Chapter 44: Ghouls and Humans
Su Xiao was standing behind a large tree, and the high school girl started to sort out the bodies.
He could tell that she was very experienced. She first cleaned up the blood and then dragged the two bodies away.
*Gulp*
The high school girl swallowed and stared at the human body in front of her, after which her stomach let out a rumble.
— This is the last time, I won't eat raw meat anymore, I'm not a beast.
The high school girl's hand reached out to her body, and soon, blood stained her white hand.
— Are you going to eat right in front of me? Su Xiao stepped out from behind the tree.
The high school girl's body trembled, and her red eyes and kagune disappeared at the same time. Her hands were covered in blood, and she looked flustered.
— Who are you, what are you doing here?
— Ghoul Control Department, third grade investigator, Byakuya, " the sword appeared in Su Xiao's hand, its blade glinting under the cold moonlight.
— Investigator... the high school girl bowed her head, and her hands, previously hidden behind her back, hung down.
Her kagune and red eyes reappeared. Her kagune was a bikaku that was attached to her spine. In total, it had two appendages as thick as an arm.
— You remember my face, don't you? My name is Chinatsu, and I will kill you.
Chinatsu's handsome face contorted. There was still some humanity left in her, but she was still a ghoul.
— This park is your hunting ground, right? Judging from your previous actions, you are clearly seducing lustful men. What happened to the missing students?
Su Xiao's question provoked Chinatsu.
— These whores sold their bodies for little money, even though they are full-fledged people. Why didn't they find someone who loved them and live with them? Yes, I envy them, because they are full-fledged people. I always tore them to pieces, then cooked them and ate them.
Most of the ghouls had problems with perception due to the fact that they had been devouring humans for a long time.
Su Xiao nodded. This Chinatsu was responsible for all those incidents.
— I'll give you ten seconds to say your last words.
Chinatsu was stunned and gave Su Xiao a strange look.
— You're only a third-grade investigator, but you really decided to let me say the last words? And you rely on the sword? He can't hurt me.
— What wonderful words, " Su Xiao said and rushed forward.
*A clang*...
*Scream*...
*Roar*...
A minute later, all was still.
Chinatsu was lying on the ground. Her kagune was cut off, as were two of her hands.
— How painful... I didn't think death would be so painful. No wonder they were all shouting so loudly...
There were tears in her eyes. She was only a ghoul between the A and B grades, at least she couldn't even take a couple of Su Xiao's punches, so she couldn't be anyone more outstanding.
— You're going to kill me?
Su Xiao didn't make a sound and just stood next to Chinatsu before raising his sword.
— Is being a ghoul really wrong? Haha, eating people gets you retribution in the end...
— None of this has anything to do with me. I'm just doing an assignment. Goodbye.
The blade of the sword came down, and blood spurted out.
[You killed an S-class ghoul, Chinatsu.
Chinatsu is an ordinary ghoul. You have obtained 0.5% of the World Source and have a total of 5.7% of the World Source.
Your Soul Eater talent has been activated, and your mana pool has been increased by 7 points.
The maximum amount of mana at the moment is 170 points.
You have received 40 contribution points from the Ghoul Control Department.]
Although Chinatsu turned out to be an S-class ghoul, she didn't drop the treasure chest.
But this was not surprising. The power gap between Chinatsu and Su Xiao was too large, and she had no influence on the plot, as only 0.5% of the World Source was given for killing her.
The reason Oomori was given a green treasure chest for killing was not because it was strong, but because of its close connection to the original story.
Su Xiao dialed the Ghoul Control Office and explained the situation, then hung up.
He didn't have to deal with everything else, the Ghoul Control Department would send someone to deal with the bodies, and for kakuhou Chinatsu, he could get some contribution points.
Of course, he could keep this kakuhou and turn it into a kuinkyo...
But an "S"-class ghoul kuinke would be a white weapon at most, so Su Xiao decided to sell it for 10 contribution points.
In the end, Su Xiao's contribution points reached the required amount for him to advance.
[Third-class investigator (promotion cost-50 contribution points)
Upgrade to the next class?
yes/no]
After confirming his promotion, his class didn't change — instead, Rai sent him a new notification.
[Waiting for feedback from the Ghoul Control Department, approximate time-3 hours.]
The promotion required confirmation from the headquarters of the Ghoul Control Department.
Due to Heaven's influence, he would obviously be promoted to a second-class investigator.
