After Lancer Quinque 'devoured' The Owl, or Eto Yoshimura, it gained a strange 'dual form'. However, Lancer thought that his Quinque merely completed itself by utilizing The Owl's corpse. As for why it looked like The Owl when she was a child? It was probably because the two shared the same origin?
But it was obvious that others did not seem to think so.
The naked green-haired young girl was immediately carried away by Touka Kirishima. When she returned, she was wearing a white dress. This dress looked somewhat crude, clearly made from fabric recently, so Lancer felt a bit curious.
'Is she wearing panties?'
"Lancer…"
Just as Lancer was thinking wildly, Yoshimura suddenly called out to Lancer, and when Lancer shifted his attention, his expression also became extremely subtle.
How should he describe Yoshimura's expression at this time?
Surprised? Confused? Happy?
Perhaps a little of all of them, but undoubtedly, 'happy' dominated. This was the first time Lancer had been looked at by a white-haired old man with such an ardent gaze.
"Manager Yoshimura, I don't know what you misunderstood, but The Owl, or rather, your daughter, has been killed by me."
Yoshimura froze for a moment when Lancer spoke, then nodded.
"I know. The Owl is dead, and this child is not The Owl. I understand, I understand…"
What do you understand?!
Lancer almost spat out a mouthful of blood. After all, he wondered if it was his imagination, but his friends or acquaintances always somehow 'understood something' inexplicably, but he didn't understand!
"Forget it, I don't want to say anything unnecessary. Manager Yoshimura, if you are willing, I hope you can do me a favor and help me find the current CCG Director, Nimura Furuta."
More than 24 hours had passed since the 'Rushima Island Operation'. Even though Lancer knew that Nimura Furuta wouldn't possibly harm Kureo Mado and Koutarou Amon if he had any brains, it was impossible not to worry. The thing he wanted most now was to quickly eliminate Nimura Furuta and rescue the two of them.
"No problem, I will help you with all my strength."
Yoshimura agreed immediately without any hesitation.
Why did he think this way? Undoubtedly, in his opinion, Lancer was the savior of his family!
Why did he think this way? Perhaps because his actions could even get him released if he were captured by the CCG, after all, he was much more useful maintaining Ghouls outside than being captured, but his daughter was different. As a wanted criminal who had killed countless ordinary people and Investigators, she only had two paths for her future: either be killed or be captured and imprisoned for life as a test subject.
But what if 'The Owl' was killed by Lancer? 'The Owl' being killed was a result everyone witnessed, which meant that 'Eto Yoshimura' had died from that moment on, and that girl…
Yoshimura's expression became incredibly complicated as he glanced at the green-haired young girl Touka Kirishima was supporting.
In his opinion, this green-haired young girl was his daughter's body after faking her death. As for why the opponent ignored him? The opponent had never paid him any attention before this either.
'Sigh~'
After sighing silently, he stopped talking and just sat there quietly, looking at his 'daughter' being attended to by Touka Kirishima and the others.
However, compared to Yoshimura, whose internal drama was intense, Lancer on the other side appeared very helpless.
「Quinque: Owl (Complete Form)」
「Second Form (Un-named)」
It was obvious from the name that the opponent was not Yoshimura's daughter, and didn't even have a name. The correct way to address her now should be 'Un-named', but calling her that felt a bit strange. But what should he name her if he gave her a name?
Lancer considered himself to have a naming disability. After thinking for a while and ruling out all the 'pet' names in his mind, he walked directly to Ryouko Fueguchi and the others.
The young girl, who was originally in Touka Kirishima's arms, quickly broke free from the opponent's hand and ran to Lancer side. Although she didn't say a word, the meaning was obvious: she preferred to stay by Lancer side.
Then Lancer expressed his idea of wanting to give his 'weapon' a name. Everyone then became troubled. After all, no matter what name they chose, it felt a bit strange. Even 'Saya', which Lancer finally thought of after a long time, was rejected. According to Hinami Fueguchi, that name felt a bit strange.
Until —
"How about calling her 'Zero'? Eliminating everything and starting anew."
Yoshimura's words made everyone freeze, and Lancer also looked at the green-haired young girl standing next to him. The opponent also happened to look up at this time, and after glancing at the longing Yoshimura's face…
"Let's call her 'Zero'. The meaning is good, and it's simple."
As Lancer spoke, he leaned down and stroked the opponent's head with his hand.
"From now on, how about calling you 'Zero'?"
"Yes, Master."
This was the first time the opponent had spoken. Even Lancer was stunned. He had previously thought that the opponent was merely a form change, and the body should still be a Quinque and should not have vocal organs or anything like that, but hearing the opponent's somewhat childish voice at this time, he realized that he seemed to have underestimated the opponent a little.
And what Lancer failed to notice was that Yoshimura, who was standing far away and pricking up his ears, completely froze after hearing 'Zero's' voice, because that voice sounded like…
Yoshimura's matter came to a temporary close, and Ken Kaneki also walked over with a complicated expression.
The former Ken Kaneki only knew that his favorite young writer, Eto Yoshimura, was a Ghoul (Hideyoshi had told Ken Kaneki about the CCG wanting Eto Yoshimura), but he never knew that Eto Yoshimura was 'The Owl'. What was even more unexpected to him was that he would reunite with his favorite writer in such a special way today.
However, complex feelings aside, he had more important matters.
"Mr. Lancer, about the Ghoul food you mentioned before…"
Undoubtedly, if possible, Ken Kaneki would even want to spread this news to the entire world quickly, but Lancer shook his head.
"According to the last message Dr. Kimi Uikanae sent me, the progress of the Ghoul food has always been good. Logically, the finished product should be completed within these two days, but…"
"Could it be that the doctor has been killed?!"
"That shouldn't be possible. Nimura Furuta wouldn't dare to kill him. Dr. Kimi Uikanae does not only belong to the CCG Japan Branch; he is a scientist belonging to the whole world, so his life should be safe, but he should be under house arrest by Nimura Furuta now. So, the promise I made to you before will likely only be fulfilled after I rescue the doctor."
Ken Kaneki finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing that there was still hope. In any case, having hope was better than having no hope. If the doctor had died, then everything would have been over.