I am a female swordsman.

Group member C: Yes, yes, yes!

Doll: Hmm...? (Berserk EX)

Group members: No, no...

P.S.: The artist is amazing! They've completely captured the style of DNF (Dungeon Fighter Online). I almost lost control of my body on the spot. They're truly incredible!

Chapter 164 The Final Act

task:

【Radiant and magnificent】

Mission Requirements: Shine brightly, like the halo of the sun, bringing a ray of light to this distorted birdcage! Crush the large-scale attack by the ghoul organization [Aogiri Tree] to overthrow the CCG's control in Area 11, until [Aogiri Tree] is eradicated from its base in Area 11!

Task progress: Completed!

Mission Evaluation: Directly or indirectly caused the annihilation of several high-level combatants of the Bronze Tree, creating unimaginable convenience for the CCG's offensive! Your existence is known to the world, and your achievements will live on forever!

Quest Reward: Title: [Sword Demon]

……

The CCG's campaign against the ghoul organization "Aogiri Tree" in Area 11 has come to a perfect end. With Aogiri Tree severely lacking in high-end combat power, its strongholds were no match for the thunderous offensive launched by a large number of high-ranking investigators.

The ghoul uprising in and around District 11 was successfully quelled by the CCG.

Huang Quan also received the reward she deserved.

However, Aogiri Tree's true target was the ghoul prison, Cochlea, in Ward 23. The base in Ward 11 was deliberately left behind by Aogiri Tree as bait to draw CCG fire.

[One-Eyed Owl] and [Tatara] led a group of ghouls to storm [Cochlia] and cause destruction, resulting in a successful escape of many imprisoned ghouls.

In both visible and invisible realms, all sorts of people are vying for their own ideas, willing to sacrifice the happiness of others for their own purposes. The seemingly prosperous and beautiful stage of Tokyo is actually shrouded in a thick, impenetrable darkness.

From "a bird startled by the twang of a bow" to "steel stained with blood," and finally to "brilliant and radiant."

The name "Sword Demon" is already widely respected among the lower-ranking investigators in the CCG. Compared to the "White Reaper," who was born in the White Garden and promoted by the Washuu family, Yomi's story of rising from a commoner to a First-Class Investigator in just six months is more appealing. The Aogiri Tree Extermination Campaign allowed Yomi to jump from a Third-Class Investigator to a First-Class Investigator, while Amon Kotaro was promoted to Senior-Class, which could be seen as a form of compensation.

because……

District 11, Medical Department.

Mado Kureo remained unconscious in his hospital bed. The sight of this strong-willed man lying on the pristine white bed was heartbreaking.

"Mado no Uesugi's physical health surpasses that of many young people. The reason he remains unconscious is likely due to a mental issue. According to the examination results, Mado no Uesugi's brain activity is somewhat above normal, and the reason for his unconsciousness is very likely related to his mental state. Of course, the real reason still needs to be analyzed in the report." Dr. Koyasu stood respectfully behind Yomi as he reported, a hint of shame creeping onto his face.

I am truly ashamed and embarrassed that I was unable to help Her Majesty in my own field of expertise, the medical field.

"Go down."

The cold, hoarse voice, carrying an unyielding and intense will, was undoubtedly the best reward for Dr. Zi'an, a masochist! He shuddered, marveling at how the aura of the person he served was becoming increasingly captivating!

"Yes, Lord Huang Quan!"

Huang Quan gazed silently at her mentor's sleeping face. The sunlight was exceptionally soft and warm, streaming in through the window. The white curtains billowed and fluttered in the wind, ruffling Huang Quan's white bangs. Her beautiful face seemed to come alive when she looked at Mado Kureo, radiating a subtle spirituality.

"Teacher, I'm leaving now."

I'm going to a very, very far place, and whether I'll be able to come back is still unknown...

Please don't worry about me.