If Paradise didn't exist, it might take several years to advance.
But it didn't matter now.
Right now, Su Xiao only needed to find and kill ghouls.
However, it won't be easy to reach the top rank of investigator.
There were six levels of investigators in the Ghoul Control Department, from low to high: third-rank investigator, second-rank investigator, first-rank investigator, senior investigator, special-class candidate, special-class investigator, and special investigator.
The third rank was the weakest, and the special rank was the strongest.
When Su Xiao returned to the District 14 branch, Yukinori Shinohara came to talk to him.
— And that's how I found her. Are there any other cases that need an investigator? Su Xiao quickly described the situation, to which Yukinori Shinohara nodded.
— You single-handedly killed an S-class ghoul, and I've already reported it to headquarters. If nothing happens, you'll be promoted to second-class investigator. After all, given your strength, the third rank doesn't suit you in any way. The second rank is also not suitable for you, but without having merits, you simply cannot be promoted.
Su Xiao didn't say anything — he just wanted to continue looking for ghouls.
All the other contractors still had to join the ghoul camp. And target number "12470" was also in the ghoul camp.
Given the first two main tasks, it was safe to say that the last main task would most likely involve a direct confrontation between the two camps, otherwise there would be no point in Paradise balancing the two factions.
— I want to get some more cases about finding ghouls, " Su Xiao wanted to complete the second task as quickly as possible.
— Well, that's not a bad decision, but you need to rest, it's already night out. Tomorrow morning, I, or more likely Mr. Kureo, will come to see you.
Su Xiao had some doubts, but he didn't ask any questions.
After saying goodbye to Yukinori Shinohara, he went to the dormitory assigned to him by the District 14 Ghoul Control Branch, which was located on the 16th floor of the branch.
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Eleventh district.
The eleventh district was almost a forbidden area for humans, for this area was the lair of the Aogiri Tree.
The Aogiri Tree repeatedly attacked the department of Ghoul Control of the 11th district, which led to the weakening of the influence of the people in the 11th district. Only a few civilians lived in the immediate vicinity of the Ghoul Control Office in District 11.
These civilians were unable to leave and ended up trapped. The ghouls of District 11 caught them and made them their "spare" food.
None of the people could freely walk around the 11th district, except for the strongest investigators.
In one rotten building on the outskirts of the 11th district, more than 20 people gathered.
These 20 people were not one whole group. They were divided into three groups. There were more or less than 6 people in each group. These were the "contractors" who had joined the ghoul camp.
— Han Yu, don't be silly, the balance only started working because the Ghoul Control Department was always stronger than the Aogiri Tree. There's no need for you to antagonize me, " a grumpy young man with short red hair and an unpleasant temper looked at Han Yu with disdain.
Han Yu smiled coldly and shook his head. If he wasn't a fire mage, he wouldn't even have taken the initiative.
— Don't think that because I took the initiative and came to you to form an alliance, you can be so arrogant, " the scepter in Han Yu's hand began to ring, and a thin layer of ice began to appear under his feet.
Han Yu was also a mage, but he was an ice mage. His magic wasn't strong, but he was good at controlling it.
— If we weren't in the same camp, I would have killed you right now — " the short wand in the fire mage's hands started to warm up, and soon, flames burst out around that guy.
Han Yu's face changed. — Did you find a weapon that matches your attribute??
Han Yu peered at the wand in the mage's hand.
At the end of it was a red crystal with a flame burning in it.
The Fire Mage stared at Han Yu's scepter with a cold smile.
— I spent a total of 14,000 Paradise coins on it. I had to go through two worlds for this wand.
The mage's face was contorted with pain, but there was excitement and happiness in his voice.
— Han Yu was clearly envious of him.
Shaking his head, Han Yu took out a small camera from his inventory and tossed it into the mage's hands.
The fire mage's face soon changed.
It recorded the murder trial of Oomori and Kamishiro Rize Su Xiao.
Although he was arrogant, he wasn't lacking in brains, or else he wouldn't have been able to gather a temporary group of 10 people before entering this world.
— Let's become allies, Han Yu, we should start cooperating in this derivative world. Otherwise, we will be killed by this monster. Damn it, why did this guy end up in the ghoul world when he's clearly supposed to be level 7 or higher.
— As a welcome gift, I'll give you some valuable information. The third part of the main task chain consists of direct confrontation. I bought this information for 400 Paradise Coins.
Han Yu was relieved. With a firebender, they would have a chance.
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