He looked at Knov. "You mean… those villages?" "Of course! Didn't they kill those people? Attacking ordinary people, even children… your sin
He looked at Knov. "You mean… those villages?"
"Of course! Didn't they kill those people? Attacking ordinary people, even children… your sins are unforgivable."
Knov looked coldly at Hisoka, ready to attack. Morel prepared to assist.
"No! They didn't kill those people!" Balda said. "Those people were killed by an unknown creature. They didn't attack ordinary people."
Knov and Morel stopped, turning around. "What did you say?"
Balda repeated, "I said those people weren't killed by them. They were killed by an unknown creature."
"Unknown creature?" Knov hesitated for a second, then laughed. "You think you can fool us with that?"
"I'm telling the truth! I saw those monsters. Some were like insects, others like animals," Balda insisted.
It sounded like a fabricated lie.
The appearance of unknown creatures coincided with the murders.
No matter how you looked at it, it was unconvincing.
Seeing Knov's disbelief, Balda felt helpless.
"It's true! Those monsters killed our companions. If we hadn't met Loki and the others, we'd be dead!" Ponzu added.
Balda nodded. "I'm a Beast Hunter. I came here because of reports about unknown creatures."
Knov sneered. 'Those two are probably under some kind of control or have been manipulated.'
Unlike Knov, Morel was serious. As a Marine Hunter, he knew what interested Beast Hunters like Balda.
If everything was normal, Balda wouldn't be here. There weren't any special creatures to attract Beast Hunters.
But unknown creatures attracting Beast Hunters made sense.
"Knov, maybe we should investigate this further."
"Morel!" Knov turned. "Whether they massacred civilians or not, his status as a Class S wanted criminal remains, right?"
Morel nodded.
"Then that's settled. That brat and his companions must be brought back to the Association. If not, kill them!"
Morel sighed. Knov joined the extermination team for reputation; the more crimes the enemy committed, the better for him.
But Morel felt it was more complicated. If unknown creatures were preying on humans, investigating them was more important than hunting Loki. Loki was an individual; the creatures were a species. If they reproduced quickly, they'd be a far greater disaster than Loki.
But Knov seemed unconcerned, wanting to finish the mission quickly.
Morel couldn't do anything about it. They hadn't seen the creatures; it might be a lie.
"The Chairman will deal with that brat soon. Let's deal with these people quickly!"
Knov's Nen surged. Pakunoda raised her gun, looking at Knov and Morel.
'Their Nen is strong. Baise and I are no match for either of them. Hisoka might have a good chance against one, though.'
After a brief assessment, Pakunoda and Baise moved behind Hisoka, their eyes fixed on Knov.
"Ladies, you want to fight me?" Knov asked. "Let me state clearly, I don't show mercy because my opponent is a woman."
Knov's abilities weren't combat-oriented, but he wasn't weak. Dealing with Baise and Pakunoda wouldn't be a problem.
But as they prepared to fight, a wave of cold air erupted. White Nen spread, instantly freezing the ground.
It was a thin layer, but the effect was impressive. The Nen blast shattered the 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva's palm.
A huge, crystal-clear ice sphere appeared, a red light piercing the ice, growing brighter and brighter.
Bang bang bang!! Ninety-Ninth Hand—a technique unleashing Ninety-Ninth Hand for massive destruction.
The 100-Type Guanyin Bodhisattva struck Loki with a flurry of blows, its arms like streaks of light, instantly engulfing him in golden light.
Dust obscured Loki, the ground shaking violently like an earthquake.
The bombardment continued for several seconds.
Those who witnessed Netero's technique gulped. The continuous attacks were incredibly fast and powerful.
If they were in Loki's place, they would have been killed countless times.
Dust continued to rise. Everyone stared intently at the dissipating dust cloud, wondering if Loki could withstand Netero's attack.
Everyone held their breath, awaiting the answer.
Though it wasn't their fight, they were more nervous than Netero and Loki.
The few seconds it took for the dust to clear felt like hours.
Netero also stared intently at the smoke.
Suddenly, a flame flickered, floating in the air, rising from the smoke, suspended several meters high.
It drew everyone's attention.
As they wondered about the flame, the small flame burst, burning intensely, drawing red light from all directions, coalescing.
Slowly, the flames formed a white robe, fiery red hair appearing within the flames.
In a breath, Loki was reformed by the flames.
Morel's jaw dropped, his pipe falling to the ground, unnoticed.
'This is the ability mentioned in the intel—transforming his body into flames.'
He'd only seen the text, but witnessing it was different.
It was unbelievable, unheard of.
Such a power required immense Nen and strict conditions. Morel couldn't imagine it.
Witnessing Loki's fiery reappearance…
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