#328 - Chapter 325 Invitation to Drink

Even after leaving the 20th Ward branch, Haise Sasaki still felt concerned about the matter.

Although today was her first time meeting Kuki Urie, she had heard about him back in the "Academy" days. She heard that Kuki Urie was a strange, unapproachable boy who also liked to self-harm.

Speaking of which, just seeing Kuki Urie's appearance just now had already surprised her.

His appearance was so cute that he was just like a girl, even more so than ordinary girls.

Besides that, after getting along with Kuki Urie, she could also find that he was not as strange and withdrawn as the rumors said.

Haise Sasaki only knew that Kuki Urie was ostracized by his classmates during his time at the "Academy", just like her. Could it be that not only that... but rumors about Kuki Urie's personality were also spread...?

"Associate Special Class Arima, why... doesn't Kuki First Class seem to hate me at all...?"

While walking back with Kishou Arima, Haise Sasaki couldn't help but say the confusion in her heart.

"Well, there's no particular reason, I guess you could say Kuki is very kind."

Kishou Arima said.

"Oh, oh."

Haise Sasaki nodded.

"I originally thought that Kuki First Class would be as strange as the rumors said, and I was very scared, but I didn't expect..."

Haise Sasaki said with emotion.

"Actually, he wasn't like this before. It was only after experiencing some things that he became like this... But even if it was the previous him, I don't think he would get angry at you."

Kishou Arima said, "That child is kind at heart no matter what, but he didn't have a normal sense of morality before."

"Yeah."

After clarifying things with Kuki Urie, Haise Sasaki felt a great relief.

Although Kuki Urie's attitude made her feel even more guilty...

"Associate Special Class Arima, thank you so much."

At this time, Haise Sasaki sincerely thanked Kishou Arima, "If it weren't for your help, I definitely wouldn't have had the courage to clarify things with Kuki First Class..."

"This is what I should do as a superior."

Kishou Arima said with a faint smile.

Speaking of which, Kuki Urie, under the care of his superior, Yukinori Shinohara, returned to his kind and lovely black-haired personality.

Haise Sasaki's... blackening, to be precise, was when her dark green hair turned white. That was also because she was stimulated to near death and imprisoned by a ghoul named Saeki Karumo, codenamed [Torso], a necrophiliac, which led to Haise Sasaki's subconscious blackening...

Not to mention caring like Yukinori Shinohara, even if it was just preventing Haise Sasaki from being exposed to the stimulation of death, it was estimated that Haise Sasaki's blackening could be avoided.

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A few days later.

At the request of Kishou Arima and Kiyoko Aura, the CCG headquarters finally arranged a mission for the Quinx Squad.

However, the initial mission was very simple, just to investigate a few B-level ghouls.

"Although this mission is of low difficulty, they finally have a mission to do."

After understanding the content of the mission, Kishou Arima said.

"The three B-level ghouls who have committed gang crimes are indeed simple for Kurona and Nashiro, but it's still good for those four newcomers, after all, they haven't used their kagune in actual combat yet, unlike Kurona and Nashiro who already have rich experience."

Kiyoko Aura said from the side.

"Well, let Kurona and Nashiro lead the team this time."

Kishou Arima said.

Kurona and Nashiro were originally the leaders of the Quinx Squad, so it was right for them to lead the team on this mission of this difficulty.

If it was a more difficult mission, or even a large-scale operation, then Kishou Arima and Kiyoko Aura would need to accompany them.

"It's also a good opportunity for them to experience the feeling of being a superior in advance, since they're about to be promoted to Associate Special Class."

Kiyoko Aura nodded and said, "Moreover, it's still difficult for them to handle the relationship between the four newcomers."

Although Kiyoko Aura didn't have Kishou Arima's God's perspective, she had previously learned about the situation of the four of them, Kuzen Urie.

Especially Kuzen Urie, the orphan of Gan Urie. Based on his performance during his time at the "Academy", it was known that he was relatively fond of boasting and had a weak sense of teamwork, while CCG investigators paid great attention to teamwork...

In short, Kuzen Urie was destined to have conflicts with his companions.

On the same day that the Quinx Squad learned about the content of the mission, they set off to carry out the investigation mission.

Although Kuzen Urie and the other three didn't know the strength of Kurona and Nashiro, they knew that Kurona and Nashiro were both in the position of First Class Investigator.

Compared to them, the Second Class and Third Class Investigators, at least in terms of position, were higher than them.

Therefore, they didn't have any opinions about Kurona and Nashiro leading them as the team leaders for the time being.

In fact, Ginshi Shirazu, Saiko Yonebayashi, and Haise Sasaki basically wouldn't have any opinions, only Kuzen Urie was a relatively uncontrollable exception...

Kishou Arima and Kiyoko Aura also let Kurona and Nashiro lead the team with peace of mind.

After all, Kurona and Nashiro had at least S-level strength or higher. Three B-level ghouls posed no threat to them at all. Handling team relationships might be more difficult than this mission...

This was the Quinx Squad's first mission outside, and it was estimated that it would take three to five days to complete.

Because they had to investigate before exterminating, the investigation was very time-consuming.

Night...

Kishou Arima, who had accepted the invitation, came to a small bar with Kiyoko Aura.

"Kiyoko-san, do you like to drink? I didn't know that before."

At this time, Kishou Arima asked.

"It's okay, I only drink occasionally when I'm under a lot of pressure."

Kiyoko Aura said, "The last time I drank was probably with Mr. Shinohara and the others. I remember that Mr. Shinohara got drunk and went on a rampage, treating a colleague like a toy and throwing him around..."

She stopped halfway through her sentence.

After all, Yukinori Shinohara's current situation...

After a pause, Kiyoko Aura continued, "I generally don't like to come to this kind of place to drink alone, so I asked you to accompany me. I shouldn't have bothered you, right?"

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ps: There will be a third update later.