I am a female swordsman.

"Dad, it's Dad's smell! It's nearby!"

It was quite strange to see a small child running alone in the rain on the street, and Hinami Fueguchi's small figure attracted the attention of passersby.

Two men in suits, who were asking passersby for directions, noticed the unusual situation and immediately took out their phones to call someone. The moment the call connected, the man on the other end stood up straight, his attitude extremely respectful. This respect wasn't perfunctory; it was genuine reverence.

"Third-level Huangquan has discovered a second individual suspected to be a mother and daughter, located in Block 5... Okay, okay, understood! Grass and I will send you the exact location immediately!"

On the other end.

The silver-haired, red-eyed girl, holding an umbrella, slowly hung up the phone, pulling her white coat tighter around her as if she were cold, the wind whipping around her. She wiped the raindrops from her sunglasses; this kind of bad weather really dampened her spirits. She wondered if it was a coincidence or because she was on duty so frequently, but it always seemed to rain when she encountered ghouls.

When will it stop raining in Tokyo?

"Then we'll probably have to wait until winter."

Kotaro Amon, also carrying an umbrella, followed behind Yomi with a suitcase.

"It won't rain then, it will snow." The mother and daughter's whereabouts have been discovered, which means that a battle is very likely to take place soon. Amon is already warming up for the battle.

The two crows will strike again and crush the last target in District 20!

"It's snowing..."

The snow scene in Tokyo must be beautiful, Yomi thought, carrying a small box as well. Of course, it didn't contain any kunks, nor did she have the habit of using them. Instead, it was leftover scraps she had obtained from Mado, the superior. This was all that was left after making the kunks, perfect for attracting the [mother and daughter].

What do you want to eat after work today?

"Hmm... I'll have curry fried chicken rice. The place I went to last time was pretty good."

"good idea."

Huang Quan and Amon chatted idly, about trivial matters, a common practice before the hunt officially began, allowing each other to prepare. Huang Quan could always adjust herself to her peak condition; even in this torrential downpour, she could clearly hear the profound stillness between the raindrops. She even had the illusion that she could slice through the rain with her sword if she so desired.

The white coat billowed in the wind as they moved, and the crows that darted through the rain revealed a chilling killing intent. The two figures were blurred in the rain, yet they possessed an undeniable and powerful aura!

Meanwhile, Hinami, completely unaware of this, continued running.

"Dad, we've come to pick us up."

Mom said that Dad would come back to [Antiques] to pick them up as soon as he finished his recent business.

"It smells like Daddy!"

Just around the corner! Dad's here, come to take them home! Hinami Fueguchi followed the familiar scent and turned into the alley, but instead of seeing her father's gentle smile, she saw a white figure standing in the middle of the alley carrying a small suitcase. The wind was blowing the hem of her trench coat, and the sword pouch she was carrying was open.

Dad is in the box...

"Dad, Dad... Dad? What's going on? What's that smell?"

thump!

Hinami Fueguchi's legs buckled, and she knelt directly on the puddle. The icy rain seeped down her neck and collar, soaking her body. As if startled by Hinami's arrival, Yomi slightly raised her umbrella, her sharp, scarlet eyes taking in the young captive.

"Only target number two was lured here... That makes things a little complicated. With the rain so heavy, I wonder if your mother can hear you and come to rescue you?"

laugh!

The long, gleaming sword was slowly drawn from its sheath. The raised single-edged blade cleaved through the water droplets, creating a graceful arc in the air. The entire alley was instantly filled with a sharp, deadly sword intent.

"May I take up a little of your time, Hinami Fueguchi?"

Chapter Sixty: What if I were included?

"May I take up a little of your time, Hinami Fueguchi?"

Yomi's tone was unusually gentle and calming, completely lacking the terrifying danger Hinami had imagined; it was a voice that could involuntarily bring peace. However, when Hinami noticed the box Yomi was carrying, it felt as if the entire world had shattered before her eyes!

