When Lancer returned to the location where Ken Kaneki and the others were, he did not conceal his plan to eliminate Nimura Furuta, but that was all. However, what he didn't expect was that someone actually objected.
"I want to go too! That man might know about Father and Ayato! I must ask him myself!"
Touka Kirishima's state at this time was clearly not right. Although her Kagune and Kakugan did not appear behind her, the aura on her body was completely chaotic. Her heavy breathing and distorted expression made her look like a beast ready to devour someone.
Lancer naturally looked at Ryouko Fueguchi on the other side. After all, among all the women present, his relationship with Ryouko Fueguchi was the best, and they even had an intimate relationship.
And Ryouko Fueguchi shook her head after seeing Touka Kirishima's reaction.
"Mr. Yomo just went to scout for information and learned that Touka's brother, Ayato Kirishima, who is the 'Black Rabbit' of Aogiri Tree, seems to have been captured by the CCG…"
"Captured by the CCG? Impossible. All the cadres who were killed and captured in this 'Rushima Island Operation' have already been officially announced. Ayato Kirishima's name is not among them… Alright, I understand."
Halfway through his sentence, Lancer finally reacted. If it were before, Lancer would definitely trust the CCG's report, but after learning about the 'Washuu family' from Yukinori Shinohara, Lancer realized that there were probably small factions controlled by the Washuu family within the CCG. They were affiliated with the CCG but completely obeyed the Washuu family. So, if Nimura Furuta wanted to, he could naturally conceal the capture.
"Calm down. Because of Special Class Shinohara and Special Class Marude, I will not be surrounded, but if you, as a Ghoul, dare to appear at the scene, you will definitely be killed completely, so — calm down!"
Lancer words ignited Touka Kirishima, who was like a 'powder keg'. When he realized that words couldn't stop the opponent, Lancer decisively chose to use 'physical' means to calm her down.
Frost gradually began to spread from Touka Kirishima's right shoulder, and under the invasion of this biting coldness, she finally gradually calmed down.
"My mentor once taught me that the angrier you are, the more you must calm down. Simple anger never solves problems and can even make things worse."
Lancer didn't know if it was because of the freezing air, but Touka Kirishima's originally somewhat pale lips turned slightly purple, but her body was still trembling…
"I apologize."
After speaking, she turned and left, leaving Lancer and the others in the living room.
Lancer only sighed as he watched Touka Kirishima's retreating figure. Although what he said was reasonable, he didn't know how effective his advice was. After all, even he wasn't sure if he could truly remain calm if he were in the opponent's current position.
This was probably what they called 'the bystander sees clearly', right?
Ayato Kirishima was the only family member she knew. He was now missing and his fate was unknown. As for her father, he had been missing for more than ten years, but now the sudden discovery that he might still be alive inevitably made her excited.
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Dinner was the 'food' provided by Lancer. Unsurprisingly, everyone's expressions after eating it were extremely spectacular. Even Touka Kirishima, who was not in a very good mood before, had a hint of flush on her face, and the others were basically full of pleasant surprises. After all, even for Yoshimura, who had already tasted human food, it had been three years since then.
However, one person showed extreme astonishment. After taking the first bite, Ken Kaneki lowered his head in silence. When he looked up, his eyes were completely red, and traces of tears even hung on his face.
This was probably what they called 'you don't know what you have until it's gone'. He used to find the food he was tired of hard to swallow, or rather, eating it was merely to replenish his physical strength, but now? Even a very ordinary bowl of miso soup made him unable to control his tear ducts.
After dinner, everyone naturally went about their own business.
Enji Koma and Kaya Irimi left directly, clearly to contact their subordinates, 'Devil Ape' and 'Black Dobberman'; Ken Kaneki, perhaps shy after crying during dinner, also left with Nishio Nishiki to notify the Ghouls under his command…
Lancer, as usual, stood in a horse stance, gripping his spear. Undoubtedly, if everything went smoothly tomorrow, the last roadblock in his 'plan' would also be swept away. Even he was inevitably a little excited.
Lancer only returned to his room late at night, but what he didn't expect was that the door was pulled open shortly after he lay on the bed, but he could clearly see the opponent's face with the help of the starlight.
"Ryouko? Why are you here?"
"I… can't sleep."
As Lancer spoke, the opponent also took off her dress and slipped into bed next to Lancer.
Hugging her slightly trembling shoulders, Lancer could roughly guess what the opponent was thinking. She was probably worried about him, right?
Even telling the opponent 'it's alright' at this time probably wouldn't make her believe it, right? She would only think he was deliberately comforting her.
So, Lancer chose the simplest method. He tightened his arms and hugged the opponent. If words were useless, then he would respond with his body.
However, just as he was full of fighting spirit and preparing for a major battle, the opponent suddenly pushed against his chest with both hands, raising her body.
"Don't you want to?"
Looking at Lancer teasing expression, Ryouko Fueguchi's face became increasingly red.
Did she not want to? Of course, she did. As the saying goes, having tasted the sweetness, she craved more, but the thought of what Lancer had to do tomorrow still made her choose to refuse.
"You can't waste your physical strength. You have things to do tomorrow."
However, after speaking, she seemed to remember something and nestled her face back onto his chest, blushing.
"After you finish everything, I will stay with you forever. Whatever you want… I will agree to it."
Although the two had gotten together, Ryouko Fueguchi was actually a very traditional person. Her initiative in the bathroom before was mostly due to the alcohol, but even so, she did not allow Lancer to engage in any strange acts. Saying these words at this time undoubtedly aroused Lancer appetite.
"Just try not to be too shy then~"
After teasing the opponent with a smile, Lancer directly kissed the opponent's lips. This kiss lasted for several minutes, and it wasn't until Lancer actively let go that she collapsed onto Lancer, breathing heavily.
However, Lancer did not continue to press the issue. He merely silently hugged Ryouko Fueguchi and fell asleep.
And Ryouko Fueguchi, looking at Lancer, who had turned sideways and leaned his face against her chest, also revealed a gentle smile…