It must be said that many things were changed because of Lancer arrival.
Although Ken Kaneki was not killed by Lancer, he seemed to have disappeared and hadn't shown up for a long time. Second, Kureo Mado survived. Although he chose to get promoted and leave the front line, he was now in command of the 20th ward as the general commander. And the most direct impact was that Yukinori Shinohara and his assistant, Juuzou Suzuya, did not settle in the 20th ward but continued to patrol in various sub-wards.
And Lancer, who had been rehabilitating at the branch for a day because of his injuries and hadn't gone out on patrol, finally got rid of Akira Mado and his colleagues' teasing looks and returned home...
"Welcome back."
Two days had passed, but looking at Ryōko Fueguchi and Hinami Fueguchi, who was hiding behind her, Lancer still felt extremely conflicted.
When he took off his suit jacket, he clearly saw Hinami Fueguchi shiver. It seemed that in the two days he was away, Ryōko Fueguchi must have given her daughter some 'adult knowledge.'
Lancer really didn't know how to complain about this. He couldn't just say, "I'm not interested in kids without chests or butts," right? Not to mention whether the other person would believe him, they might even take it as a hint.
'Sigh~!'
He just had a moment of weakness at that time, and now he was so tired.
"I ate dinner outside. I'm going to rest now. You two... do as you please."
After saying that, Lancer picked up his briefcase and walked towards the study. On the other side, the mother and daughter Fueguchi also couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief when they saw Lancer leave.
In fact, the two of them had already learned about Lancer deeds in the '11th Ward Retaking Operation' from Touka Kirishima during the day, which of course included the fact that he killed the Bin Brothers of Aogiri Tree.
The stronger the other person's displayed strength, the more uneasy the two of them became. After all, with Lancer strength, they couldn't even resist. And because they were confined to this house, they had nothing to do but overthink things.
Hinami was okay. As a child, she was still pure enough to only be able to imagine the beginning. As for what came next? She didn't know anything. But Ryōko Fueguchi was different. As a wife, she naturally knew what a man would do when faced with a woman who couldn't resist.
But thankfully, they met Lancer, this idiot. Although he had to admit that he was tempted that night, he was a person who was bound by being a 'human' and 'self-discipline.' He would rather rely on his 'five fingers' than make a move.
But as the day of his departure got closer, he also started to consider how to deal with the two of them.
After he left, the two of them would probably be the first suspects for his 'disappearance,' right? At that time, the two of them would probably face a fate worse than death...
This feeling right now was probably powerlessness, right?
He wanted to do certain things, but because of his lack of strength, he couldn't do anything.
Because he had been practicing with his spear in the branch training room all day, Lancer, for once, wanted to lie on the tatami and be a couch potato. Since he had nothing to do, he simply started to look through his 'system.' Looking at his steadily rising attributes, he couldn't help but show a hint of a smile, but his expression became extremely complicated when he looked at the 'Supply System.'
But at this moment, he discovered something ————————
"Emergency Food" required 5 points.
"Description: A standard food that can quickly restore stamina (universal)."
Although Lancer would always complain that this system was a bit like an RPG, it was still very different from a real RPG. For example, he had never seen the most important HP attribute. In other words, even though he had a system, he would still be GG if he was shot in the head.
It could be said that this was very realistic, and the stamina attribute was an important attribute for maintaining bodily functions. If the 'hungry' debuff appeared, the attribute would be continuously reduced. And now ————————
Lancer, with a face full of excitement, rushed out of the room holding a sealed package.
"Ryōko Fueguchi, come here for a moment."
Ryōko Fueguchi, who was just saying something to her daughter, felt her heart sink when she saw Lancer somewhat excited face. But she had already made up her mind. She gently pulled her daughter's hand away with a gentle expression, then stroked the other person's head, and took a deep breath before walking towards Lancer room.
