I am a female swordsman.

"We have arrived at the 11th District branch."

After tapping his earpiece to report the message, Huang Quan immediately rushed into the inner part of the building.

She needed to find the command post located in this building as soon as possible, or the SS-rank ghoul Tatara. Finding either one would indirectly achieve her goal of stalling for time. The CCG building was fraught with obstacles, but ultimately it was still White Dove's home turf. Even the SS-rank ghoul Yomi was confident she could intercept them!

Even if things don't go well, I'm confident I can get out unscathed.

"Find the fire escape, go to the tenth floor. The tenth floor is a combat zone, search on this floor!" Mado's instructions came quickly through the earpiece.

The tenth floor...!

A hint of seriousness flashed in Huang Quan's bright red eyes. With her physical abilities, she was rushing up ten floors, and she couldn't be sure if a battle would break out along the way. This was a heavy burden.

"understand!"

Hesitation was just a fleeting thought, quickly extinguished by Huang Quan herself. Instead of rushing upstairs, she first reached down to unfasten the buttons on her armor at her lower ribs, discarding the already bloodstained and battered armor.

For her, the armor's protection against S-class attacks was already significantly reduced, let alone SS-class attacks.

Rather than wearing clothes that hinder your agility, it's better to discard them decisively and travel light!

"It's a pity I didn't bring a coat on this mission."

As if talking to himself, Huang Quan, swinging his wrist, touched his smooth neck somewhat awkwardly. Looking up from the fire escape, there was a unique tranquility, unlike the hustle and bustle of the outside world.

Huang Quan's intuition told him that there was no strong sign of life inside the fire escape staircase.

A series of hurried footsteps sounded behind her; it must be the ghouls chasing after her from outside. Without further thought, Yomi leaped forward, sprinting upwards. Her agile movements meant she could often leap over a floor with just two or three pushes, her ascent was incredibly fast!

Huang Quan, counting in his mind, quickly realized that he was about to reach the tenth floor!

Rushing to the half-open fire door, Huang Quan impatiently raised his foot and delivered a powerful kick!

11th District Branch Building, 10th Floor

Despite having the advantage of fortifications and terrain, the white doves fought back step by step, but they still could not stop the ghouls' fierce offensive with their kagune raised.

Moreover, the mournful cries of humans echoing from the west side of the 10th floor were significantly weakening the CCG's morale. It wouldn't be long before the 10th floor fell like the previous floors, just as the white doves, enduring intense attacks in the corridors, were preparing to retreat upwards.

boom!!

The fire door, blasted open, sent several ghouls flying, a sudden scene that stunned both sides.

Her tall, agile figure instantly created a violent gust of wind in the corridor! The investigators instinctively stopped their suppressive fire; they witnessed a scene they would never forget!

With the spirit of a thousand men against one, the silver-haired girl charged into the enemy ranks, her movements as fluid as a dance, whipping up a storm of lightning. Her lone sword pierced through the resistance of all the ghouls in the wide corridor. The razor-sharp blade, wielded by the demon of the battlefield, mercilessly reaped the lives of her enemies!

Chapter Ninety-One Explosion

A proud figure amidst the chaos of battle!

Startled by the sudden burst of wind and lightning, the ghouls attacking down the corridor only saw a blur before their eyes.

As the sword light swept away, the blood of the two ghouls at the front of the line, who were supporting their kagune, sprayed out in a strange and eerie way! The already mottled walls on both sides were adorned with even more crimson bloodstains! Their fierce and brutal kagune eyes instantly lost their light, and the image that remained on their retinas before their deaths was an incomparably sharp and chilling glint!

laugh! !

As Huang Quan charged into the enemy ranks, she suddenly ducked low. The turbulent sword light, which had just subsided, had not yet ceased, and once again, the crisscrossing, domineering sword light was reflected in Huang Quan's calm crimson eyes! The chilling sword energy gathered on the blade hissed as it came, and the chaotic wind of sword energy swept all the enemies around her into the air!

The meaning of piercing through the clouds, the form of breaking through the sky!

