I am a female swordsman.

Among the ghouls in Ward 20, there seems to be a rumor circulating about Yomi, a female college student at Kamii University. The origin of the rumor is unknown, but it is generally known that Yomi is actually a half-human, half-ghoul being, and that her flesh is said to be delicious and that eating her can not only fill one's stomach but also grant one great power.

To further convince him, Kotaro Amon also presented several photos.

They were all secretly filming the underworld.

"The person who took the photos intended to attack you last night, but we discovered them and dealt with them. Miss Huang Quan, you are no longer safe. Many ghouls are eyeing you, and some of them may be very dangerous."

"Is that so..." Huang Quan's scarlet pupils contracted slightly.

Amon Koutarou spoke with guilt; any ordinary person who knew they were being targeted by ghouls would be terrified and break down. But Yomi, sitting opposite him, was unexpectedly calm and composed, which made Amon Koutarou, who had intended to smoothly continue, feel somewhat embarrassed.

"So, Miss Huang Quan, in order to protect your safety, I hope you can stay with me for the time being!" Kotaro Amon shouted nervously, startling the other customers in the cafe.

They looked at Kotaro, who was standing and bowing, and Yomi, who looked bewildered, and smiled with understanding.

Author's Note:

P.S.: Regarding Huang Quan's sexual orientation, I'm certain she's single with a lesbian bias, and her relationships with men are at most platonic (seriously).

Chapter Two is about livestock.

CCG First Class Investigator Amon Kotaro has many admirers among his young female colleagues due to his handsome appearance, but he doesn't seem to be aware of it. Yomi remembers that in the original story, he seemed to be very popular with women and even won the favor of Mado Akira, the daughter of his mentor and partner Mado Kureo.

He is indeed a very charismatic and charming man.

Looking into the other person's sincere and persistent eyes, Huang Quan couldn't help but admire him in her heart. Before she transmigrated, she also longed for this kind of man full of spirit and hoped that she could become such a person.

"Haha, hahaha!"

Suddenly, a suppressed laugh came from behind Huang Quan, and this unexpected, suppressed laughter made her feel inexplicably tense. It was as if someone had been standing behind her all along without her noticing, and she only realized their presence when they made a sound!

For a swordsman, this was a terrifying experience!

A strange, suppressed laugh broke the unusual atmosphere created by Amon Kotaro. A slightly hunched man stood up from another compartment behind Yomi. He was wearing the same white trench coat as Kotaro, carrying a case of weapons, and most strikingly, he had a full head of white hair.

This man was none other than Mado Kureo, a white dove who was terrifying in every way.

"Mr. Mado."

"Alright, alright, Amon, you're not suited to deal with her. Sit down for now. ...Do you think I'm right, Miss Red-Eyed, who's known as a ghoul?" Mado Kureo's deep, husky voice always made people think he was trying his best to suppress something. The moment Yomi was stared at by him, she instinctively reached for the sword pouch she carried with her.

Please call me Huang Quan (Yellow Springs).

The moment this man called her a ghoul, a hint of displeasure flickered in the depths of Huang Quan's usually calm and composed eyes.

"That's a really great name. Let me introduce myself first. I'm Mado Kureo, a senior investigator for the CCG. I originally wanted Amon to invite you to cooperate with our work, but I can see that you're different from ordinary people."

The moment Yomi saw this silver-haired, red-eyed woman, Mado Kureo instinctively knew she was not the ghoul the rumors suggested. Her red eyes, so similar to those of ghouls, didn't reveal the ugly emotions of those scum, but rather a beautiful strength that remained resilient in the face of adversity.

It is like a beautiful flower blooming in the wilderness.

"So-called cooperation is just acting as bait to attract ghouls, right?" Yomi automatically ignored Mado Kureo's comments. He could deduce from the original plot why this maniac who only had hunting on his mind would come after him.