And Hinami Fueguchi, on the other side, was stunned when she saw her mother's hand being released. In the end, she gritted her teeth and clenched something in her arms.
This was something that Touka Kirishima had given her. It wasn't some high-tech thing. It was just a 'switch.' When it was squeezed, a 'prompt sound' would be heard on the other side. And there was no doubt that Ryōko Fueguchi didn't want to get the 'Anteiku cafe' involved in her family's matter, but Hinami Fueguchi, as a daughter, was obviously not as mature as her mother. With Touka Kirishima repeated persuasion, she had been keeping this 'switch' close to her body.
On the other side, Lancer, who had no idea what was going on, handed the sealed package he was holding to Ryōko Fueguchi after she came in.
"Try it."
But what Lancer found strange was that Ryōko Fueguchi didn't take the sealed package from his hand but bit her lip instead.
"Lancer-san, there's no need for this. I've said before, if you need me to... I'm willing to do anything. I don't need... these things... Of course, if you need an 'aphrodisiac,' then I'll..."
Wait? Aphrodisiac? Why would he need an aphrodisiac for eating?
Although he was confused at first, he had played a lot of H-games, so he quickly guessed what the other person was saying. Immediately, his expression became subtle.
"Ryouko-san, I think I've said this more than once. Although I, Lancer, am not a hero, I won't do anything by force. I don't want to say something like that a third time (because I'm tired). As for what's in my hand... it's just food."
Food?
Lancer words stunned Ryōko Fueguchi. After all, she was prepared to either endure the disgust of eating normal human food or starve to death.
When Touka Kirishima came before, she had told her a lot about Lancer, and his 'attitude' towards ghouls was the most important. She didn't think Lancer would let them eat the flesh of his own kind, so what was in it?
Encouraged by Lancer gaze, she opened the sealed package. Then she saw a brown, rod-shaped object about two fingers long and a sealed package of white liquid.
To be honest, this thing was very suspicious, but Ryōko Fueguchi gritted her teeth and put the thing in her mouth and then tore open the sealed liquid and poured it into her mouth.
She originally thought that she would feel very disgusted after eating it, so she almost swallowed it directly with the unknown liquid, but after she swallowed it, she was completely stunned.
"How is it?"
"..."
Lancer answer was Ryōko Fueguchi directly eating the rest of the things and then covering her mouth and crying.
That's right, she started crying.
Ryōko Fueguchi's biggest wish with her husband was for their daughter to live a normal life. Later, her husband died at the hands of Jason, and his kakuhou was even made into a quinque by the CCG. As for the mother and daughter, although they had not been abused for the time being, their current life was indeed very uneasy, but with this thing... with this thing, they might be able to live a normal life.
"Snap~!"
But at this moment, the sound of glass shattering behind them made Lancer reflexively grab his quinque.
As Lancer had said before, the most important things he learned in this world were 'caution' and 'humility.' So, even when he was resting, he never fell into a deep sleep unless he was at the branch or headquarters. He never let go of his quinque. Almost at the same moment a strange noise came from behind him, Lancer activated his quinque and thrust it behind him.
"Pfft~!"
It was clear that the attacker also didn't expect Lancer reaction to be so quick and intense. The other person only had time to slightly turn their body before being directly pierced in the right arm by the spear. And Lancer eyes widened after hitting the target.
"Rabbit?"
That's right, it was the rabbit mask!
However, unlike 'history,' Ryōko Fueguchi was not killed, and she naturally did not attack Kureo Mado with Hinami. Naturally, the S-rank ghoul 'Rabbit' was not on the CCG's wanted list.
But these were not the key. The key was that 'Rabbit' was Touka Kirishima!
What's going on? Why did she suddenly come to attack him today?
Although he didn't know what had happened, Lancer still assumed a ready stance.
No matter who the other person was, he had to at least save his own life first. Only by surviving could he consider other things.
