The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Kiana looked at the man and asked, her tone calm but with a strange sense of authority.

"Hmm? How do you know... Heh, why should I answer you?"

The man looked at Kiana and said disdainfully.

"It doesn't matter if you don't answer. In any case, I'm going to take the badge back to its rightful owner, and you... you still have a chance to step down now."

Kiana said coldly.

"Step back? Hahahaha, that's hilarious!"

Upon hearing Kiana's words, the man burst into laughter. He then turned his gaze to Kiana and began to scrutinize her from head to toe.

"You are a beautiful woman, and I admire beautiful women very much, but you only have two choices now. The first choice is to honestly tell me who you are; the second choice is to obediently leave. Which one do you choose?"

The man squinted and looked at Kiana with a smile, seemingly waiting for her answer.

Upon seeing this, the henchmen, who carried swords at their waists and torches in their hands, all crowded around.

They weren't stupid; they knew very well that those who came here were not friendly, and those who came to this place out of the blue were probably not ordinary people.

What the sword-wielding girl needs the badge for is unimportant. What matters is that she wants the badge, which means she's here to cause trouble.

Since that's the case, why bother with formalities?

If you anger us, I'll eliminate you first, and then get my hands on that badge.

This is what everyone feels.

"So, there's no room for negotiation?"

Kiana's face was icy as she looked at the group of underlings who had gathered around her and asked.

"Miss, are you provoking us or joking with us? If you are joking with us, I advise you to face reality and stop testing our patience, or the consequences will be severe."

A burly, shirtless man wearing a red headscarf stepped forward and spoke in a very arrogant manner.

"Very serious? You're the ones who should be facing serious consequences."

Kiana snorted coldly, then slowly raised her sword, her fighting spirit palpable.

"What else is there to say? Get to work! This matter must not be leaked, otherwise that lazy madman will never let us off the hook!"

Upon hearing what the boss said, the group immediately reacted and charged towards Kiana, brandishing their weapons.

Seeing this, Kiana frowned slightly, then clenched her left fist and punched a person in the chest. A huge force blasted the person away, sending him crashing to the ground some distance away, where he coughed up blood and fell unconscious.

Upon seeing this, the remaining dozen or so people were startled and immediately stopped their attack.

"Who exactly are you?!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a commotion broke out in the warehouse. Then, two henchmen holding torches grabbed him by the sides and dragged him out.

"We've caught him! The badge is right here, you..."

The underling handed the petty thief forward, then shouted loudly, preparing to claim credit.

However, his voice stopped abruptly as soon as it appeared!

His pupils dilated instantly!

A flash of silver light pierced through the body of the captured man, followed by a gush of water as his stomach was ripped open!

Upon seeing this, everyone else was stunned!

"This is... the Gut Hunter?"

As the leader's shout rang out, everyone turned their gaze to the woman who had appeared in the shadows.

Hehehe~

The other person smiled obsequiously as he held the badge in one hand, while his other hand fearlessly grabbed the petty thief's hair, looking as if he was ready to kill the guy again.

This was a woman with a graceful figure and stunning beauty. She had slightly purple eyes, long, jet-black hair, a high-bridged nose, and sensual lips. She exuded a powerful allure; any man who saw her at first glance would be captivated and unable to extricate himself. Her beauty left all who beheld her in awe.

She was the gut hunter that Sirin had repeatedly instructed her to be!

If Miracles Have Color (re0): Chapter Seventeen - The Funeral of Flames

At this moment, the Bowel Hunter cast a friendly glance his way, his eyes revealing a chilling killing intent.

Kiana and the unidentified black-clad bandits, who had been locked in a fierce confrontation inside the warehouse, stopped fighting and turned their attention to the terrifying figure who had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Upon seeing her, both Kiana and the unidentified black-clad bandit simultaneously thought: Is this person their enemy?

Seeing their astonished expressions, the Bowel Hunter's lips curled into a triumphant smile. She slowly approached Kiana, staring at her with an aggressive gaze, as if she wanted to devour her and these black-clad bandits alive, much to Kiana's surprise.

Why does this woman give off such a sinister and terrifying feeling? Just thinking about the unidentified black-clad bandits standing next to her forces her to face the situation head-on, after all, she is one of the three parties vying for the badge.

In any case, a fierce battle is about to begin.

