I am a female swordsman.

Even Rize Kamishiro!

Ding!!

The flying single-edged sword struck the metal target without the slightest tremor; all the force was perfectly transmitted through the blade into the target. Deeply embedded, this was thanks to the sword's high-strength composite material and the thrower's full power. Without such swordsmanship, how could one possibly slay ghouls?

Huang Quan forcefully pulled his sword from the metal target.

"Rize Kamishiro..."

Swish! !

The dazzling sword light gave the illusion that it illuminated the entire training ground. Even more astonishing was that the single-edged sword, which had been pulled out, pierced back into the target and completely penetrated the entire metal target!

The memory of that night in Area 11, the darkest night she had ever come so close to death, the desperate moment when she almost died at the hands of ghouls even after pushing all her skills to the limit. Yomi couldn't suppress her boiling killing intent; she absolutely refused to allow herself to die so helplessly at the hands of ghouls, becoming their food.

"Ha ha ha, ha ha!"

Panting, Huang Quan laboriously withdrew his weapon.

She'd been at the training ground for a long time, and the number of metal targets she'd destroyed using various violent methods was probably enough to give the 7th District's logistics department a headache for a while. No investigator dared to say they were training with her, or rather, they were more worried about accidentally dying under her dazzling sword light.

But that's not enough!!

If the S-rank ghoul [Ogre] Rize Kamishiro that I encountered in Area 11 is someone whose current situation would only be a replay of the scene when the Crow Squad met her.

But things will soon be different!

task:

Steel stained with blood

Mission Requirements: To stain steel with blood is the swordsman's glory! Hunt down ten B-rank ghouls of each of the four different types of kagune, or cause the death of one S-rank ghoul in any way!

Mission Rewards: All class change quests, universal class weapon carriers, and unlocking of all class skill trees.

Current progress:

甲赫喰种：9/10，羽赫喰种8/10，鳞赫喰种：10/10，尾赫喰种：8/10

or

S-rank Ghoul 0/1

……

Looking at the four numbers representing the mission's progress, Huang Quan's crimson eyes gleamed with an unusual excitement. For this mission, she had practically risked her life hunting ghouls for a month, and even a workaholic like Mado Kureo praised Huang Quan's enthusiasm.

The perilous mission, "Steel Stained with Blood," is finally nearing its end.

However, given the system's wicked nature, it will probably encounter some setbacks when it finally comes to an end.

As Mado mentioned today, traces of [Oogami] have appeared in the 20th ward, which means the main story should be starting soon. Yomi vaguely remembers the original plot; Rize Kamishiro seemed to have been accidentally killed by a pile of debris.

As a result, the organ was transplanted into Kaneki Ken's body, turning him into a one-eyed ghoul, which triggered a series of subsequent events in the ghoul world.

'But... how could I possibly let you die so easily! Rize Kamishiro!!'

Having witnessed firsthand the horrific scenes of the [Ghoul]'s consumption—the haphazardly piled, bloody human bodies resembling small mountains—a hellish inferno capable of shattering any mortal's reason, Yomi vowed that when she saw Rize Kamishiro again, she would bring her a terrifying and devastating surprise.

Chapter Fourteen: Return to District 20

After resting for a night at the CCG branch in District 7, the three crows of the Iron Triangle boarded the train to District 20.

Before leaving Ward 7, Huang Quan, her face as cold as ice, personally handed over the information she had gathered about ghoul restaurants in Ward 7 to the ward's manager. She expected the manager to be furious, but the manager surprisingly remained composed and stated that he would continue the investigation.

They've at least slightly changed their opinion of the person in charge of District 7.

However, having to put down his investigation halfway through was a painful experience for Huang Quan.

"Yomi, you came from District 20, and now you're going back. What an interesting coincidence." Mado Kureo looked at the scenery rushing past outside the train window and recalled the series of events that happened when he first discovered Yomi two months ago. He seemed somewhat sentimental.

"Did Huang Quan grow up in District 20?"

Kotaro Amon suddenly asked with some curiosity, "It's hard to imagine that someone with Yomi's personality could be born in such a peaceful environment as Ward 20."

