Su Xiao returned to the bedroom of the Temporary Division, having arranged with Arima Kishou to depart in ten hours.
Previously, he had spent over ten hours deep in the 24th District, and fighting with injuries had left him somewhat exhausted.
Moreover, once he reached the Ghoul Detention Center, it was far from tranquil; he wasn’t going there just to escort Takatsuki Sen.
So, during these ten hours, he needed to rest, at least to get some sleep.
After a hot shower, Su Xiao lay refreshed on the bed. He suddenly remembered that Kaneki Ken’s Blue Treasure Chest had yet to be opened.
Previously, one thing came after another, and he hadn’t had time to open the chest dropped by Kaneki Ken.
As for Kaneki Ken’s treasure chest, Su Xiao wasn’t too optimistic.
Although the treasure chest was of Blue Quality, Kaneki Ken’s strength wasn’t impressive, and he wasn’t the main character type known as a Child of Fate.
More importantly, his ’Chief’s Spirit’ was about to play a crucial role.
Taking out Kaneki Ken’s treasure chest, the palm-sized box emitted a brilliant blue light, as if carved from sapphire.
[Do you wish to open the Blue Treasure Chest?]
Choosing to open it, the flash he expected did not appear.
[You have opened the Blue Treasure Chest]
[You obtained 3000 Paradise coin,]
[You obtained 300 Paradise coin.]
[You obtained 1000 Paradise coin.]
[You obtained a Fate Coin.]
Use Effect: After use, a random determination is performed, granting one of thirty effects such as "Misfortune," "Strong Luck," "Death Omen," "Life Revival," and more.
Note: The probability of gaining a positive effect is 50%, and a negative effect is 49%.
Note: The effect duration is 30 minutes.
Rating: 32 (Note: Blue items have a rating from 30 to 70, with higher ratings indicating more precious items.)
Description: Fate is inscrutable. Good luck or misfortune? Or could it be something else...
Sale Price: 1 Paradise coin.
The total gain from opening Kaneki Ken’s treasure chest was 4300 Paradise coin, which was quite decent from that perspective.
As for the [Fate Coin], Su Xiao found it somewhat perplexing.
Based on the literal meaning, using it could yield a random effect, but the chance of combined positive and negative effects is 99%, leaving 1% unknown.
Su Xiao instinctively resisted this thing; he planned to sell it to a ’fated person.’ After all, it was a Blue item, so it should fetch a good price.
After opening Kaneki Ken’s treasure chest, Su Xiao fell into a deep sleep, with a vague feeling that it might be a while before he could rest again.
He didn’t know how much time passed.
"Knock, knock, knock..."
A knocking came at the door. In his sleep, Su Xiao immediately sat up, his hand on the hilt of Dragon Slash beside him.
Arima Kishou’s voice came from outside. Su Xiao put away Dragon Slash and got out of bed to open the door.
"Has it been ten hours already? Ha~."
Yawning, Su Xiao dressed tidily and washed up; when conditions allowed, he was a clean person.
"It’s been twelve hours. Takatsuki Sen was seriously wounded by you, so I delayed the time a bit.
There’s one more thing: someone tried to infiltrate my room."
Su Xiao’s heart tightened. Had someone seen through their plan? In an instant, he thought of another possibility.
As expected, Maniwa Haruo made a move, but with Arima Kishou present, Maniwa Haruo couldn’t get close to Takatsuki Sen at all.
"Let’s go, it’s time."
Su Xiao and the other two drove straight to the Ghoul Detention Center in District 23, with Takatsuki Sen arranged in the back seat, wearing handcuffs and shackles made of Quinque Steel.
Half an hour later, the three arrived at the Ghoul Detention Facility.
As a Ghoul Prison, the facility stationed quite a few Investigators, with walls over ten meters high built around it.
The Ghoul Detention Facility, though not towering externally, was dug deep underground; nearly the entire building was constructed above ground to prevent ghoul escapes.
The vehicle was stopped by the gatekeepers at the main entrance of the Ghoul Detention Center.
"Please present your credentials."
Although the guards recognized Arima Kishou, they meticulously checked the credentials.
Once the credentials and documents were verified, the guards allowed them through, and the vehicle drove slowly into the courtyard of the Ghoul Detention Center.
"This damned place will be destroyed sooner or later."
Takatsuki Sen clenched her fists tightly, breathing heavily.
