Infinity, progress from Arasaka

It was a short person who was wrapped in bandages all over his body, wearing a loose pink coat with torn sleeves and a hood. Although his face could not be seen clearly due to the bandages, judging by his body curves, he was a woman.

"Who is it? Who has waited all the way to District 14, and there is still a horse..."

The little man called At paused and asked, dangling himself on the refrigerator, barefoot and with his legs wrapped tightly in bandages. There seemed to be no sadness or anger in his tone, but rather a cheerful tone.

"It's Vera Adelheid Russell..."

"Isn't this name Japanese?"

Et let out a light exclamation.

“American citizen.”

The man in white calmly relayed the information he knew.

"An elite agent of the North American Regional Ghoul Countermeasures and Control Agency. He was transferred from North America to the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau in Tokyo, Japan about three months ago."

"Oh? I remember now... the news from more than three months ago. According to an unnamed source from CCG, people from a high-level foreign organization came to Tokyo for an inspection..." At was a little surprised, with a hint of mockery in his words, "They haven't left for three months? Shouldn't they leave after gilding their resumes?"

"Maybe, but at least that Russell isn't one of them. According to the information I just gathered, she has spent most of her time at the CCG headquarters in Area 1 since arriving in Tokyo. In her spare time, she either goes to high-end restaurants or hunts ghouls. She has already hunted a large number of S-rank ghouls and even ghouls that she has 'co-eaten' with."

"Although I don't know what she did specifically at CCG headquarters, I can confirm that every time she appeared after a period of time, her Quinque seemed to have changed..."

The man's tone was still calm, but the moment he said "Quinque replacement", his sclera turned black and bloodshot, and blood-like eyes appeared.

All ghouls know how Quinque came about.

Every time Baige replaced Quinque, it meant that at least one ghoul who had awakened the Kakubo predator organ was killed. And the Quinque used by Vera, a glamorous senior investigator transferred from the North American region, must be Kakubo above S-rank.

Perhaps he himself is a person who is very ruthless in using his troops, and does not mind the casualties of his subordinate ghouls at all, but facing such a pure white pigeon that regards ghouls as experimental materials, any ghoul with kurihara on his body will feel chilled and uncomfortable.

"You mean..."

At's hoarse voice sounded faintly, without any emotion, "She is learning, or researching and experimenting with her own Quinque manufacturing technology..."

"Do you need me to send someone to test it?"

"Forget it. It's too troublesome... Her identity is too troublesome. If she is weak, we can just send her Quinque raw materials. If she is strong, she will be too conspicuous. Once the stalemate or she gets angry and asks the US military in Japan for help... We need to face more than just 'He Xiu' and CCG..."

Et swung his little feet thoughtfully, bent his knees and kicked lightly, landing on the shoulder of a silent figure who was wrapped tightly and wearing a white mask with a huge mouth.

"Hey, Mr. Tadara...leave her to me."

"Et, do you want to use the identity of a human..."

...

District 1.

Early in the morning, Vera took the official car to the Ghoul Countermeasures Bureau headquarters building as usual, passed through the RC inspection door, and walked towards the direct elevator where the Countermeasures II Section floor was located amidst a chorus of polite greetings.

"Russell, please wait. Your coffee."

"Thank you."

While waiting for the elevator, Vera took the coffee handed to her by the front desk clerk.

CCG headquarters provides free tea, including coffee, black tea, green tea, and happy water, but most people still drink coffee because they are sleepy during the early morning shift.

Ding.

The floor where the Countermeasures II class is located.

Holding a corrugated cup in one hand, Vera pushed open the door of the reception hall of Class II and saw her adjutant at a glance.

Sitting on the sofa was a woman in a standard OL suit, with blonde hair and blue eyes, with her hair tied up and a stern face, and she was carefully reading a briefing.

"District 20, Mado-san... Looks like you're missing your family."

Hearing Vera's voice, she turned her head, quickly stood up and bowed slightly, saying: "Mr. Russell, thank you for your care over the past two months. Just call me Xiao." Mado Xiao also noticed Vera's gaze and looked at the section on the briefing about the latest situation in District 20.

"I'm just a little worried about my father... Ever since my mother was killed by 'Owl', the father of the Gu family has changed. He has been hunting ghouls like crazy... I'm afraid he will act impulsively..." she replied.