Dad... is in the box...

How could this be?

"Didn't we agree that Dad would come pick me and Mom up from the antique shop after this was over? Dad is a liar! A liar!!"

"Ah ah ah ah ah!!!"

Hinami clutched her head and let out a heart-wrenching scream. She realized a cruel truth: she would never see her father again. It was the white dove in front of her who had killed her father!

The tears streaming down her face were hotter than rain, as if she were crying out all the sorrow in her heart, and the tears just wouldn't stop. Hinami Fueguchi felt an indescribable, intense emotion brewing in her chest, ruthlessly ravaging her past self—this was the vicious cycle between humans and ghouls.

pat!

The distinct sound of footsteps made Hinami tremble violently; as she looked down, she saw a pair of shoes.

"You miss your father, don't you? Your mother must miss you just as much. So, how about you take me to find your mother?" It was less of a suggestion and more of an order that couldn't be refused.

Huang Quan's unquestionable command was exceptionally firm, just as firm as the sword in her hand!

"don't want!!"

Suddenly realizing what the white dove was trying to do, Hinami Fueguchi shook her head fiercely in refusal. She would never take the white dove to her mother, even if it meant death! Not yet fully understanding what it meant to harbor hatred etched into one's bones, Hinami looked up at the Yellow Springs above, still holding her father's remains in her hands! Hinami Fueguchi's eyes gradually began to show signs of turning into ghoul eyes, the murderous intent fueled by hatred and the weakness of a child appearing side by side!

"You hate me...?" Yomi saw the intense hatred in Hinami's eyes.

"..."

Hinami Fueguchi instinctively wanted to follow her instincts and rush forward to tear Yomi apart, but under the gaze of Yomi's astonishingly calm and clear eyes, her courage was instantly crushed by the overwhelming sword intent.

"The whole family is the same, utterly boring."

Slowly raising the sword in her hand, the bright blade flashed with a chilling light, stripping Fueguchi Hinami of her thoughts. In the small alley, the chilling killing intent belonging to the [Sword Demon] raged and spread like the roar of a ferocious beast!

Just moments before the Yellow Springs Sword was about to strike!

Sizzle!!

A sharp, whistling sound came from behind. Having fought against various types of ghouls many times, Yomi immediately recognized it as the sound of her ghoul's attack. Without turning her head, she tossed the box behind her and nimbly spun around, picking up Hinami Fueguchi and dodging out of the ghoul's attack range.

A long line of feathers chased after Huang Quan, pinning him to the ground and embedding him directly into the hard concrete.

Suddenly, a tall, dark figure appeared at the other end of the alley.

Before Hinami could react, Yomi grabbed her and slammed the hilt of her sword into the back of her head without hesitation. Hinami, who was trying to struggle, shuddered violently and fainted on the spot.

"The original target was the mother and daughter, but we didn't expect a vicious dog to suddenly appear out of nowhere."

Looking at the tall figure at the other end of the alley, Huang Quan's crimson eyes gleamed with excitement. Behind the torrential rain, the female ghoul wore a black hound mask, and the two katana on her back gleamed sharply and menacingly.

"Put her down."

[Black Dog] deliberately lowered his voice, emitting a hoarse and fierce sound. Irimi Kasumi's premonition came true. Seeing Yomi carrying Hinami, she was anxious but dared not show it. [Black Dog] and [Sword Demon] meeting under such terrible circumstances was utterly terrible.

"I'm sorry, but I can't comply. She's my most important bargaining chip."

"Well!!"

Huang Quan, carrying the unconscious Hinami, took a slight step back and lowered his body. It was pretty much confirmed that [Black Dog] had come for Hinami. Although carrying a little ghoul would affect his fighting ability, the opponent would probably be hesitant to act, and besides…

"【Sword Demon】, if you don't let her go, don't blame me for being impolite! I'll make sure you never get out of here!" The black dog roared in a low voice. Huang Quan's act of taking Hinami hostage was extremely glaring. At this moment, Irimi Kaname's mind was filled with Huang Quan's bright smile.

