"Under the leadership of the brave and wise Uesugi-sama, our great CCG has annihilated the evil Washuu Clan!"
"These evil ghouls will ultimately fall beneath the iron hooves of justice!"
This report played around the clock on the big screens, and news of the destruction of the Washuu spread rapidly through both the human world and the ghoul world.
Any ghoul families with a certain level of influence and a keen sense of danger were already preparing to flee by ship immediately.
However, these matters had little to do with low-level ghouls. They could only wait in fear and trembling for the arrival of doomsday.
The new book released by Takatsuki Sen caused a huge sensation.
The homophonic hint given by Ogura Hisashi was also picked up by book fans, who discovered its key point.
As the greatest contributor to the suppression operation of The Non-Killing Owl, Uesugi Ryu had previously appeared on television.
The youngest Special-Class Investigator, combined with powerful strength and a handsome appearance, he quickly gained many female fans.
Now Uesugi Ryu could be considered a public figure, known by most people.
Kamiyama Tsuki and Uesugi Ryu were linked together, and some ghoul families unwilling to flee began to use their influence to frantically smear Uesugi Ryu.
Combined with the cruel and tyrannical investigator portrayed in Takatsuki Sen's new book, as well as the subtle revelation of the truth about the Washuu, her new book One-Eyed King was at one point regarded as a credible prophecy, and her personal reputation soared.
Public opinion surged, with endless voices both supporting and opposing Uesugi Ryu.
Supporters believed that what was needed now was a hardline investigator like Uesugi Ryu, and that ghouls should be eradicated.
Opponents mostly criticized Uesugi Ryu for being inhumane, lacking humanitarian spirit toward ghouls, and using overly brutal methods in purging the Washuu.
The first to clash fiercely were Uesugi Ryu's fangirls and Takatsuki Sen's book fans.
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Ward 1, CCG Headquarters.
After the annihilation of the Washuu, although Uesugi Ryu had not officially taken the position of Director, everyone had already tacitly acknowledged that he was now the head of the CCG.
Uesugi Ryu sat in the Director's office, and as he looked at the online criticism against him, he could not help but laugh.
But this was also why he had gone to great lengths to collect so much evidence. His purpose had been to prevent an outbreak of public backlash.
Unexpectedly, even with a clear chain of evidence laid out, there were still idiots who refused to believe it.
"Well damn, even after transmigrating to another world, I can still get cyberbullied. What an eye-opener.."
The door to the Director's office was pushed open quickly, and Mado Akira hurried in, her expression not looking good.
"These idiots. This is obviously being stirred up behind the scenes by those ghoul families!"
Uesugi Ryu was not angry at all. He looked at Mado Akira in her secretary outfit and the corner of his mouth curved slightly into a smile.
"That outfit suits you pretty well. First-Class Investigator Mado Akira, I now appoint you as my personal secretary."
Mado Akira froze for a moment, then said somewhat irritably.
"At a time like this, can you be serious?"
Uesugi Ryu crossed his legs and leaned back lazily in his chair. He looked out the window and said calmly.
"What's the problem. Didn't Haisaki Fukami always want to see me?"
"Mention this matter to him. Then there will be 'people' to handle it. Just control the extent."
Mado Akira was slightly stunned. After a bit of thought, she understood the deeper meaning behind Uesugi Ryu's words.
During the previous coup, Haisaki Fukami had been excluded, mainly due to his position.
After all, he was just a prison warden and could not play any significant role.
Uesugi Ryu had not deliberately excluded him, but from Haisaki Fukami's perspective, this was quite serious.
Over the past few days, he had been trying to meet Uesugi Ryu to show his loyalty.
As the saying goes, a new ruler brings new officials. He had that much political awareness.
After saying that, Uesugi Ryu also figured that Mado Akira would probably not agree to such a plan, so he continued.
"Just kidding. Have the people below move faster and deploy RC detectors in certain necessary locations."
"Once the lower-level ghouls realize their situation, it will definitely cause unrest and lead to rampant feeding."
"Once people understand the danger of ghouls, this kind of talk will disappear."
Mado Akira quietly looked at Uesugi Ryu, who had a carefree expression on his face. The corner of her lips lifted slightly into a helpless smile.
She could sense that faint trace of disappointment in his heart.
Being criticized, it was impossible for Uesugi Ryu to feel no anger at all. After all, he had always been expelling ghouls.
Mado Akira was not a rigid person. Given the current situation, letting Haisaki Fukami handle this matter was undoubtedly the most efficient choice.
She walked with light steps to Uesugi Ryu's side.
Then, she gently leaned against the large desk.
The leather of her tight skirt brushed against the oak surface, making a faint rustling sound like snake scales.
Mado Akira's face showed undisguised approval as she softly said.
"As for Special-Class Haisaki, I will arrange for someone to inform him."
"A short pain is better than a long one. Right now we don't have extra time to waste on these idiots."
Hearing this, Uesugi Ryu, who had been lounging lazily in his chair, slowly straightened up.
He widened his eyes and said with some surprise.
"I thought you'd never agree to something like this."
Mado Akira crossed her arms in front of her chest.
Her delicate brows lifted slightly as she cast a sideways glance at Uesugi Ryu, replying somewhat disdainfully.
"What? Do I look like some stubborn old relic to you?"
Uesugi Ryu rested his chin on one hand, looking up at Mado Akira as shadows covered his face.
He chuckled and teased.
"My mistake, my mistake. Akira-sama, you're wise and mighty."
Mado Akira lowered her head to look at Uesugi Ryu. After thinking for a second, she slowly sat down beside him.
Uesugi Ryu had deliberately bought an oversized boss chair, large enough for two people.
The two leaned closely against each other. Mado Akira reached out and gently stroked Uesugi Ryu's face as she smiled and said.
"No matter what decision you make, I will believe in you."
Sunlight streamed into the office through the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Mado Akira's shoulder-length golden hair fell messily across Uesugi Ryu's neck.
Uesugi Ryu stared blankly at Mado Akira's face so close to his own. Those imposing golden eyes were now filled with tenderness.