After the 'Earth Wall' completely descended, the 'Kakuja' that Kirishima Ayato had transformed into was frozen into a gigantic ice sculpture. The wildly waving Kakuhou was also frozen together, and the most conspicuous feature on his body was the numerous holes in his neck.
Undoubtedly, even with the solid ice created using 'Runic Symbols,' Lancer could not guarantee that the opponent would be absolutely unable to break through, so he injected all five vials of RC Suppressant Solution equipped on his body into the opponent's body. The final result was self-evident: a violent reaction occurred between the two inside his body, and the opponent immediately fell into a deep sleep. At least, he wouldn't be waking up anytime soon.
And just as Lancer was looking at the huge ice sculpture in front of him, preparing to return to Amon Koutarou to help------
"Da~ da~ da~"
A slightly hurried sound of footsteps came from the distance, and then a somewhat familiar voice came from the passage that was revealed because the 'Earth Wall' had descended.
"Quick! There are strange noises coming from there. Maybe someone is fighting those ghouls!"
The sound and footsteps came closer and closer, until a group of investigators wearing black combat suits and people wearing strange clothes and masks rushed out of the passage.
They first saw the huge ice sculpture, and then they saw Lancer standing in front of the ice sculpture, wearing armor.
"Who are you?!"
The leading investigator decisively drew his gun and aimed it at Lancer, while Lancer, with a look of helplessness, took off his helmet.
"It's me."
"Lancer?!"
Accompanied by a gasp of surprise, Kirishima Touka, wearing a rabbit mask, walked out of the crowd. However, she then stopped and stared blankly at the huge ice sculpture beside Lancer. The seemingly frantic Ukaku-Kakuhou gave her a strange sense of familiarity.
Tears unconsciously flowed out from behind the mask.
"Is that... Ayato?"
At this moment, Kirishima Touka's voice was already trembling, and Lancer nodded silently.
When was the last time she saw Kirishima Ayato? It was probably three years ago. Kirishima Ayato had never met her again since the 11th Ward defense battle. She didn't know why he never came to see her, but she had always been following his news, such as where a ghoul from the Aogiri Tree wearing a rabbit mask had appeared again.
Although the last time they met, the opponent decisively attacked her, and she was at a loss due to the shock at the time, thinking carefully afterward, although the opponent attacked her, the injuries she sustained were actually not serious for a ghoul. They could automatically recover with enough time.
She had always hoped to ask the opponent in person what exactly happened during those 3 years, but since the opponent never showed up, Kirishima Touka never had the chance. She just didn't expect the two of them to meet again in the 24th Ward, and the opponent would appear in such a state...
Although she was a bit emotional, she gradually calmed down until she completely controlled her emotions.
"What will happen to Ayato next?"
"I don't know, but after dealing with Furuta Nimura's matter, he should be sent to the CCG's affiliated laboratory. He should still have a chance to recover to his original state."
"That's good."
Although she was wearing a mask and her expression couldn't be seen, Lancer could still clearly feel a sigh of relief from Kirishima Touka's voice.
It was just that he didn't know if the other party had considered that even if Kirishima Ayato recovered through CCG's technology, what awaited him would probably be life imprisonment. This was based on the premise that the opponent had a better attitude and was willing to cooperate with the CCG's work, after all, what the opponent did during his time as an Aogiri Tree executive could not be easily erased.
Lancer did not kill the opponent for personal reasons, but he likewise could not interfere with the normal work of the CCG. This was his persistence as an investigator. After all, he was not very familiar with the opponent, and he could not vouch for the opponent either.
Just as Kirishima Touka and Lancer were talking, a woman with a black mole on her head walked over.
"Associate Special Class Lancer! I am Misato Gori, the temporary commander of this team. According to Special Class Kuroiwa's order, the command should be immediately transferred as soon as you and Associate Special Class Amon are found. May I ask how we should proceed next!"
With short, neat hair and a resolute expression, in a sense, this Misato Gori was the image of a typical female CCG investigator. After all, the main opponents of CCG investigators were ghouls. Akira Mado was the 'exceptionally gifted' type. However, the other party's words made Lancer stunned for a moment.
"Associate Special Class? Has my identity been restored?"
One must know that Lancer was stripped of his investigator status during the time he was wanted.
"Yes, after Special Class Marude returned to headquarters, he immediately convened a Special Class meeting. Everyone, including Special Class Arima, expressed recognition that you were framed by Washuu Furuta Souta, so your identity as an Associate Special Class Investigator has been restored..."
She had barely finished a few sentences when her expression changed.
"What's wrong?"
"The search team closest to us has located Associate Special Class Amon. The opponent is currently engaged in a difficult battle. Do we need to go to support them next?"
The other party's rigorous personality made Lancer somewhat helpless. Could he possibly order not to provide support?
But other search teams? Did this mean that the CCG had already dealt with the situation above and started a large-scale entry into the 24th Ward?
"Captain Gori, can you notify those above? If there are extra hands, please send someone to transport this 'Kakuja' state ghoul away. It should be very significant for our research on ghouls, after all, a living Kakuja has never been captured before."
The other party naturally nodded to Lancer order and then covered the right side of her helmet to communicate with those above. However, Lancer felt it might be his imagination, but the female investigator named Misato Gori seemed to have a strange look in her eyes, constantly looking in a certain direction when speaking. Did the other party care a lot about Amon?
Of course, it wasn't that Lancer wasn't worried about Amon Koutarou, but he just felt their relationship was a bit strange.
"Okay, then let's go support Amon next. I'll lead the way."
After speaking, Lancer took the lead and rushed in the direction he had come from. Along the way, Kirishima Touka, whose emotions had finally stabilized, also explained clearly to Lancer what had happened above, especially why she was acting alone with the investigators.
In fact, everyone in Anteiku, except for Koma Enji and Kaya Irimi, who led the 'Devil Ape' and 'Black Dobers' to stay on the surface respectively, followed a team of investigators into the 24th Ward. Their work was very simple------
If a ghoul could be persuaded, then temporarily pull them into the team.
And Lancer first reaction upon hearing the other party's words was------
"Has the situation above become this bad?"
Kirishima Touka nodded with an unpleasant expression.