There was nothing wrong with admitting that Vera was her direct superior, and her father, Mado Wuxu's obsession with expelling and killing all ghouls was well known to everyone.

"Jason the 'Gecko' in a white suit is in Area 20..."

Vera naturally reached out and took the briefing from Mado Akira and read it aloud.

When she thought of Mado Xiao's father, she thought of the middle-aged man with a hunched back and sickly uneven eyes.

An Avenger who was widowed due to a ghoul attack.

As for this 'Gecko' Jason, the Half-Hermit, and - what is 1000-7?

"At least S+ level Lin He..."

Vera commented, motioning for Mado Akira to follow her while quickly browsing the information in other sections.

"As for what the old gentleman said, although he is experienced, there is a gap in hard power. If they really meet, he is indeed no match for Jason. Do you want to go to District 20 and fight alongside your father?"

"Ah? I...you take care of me too much." It can be seen that Mado Akira really wants to meet her father and fight alongside him, but she still calmly shook her head and said, "The mission of Quasi-Special Officer Russell is the top priority. I am your adjutant."

As she spoke, she stopped and bowed to Vera again.

"Please forgive my offense for what happened the night before yesterday... I am indeed lacking in personal strength. If I follow you into battle, it will distract you and seriously slow down your battle rhythm. But I will try my best!"

"The early delivery of Quinque equipment allowed me to participate in the operation to expel A-rank ghouls several times as a freshman... your extra care will always be remembered by Akatsuki."

"That's a good attitude." Vera paused, closed the briefing, shrugged and said with a faint smile: "After all, it was me who asked you to come from the White Death."

Mado Akira graduated from the Ghoul Investigator Training School with top grades. According to the original timeline, she should have followed Arima Takamasa's team to carry out missions during her internship, and then waited for the news of her father's death.

In this timeline, Vera, who was transferred to Tokyo by the North American region, was naturally treated with courtesy by the CCG top brass. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they had to treat her with courtesy.

Because Vera was a foreigner, she was assigned an adjutant for fear that she might not understand the local situation. Then, Vera picked Zhen Huxiao from the list of graduates.

"The treatment we offer cannot be lower than his. Well, let's go, Xiao."

After changing to a more intimate name, Vera walked towards the meeting room of Countermeasures II Class.

Mado Akira was stunned for a moment, then quickly caught up with Vera.

"Sir, do you really think that killing ghouls is justice?"

The relationship seemed to become much closer at this moment, she asked thoughtfully.

"Of course, it's to enforce justice, to kill and eliminate all ghouls that are threatening and have criminal records, to contain and control all ghouls that are left outside, and to accumulate merits and qualifications for promotion."

There was nothing to hide, Vera bluntly admitted the reason why she was transferred to Tokyo to perform her duties, which was to lend you the ghoul's heads.

"After all, the ghouls in North America had been basically wiped out by the time I joined the company. There are only a few big cats and small cats left, and each one is better at hiding than the other. It's boring. Tokyo is still better. Ghouls are everywhere, and ghouls are the norm. There's no need to worry about killing them or lack of ghouls."

She makes no secret of her hostility towards ghouls and her ridicule of Tokyo's anti-ghoul efforts.

"Although I know that what you said is true, as a Japanese CCG investigator, I feel ashamed..."

"Change when you are ashamed. Kill and purge all guilty ghouls and restore order to the citizens of Tokyo."

"Unexpected answer. I thought you and my father were the same kind of people..."

"He is an Avenger and I am an enforcer."

Wow.

Afraid of patting Madoka's shoulder, Vera would not say anything about letting go of hatred. Don't advise others to be kind without experiencing their suffering. Then, she pushed open the door of the meeting room of the Countermeasures Headquarters II Section.

"...Those guys are obviously acting in an organized and premeditated manner. Citizens have been attacked, investigators have been killed or injured...The situation is getting worse and worse, and it is only a matter of time before a larger-scale ghoul riot breaks out. I need to emphasize again that this is the current situation in District 11, and we must..."

On the podium in the conference room, a middle-aged man with dark purple hair parted in the middle, a hooked nose, a high jawbone, a suit and a purple tie, who looked quite dignified and mean, was spitting all over the place.

The seat name tag reads: Marutesai.

CCG Special Investigator, Chief of Countermeasures II Section, Commander of Area 1.