Because I am your disciple, Mado Kureo, I will never bring shame upon you, no matter when or where.

"I believe you will become even stronger in the future, but I don't know if you can tame this power as soon as possible. But I believe that such a challenge is nothing more than this for you. ... I am very grateful to you for leading me to become a qualified investigator, and for your teachings... I have always been proud of you." Even though she had lost many precious things that made her human, Yomi, now a demon, still showed her true feelings when facing Mado Kureo.

Perhaps to Yomi, Mado Kureo was like family.

Huang Quan finally walked out of the ward quietly.

"Are you just going to leave without saying goodbye?" On one side of the ward door, Kotaro Amon, his face still bandaged, looked up at the ceiling of the bright corridor.

"..."

"Don't look at me like that, Huang Quan. Don't forget, I'm your senior, you brash junior. If I can't even see something this simple, then I'm not worthy of being your partner." Amon gently tapped Huang Quan's shoulder with his fist, his expression full of encouragement and hope.

"Please take care of mine, teacher."

"Leave it to me."

"Then this is for you while I'm away." Handing a gold coin etched with a raven to Amon Kotaro, Yomi's whispered words made him understand the importance of this item. It represented the culmination of Mr. Mado's and several Special Agents' secret plot.

Before leaving, Huang Quan had one last thing to do.

That is to find the [Sword Demon].

She has already chosen a suitable candidate, and she believes that even after her departure, the name of "Sword Demon" will continue to be well inherited.

………………

CCG Headquarters, Office Area

The white-clad Grim Reaper, sitting in his office, was meticulously reviewing the operational documents for District 24. His aloof and ruthless aura made the entire office feel as cool as if it were air-conditioned.

Suddenly, Arima Kishou stopped writing.

His abnormal dynamic vision allowed him to see a streak of crimson light disappear rapidly from the desk, leaving behind only a letter and a gold coin. The letter was simple, containing a photograph and a single sentence: "He is considered half my disciple, and will surely destroy the birdcage with his one eye in the future."

Arima Kishou acted as if nothing had happened, putting away the letter and coins.

………………

Rushima Island, the headquarters of the Aogiri Tree

Yoshimura Eto looked at the silver coin in her hand, uttering a sound that was both regretful and admiring. The [Sword Demon] she had placed so much hope in had ultimately chosen the same path, but perhaps this was the true nature of the [Sword Demon], Yomi. Only a swordsman with such unwavering will could wield his sword and cleave through this boundless, twisted darkness.

Barely, they could be considered unsung heroes...

Let's sing her a song to send her off.

"The Miluo River surges and crashes, the clouds billow and the Wushan Mountains rise majestically. In this muddy and turbid world, I stand alone, my voice brimming with righteous indignation and passionate verses. The powerful and wealthy know only how to boast of their lineage, truly few among them care for the nation… Life is but a fleeting moment of passion, who can truly judge success or failure? Let us lay down the mournful lament, for the days of sorrowful and stirring songs have passed. We, the men of this generation, wield our three-foot swords, ready to cleanse the wicked and foolish with our blood!"

February 2019 Update Notes

Due to resigning, packing, and rushing to catch flights, I will be updating once a day this month, and will resume twice a day in March. I have mentioned this before, and I hope my readers will understand.

I've been writing this book for two or three months now, and I haven't given up on it except for special circumstances. Please trust my character.

I'm also a little touched. It's an honor to have so many people like what I love when I write it down!

Finally… (hugs my daughter)

Doll: She's mine, she's mine, none of you can take her away!

Chapter 165 Epilogue

Lately, life has become increasingly difficult for the ghouls in Tokyo's 23 wards. Why not a 24th ward? Those underground ghouls are playing hide-and-seek with the White Reaper every day. They're already miserable enough; whether their lives are difficult or not doesn't matter.