Cold, strong, calm, and composed, she never panics in the face of any danger, and dares to challenge even the most formidable enemies with her sword. It seems that this silver-haired, red-eyed girl has slain all her weaknesses and fears after becoming a swordswoman!

"Yes, I have been living alone in District 20 since my parents passed away."

Huang Quan, a single female college student, lost her parents ten years ago in a large-scale battle triggered by the One-Eyed Owl. Of course, these were all identities assigned to Huang Quan by the system, and she had no real connection to them.

With such a simple and clean background, it's likely that Huang Quan had already been investigated long before he joined the CCG. Huang Quan absolutely doesn't believe that Mado Kureo and Amon Kotaro were completely unaware of their own backgrounds.

"Ah...! I'm sorry!" Yamen looked at Huang Quan's calm face and, thinking he had touched a sore spot, quickly apologized.

Huang Quan really didn't care about his partner's apology.

"It doesn't matter. The living should live better for the dead, and only by living a meaningful life can we not let them down." The premise is that you can survive. Think about yourself, you were thrown into this world by the system, who knows what the future holds?

After hearing Yomi's words, Mado Kureo's expression changed slightly.

He remembered how, ten years ago, his wife, Mado Miyako, had single-handedly covered the retreat of the investigators, facing the One-Eyed Owl alone. When Mado Kureo returned in a disheveled state with reinforcements, all that remained was his wife's unrecognizable corpse, devoured beyond recognition. From that day on, Mado Kureo's world was like a pristine mirror shattered with jagged cracks, its reflection becoming distorted and irreparable.

These words, spoken by someone with a similar past to his, must have had a profound impact on Mado Kureo's mind.

"Do you hate your parents for leaving you with eyes like these...?"

For reasons unknown, Mado Kureo asked Yomi a very pointed question.

The scarlet eyes that Huang Quan's parents left her, so strikingly similar to those of ghouls, undoubtedly caused her immense suffering in her ordinary life. If it weren't for those eyes, Huang Quan probably wouldn't have been drawn into the world of ghouls. Becoming a CCG agent to fight ghouls is, in the eyes of ordinary people, a nightmare.

At least that's what Mado Kureo thinks.

For some unusual reason, Yomi noticed that Mado seemed to take her answer very seriously, and she responded naturally and fluently.

No, because this is my life!

Mado Kureo stared in astonishment at the sharp, confident crimson eyes behind Yomi's sunglasses, then smiled and closed his eyes as if he understood something. It seemed he hadn't seen Akatsuki in quite a while because of work. He'd find a chance to have a meal together after this raid on the [Oogiri]. Oh, and he should introduce Yomi to Akatsuki while he was at it; their personalities were so similar, they'd definitely get along.

………………

CCG investigators typically work in pairs.

The mentor-apprentice partnership model, where a seasoned investigator leads a newly graduated investigator on a mission, ensures the safety of the newcomer and gives them enough time and environment to grow.

For example, this was the case with Mado Kureo and Amon Kotaro before Yomi joined.

Back in Ward 20, Mado Kureo took Amon directly to the branch office. He gave Yomi a short break, letting her return to Shangjin University to deal with her past troubles. He would notify her once they found any trace of [Oogami]. From Ward 11 to Ward 20, the crows circling in the sky were about to let out their ominous cries again.

Kamei University.

Returning to this familiar place after two months, Huang Quan couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

In truth, the so-called "old haunt" was a place where she had lived a life of negativity and monotony. Compared to the past two months of running back and forth between different districts and constantly battling ghouls to the death, her previous life was truly enviable.

The scenery was still the same bustling scene.

But the person is no longer the same person.

This was perhaps what it meant for things to change, Huang Quan thought to herself, wearing sunglasses, letting the gentle, cold wind caress her cheeks. Those around her who saw Huang Quan instinctively lowered their heads and quickly walked away upon seeing her white coat; after all, the identity of a ghoul investigator still inspired fear in others.

Just as Huang Quan was filled with emotion, a golden hedgehog passed by and looked at her with some disbelief. It had a sharp and imposing aura and called out softly in an uncertain tone.

