I am a female swordsman.

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As a ghoul who frequently ventures out from the "Antiques" guild, Renji Yomo possesses a level of perception unmatched by ordinary people. When he noticed the powerful aura erupting from the area around Dr. Fueguchi, especially the chilling sword intent that could be felt even from a great distance, Yomo realized that Dr. Fueguchi might be dead.

He died by the sword of the Sword Demon.

He had to inform the store manager and Dr. Fueguchi's wife, Ryoko Fueguchi, as soon as possible.

If it were the sword demon Yomi, he would most likely follow the clues from Dr. Fueguchi's residence to hunt down Ryoko Fueguchi and Hinami Fueguchi, and then eliminate them completely!

"I see, what a strange coincidence." Manager Yoshimura sat calmly, listening to the story from all sides before nodding in acknowledgment. Kaneki Ken, Irimi Kaname, and Kirishima Touka, employees of [Antiques], are all entangled with Yomi, and now they are likely hunting down the Fueguchi mother and daughter. This is like a tangled, ill-fated relationship, and it is highly likely to involve [Antiques].

"Our top priority is to find Mrs. Ryoko and Hinami!"

Kaneki, who was listening in, couldn't help but speak up. He couldn't imagine what a tragedy it would be if Hinami were discovered by Yomi!

The young Hinami lying on the ground, the young female investigator wielding a blood-stained blade, and the boundless, overwhelming killing intent emanating from behind her...

"That's right, Kaneki-kun is absolutely right. Things will get complicated if Ryoko and the others encounter the [Sword Demon]. That girl's senses are terrifying. If she reveals any weakness, she will be mercilessly targeted. Everyone, please be careful when you search for Lady Fueguchi."

"Yes" XN

The store manager's words made everyone at [Antiques] nod in agreement.

Yomi, the CCG's "Sword Demon," whose steel blades are stained with ghoul blood year-round, has seen her popularity soar to an unbelievable level. At this rate, she won't be long before she becomes the next "White Reaper," at which point life will be even harder for the ghouls of Tokyo.

but……

Compared to the recently infamous "Sword Demon," Yoshimura Kōzen is more worried about the escalating situation in Japan. The CCG and the ghoul organizations have completely clashed in Japan. Faced with the sudden emergence of ghoul organizations and their repeated provocations and offenses, the CCG has regarded it as a declaration of war.

"Kaneki, there's a special mission here that only you and Irimi can complete."

"Huh?"

"You must have some connection with Miss Huangquan, right? If it comes to a necessary moment in the future, I hope that you and Rumi can keep the [Sword Demon] occupied without revealing your identities."

Chapter 56 [Mother and Daughter]

CCG20 District Branch

"Code name: [Mother and Daughter]? It's not an individual, nor an organization, but a code name targeting 'two' (a derogatory term for two people). This is the first time I've seen this in all my missions. They're related to [The Doctor], so they should be part of the milder group of corpse hunters. Where could they possibly be hiding..."

The steady male voice carried a hint of contemplation.

"Amon-kun, as expected of a top student who graduated from the academy, you've already made progress."

The man's voice was answered by a clear and pleasant female voice. Her unhurried pace of speech clearly conveyed the calm and composed nature of the speaker, suggesting that she must be a woman who could handle any situation perfectly.

in particular……

Those crimson eyes, hidden beneath sunglasses, sent shivers down the spines of both humans and ghouls. The two branch investigators sitting beside him trembled with fear; faced with the powerful aura that [Sword Demon] Huang Quan exuded when serious, they often struggled to even utter a complete sentence.

"The results of the surveillance footage review... No abnormalities were found in CCTV footage on the 12th, and nothing unusual was found in CCTV footage on the 14th either. The only two CCTV footage points that could pinpoint the source area did not show the mother and daughter. It seems they were wearing makeup. Let's change our approach and focus on suspicious individuals carrying bags, especially those traveling together!"

Kotaro Amon speaks at an extremely fast pace, so fast that the investigators who are retrieving data cannot keep up with his rhythm.

This first-class investigator has been provoked.

Huang Quan knew that it must be because he saw the orphans adopted by the 20th Ward today. The CCG has always been adopting orphans born from ghouls, and Amon, who empathizes with this, must be unable to bear it.

"Mr. Kusaba, Mr. Nakajima, I entrust you and Amon to continue the search for the mother and daughter and Jason."

