Chapter 121 - 118: Mado Akira
"Ah... okay."
Kanzaki Ryoma hadn't expected Mado Kureo to ask him to come directly to his home, but he understood the reason. In the CCG, if certain private interactions were spotted by others, it could lead to unnecessary misunderstandings or complications. A personal visit was simply safer.
So, Ryoma agreed without hesitation.
Mado Kureo promptly gave him the address, located in the heart of the 1st Ward.
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Arriving at the destination, Ryoma spotted a familiar silhouette outside the building. Standing quietly downstairs was Mado Akira, dressed in plain home clothes and light cotton slippers. Her cool and composed aura matched perfectly with her outward appearance. Even simple clothes couldn't hide the proud curves of her figure, and that expressionless face gave off an icy edge.
The moment Akira noticed him, she walked forward with a calm expression and greeted him formally, "First-Class Investigator Kanzaki. I am Second-Class Investigator Mado Akira. My father is focused on Quinque research and couldn't come down personally. Please allow me to apologize on his behalf."
Ryoma nodded slightly. "It's alright."
From this distance, it was even more obvious how much she resembled her father. Their eyes and bone structure were similar, but she had inherited all the best features. Of course, saying she looked like a female version of Kureo would be way off the mark—and honestly, a little disturbing.
"This way, please."
Akira led him upstairs. The Mado household was located on one of the upper floors. Ryoma followed her into the elevator.