getting dirty?

Looking at the girl in front of her who wanted to help share her burden, Kiana's impression of her suddenly improved a lot.

"No need. I'm not the kind of person who's particularly precious."

Kiana spoke as she picked up the bag. Because it had been piled up here for some time, the body parts inside had seeped out a lot of blood.

Blood seeped into the bag and leaked out of the pocket.

Simply touching it will inevitably leave your hands stained with blood.

Unfortunately, Kiana's careless actions resulted in her right hand being covered in blood.

Looking at it from a distance, it's somewhat frightening.

However, Rem, who seemed delicate, did not react at all to this scene.

It seems that bloodshed isn't actually that scary for her? Or perhaps... she's not really into the blood of demon wolves?

In short, Kiana carried the bag and Rem led the way.

"Please follow, Your Excellency."

"Ah."

The two walked one after the other, with Rem occasionally turning back to look.

Kiana, on the other hand, walked along undeterred by the trouble, occasionally asking a question. Rem always responded softly, offering relatively timely answers.

It must be said that although she appeared somewhat aloof, her actions were not as cold as her appearance suggested.