Shaking the report in his hand, Huang Quan slung his sword pouch over his shoulder and turned to leave.

"I still have a report to hand over and confirm with Mado-san. Please let me know as soon as you have any news."

"Understood." The search team looked at Huang Quan's departing figure with a sense of awe.

Nearly a week has passed since the encounter with Jason. Huang Quan has finished compiling his and Amon's reports. Both of them speculate that there is something in the 20th ward that Jason cannot give up, and the fact that he can mobilize so many ghouls clearly indicates an organized operation. Everything points to the ghoul organization in the 11th ward.

【Bronze Tree】!

pat, pat, pat.

His fingers tapped rhythmically on the table, the sound of Mado Kureo's gloved hands touching the wooden table almost imperceptible. After reading through the reports of his two prized disciples, he opened his eyes wide in surprise.

"You guys are really enthusiastic, you've even come all the way to Japan."

Mado Kureo's intuition told him that his two beloved students' reports were correct. Jason's activities were clearly purposeful, unlike the reaction of a lone ghoul facing a crow's pursuit. However, if it was explained as an organized activity, it would make sense.

"However, we have to give up on the source of [Jason] for now; it's beyond our control..."

That's a real shame.

Although unwilling, there was nothing they could do. The Crow Squad's achievements were remarkable enough, and Area 11 was a hunting ground that Marute Special Class wanted to advance to. Recklessly interfering would cause trouble. Mado Kureo did not explain this stakes to Yomi.

In the eyes of his other colleagues at CCG, Mado Kureo was nothing more than a fool who was obsessed with Quinque toys and could not get promoted.

But who's the fool?

Mado Kureo saw things very clearly. Even if he couldn't continue to rise in rank or gain more power, he believed that with his own efforts and those of his disciples, they would one day reach their ideals. Seeking revenge against the One-Eyed Owl, Mado Kureo never doubted that the crow could fly to the other side of success.

"In short, Huang Quan, just keep an eye on the mother and daughter. Conduct a normal search, take them out one by one, and eventually the big fish will reveal itself. Whether it's Jason or Owl, kill them on sight!"

"Understood, Mr. Mado. Please take care of yourself as well."

"I'm a good-for-nothing when it comes to work. I won't stop until I get my revenge on that owl."

"Yes, we will find [Owl]."

Responding in her usual flat and monotone tone, Huang Quan neatly packed up her documents and left. Mado-sensei's lingering in the 20th ward is probably to search for [Owl's] trail; perhaps she learned something from a friend at headquarters.

The teacher is working so hard, we can't let our guard down!

'Mother and daughter? This means killing the mother right in front of her...'

Huang Quan went to the changing room and casually changed into the white trench coat he often wore when going on patrol. He raised his head in front of the mirror and adjusted the medals on his collar.

They are in excellent condition and have been dispatched for a search.

"Yellow Springs, Level Three, out on patrol again?" A passing investigator from the branch saw the seemingly tireless Yellow Springs on patrol again and couldn't help but show an expression of admiration and respect.

"Yes, and I'll also follow up with the target."

Looking at Huang Quan's nimble figure, the members of the 20th Division couldn't help but feel a sense of awe. He was on duty and patrolling almost every spare moment. The title of "Sword Demon" was indeed well-deserved. No wonder he could slaughter terrifying ghouls without leaving a trace. Just thinking about fighting alongside such a strong person made them feel a surge of heat in their chests.

The path that Huang Quan patrols changes every day.

However, one thing is certain: the path she chooses will inevitably form a loop that connects directly to the starting point.

This is a habit of the Yellow Springs.

The 20th district was already relatively stable, and with the strong cleanup by the Raven Squad, plus the previous punitive expedition won by the CCG, the security situation in the 20th district is now exceptionally good.

The so-called patrols were more like aimless strolls.

The ghouls fell silent, losing even the courage to hunt. But even without ghoul attacks, people still died tragically every day in this cruel city due to various accidents, and Yomi, patrolling everywhere with her beloved sword, deeply appreciated this tranquility.

Huang Quan paid a visit to Dr. Zi'an on his way.

The masochistic doctor became excited and shouted loudly upon seeing Huang Quan, saying that her queenly aura was even stronger and that she possessed an astonishing aura that made people submit to her.

Huang Quan rarely expressed admiration for Dr. Zi'an's masochistic intuition, which allowed him to sense that he hadn't yet switched to his profession as a "Demon Contractor." After a flurry of activity, just before Huang Quan pressed his foot against Dr. Zi'an's face again, the masochistic and perverted doctor finally got down to business.

