Conan: Begins to collaborate with Miss Bayonetta and become famous

"Click."

The final spring snapped open with a crisp sound, yet it seemed to strike an even more urgent beat amidst the chaos.

With a twist of her wrist, Vermouth released the exquisite yet deadly golden shackles that had once bound her, which fell to the concrete floor with a dull thud. She didn't even glance at the instrument of torture that had imprisoned her; her icy blue eyes, the instant the shackles were released, were already locked on Baijiu's back and the gunman on the second floor who was about to pull the trigger.

Time was compressed into thin sheets, and the air was filled with the pungent smell of gunpowder, blood, and dust.

"Let's do it." Her voice was extremely low, yet clear as a drawn blade, traversing a short distance to reach Baijiu's ears.

Almost at the same instant her words fell—

The liquor started moving.

It wasn't a simple movement; rather, his entire body seemed to instantly transform into a black current of energy, taut to its limit before being suddenly released! He slammed his foot into the ground, sending fragments of broken cement flying, and with an explosive force far exceeding reason, he charged straight toward the stairs!

The gunman on the second floor clearly hadn't expected that Baijiu, despite having a "get-out-of-jail-free card," would still dare to attack, and with such terrifying speed! He instinctively tried to adjust his gun to re-lock onto the charging figure, but Baijiu was already right in front of him!

"boom!"

The gunshot rang out, but at the moment the trigger was pulled, the muzzle was deflected by the liquor! The bullet didn't hit anyone, but instead struck the steel plate on the side of the stairs at an angle, sparks flying and a piercing screech rang out!

Baijiu's hands, like iron clamps, had already gripped the gunman's wrist the moment the shot rang out! The two instantly grappled in the narrow stairwell! Muscles bulged, and bones clashed with dull thuds!

"Ugh—!" the gunman roared, trying to use his weight and brute force to push Baijiu down, while clenching his other fist and slamming it into Baijiu's ribs!

Bai Jiu grunted, but using the force of the blow, he twisted his waist and abdomen, attempting to seize the gun and lock the opponent's arm in a reverse joint lock! His movements were ruthless and precise, completely honed in real combat!

The gunman's finger remained on the trigger even as he struggled!

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Several more deafening gunshots rang out! Bullets flew out of control as the two men struggled, ricocheting towards the ceiling, walls, and floor! Ricochets whistled through the factory, shattering distant windows and carving deep craters into metal! Cement debris and sparks flew everywhere, filling the space with deadly stray bullets and acrid gunpowder smoke!

On the other side, Vermouth had just broken free of her ankle restraints and was about to step forward to support Baijiu when a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the shadows to her side!

Another figure appeared!

This man was equally burly, but unlike the tactical attire of the black-clad bodyguards, he wore a white surgical gown stained with unidentified dirt, and a medical mask covering his face, revealing only a pair of cold, focused, almost crazed eyes. He held a long, narrow, sharp scalpel in each hand, the blades seemingly still bearing the indelible dark color of a stain. He made no sound, but lunged at Vermouth with the precision and swiftness of someone performing surgery, the blades slicing through the air, aimed straight for her throat and heart!

Vermouth's pupils contracted sharply! She had just escaped, her body still injured, yet she displayed astonishing reflexes and flexibility in the face of this sudden and dangerous close-range knife attack! Her waist snapped backward, narrowly avoiding the knife aimed at her throat, while simultaneously using her feet to slide to the side and back. The tip of the scalpel grazed her ribs, cutting through her trench coat and bodysuit, leaving a shallow bloodstain!

She steadied herself, her eyes turning icy cold, like a frozen lake. Unarmed, she assumed a close-quarters combat stance, her gaze fixed intently on the "surgeon's" wrist and joints gripping the knife.

Meanwhile, the fight on the stairs has reached a fever pitch!

The liquor finally managed to twist the gunman's arm to an extreme angle, forcing him to let out a painful roar and involuntarily release the trigger! The pistol slid downwards!

But just as Baijiu was about to deliver the fatal blow, a strong sense of exhaustion and sluggishness suddenly seized him! The residual effects of the potent nerve paralyzing agent he had taken to realistically simulate cyanide poisoning, combined with the exhaustion from the repeated intense battles, slowed his muscle reactions and caused a sudden and drastic decline in his strength!

The gunman he had subdued keenly seized this momentary opening! The burly man's eyes flashed with ferocity, and taking advantage of Baijiu's momentary lapse in movement, he unleashed the strength of a bull, breaking free from his grip. With a powerful swing of his thick arm, he flung Baijiu, who had already gained the upper hand, away like a broken sack!

"boom!"

Baijiu's body slammed heavily against the hard metal handrail at the corner of the stairs, producing a heart-stopping thud. He then tumbled down several steps and crashed onto the concrete floor, kicking up a cloud of dust. He tried to get up, but a churning pain shot through his chest, a metallic taste filled his throat, and he spat out another mouthful of blood, staining the dust in front of him red.

The gunman, panting heavily, picked up his pistol from the ground, his eyes blazing with murderous intent. He strode down the stairs, looked at Baijiu struggling to get up, and without hesitation, as if venting his anger, raised his heavy military boot and kicked Baijiu hard in the chest!

"puff--!"

The faint sound of breaking ribs was masked by the heavy impact. Baijiu was kicked and slid more than a meter away, his back hitting the cold machine base again. He completely lost the strength to get up and could only curl up and cough violently, each breath bringing tearing pain.

But it's not over yet.

The gunman, like a wild beast utterly enraged, strode forward, crouched down, and roughly grabbed Baijiu's hair with his left hand, lifting his blood-stained face. His right fist clenched so tightly his knuckles turned white from the force he was holding back, and then—

"Boom!"

The first punch landed squarely on Baijiu's cheekbone. His skin was torn open.

"Boom!"

The second punch landed above the brow bone. Instantly, it became dark and swollen, making it almost impossible to open the eyes.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The relentless blows fell like pile drivers on Baijiu's face, temples, and jaw! Blood, sweat, and dust mingled, blurring his features. His resistance grew weaker and weaker; only his body convulsed involuntarily with each strike, and fresh blood and foam continuously oozed from his mouth and nose.

On the other side, Vermouth's battle with the "surgeon" was equally perilous!

Using her agile movements and precise grappling, she dodged the deadly blade several times, even inflicting significant damage on her opponent with her elbows and knees. However, her opponent was wearing surgical scrubs and seemed to have an extremely high pain tolerance. Moreover, her knife skills were cunning and ruthless, making her a true killer.

While dodging, Vermouth grabbed a piece of rusty steel pipe from the ground to block. With a "clang," the scalpel sparked as it struck the steel pipe, making her hands go numb!

The other knife had already silently pierced her waist and abdomen!

Inside the factory, the gunfire had temporarily ceased, but the muffled thuds of fists hitting flesh, the sharp clang of metal clashing, the suppressed groans of pain, and the heavy breathing intertwined to create a desperate and violent symphony of death.

The stench of blood was so strong it was almost overwhelming, and dust and gunpowder smoke danced wildly in the dim beams of light.