Although he didn't know why Special Class Haizaki's expression was a bit strange when saying goodbye, and the other party even said something like 'That was too fast, wasn't it?'
This made Lancer feel a little strange. Isn't it good for interrogation efficiency to be fast?
The opponent had undoubtedly 'taken the bait', and the reason Lancer didn't overly pressure the opponent was only part of the strategy. After assuring the other party that he could get the intelligence tomorrow, Lancer left the prison with Akira Mado.
However, a new problem arose. Originally, according to Akira Mado's plan, the two were supposed to stay here until noon, but now they left after only ten minutes. Where should they go next?
"Akira, where are you going? I'll take you."
"To the headquarters. My four subordinates are currently attending a meeting at the headquarters."
"Headquarters? No problem, hold on tight."
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Although they knew early on from the attitude of other investigators that they, as the executors of the 'Quinx Plan', were not very popular, and even many extremist investigators considered them to be 'ghouls', since the plan was directly approved by the high-levels, everyone did not dare to openly cause trouble for them, but they would not give them any good treatment either.
Although they came to the headquarters for a promotion this time, recalling the expressionless colleagues, they felt extremely depressed.
But thankfully, a new task was issued at this time. The new task could at least temporarily distract them.
"Assist in capturing 'Nutcracker'?"
Looking at the information in their hands, they felt a little strange. According to the information description, the CCG had basically grasped the opponent's whereabouts, so logically speaking, they should be able to directly capture the opponent, but why did they need them to assist? Shouldn't assistance notices only be issued to high-ranking investigators? What they usually received were direct orders, right?
But the investigator standing in front of them introduced them with an expressionless face.
"We have basically figured out the information on 'Nutcracker', but according to the new intelligence we have collected, the opponent seems to be engaged in human trafficking in addition to preying. As for those people who were sold, they were, unsurprisingly, sold to other ghouls. So, we now hope to use this as a clue to continue the investigation."
Through the other party's introduction, everyone also gained a basic understanding of this female ghoul named 'Nutcracker', but at this moment, Kuki Urie, holding the document, suddenly spoke.
"There's no problem with the document, but can I ask why it's an 'assistance notice'? And what exactly do we need to assist with?"
Kuki Urie didn't know if it was his illusion, but he felt that the expression of the investigator in front of him seemed to become a little... unhappy?
"It's very simple. Although First Class Mado is not part of your squad's combat roster, her main job is to instruct and protect you, which means she is in a mission execution state. The tasks you execute are less missions and more 'combat drills', but this time it is a dangerous 'actual combat', so this is an 'assistance notice'. The choice of whether to accept is in your hands. As for your mission? Very simple. Mix in with those who are kidnapped and figure out the location where Nutcracker and her group conduct their transaction."
Is the job difficult?
It's not difficult, but the danger is not small.
"Is it because we have 'Quinx'..."
Kuki Urie's expression also became somewhat serious. He finally knew why the other party wanted them to execute the mission.
Since they had to pretend to be ordinary people, it was naturally impossible to carry a Quinque, and investigators without Quinque, although stronger than ordinary people, are only marginally stronger. However, their 'Quinx Squad' is different. Due to the Quinx surgery, they can directly use the Quinque implanted inside their bodies, so even if they encounter danger, they are not completely defenseless.
It seems that everything is reasonable, but why does Kuki Urie always feel that something is wrong?
"Please allow us to discuss this with First Class Mado first."
"You may."
After speaking, the other party turned and left, leaving the four members of the Quinx Squad standing together, looking at each other.
"Hey! Urie, why didn't you agree? This is a good opportunity."
Due to his sister's illness, Ginshi Shirazu needed a lot of money to buy RC Inhibitor Fluid for her, and now that he was promoted, his benefits had increased significantly. At this time, he was eager for a promotion so that he could have more money to treat his sister, so he couldn't help but want to accept the mission in front of him.
But Kuki Urie glanced at him contemptuously.
"I have nothing to say to an idiot."
Although Kuki Urie also longed for a promotion so that he would be qualified to clear his father's name, he was much calmer. In his opinion, this mission was full of strange points, so at this time, he should discuss it with the experienced Akira Mado.
When Lancer carried Akira Mado to the headquarters, Kuki Urie and Ginshi Shirazu still hadn't figured out who was right and who was wrong.
However, after reading the document, Akira Mado hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
Because, according to the document's description, it was indeed very suitable for them to execute the mission. After all, this mission did not require too much strength but required sufficient camouflage ability.
After much deliberation, she chose to accept.
In her opinion, to become a qualified CCG investigator, besides the most basic combat ability, other aspects also need attention, and this should be a good test. Moreover, the opponent is only an S-rated ghoul. Theoretically, with the strength of the Quinx Squad, subjugating an S-rated ghoul is not a big problem.
"Accept it."
But at this moment, someone walked over.
"Miss Mado, hello."
The young investigator with neatly combed short blond hair and a smile on his face was holding a document and greeted everyone.
Undoubtedly, it was Hideyoshi Nagachika, who was responsible for helping Lancer process reports.
He originally just came to say a normal hello when he saw Akira Mado, but when he saw the documents in everyone's hands, he was stunned for a moment, but his smile prevented anyone from noticing it.
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After saying goodbye to everyone, Hideyoshi Nagachika quickly went to the document room and found the document named 'Nutcracker'.
After reading it for a while, he muttered to himself.
"I didn't misread it just now after all."
The fact that Hideyoshi Nagachika climbed from a newcomer to the position of Second Class Investigator in more than two years shows that his ability is very strong, but his ultimate goal in joining the CCG was to use the CCG's intelligence system to help his friend find the culprit who transformed him into a 'half-ghoul', and now there seemed to be some clues in front of him...