Chapter 62 - 53
Chapter 53: Mado Kuero
"I've partnered with a quasi-special investigator from the Zero Squad, and we're heading to the 19th Ward tomorrow to investigate ghouls."
After returning home that evening, Ryoma explained his situation to Rize Kamishiro.
"You said the Washuu family has raised many half-humans, right? And their physical abilities far surpass those of ordinary people. I wonder... could Arima Kishou, the so-called strongest CCG investigator, be a half-human too?" Ryoma asked.
"Yeah," Rize replied casually. "And he's more than just that."
Rize's tone turned serious. "He's also a cleaner for V. There's probably a lot of half-humans in the Zero Squad under him too."
"That's exactly why you need to be careful," Ryoma warned. "If Arima catches wind of you, things could get messy fast."
Ryoma wasn't just speculating — he knew from the original timeline that the Washuu family would eventually send Arima to capture Rize. Her adoptive father, Kamishiro Chika, had died because of this pursuit.
Although Arima often seemed to "slack off," especially in his prolonged cat-and-mouse game with Aogiri Tree in the 24th Ward, Ryoma knew better. Arima never overlooked crucial orders. If Rize was discovered, Arima would eliminate her without hesitation to avoid suspicion from the Washuu family and V.
"Got it," Rize muttered, sounding slightly annoyed. "You're the one who should watch your back."
"Yeah," Ryoma chuckled. He could still hear the concern in her voice.