The three got out of the car, with Su Xiao and Arima Kishou escorting Takatsuki Sen towards the building that housed the ’Ghoul Detention Center.’
"Long time no see, Arima Special Class."
An elderly Investigator with a pale face, no beard, and a head full of light yellow hair, slightly balding, approached.
"Long time no see, Fukasaku Shinmei Special Class."
Fukasaku Shinmei was the director of the Ghoul Detention Center, managing all affairs there. This elderly Investigator was once formidable, but his strength declined significantly with age, and he was assigned to the Ghoul Detention Center as a director.
Few First-Class Investigators lived to old age and were assigned to manage the Ghoul Detention Center, suggesting Fukasaku Shinmei had more than simple connections with the upper levels of CCG.
Fukasaku Shinmei glanced at Su Xiao indifferently without speaking, merely leading the way.
He seemed to be a power broker, somewhat snobbish; Su Xiao’s quasi-special position appeared not to catch his eye.
Su Xiao chuckled softly and followed Fukasaku Shinmei with Takatsuki Sen into the Ghoul Detention Center.
To enter the Ghoul Detention Center, one first had to take a long elevator deep underground.
All four remained silent in the elevator.
When the elevator doors opened, they exited, and the interior of the Ghoul Detention Center emerged in a cylindrical shape with the elevator at the center where Su Xiao stood. There were control rooms and other departments, surrounded by cells where ghouls were confined, several layers in total, each floor having a path in front of the cells with metal railings at the edges. Each floor had stairs for access up and down, and numerous steel suspension bridges crossed the middle, almost linking the entire Ghoul Detention Center together.
The Ghoul Detention Center, for the most part, was composed of metal, giving off a cold feeling.
"Fukasaku Shinmei Special Class, is the Quinque that headquarters is crafting for me completed?"
Su Xiao suddenly spoke. Previously, Washuu Itsuki had promised that after assisting Arima, he could see the Quinque.
CCG’s Quinques were crafted by Doctor Earth, who happened to stay long-term at the Ghoul Detention Center, where there was abundant ’experimental material.’
Upon hearing Su Xiao’s query, Fukasaku Shinmei halted his steps, showing some gloominess
"It’s not ready yet, at least another half month is needed."
Su Xiao narrowed his eyes; this guy might be deliberately making things difficult for him. He was Washuu Itsuki’s lackey, but by then, he would have long returned to Reincarnation Paradise.
"As far as I know, preparing a Quinque seems to take a maximum of 27 hours, Fukasaku Shinmei Special Class; is there any mishap?"
Arima Kishou spoke up because he knew that, if he didn’t, the situation could turn very grim.
Arima Kishou’s attitude caused Fukasaku Shinmei to be taken aback, pondering the relationship between the two. Arima Kishou was someone he dared not offend; although they were both special classes, their statuses were worlds apart, as the other was part of that organization.
"Some mishap occurred during creation, it’s being repaired in culture fluid. I’m also concerned about potential quality damage to that Quinque.
If quality damage isn’t a concern, it can be retrieved after the One-eyed owl is confined. The lab is on the seventh underground floor."
Fukasaku Shinmei changed his tone, from needing half a month to become ready to collect anytime.
Perhaps Washuu Itsuki had instructed something; this guy was deliberately making things difficult, but Arima Kishou’s intervention caused the sycophant to prefer not to offend Arima Kishou.
"Confining the One-eyed owl is still the priority, the most vital task."
Fukasaku Shinmei emphasized again, casting a greedy look at Takatsuki Sen. He was currently using S+ level Quinque, and saw an opportunity to obtain the SSS level Kakuhou from her. Fınd the newest release on 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⚑𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⚑𝓷𝓮𝓽
After all, the Ghoul Speaker had multiple Kakuhous; extracting one while alive shouldn’t be an issue from above.
Soon they reached the Dangerous Ghoul Detention Area. As soon as Su Xiao entered, Dragon Slash appeared in his hand.
The long knife pierced through a heart. Fukasaku Shinmei, in disbelief, stared at the blade’s tip protruding from his chest, which was now stained light red.
"This is~, how, can this be."
Fukasaku Shinmei collapsed onto the ground, blood pooling beneath him. In this sudden assault, the First-Class Investigator had no chance to react, especially since he was too old, elderly enough to be instantly killed by Duduo Liang in the original plot.
Takatsuki Sen’s shackles were undone; the action phase commenced.