Although she didn't know why her daughter was suddenly so enthusiastic, Ryouko Fueguchi still nodded. After all, her emotions were a bit mixed right now. She didn't seem to understand why she had made that choice just now. Was it the masculine aura from the other party, or was it the fleeting gentleness hidden beneath the strong exterior?
After watching her daughter and Lancer leave together, Ryouko Fueguchi silently stared at the desktop in a daze, lost in thought.
Meanwhile, Hinami Fueguchi, who had followed the steel stairs to the front of the apartment, suddenly turned around.
"Uncle Lancer, you are a good person."
Lancer didn't know why the other party suddenly gave him a 'nice guy' card, but he knew that the other party probably had more to say, so he didn't interrupt and let her continue.
"I wasn't very sensible before, so I apologize for misunderstanding you all this time."
"There's no need to apologize. After all, it wasn't a big deal to begin with, and it is indeed because of me that you guys..."
Speaking of this, the atmosphere became somewhat suppressed again, and Lancer felt the corner of his mouth twitch.
'As expected, I'm just not very good at talking. I wonder if the system has a title like 'Atmosphere Destroyer'.'
Just as Lancer started to self-deprecate due to the awkwardness, Hinami Fueguchi suddenly turned around very seriously.
"If... if you can protect Mom well, I might not disagree!"
After speaking, the other party jogged away, leaving Lancer standing there completely Confused.
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The 'Quinx Squad' is very special in its existence. Its main members are basically rookies, most of whom are Third Class Investigators, but due to their special nature, they have different benefits from other investigators.
Not only in terms of money, but also the provision of Quinque. The assigned housing is even more unnecessary to mention, surpassing most Second Class Investigators. And at this time, a person was sitting at the dining table.
The sunlight outside the window was good, but when it shone on him, it gave people an incredibly bizarre feeling. After all, with his distinctive blond hair, fierce eyes, and sharp teeth, basically anyone with a bit of common sense would stay away from him. And the fact that he was holding his hands together with a solemn expression at this time made him look even more unsettling.
But at this moment, a man in a shirt looked at him strangely but didn't say anything and walked straight towards the refrigerator. However, when he returned and saw that the other party still had the same expression, his expression also became somewhat strange.
"Although I feel it's pointless to say it, I can't help but say that this serious pose really doesn't suit you."
Based on Kuki Urie's understanding of Ginshi Shirazu, the other party would directly refute him after he finished complaining. Although he didn't really like 'communicating' with the other party, it was at least better than the other party standing here like a statue.
"Do you think I want to be like this? We're doomed!"
"Doomed? The ghouls launched a full-scale attack on the CCG? Heh heh."
"Maybe not as bad as that, but... it's even more serious for us. I saw... I saw Investigator Lancer when I returned from the convenience store last night!"
When Lancer was mentioned, Kuki Urie's originally unhappy expression instantly became subtle, because the other party was also one of his targets.
His purpose for becoming an investigator was very simple: he wanted to seek justice for his father!
And Lancer, as one of the fastest promoted investigators among the younger generation, was someone he had paid attention to. Although he disappeared for two years, he returned with greatly increased strength. According to rumors from the headquarters, the other party might be promoted to Associate Special Class Investigator in the next few days. Considering the other party's strength and the merit of subjugating the 'Owl' alongside Special Class Arima, he might even have the chance to become one of the youngest Special Class Investigators in CCG history.
However, what he didn't understand was that although the other party was extremely ruthless toward ghouls, any ghoul he set his sights on would basically be subjugated, but he had never heard of him attacking CCG members. Could it be because of the 'Quinx Plan' they were involved in?
But Ginshi Shirazu's next words made him want to throw the milk bottle in his hand at the other party's face.
"I saw Investigator Lancer riding a motorcycle and taking those two rumored ghouls into their house..."
It can be said that the existence of Ryouko Fueguchi and Hinami Fueguchi is an open secret within the CCG. Everyone is aware of the 'situation' of the two, and the price is that Lancer rumors are basically known to everyone.
But what did this have to do with Kuki Urie? He was only interested in Lancer strength and ability. He was not interested in the other party's private morals.
Seeing Kuki Urie preparing to turn and leave, Ginshi Shirazu suddenly spoke to stop the other party.
"Wait! This concerns the life and death of our entire Quinx Squad!"
"Huh? Are you stupid? What does First Class Lancer private matter have to do with us?"
"Who says it doesn't! Are you blind? Couldn't you see the Captain's gaze towards First Class Lancer before? Or have you forgotten the last time I joked about First Class Lancer and was hung upside down with a whip for an entire afternoon? The Captain never believed that matter, but I witnessed it with my own eyes. Should I tell the Captain or not? If I tell her and she gets upset, won't we have a few more months of Spartan training? If I don't tell the Captain and she finds out afterward, won't I die an even worse death? This is simply a death on both ends... Ahh!! Why did I go to the convenience store!!"
Kuki Urie, who was originally clutching the milk carton, instantly froze.
"I didn't think even an idiot like you could figure this out!"
"Hey! Who are you calling an idiot, you bastard!!"
The two who already disliked each other instantly started bickering, and they didn't notice that they weren't the only two who had woken up.
"Ms. Saiko? Where are you going?"
Looking at Saiko Yonebayashi, who turned and left, Tooru Mutsuki was somewhat at a loss. She really wanted to stop her two 'companions', but Saiko Yonebayashi turning and leaving halfway through listening made her feel somewhat Confused.
"I'm going to find First Class Mado."
"Huh?! Why are you looking for First Class Mado?"
"To 'report', of course. Those two idiots, do they think they can hide this matter? As the person reporting, I will definitely be much safer than them. By the way, Mutsuki-chan, you come along too!"
"-chan?"
Tooru Mutsuki seemed a little at a loss regarding the other party's somewhat affectionate way of addressing her, and Saiko Yonebayashi only revealed a mysterious smile.
"Didn't First Class Mado say we should help each other? So, of course, I have to give you a hand too~ I'm going now, whether you come or not is up to you~"
After saying that, Saiko Yonebayashi turned and left, and Tooru Mutsuki looked at Ginshi Shirazu and Kuki Urie, who were 'arguing' on the other side, and then glanced at Saiko Yonebayashi, who was gradually walking away. After hesitating for a while, she still chased after Saiko Yonebayashi.