And Touka Kirishima on the other side also didn't expect Lancer to mercilessly shoot her. After all, Lancer had saved her life before, but this surprise was fleeting, replaced by an uncontrollable rage.
What did she just see?
In fact, when she first heard the 'alarm,' she was still a bit skeptical. After all, she had known Lancer for a few months, and he had never done anything out of line. In addition, when she came before, he didn't do anything either, so she initially just planned to investigate. But what she didn't expect was that when she climbed onto the windowsill, she saw an incredible scene!
'That guy!!'
"You scumbag!!"
Even though she was injured, emotionless words were spat out from Touka Kirishima mouth.
For some reason, Lancer felt a sense of Chen Shimei in the other person's voice. Was it his imagination?
"Although I don't know what you mean, Miss Ghoul in the mask, I must state one thing before I kill you! I am not a scumbag!"
In order to hide the fact that he knew the other person's identity, Lancer simply pretended not to know her. But when he said this, Lancer still felt extremely strange, as if a person was deliberately shirking responsibility.
But thankfully, Touka Kirishima, who was in a state of maximum rage, didn't notice this abnormality. As for Lancer words, in her opinion, they were just a blatant excuse!
When she climbed up, she saw Aunt Ryouko kneeling on the ground. After Lancer moved aside, she also saw Ryōko Fueguchi kneeling there, covering her mouth with tears on her face, and there was also a strange white liquid at the corner of her mouth.
Did she even need to think about it?
Although she was a ghoul, she had taken 'health and physical education' classes in school, not to mention her friend Yoriko had also made some jokes with her. She naturally knew about this kind of thing.
But on the other side, Ryōko Fueguchi, who was a bit confused by Touka Kirishima 'sudden attack,' was a bit red-faced. As a wife, how could she not understand what Touka Kirishima was saying? She couldn't help but touch the corner of her mouth and then subconsciously licked the white liquid at the corner of her mouth...
As a widow with a good figure and appearance, her action undoubtedly attracted the attention of the two other people, and this action instantly dispelled the tense atmosphere.
"You... misunderstood. Investigator Lancer just let me eat some 'food,' and I was a bit emotional."
Food? Could it be because she hadn't eaten for a long time? No! If it was just a simple 'eating of flesh,' Ryouko-san wouldn't be like this, and when eating, the 'kakugan' would also be involuntarily released. Could it be that ————————
"Ryouko-san! What you ate wasn't... that, was it?!"
Seeing Ryōko Fueguchi nod, Touka Kirishima, who was originally covering the wound on her shoulder, trembled all over.
Of course, the reason she was like this was not because of pain, but because of excitement!
Finally... finally, there would be a day when she could live like a human!
Touka Kirishima, who had been living according to her father's teachings until now,'s biggest hope was to one day be able to integrate into human society and be able to talk about anything and everything with her friend Yoriko, instead of how it was now.
And after the excitement, her first reaction was ———————— she had to tell the manager about this!
But just as she turned to leave, a spear was extended in front of her.
"Miss... unknown ghoul, you don't think I'm going to let you go that easily, do you? Even if we don't talk about your 'ghoul' identity, what about my room... aren't you going to pay for it?"
Lancer originally just intended to scare the other person, but what he didn't expect was that at this moment, a hand was placed on his spear.
"If it's about compensation, why don't you let me handle it?"
Accompanied by a somewhat deep voice, Lancer eyes widened.
"Owl?!?"
He jumped backward and landed behind Ryōko Fueguchi. Although it was a bit cowardly, when facing a boss-level character, it was a necessary measure to survive. After all, he had never dreamed that the 'Non-Killing Owl' would come looking for him, as the other person had only made a few moves in the original plot.
His feeling right now was probably like he had finally left the novice village, went on an adventure, and then decided to go back to the novice village to show off, only to meet the final boss.
'Met the final boss at home, what to do? Waiting for a response! Urgent!'
This sentence was probably the most accurate portrayal of Lancer inner feelings at this moment.