If Amon Kotaro hadn't spoken, and many ghouls were already eyeing him, then his cooperation as bait would definitely attract a large number of ghouls. For Mado Kureo, who wanted nothing more than torment and crush every ghoul, there was currently no more suitable bait than Yomi!

“Miss Huang Quan, no…!” Yamen was startled by what Huang Quan said about bait. He wanted to explain that he meant protection, not something like bait.

However, Mado Kureo's strange smile revealed a deep excitement!

"That's right, it's bait!"

“I have a question and a request. If they can be met, then I am willing to accept the offer of being bait.” Huang Quan’s calm and composed expression showed no anger at being used as bait. This unusual tranquility was not something a panicked person would possess.

People who are forced into dangerous situations often exhibit two behaviors.

One type panics to the point of being unable to do anything and collapses, swallowed by the danger. The other type is a rare breed; when faced with danger that affects them, they remain calm and seek ways to deal with the impending peril.

Although Huang Quan lived a very passive and pessimistic life, this didn't mean she would do nothing when danger was imminent. This best describes her mindset: if danger was unavoidable, she would risk everything to avoid regrets!

"My question is, are there really ghouls targeting me?"

"There's no doubt about that. There are quite a few ghouls in the 20th ward who are very interested in you. I heard that even the Gourmet has his eye on Yomi, who is an S-rank ghoul."

'Hold!'

Even with her calm demeanor, Huang Quan couldn't help but curse inwardly upon hearing this news. [Gourmet] Tsukiyama Shuu, an absolute psychopath in the ghoul world. Unlike other ghouls who hunt for food, Tsukiyama Shuu pursues a love of delicious food.

It's easy to imagine how terrifying and brutal such a creature would be to ordinary people!

Regardless of whether Mado Kureo's words were true or false, Yomi felt an unseen crisis looming over the sudden appearance of information about ghouls that she knew of.

After taking a couple of sips of black tea to calm himself down, Huang Quan then stated his request.

"If I survive after being used as bait, I hope that Senior Investigator Kureo Mado will recommend me to join the CCG. This is my only request."

Mado Kureo's excitement deepened considerably. If an ordinary person made this request, it would clearly be to seek CCG protection to avoid being targeted by ghouls again. But since it was Yomi, whose personality resembled his daughter's, making the request, it must be something far more interesting.

Miss Huang Quan, with her scarlet eyes, is definitely not a domestic animal that cowers in fear when faced with danger!

"No problem, I'll tell you the details about the bait later."

"Then I'll take my leave now, Mr. Amon, Mr. Mado." Huang Quan picked up her sword sheath, politely said goodbye, and walked out of the coffee shop. Her expression was as calm as ever, only her scarlet eyes behind her sunglasses gleamed sharply in the sunlight.

Inside the coffee shop.

"Mr. Mado, why would you put Miss Yomi in such a dangerous job? This is just too reckless." Amon Kotaro was puzzled. In his memory, his mentor shouldn't be such a reckless person.

"Yamen, what do you think a person is who only knows how to eat and sleep, and who is helpless and wailing when faced with danger?"

"I don't know..."

Mado Kureo's strange smile intensified, his eyes widening with emotional turmoil. His gaze lingered on Yomi's location, and he could still clearly recall the fierce and resolute look in Yomi's eyes filled with fear. Such a promising talent was being wasted if she didn't join the CCG!

"They're livestock."

Kotaro Amon didn't know how to respond to Kureo Mado's question, and before he could answer, the hunched-over investigator had already given his answer to the previous question.

"Huang Quan is not livestock to be slaughtered, but a hunter even more dangerous than you, Yamen."

Author's Note:

P.S.: The first update of the day is here! Please continue to support this book if you like it!

Chapter Three Missions

There is a scene in the Ghoul storyline that left a very deep impression on Yomi.