"Hmm? Hehehe~"

Seeing Kiana's expression, the Bowel Hunter's eyes gleamed with even more smugness. She continued to approach Kiana until she was very close to her before stopping.

When the Intestine Hunter finally arrived, Kiana felt unwell and took a few steps back. The unidentified black-clad bandits beside her also retreated upon seeing this.

They seemed to know very well that this woman in revealing clothes was no pushover.

"What are you all standing there for! Kill them and this petty thief, and we'll keep the badges for ourselves!!!"

The sudden roar caused the tense atmosphere to explode instantly.

"kill!"

"Stop right there!"

"ah!!!"

As the black-clad bandits clashed with their blades, the Bowel Hunter and Kiana instantly became the target of everyone's attacks. The unfortunate petty thief screamed as the Bowel Hunter threw him aside, causing him to crash heavily to the ground. A burning pain shot through his cheek, and blood seeped onto the floor.

Even so, he still hurriedly got up and ran away, highlighting his miserable state.

Fortunately, because none of the three parties involved in the battle for the badge took him seriously, the petty thief carefully evaded his pursuers and escaped outside by stepping over the corpses that had been disemboweled by the Gut Hunter.

Just as the battle raged inside the warehouse, someone followed the sounds of fighting and came outside.

"Is this the place? Why does it feel like...?"

Emilia stared at the half-open warehouse door with some surprise, wondering who was making such a racket in the warehouse so late at night.

result...

Just as she reached the door and was about to push it open to go in with Parker, the door was suddenly pulled open.

A boy I vaguely remembered rushed out, his face covered in blood.

"It's you!"

Upon seeing this guy, Emilia grabbed him without saying a word, then glared at him and questioned him:

"Where's my badge?!"

"You actually? It's...it's inside. Go get it yourself if you want it!"

After saying that, the petty thief rolled away from Emilia and then ran away in a panic.

Seeing this, Emilia, somewhat embarrassed and angry, rushed towards the warehouse.

Inside the warehouse, Kiana was entangled with a group of black-clad thugs. Several of their corpses lay beside her, while four more remained, almost all of them wounded.

Strangely enough, Kiana faced nearly a dozen tall and strong bandits all by herself. Logically, she was at a disadvantage in terms of numbers, but she held her ground and was not injured in the slightest by the bandits.

The Bowel Hunter stood at a distance, watching all this with a cold eye, a mocking smile on his lips.

"Hmph~ You do have some skill. But your fate is sealed here. I advise you to give up resistance. Just obediently await your death, and I might consider making you my most prized creation."

The voice of the Bowel Hunter echoed in the silent space, sending a chill down Kiana's spine. She waved her hand, instantly forcing back the group of black-clad thugs in front of her. Then she roared:

"He's a magician too!"

"A magician? Then don't blame me for being impolite!"

Seeing this, the Bowel Hunter sneered and raised his weapon, rushing towards Kiana.

Seeing this, Kiana did not choose to dodge, but instead raised her sword to face the attack of the Gut Hunter.

'when!'

With a sharp clang, the short dagger and the greatsword clashed violently...

The dagger turned red-hot from the intense heat the moment it made contact.

A hint of surprise flashed in the gut hunter's eyes, and then he hurriedly took a few steps back.

"Heh! This short sword is not bad. It's just a pity you've met me. I'm going to cut your body into mincemeat inch by inch!"

The Bowel Hunter's hands rapidly shifted shape amidst the clash of his dagger and greatsword, unleashing a constant barrage of techniques.

Its agility and speed surprised even Kiana.

Fortunately, she was also very skilled, so she was able to hold her own.

"What are they doing here?"

"What is this? You guys, what are you waiting for? This is a golden opportunity!"

"It's the boss!"

At this moment, the unidentified black-clad bandits beside Kiana could no longer restrain themselves and, under the command of the burly man, raised their knives to slash at Kiana and the Bowel Hunter.

But...

'Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!!'

The incredibly fast blade pierced the chests of the unidentified black-clad bandits, leaving them weak and powerless on the ground with no chance of escape.

"what!!!"

In an instant, screams echoed through the warehouse once again.

Seeing this, Kiana realized that if things weren't resolved quickly, they would escalate.

"Your turn is over, Gut Hunter!"

She seized the opportunity and slashed down, aiming straight for the gut hunter's right shoulder.