Swordsman's sword skill: [Piercing Clouds and Shattering Sky Sword]!

"Die."

Her lips parted slightly, and a low, serene shout, accompanied by chaotic sword energy, echoed through the corridor. The chilling sword energy emanating from the bright blade of [Sword Demon] Huang Quan crisscrossed, tearing apart the uncontrollable multi-headed ghouls in mid-air with devastating force!

The clanging sword energy instantly sliced ​​them into pieces!

A breathtaking, chilling sword intent suddenly spread and swept over all living beings who witnessed this scene. Whether they were white doves or ghouls, they all sincerely felt the disregard for life in the face of this sword skill that was almost like that of a demon or god. A sword purely for killing, for survival, her will was astonishingly pure.

With a single sword strike, a thousand armies are routed!

Standing on the edge of the chilling sword aura, the ghoul mercenary, who had narrowly escaped death, looked at the sword demon with his back to him not far away. His reason was gripped by fear, and he subconsciously grabbed the assault rifle in his hand and pulled the trigger at Huang Quan.

Da da da da!

The ghoul mercenary let out a strange cry, whether from fear or excitement, his mind blank.

However, the instant he raised his gun, as if she had eyes in the back of her head, Huang Quan's nimble and slender figure darted around and closed in on the ghoul mercenary. Her delicate, pale left hand, free of a sword, landed on his neck and twisted it sharply!

click...

The scattered and rapid gunfire stopped abruptly, and the ghoul mercenary, whose head was drooping and twisted unnaturally, collapsed to the ground. His powerful vitality as a ghoul prevented him from dying immediately, but with his entire neck destroyed, he had lost control of his body.

With a dull thud, the combat boots, their toes encased in hard metal, struck the ghoul mercenary's temple.

It completely relieved him of his suffering.

The series of brutal and ruthless methods employed by the sword demon Huang Quan directly terrified the remaining ghouls, causing them to flee in panic without Huang Quan even needing to pursue them.

"Who is your superior?"

With a deft flick of his wrist, he spun the longsword in mid-air, drawing several bright circles. The viscous blood mixed with the sword's energy, already cleansed by the sword's aura, was flung away. Gripping the sword in reverse and kicking it back into its scabbard, Huang Quan looked at the group of investigators who were frozen in place, exuding a formidable aura.

"Yes, it's me!" a bespectacled investigator quickly replied.

"What's the situation on the 10th floor now? Also, where is Marude Special Command's headquarters?" Huang Quan's scarlet eyes, illuminated by the emergency lights, seemed to retain an undiminished sharp gleam. The lingering, merciless killing intent of her sword tore, sliced, and shredded the minds of everyone who looked into her eyes!

"The defenses on the 10th floor have fallen. We are retreating towards the 14th floor. Special Envoy Marute..."

Boom!!!

Before the bespectacled investigator could finish speaking, a series of loud explosions erupted overhead! And it wasn't just one explosion, but a chain reaction of multiple explosions!

His expression suddenly changed.

"Damn it, the demolition has started! Get down, don't stop on the 10th floor, quick!!" The investigators, who were originally heading towards the 11th floor, rushed into the fire escape.

Not long after a dozen or so people rushed in, sections of the ceiling could be seen collapsing from the damaged entrance. This was a premeditated explosion; multiple layers of reinforced concrete crashed down with a devastating force. Huang Quan could clearly feel the building beneath his feet groaning in agony.

In an attempt to stop the ghouls' attack, that madman Marude Sai detonated a bomb inside the building!

The collapsed building must have crushed many Aogiri Tree Ghouls who didn't have time to rush up or retreat down.

While surprised, Yomi couldn't help but feel a touch of admiration for Marude and the others; this was a desperate struggle. Ghouls are ruthless; to defeat them, one must be even more ruthless.

"...Special Inspector Marute, his commander...cough cough cough! cough cough! On the 21st floor...May I ask who you are?" The bespectacled investigator was covered in dust, coughing incessantly, and reaching out to try to disperse the ubiquitous dust.

On the other side, Huang Quan was equally disheveled.