The CCG (Crow Gang) began consciously building a large number of elite "Crows." Unlike ordinary white doves, these fierce and bloodthirsty crows relentlessly hunted ghouls across the 23 wards. Under the cover of night, their wings billowed like dark clouds, inflicting endless death pressure on the ghouls. Especially noteworthy was the "Sword Demon," who preferred to operate at night; his steel-slicing blade was invincible, and even many renowned and ferocious ghouls were no match for him.

Faced with an increasingly difficult living environment, the ghouls suffered repeated defeats.

The fatal flaw was that, under the leadership of a certain conglomerate, the CCG developed a portable RC detector. Although it couldn't accurately locate ghouls, it provided unimaginable assistance to the work of ghoul investigators.

In this high-pressure environment, a mysterious organization steps forward to gather ghouls who yearn for a normal life.

They have ways to circumvent portable detection devices.

The organization's philosophy is to create a world where humans and ghouls can live together. This unrealistic and arrogant idea is not just empty talk. Instead, they gradually learn about the living environment of ghouls in various districts, change their perception of humans, try to research artificial food that ghouls can use, and work hard to achieve results!

Many ghouls thought this was a naive delusion and did not join them.

However, some ghouls, seeing their simple and hardworking spirit, chose to join the organization.

But this organization has encountered a formidable enemy.

The Judithia, which silently ascended to the Tokyo metropolis, possesses overwhelming combat power, with its members' identities kept highly secret. It's said that even the CCG's Zero Division might not be able to defeat Judithia, and there are even ghouls serving within Judithia...

Judithia is pursuing the light with an unprecedented intensity.

Ghouls and the CCG are both targets of Judithia.

Everything is evolving toward a future that is difficult for anyone to predict. Some people feel lost, some feel helpless, but some people firmly believe that a better future will eventually come.

………………

Tokyo's 20 wards, where night is as bright as day

Sitting in the Antique Cafe, Yoshimura Kōzen gazed at the bright, daylight-like scene outside the window with a complex expression, carefully wiping the antique-style cup in his hand, and sighed. "After the departure of the Sword Demon, the Judithia she founded has become an accomplice to hatred and selfishness. Tokyo may be big, but it has begun to have no place for our survival."

He picked up the cup and said to the [Demon Ape] and the others guarding the door, "Let's go to him. This life has committed many sins. Even if we are to die, we should make a contribution before we die."

In addition to the antiques, several circling helicopters began their first attack.

………………

Tokyo's 7 wards

"Kaneki, come with me!"

The black-clad Kenpachi resolutely pushed aside Kirishima Touka. "Touka, this is everyone's wish. The important person Hide mentioned is inside. I cannot break my promise to you!"

"Idiot Kaneki! You're her disciple, [Sword Demon] won't let you go! If you rush over like that, you'll just fall into [Judithia's] trap!"

"Don't worry, she can't kill me. I'm going to have Kano Akihiro no less...!"

Under the cover of darkness, the black-clad ghoul, leading his followers, marched resolutely towards the location of his vengeful enemy. Kaneki Ken was utterly confident; existing in both the human and ghoul worlds, he possessed the single eye capable of breaking the strange cycle of reincarnation, and he was prepared for the terrible price to pay!

at the same time.

CCG headquarters, private training ground

A third-class investigator carefully tidied up the shattered metal targets on the training ground, his movements so cautious as not to disturb the figure standing solemnly with a sword in the center of the training ground.

Tall and slender, she wore a white trench coat and a menacing bird-beak mask. Her identity was the CCG's "Sword Demon," the successor to the "White Reaper." Naturally, there were those within the CCG who disagreed, but those who challenged her were all broken of their limbs and thrown out by the Sword Demon.

Hurried footsteps rushed into the training field.

A golden-haired investigator strode up to [Sword Demon] and said stiffly, "[Sword Demon], the helicopter is ready."

"Let's go, leave no one alive among those naive scum." [Sword Demon]'s voice was like the murmur of a sword, clear and deadly.