"Huang Quan...Senior?"

"You are..." Huang Quan looked at the person but couldn't immediately recall his name. However, his distinctive hairstyle left a deep impression on Huang Quan.

May you always be close to Yingliang!

It took Huang Quan quite a bit of effort to remember this person's name. Because the Kendo Club had asked someone outside the club members to help with some events before, she had met the cheerful and enthusiastic Hideyoshi Nagachika a few times.

However, during that period, Yomi mostly encountered him in the library, because she and Kaneki Ken were close friends since childhood, practically inseparable. Kaneki happened to work at the library, so Yomi would run into him almost every time she went there.

Hideyoshi Nagachika was very surprised when he saw Yomi.

When he saw clearly the white dove uniform on Huang Quan's body, he was so surprised that he was speechless.

Yomi brought Hideyoshi Nagachika to the school and learned from him that after her sudden disappearance, Kaneki Ken and Hideyoshi Nagachika had tried to find her. The reason was that the gentle Kaneki was always worried about Yomi, fearing she might have encountered an accident or something bad. He even said, "How could someone as strong as Yomi-senpai just disappear without a word?" After hearing all this, Yomi couldn't help but admire their ability to imagine things.

Chapter Fifteen: Formal Conversion Plan

"...I never expected that Senior Huang Quan would become a CCG investigator."

At the café in Shangjing University, where Huang Quan once met two white doves.

Hideyoshi Nagachika, with his blond, spiky hair, sighed. The rumored ghoul, Yomi-senpai, had become a white dove. If those who spread the rumors knew, they'd probably be terrified. It just goes to show how unpredictable life is.

"Nagachi-kun, how's Kaneki-kun doing lately?"

Holding his coffee and gently blowing on it, Huang Quan, who had already taken off his sunglasses, had his eyes half-closed, exuding a unique and alluring aura of danger.

Such a dazzlingly beautiful girl captured the attention of everyone in the café in such a short time. Their hearts raced, and both men and women were drawn to Huang Quan's dangerously aloof aura, caught between a mixture of panic and excitement.

Hideyoshi Nagachika was no exception, but he quickly returned to his usual carefree attitude.

"It's always been great!"

Judging from the certainty of Kaneki Ken's best friend, Rize Kamishiro, the "Ogre Ghoul," probably hasn't found poor Kaneki yet. However, the "Ogre Ghoul," who was banished to the 20th ward, has already impacted the original ghoul ecosystem of the 20th ward due to its excessive appetite.

Just like a shark entering a small fishpond, it will inevitably cause a violent shock to the food chain.

What do the other fish do when they can't get the food?

Slender, long fingers picked up two sugar cubes and dropped them into the coffee. The swirling coffee reflected Huang Quan's beautiful face, whose true thoughts remained unreadable. Suddenly, the corners of Huang Quan's mouth turned up slightly, and her scarlet, clear pupils shone brilliantly in the sunlight. She spoke softly.

"Then, Mr. Nagachika, could you please help me contact Mr. Kaneki?"

"what?"

Hideyoshi Nagachika, who had been smiling, suddenly widened his eyes as he looked at Yomi's CCG uniform and noticed the unwavering determination in her crimson eyes.

This is not a joke or anything.

If Yomi-senpai wanted to find Kaneki, and it was about romance between college boys and girls, Hideyoshi wouldn't care too much. He even thought that Yomi-senpai, with her strong inner strength, and Kaneki might be a good match; his best friend and senpai could complement each other's personalities.

But after observing Huang Quan, he realized that this woman was an anomaly.

Even in human society, the Yellow Springs are like a flower on a high mountain cliff; ordinary people who want to get close to its beauty must be prepared to fall and be shattered to pieces.

"Um, if I may ask, why is Yomi-senpai looking for Kaneki-kun?" Hideyoshi Nagachika's keen observation sensed that Yomi's seeking out Kaneki probably wasn't for anything good. Don't forget, Yomi is now a CCG investigator; what good could come from being targeted by a ghoul investigator?

"This is a secret that can't be told to outsiders."

It's quite a twisted sense of humor that Huang Quan deliberately used a rather ambiguous expression.