Even her silky silver hair was covered in dust, but on this battlefield where life was in danger at any moment, secondary factors such as appearance were put aside to make way for the battle.

“Sector 20 Support Leader, one of the [Ravens], Huang Quan.”

"So you are, cough cough! Lord Sword Demon!"

The investigator's eyes lit up, and the excited admiration of seeing an idol appeared on his face. Huang Quan had seen this familiar emotion on the faces of many trainee investigators before. It turned out that she had unknowingly gained such fame, all thanks to Huang Quan's almost fanatical work ethic.

"Third-class Yellow Springs, please lead us in battle!"

"I?"

Huang Quan listened intently to the lingering sounds from the other floors, somewhat surprised. She could tell that the bespectacled investigator's rank was probably no lower than hers. According to CCG battlefield rules, higher-ranking commanders usually commanded lower-ranking commanders, so it was quite astonishing that this bespectacled investigator had put her in charge of the team.

“That’s right, you are clearly more experienced than an incompetent person like me in dealing with these despicable beasts…”

The bespectacled commander couldn't help but let out a wry smile.

In the rigidly hierarchical CCG, his behavior was considered improper. However, he had promised his classmates that he would lead them to survive the war. After internal struggle and witnessing the breathtaking beauty of the Sword Demon Huang Quan, he decided to let Huang Quan temporarily lead his class.

"I refuse."

"Why...?!"

"Because your classmates don't think you're incompetent." Huang Quan's lips curled into a faint, cold smile as she gestured for the bespectacled investigator to look at the team members behind him.

The investigators behind him all wore encouraging smiles. It was this ordinary man, who claimed to be incompetent, who led them to struggle and survive!

Author's Note:

P.S.: This week's PY

Title: I, Shu Ouma, the Godslayer

Synopsis: I started out blind, missing an arm, and suffering from amnesia. Is there any protagonist more miserable than me? But thankfully, Yui is still by my side.

The boy thought he would live happily ever after with his daughter in this strange world, but what the heck was that gold-plated "Main Quest" in his mind?!

And then there's the reason for the time travel—what on earth is that ribbon-tie rift that swallowed him and Yui?!

How many behind-the-scenes figures were after me before I lost my memory?

The author is a cute girl!

Chapter Ninety-Two: A Crazy Idea

"Everyone……"

The bespectacled investigator's voice trembled slightly. He gripped the Quink tightly in his hand and lowered his head shyly. As the squad leader, he had unknowingly gained the trust and recognition of his teammates. This feeling of being entrusted with high hopes by others was truly exhilarating. He nodded gratefully to Huang Quan.

All an incompetent person can do is keep everyone alive!

"It seems the aftershocks have subsided."

Listening intently to the sounds outside, Huang Quan realized that the aftershocks of the explosion had ended, and the entire wailing building was returning to its original calm. This was the best time to move forward.

"Third rank in the Yellow Springs, do you wish to continue upwards?"

"That's right, I still have an important mission to complete." Although this mission seems to be almost finished, Marude's arrangements are perfectly effective in delaying Aogiri Tree's attack. Quite a few ghouls were probably crushed or killed by the collapsing reinforced concrete; those remaining are likely the more troublesome ones.

For example! The SS-rank ghouls I mentioned before!

The original plan was to delay for thirty minutes, but more than half of that time has already passed. Presumably, the three main support forces should be arriving soon.

"Perfect timing! We should also continue to support Marude Special Agent and fight together."

Huang Quan nodded in agreement.

The situation above is currently unknown, but it's estimated that the previous explosion drove many ghouls into the fire escape. If a highly skilled investigator were to provide support, the pressure on Yomi would naturally be greatly reduced.

Feathered weapons are incredibly lethal in confined spaces!

The bespectacled investigator held a Quinque, a type of guillotine firearm. He quickly arranged his team's configuration for the upcoming operation, clearly favoring full support for the sword demon, Yomi. Sato, a second-class investigator and resident investigator of CCG's 11th district, had no distinguished combat record; his highest ghoul-slaying rank was A, and that wasn't even a solo ghoul-slaying.