"So, you know who the 'Big Eater' is?"
Associate Investigator Ameno Kei seized the opportunity to ask, "Although the 'Big Eater' isn't my responsibility to pursue, I won't let her go if I get the chance."
"About that… I'm not too sure myself. I only know that she's been causing trouble in the 20th Ward recently, and Ghouls in our 20th Ward don't really like her."
Touka Kirishima was still hesitating, but Yakuchi Kei 's quick follow-up question left her with no choice but to remain discreet and not reveal the truth.
"But she seems to have become very quiet these past few days. I haven't heard any news of her wantonly preying on humans, so I thought she had already been targeted by you Ghoul Investigators."
However, she still provided a hint: the "Big Eater" had been unusually quiet recently, though it was a very subtle hint.
However, Touka Kirishima had no idea that Yakuchi Kei knew Kamishiro Rize was the "Big Eater" from the very beginning.
"Alright, if there's nothing else, I'll head down now."
Then, Yakuchi Kei went downstairs.
...
When Yakuchi Kei returned to his seat, Kamishiro Rize, without lifting her gaze from her book, slowly asked, "What did they call you up for just now?"
"Nothing much, just about Gecko yesterday.
They happened to be attacked by Gecko at the time, and by expelling Gecko, I guess I also saved them."
Yakuchi Kei explained in a calm tone.
"I see."
Afterward, Kamishiro Rize said nothing more.
After Touka Kirishima came down, she continued with her work as a waitress as if nothing had happened.
Hinami Fueguchi was noticeably much happier than before, and the hint of sorrow that usually lingered on Ryoko Fueguchi's face had also dissipated.
Evidently, it was all because they had learned of Kiguchi Asaki's safety.
...
After Jason was expelled by Yakuchi Kei , the Investigator Assistants handled the scene and immediately transferred Jason's body to the CCG Experimental Building in the 1st Ward.
Although there were obvious burn marks from flames on the scene and on Jason's body at the time, they didn't pay much attention to them.
After all, Quinques with fire attributes, though rare, weren't nonexistent, and they also didn't know what kind of Quinque Yakuchi Kei possessed, so they had no reason to suspect him.
A Quinque is an important secret that every Ghoul Investigator cannot disclose.
Even when Amon Kotaro first partnered with Kureo Mado, Mado was very curious about what kind of Quinque young people in this era would be assigned, but Amon Kotaro very sternly refused to tell him.
Because once information about a Quinque is accidentally leaked, especially if Ghouls find out, the Investigator will be at a great disadvantage when facing Ghouls.
When Jason's body arrived at the CCG Experimental Building, the experimental personnel began to dissect the body, using Jason's Kakuho and Kagune to create a Quinque.
At this time, Kureo Mado and Amon Kotaro also arrived at the experimental building.
Since they were originally responsible for pursuing Jason, and they had just failed, only to have their junior, and a rookie at that, expel him, any normal person would feel concerned.
However, by the time they arrived, Jason's body had already been completely dissected, and the experimental personnel had only left Jason's Kakuho and Kagune.
"This Jason actually has three Kakuhos, the error with the intelligence is a bit too large."
Kureo Mado exclaimed in surprise.
Originally, they all thought, and the intelligence provided by CCG also stated, that Jason only had one Kakuho.
To be precise, normal Ghouls only have one Kakuho.
The experimental personnel nodded, "Yes, three Kakuhos have already met the standard for a Half-Kakuja, which is indeed a big discrepancy compared to Jason's original intelligence."
"So, Associate Investigator Ameno can even expel a Half-Kakuja.
This is even more exaggerated than I originally imagined.
No wonder Ui, Quasi-Special Class thinks so highly of him."
Kureo Mado sighed.
"How impressive, I can't believe he's still a Second Class Investigator."
Amon Kotaro felt increasingly impressed.
"Now that Gecko has been expelled, it's about time we moved to another area.
Recently, a Ghoul organization called Aogiri Tree has been gaining immense momentum, and they swiftly occupied the 11th Ward just two days ago."
When discussing CCG's setback, Kureo Mado's expression was unusually excited, "Amon, prepare yourself well.
The enemies we are about to face are unprecedentedly dangerous."
Because Aogiri Tree is said to have a great number of Ghouls, which would allow him to create more Quinques.
His fanaticism for Quinques was for revenge, to avenge the "Owl" who killed his wife.
The fear and powerlessness he felt when facing the "Owl" back then created an obsession with power within him.
And he believed that Quinques were the most powerful strength of an Investigator, which is why he was so persistent, even obsessed, with Quinques.
"Yes!"
Amon Kotaro nodded solemnly, without a hint of fear on his face.
...
Vacation time ended.
1st Ward, CCG Headquarters.
Yakuchi Kei came here today to receive commendation and, incidentally, to collect the Quinque made from Ōmori Yakumo's Kakuho and Kagune.
Not only did he receive verbal praise, but he also received a badge, the design of which featured a pigeon representing "CCG."
This badge is called the "White Single Wing Badge," and Ghoul Investigators who successfully expel S-Class Ghouls can receive it.
In addition to the "White Single Wing Badge," there are also the "White Double Wing Badge" and the "White Dragon Wing Badge," corresponding to the expulsion of SS-Class Ghouls and SSS-Class Ghouls, respectively.
This badge system belongs to the "White Wing Badge" series.
There is another system called the "Osmanthus Badge," which awards medals based on the total number of Ghouls an Investigator expels in a year.
This system also has three types of badges: the "Osmanthus Badge," the "Silver Osmanthus Badge," and the "Golden Osmanthus Badge."
After the commendation ceremony, Ui Koori was already waiting for Yakuchi Kei at the door.
"I can't believe you actually expelled the S-Class Jason.
The previous Second Class Investigator who received the 'White Single Wing Badge' was, if I recall correctly, Mr. Arima."
Ui Koori exclaimed in admiration, "And after dissection, it was discovered that Jason was not merely an S-Class Ghoul, but also a Half-Kakuja.
I even feel like your strength has surpassed mine."
"Senior Ui, you flatter me."
Yakuchi Kei 's expression was calm, devoid of any pride.
Ui Koori said with a smile, "Why be humble at a time like this?
Also, your Quinque, '13's Jason,' has been completed.
Let's go see it at the experimental building now."