This formed a stark contrast to the stern and sharp-looking young girl in front of him!

"You? Quite a few ghouls have said similar things to me. Do you want to know what happened to them?"

Although the exact strength of this "black dog" is not yet clear, we can get a general idea from its previous attacks. It has a strong aura, but the power it displays is very weak, which is really strange.

"Then what about including me!"

Another uplifting voice came from above, and the feathers on the back of the rabbit crouching in the alley seemed to be burning, dancing and swaying in the torrential rain!

Two-headed ghouls with fugu kagune!

Huang Quan's beautiful face showed no surprise at the appearance of the "rabbit," her calm demeanor revealing immense confidence. She had long wanted to test whether the feathered ghouls, known for their explosive power, were stronger, or whether her own lightning-fast swordplay as a swordsman would prevail.

Besides, I'm not fighting alone!

"Just as you predicted, Huang Quan, the [mother and daughter] are seeking refuge with ghouls."

Amon Kotaro appeared at the alley entrance carrying a box, his gaze fixed intently on [Black Dog] and [Rabbit]. To lure the second target into a trap, Yomi deliberately kept Amon some distance behind, intending to provide support if necessary, and shared her speculation.

They hit the target every time.

“Now, the situation has reversed. [Black Dog] and [Rabbit], there are still so many ghouls in the 20th ward who dare to attack investigators. This is really a dereliction of duty on our part, Amon Ichigo.”

"Yes, we really can't let our guard down."

The suitcase was flung aside, and Amon, having retrieved Quink, chose to confront the "Rabbit." This was because Huang Quan's astonishingly sharp aura was gathering and shifting, locking onto the "Black Dog." This indicated that Huang Quan had chosen the "Black Dog" as his target; Amon and Huang Quan, as partners, had long since developed a tacit understanding that allowed them to readily grasp each other's true intentions.

"I entrust my back to you."

Huang Quan casually tossed the unconscious Hinami into a corner, and at the same time untied the sword pouch from her back. With Amon watching over [Rabbit] and Fueguchi Hinami, she could concentrate fully on the battle with [Black Dog]!

Sheathing his sword, the Sword Demon unleashed a formidable power!

Author's Note:

P.S.: I paid for two books this week.

Please, let me play the lead role this time!

Summary:

That year, he came from the sea of ​​stars. He was inferior to others in terms of talent, opportunity, and family background, but he still wanted to fight.

That year, his friends were already the most dazzling suns in the world, and his predecessors had lived for over sixty years, but he still believed that he could write a story that was no less than anyone else's.

That year, he crawled out of the dog hole and met the reborn girl.

Perhaps that year's journey through the martial world was the best beginning of all human relationships.

I, the Humanoid Recycler

Summary:

"Griffin Brothel, Griffin Brothel, the largest doll manufacturer Griffin has gone bankrupt! Boss Kruger gambled and drank, owing 3.5 million crystals, and ran away with the money-grabbing official Grina! We have no choice but to use scrapped dolls to pay our wages. Dolls originally priced at 7664, 4442, and 4130 are all 430, all 430!"

Lin Qi drove his beat-up car all day, blasting this advertisement to attract customers, selling his recycled and reproduced dolls to ordinary people who couldn't afford the expensive ones.

But one day, in the "human graveyard," he encountered a mass-produced humanoid doll with some "bugs"...

Chapter Sixty-One [The Demonic Sword Descends]

The Feathered Ghoul is the type of ghoul with the strongest burst of power among all types of ghouls.

Many newly appointed investigators have a high probability of dying at the hands of ghouls with tunics. The combination of long-range attacks and explosive power makes them exceptionally difficult to deal with. Fortunately, while the power of the ghouls' kagune is considerable, their accuracy is not exactly commendable.