"Dr. Kanou seems to have appeared in Ward 7!"

Author's Note:

P.S.: Starting today, the update schedule has changed; I will now update two chapters consecutively.

Chapter Fifty-Seven: Got it! Got it!

"Yellow Springs, Level Three. After Dr. Kanao appeared in District 7, he met with this woman and then disappeared again."

Dr. Zi'an informed Huang Quan of this news.

When this masochistic, perverted doctor got serious, a thoughtful expression crept onto his handsome face. Although Huang Quan was vague about why he was investigating the vanished Kanou, Dr. Koyasu could guess a thing or two—it must have been a wild idea they came up with during their time as classmates at CCG.

"Thank you."

Looking at the woman in the file who looked poor and unlucky, Huang Quan subconsciously connected her with the traces of the "Gourmet" and the ghoul restaurant he had previously investigated in the 7th District.

"Dr. Kanou seems to have a good reputation?" Huang Quan noticed that most of the information about Kanou Akihiro described him as having superb medical skills, a distinguished family background, and excellent medical ethics—a truly good man in every way. However, the thought that such a universally acknowledged good person might be conducting experiments to turn humans into ghouls intensified Huang Quan's murderous intent.

"In our circle, he really is flawless in every way."

Dr. Koyasu's eyes held a hint of reminiscence. During the time he worked with Kano at CCG, his medical skills were arguably inferior to Kano's.

It was thanks to the encouragement and guidance of others that he was able to reach where he is today.

"Then I'll take my leave, you perverted doctor."

"and many more!!"

Upon hearing that Huang Quan was leaving, Dr. Zi'an, who had been maintaining a serious demeanor, rushed over! He shamelessly tried to grab Huang Quan's legs. Once again, Dr. Zi'an's handsome features made intimate contact with Huang Quan's legs, and Huang Quan, who was already used to this, instinctively pushed him to the ground.

"My waist is about to break! Thank you for the gift!"

With his body bent at almost a ninety-degree angle, Dr. Koyasu wore an expression of both pain and pleasure, seemingly enjoying himself.

Seeing the masochistic doctor's face flush with excitement, Huang Quan increased the pressure on her feet. Although she was unwilling to admit it, whenever Dr. Zi'an was trampled under her feet, a strange pleasure would involuntarily arise within her, the kind that made her want to burst into laughter.

"Hopeless." After calming his subtle sadistic urges, Huang Quan left with these words of disgust before departing.

It was a common sight in the 20th Division that Huang Quan San Deng would trample on Dr. Zi Yasushi under his feet, and everyone was used to it. In fact, whenever Dr. Zi Yasushi and Huang Quan San Deng walked together, you could smell the amusingly harmonious aura of a sadistic queen and a masochistic doctor.

As soon as Dr. Zi'an entered the lobby, all the doctors and patients there looked at him and smiled. Some exclaimed, "Dr. Zi'an, you have another new scar on your face!"

He didn't answer, but said to the counter, "Give me two wound medicines and a pack of sanitary napkins." As he spoke, he took out several candid photos of the Yellow Springs Investigator, all taken from extremely unpleasant low angles, yet the scenery above the Absolute Territory was nowhere to be seen.

Someone deliberately shouted loudly, "You must have been taught a lesson by the Third-Class Underworld again!"

Dr. Zi'an opened her eyes wide and said, "How can you slander someone's innocence like this..."

"What innocence? I just saw with my own eyes that you tried to touch the white silk of the Yellow Springs Third Class, and you were trampled and beaten!"

Dr. Zi'an's face flushed red, and the veins on his forehead bulged as he argued, "A reward can't be considered... being beaten... It's the Queen's business! How can it be considered being beaten?" Then came incomprehensible words, such as "Long live the Queen" and "Yellow Springs is the best in the world," which made everyone burst into laughter, and the hall was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

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Two days later, District 20

"Yellow Springs! Yellow Springs! I've got it! I've got it!"

Just as Huang Quan was savoring her black tea and enjoying the tranquility of the morning, someone slapped her hard from behind, spilling most of the tea and getting quite a bit on her face. Unaware of the seriousness of the situation, Amon Kotaro excitedly held a stack of documents and continued to slap Huang Quan's shoulder forcefully, splashing tea all over her face, hair, and clothes!