At this moment, he heard the sound of the conference room door opening and closing. He looked in the direction of the sound and saw Vera walking towards him with a corrugated cup in one hand and waving at him.

"It's Special Agent Russell. Thank you for your hard work on District 14." Immediately, Marutesai raised his eyebrows and tapped the table with his fingers, suggesting: "If it's about District 11..."

"Stop, stop, stop, Marute, if you are really useful, use it to death."

After ascending the podium, Vera, who kept shaking her head, sat next to Marutesai, took a sip of coffee, and said lightly: "I just came to give you a report on the way. I'm going to District 20."

"Hiss... Area 20, Stable Area, Mado brought Amon over to conduct the search."

"Now even you are going to Area 20... That's right, Area 11's boss 'Oku' and Area 13's 'Gecko' Jason have traces of being active in Area 20... Oh, and recently there's also the 'Gourmet', so it's normal that he's attracted to you... But I think it's more than that. Mado's only daughter is your adjutant, right? No wonder, do you want father and daughter to fight side by side?"

Marutesai rubbed his chin.

"What a thoughtful and good officer, Russell."

Although he has only been partnering with Vera, who was transferred from the North American region, for about three months, she is really useful.

Maybe the other party would like to find Dr. Dixing Jiayi (Chief Researcher of CCG Laboratory) to study Quinque technology, but this does not prevent her from obtaining the White Single Wing Badge and the Silver Osmanthus Badge.

The White Single Wing Badge is awarded after expelling an S-rank ghoul; the Silver Osmanthus Badge is awarded to investigators who expel more than 50 and less than 100 ghouls per year.

It only took Vera less than three months, and she even spent most of the time in the Quinque manufacturing laboratory.

Marutesai guessed that if she had the chance, Vera would soon be able to obtain the White Wings Seal that could expel SS-rank ghouls. She was a monster as talented as Arima.

"Area 14."

With her chin in her hand, Vera looked towards Marutesai from the side.

"After I wiped out the local leader-level 'Kou-Ghoul' forces, I discovered that an external organization had appeared, and it seemed that they wanted to recruit the ghouls from District 14. After I dealt with them, I discovered that under the uniform robes, there were a large number of 'white suits' members from District 13. Those robes..." Vera pointed to the large central screen.

【Region 11 Monthly Report】

[Number of deaths from predation: 358]

[Number of predation victims: 47]

[Number of ghouls encountered: 1]

"It matches the organized and premeditated actions of the ghoul gang in Area 11."

"That is to say, District 11, District 13, District 14... Damn it!" Bang. Slamming the table, Marutesai looked serious, "These cockroaches, they have big plans."

Cockroach theory: when you see a cockroach in your home, there must be countless cockroaches lurking in the dark.

"Russell, Area 20 is handed over to you. If the situation is true, Mado-sama and the personnel stationed in Area 20 will definitely not be able to deal with 'Oku' and Jason. What do you need..."

"No, lend me your treasured motorcycle for a ride..."

"Stop! Stop..." Marutesai blew his beard and glared, "Don't think about my motorcycle. I'll buy you one. Let's get down to business."

"It's not yours, it doesn't smell good when it's open."

I don't know if it's an illusion, but Vera likes talking to these old nominees...er, no, the middle nominees. Arima Kishou is too thoughtful, Shinohara, Kuroiwa, Hodera and others are too rigid, but Marute is the old guy with an interesting personality.

"You are such a bad woman."

"Same here. Vicious and mean Marute."

Below the stage, a group of senior and first-class investigators had their eyes twitching as they tried to hold back their laughter at the two special-class investigators who had strayed off topic.

The teasing soon ended.

After all, business is more important, and Vera naturally knows when to stop. The atmosphere can be a little lively and relaxed, and appropriate chatting with colleagues can help deepen the relationship, but it should not be excessive. Talk about business.

"Give me four teams of men, with top leaders."

"Wow, you have quite an appetite. But you also saw it." Marutesai pointed to the big screen behind him, "The situation in District 11 is worse than I thought. I am preparing to increase the manpower and military strength..."

"For now. After I deal with the trouble in District 20, I will be stationed in District 11."

"Okay, it's settled."

...

Squeak.

"Let's go, Xiao. Target, Area 20."

After walking out of the meeting room and straightening her wrinkled uniform, Vera said to Mado Akira.

"Now?"