That was a psychological portrayal of several investigators before the operation to subdue the Owl. Huang Quan had long forgotten who exactly they were, but she still remembered that what was originally a neat and beautiful suicide note had turned into a shocking statement filled with words like "I don't want to die." Even the pen used to write the suicide note was pressed and split in two.

I don't want to die!!

Huang Quan didn't want to die...

If I had to explain why, it's because she's the exact opposite of someone who can't live without someone—she's the type who can survive as tenaciously as a weed, even without anyone. Such a person is more suited than anyone else to become a time traveler; that's an undeniable fact.

After transmigrating, she has always approached the ghoul storyline with a conscientious attitude, while also silently striving to survive. If one day conscientiousness is no longer enough to protect her own life, then Huang Quan will fight with all her might. She doesn't possess the mentality of a strong person; all she has is the ordinary heart of a normal person.

Huang Quan summoned his attribute panel.

Name: Huang Quan

Gender: Female

Age: 17 years old

Race: human

Class: Female Ghost Swordsman

Title: None

Skills: [Basic Swordsmanship] LV3, [Meditation] LVMAX, [Parry] LV2

Overall assessment: You are currently at the bottom of the food chain, perhaps slightly better off than other planktonic organisms.

……

There haven't been any major changes since before, especially in terms of skills. Simply training without real-world testing probably won't lead to further improvement. However, there's a section that hadn't appeared before, but it underwent a change after the meeting between Huang Quan and the two CCG investigators.

task:

A bird startled by the mere twang of a bow.

Mission objective: Under the test of CCG Senior Investigator Kureo Mado, cause the death of a ghoul of rank C or higher in any manner.

Quest Reward: Transfer Power Bracelet.

Accept the task: Yes/No

……

Shift your focus!

When Huang Quan saw the quest reward, her heart skipped a beat. Ever since she transmigrated, she had been a female Ghostblade, and in the game, the origin of this dazzling class's power was the transfer of power. Without the leakage of transferred power, there would be no female Ghostblade class!

No matter how Huang Quan sensed it before, she couldn't find the transfer power that should be hidden in her left hand, which made her feel that she might be a fake female ghost swordsman.

However, based on the mission, it's clear that the power to transfer energy does exist within my body. It's just that this power is suppressed and requires the use of a power transfer bracelet to utilize it.

In the storyline surrounding the creation of the female Ghostblade in the game "Dungeon Fighter Online," there's a scene where she almost loses control of the transferred power after using it to kill a monster. Ultimately, it was the Imperial Sword Saint, Barn, who put a bracelet on her, allowing her to successfully control the transferred power.

If I can complete this task! If I can control the transfer power within my body!

Sword Master, Demon Slayer, Dark Templar, Wandering Samurai.

It is believed that these four professions that allow female ghost swordsmen to officially embark on the path of acquiring powerful strength will also appear. At that time, no matter which profession she chooses, Huang Quan will not be as frightened as she is now when she hears of S-rank ghouls.

"This is truly an irresistible task."

There was no requirement to accept the mission, nor was there any penalty for failure. Unexpectedly, this female ghost swordsman training system, usually so quiet, suddenly made a move with a mission that even Huang Quan couldn't bear to abandon.

"In order to survive..."

After lightly touching the "Yes" option with her finger, Huang Quan looked at the system and for some reason had a feeling that she had been tricked. Perhaps it was because she was used to it, but being assigned this kind of task by the system still felt strangely subtle and indescribable.

But Huang Quan quickly gave up on this meaningless self-doubt and began to devote himself wholeheartedly to training.

They trained even harder than before, pushing themselves to the limit!

Even CCG investigators, specially trained to deal with ghouls, die so easily at their hands. Someone like her, without such specialized training, wouldn't last long as bait until the investigators arrive to rescue her if she didn't work even harder. Besides, judging from the description of the mission "Frightened Bird," it's clear she's tasked with dealing with the ghouls alone.

If the mission fails, there's a high probability I'll die.

………………