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Chapter 39: Multiple Identity
At this point in time, Furuta Nimura carried multiple identities.
First, he was a logistics member of "V", an organization operating from the shadows. While most members of "V" possessed combat abilities rivaling Special Class Investigators, Furuta's role was far less distinguished—at least, on the surface. Whether this was due to his actual strength or his tendency to play the fool for his own benefit remained uncertain.
Second, he was a student at Kamii University, genuinely attending classes there.
Third, he was a member of "Joker", an underground organization of ghouls. Within Joker, he was known as "Souta."
Fourth, he was one of the VIP patrons of the Ghoul Restaurant, a prestigious but twisted establishment that catered to the wealthy elite with a taste for human flesh.
With so many roles, it was clear Furuta did not serve any one faction. His true allegiance was only to himself, weaving each of his identities into a grand plan only he fully understood.
This also meant that his attempt to kill Rize Kamishiro with a falling steel beam had little to do with personal vendetta. She had simply been an integral part of his scheme from the very start. If revenge had been his sole motivation, he wouldn't have bothered maintaining so many layers of deception.
That said, Furuta had a long history with Rize. They were childhood acquaintances, both originating from the Washuu bloodline. Some degree of attachment surely existed—perhaps even sentiment.
Otherwise, why would he have helped her escape the Washuu family in the first place? Was it genuine care? Or had he already foreseen her role in Kanou Akihiro's twisted experiments?
Regardless, Rize had survived that attempt on her life. And now, as fate would have it, they stood face to face once more.