Midnight.
A large bridge was shrouded in fog, with only a few faint lights visible, making it impossible to see clearly.
On the bridge, two figures could be vaguely discerned.
One of them was tall and slender, dressed in white robes, wearing a red half-mask, with cold eyes and long white hair.
He was enveloped in the mist and night, exuding a very strong sense of oppression.
This person was Duo Duo Liang, a high-ranking cadre of the Aogiri Tree, the second-in-command, and the only Ghoul from within the country in the entire anime.
Beside him sat another small and lovely figure, wearing a purple hood and completely wrapped in bandages.
Although her entire body was covered by bandages, and even her voice had been altered.
However, it still couldn't conceal the powerful aura she exuded, which was extremely oppressive.
Such a powerful sense of oppression formed a clever contrast with her small and lovely figure.
And this cute girl was the leader of the Aogiri Tree, the top boss, the SSS-Level Ghoul One-Eyed Owl, Eto Yoshimura.
Even the people of the Aogiri Tree didn't know her other identity was the famous novelist, Takatsuki Sen.
"Aite, the death of Gecko, our subordinates have already investigated it thoroughly," Duo Duo Liang said to the small and lovely figure beside him, his voice incredibly cold.
"Oh, really?" Eto Yoshimura sat on the edge of the bridge, her short legs swinging back and forth.
She seemed uninterested in Duo Duo Liang's words, and not at all surprised.
"He was individually exterminated by a CCG Third-Class Investigator while searching for a Big Eater," Duo Duo Liang nodded and continued.
"Third-Class Investigator?" Hearing this, Eto Yoshimura seemed to become interested, and there was a slight fluctuation in her voice.
After all, it should be known that Third-Class Investigators aren't even equipped with Quinque.
And to be able to individually exterminate an S-Level Ghoul under such circumstances could be said to be unprecedented.
"His name is Lin Ze, and he has now been promoted to First-Class Investigator," Duo Duo Liang narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of coldness flashing in his red Kagugan.
"This person is very dangerous, perhaps we will fight him in the future, we must send more people to gather some information about him."
Upon hearing these words, Eto Yoshimura did not respond, only gently swinging her two short legs.
"Lin Ze?" She silently repeated the name in her heart, and a figure with white hair and red eyes appeared in her mind.
"Young man, so it was you who killed Gecko?" Thinking of this, Eto Yoshimura let out a light laugh, ethereal and pleasant to the ear.
If he killed Gecko, then everything made sense.
This also explained why he had such a strong scent of Rize on him.
But she didn't expect this Lin Ze to have such strong power?
Thinking to herself, Eto Yoshimura became more and more interested in him.
"You're really working hard, young man~"
"I wonder what kind of fun you'll bring me next?"
.........
The next morning, bright sunlight streamed through the window and onto the living room floor.
This signified that a new day, a wonderful day, had arrived.
"Lin Ze, thank you for cooperating with my research, I feel my experiment has made great progress," Kamishiro Rize stood by the window in loose pajamas, looking to be in a very good mood.
The bright sunlight fell on her delicate and gentle face, giving her the feeling of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
However, only Lin Ze himself knew the suffering within.
"The experiment is great, don't do it again in the future!" Lin Ze looked up at the ceiling, feeling somewhat lifeless.
He had originally thought that with the enhanced physical fitness from the Ox Talisman, he could do whatever he wanted.
But reality taught Lin Ze a lesson, making him pay a very heavy price.
It was this night that made him realize once again how strong a Ghoul's regeneration ability was.
After experiencing this night, Lin Ze also grew.
Seeing this scene as pure as a fairy, Lin Ze only felt a strange ache in his lower back.
"Oh, that won't do~" Hearing this, Kamishiro Rize gently shook her head and wagged her finger.
"As a scientific researcher, one must constantly conduct experiments and research."
"And the experimental process is even more indispensable, do you understand?" After saying this, Kamishiro Rize licked her rosy, full lips, looking very much enjoying and satisfied.
"Let's not talk about that, let me tell you something important first." Seeing Rize's spirits rising, Lin Ze quickly changed the subject.
"To ensure that daily life won't be affected by certain issues in the future, I want to make three rules with you."
Lin Ze sat up from the bed and held out three fingers.
"Three rules?" Hearing this, a hint of curiosity flashed in Kamishiro Rize's beautiful eyes.
"That's right, you must obey these, you cannot violate them," Lin Ze nodded and continued.
"First, you cannot run around outside, and you cannot casually hunt or eat."
"Second, you cannot expose my Investigator identity outside."
"Third, you cannot provoke Investigators or other Ghouls."
"Just these three points, do you understand?" After speaking, Lin Ze looked up, his gaze falling upon her.
"Are you trying to restrict me?" Kamishiro Rize narrowed her beautiful eyes slightly, a hint of displeasure flashing across her delicate and noble face.
Having grown up in the Washuu Clan since childhood, her early experiences made her most dislike being restricted by others.
Therefore, she was very self-willed and did not care about anyone's feelings.
Kamishiro Rize's current cruel, ruthless, and wanton hunting behavior was actually an outlet for her painful past.
"No, I'm just trying to prevent others from disrupting my peaceful life," Lin Ze shrugged, quite calm.
"Of course, you can choose not to comply, at worst, I'll just kill everyone who comes after us."
Lin Ze spoke the most cruel and violent words in the calmest tone.
"Is that so?" Hearing this, a hint of thought flashed in Kamishiro Rize's beautiful eyes, as if she was weighing the pros and cons.
"But don't worry, you won't starve if you don't go out to eat, I will try my best to fill you up," Lin Ze nodded, but he used the word "try."
After all, who knew how much she could eat; it wouldn't do if she ate endlessly.
"If that's the case, I can agree to your request," Kamishiro Rize nodded, but then instantly changed the subject:
"However, I have a request for you. If you agree to it, I will absolutely comply."
"What request?" Hearing this, Lin Ze became interested.
"It's simple, you just need to cooperate with me in my experiments~" Kamishiro Rize licked her full red lips, a hint of longing flashing in her beautiful eyes.
Hearing this, and looking at the tall and beautiful figure before him.
After a moment of silence, Lin Ze slowly said:
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