Apocalyptic Crossover: Starting with a Guide to Winning Over Asuna

Chapter 32 CCG

After finishing her meal, Avina volunteered to wash the dishes, her expression showing a hint of reluctance and helplessness.

Now that things have come to this, there's nothing she can do. Dalton is completely unreliable, so she can only silently wait for her month-long contract to end.

Lu Xiao turned on the TV, which was broadcasting the morning news.

"A series of murders occurred in our city yesterday. The murderer's methods were extremely cruel. The victims' internal organs were all removed. The images are too gruesome to show here. Below are photos of the victims."

The television screen showed photos of two women and a man, all young residents of City X.

They did not go out; instead, they were murdered in their home.

This is clearly not something a zombie can do; zombies aren't that picky about food.

Just then, Asuna called.

Lu Xiao immediately answered the phone: "What's wrong, Asuna?"

"Lu Xiao, do you have time today?"

"Of course."

"Kirito's been busy lately, so I'd like you to come with me to pick up Suguha."

"Straight leaf?"

"Kiritani Suguha is Kirito's younger sister. I saw a murder news report today and I feel uneasy leaving Suguha alone at home, so I want to bring her to stay with me."

"Oh, no problem."

"Then wait for me downstairs, I'll come pick you up."

OK!

After Lu Xiao finished packing, he waited downstairs.

A short while later, Asuna arrived in a red sedan.

Lu Xiao got into the passenger seat, and Asuna drove towards Suguha's house.

Aside from exchanging greetings, the two didn't speak for several minutes.

At this moment, the image of their kiss that day flashed through their minds, and they felt a little awkward.

Finally, Lu Xiao broke the silence: "I was reckless that day."

"Let's just let that matter go. I don't want to lose you as a good friend, Lu Xiao. Do you feel the same way?" Asuna asked softly.

"Of course I don't want to lose you either," Lu Xiao said.

Asuna was very happy to hear this.

"Did you see the news about that serial killer?" Asuna asked.

"I saw it. The victims had their internal organs removed. It was extremely cruel."

"Yes, one of the victims is Suguha's neighbor, which is why I'm so eager to bring Suguha over. That way, Kirito can focus on his work without worry."

She's such a virtuous wife and loving mother; she's already so gentle with her boyfriend even before they're married.

The car arrived at Naoya's residence shortly afterward.

At that moment, a house next to the residence was cordoned off, and police were searching for evidence inside.

The deceased in the house was a young woman who lived alone. Neighbors did not hear any noise on the night of the incident, and it was not until her friend went to check on her the next morning that they discovered her.

"Who are you?" a policeman asked.

"We're here to pick up a friend," Lu Xiao said, pointing to Zhiye's house.

"I see. Things haven't been peaceful around here lately, so it's best if no one lives here. Let's move on."

The police officer waved his hand and went back to his work.

Asuna arrived at Leafa's door and knocked.

A moment later, Suguha opened the door a crack and saw Asuna.

"Asuna-neechan."

Suguha opened the door and hugged Asuna. Asuna gently patted Suguha's head and said, "Stay at my place for the next few days."

Suguha nodded: "Mm."

Suguha is 15 years old this year, the same age as Shino.

She is a typical Japanese kendo girl, with black hair and black eyes, a neat and tidy shoulder-length bob, and bright and sharp eyes.

Lu Xiao remembered that she had practiced kendo for 8 years and achieved a top 8 ranking in the country during junior high school.

[Suguha, Affection Level 1, Combat Power 90.]

It's strange that I have a slight liking for them.

"Hello, Leafa. I'm Lu Xiao, a friend of Asuna and Kirito." Lu Xiao introduced himself.

Suguha smiled slightly: "Asuna-neechan mentioned you to me."

Lu Xiao scratched his head: "Haha, then there's no need for introductions. Do you need us to help you tidy up before you leave?"

"No need, Brother Lu Xiao, I'm all packed."

Suguha turned around and took out a backpack containing her usual belongings.

After locking the door, the three prepared to leave.

Just then, two people walked over from not far away.

A tall, robust man, dressed in a black suit, with strong, military-like features and a square, resolute face.

[Amon Kotaro, Affection Level 0, Combat Power 250.]

The other was gaunt and emaciated, with a sinister and crazed look in his eyes, exuding a morbid sense of paranoia. His white hair was disheveled, and his face was taut.

[Mado Kureo, Affection Level 0, Combat Power 230.]

The moment Lu Xiao saw these two people, his scalp tingled. Weren't they CCG investigators from Tokyo Ghoul?

Lu Xiao looked at the room where the dead were. Could it be that these dead people were all killed by ghouls?

Some ghouls have a craving for eating internal organs.

As Lu Xiao sized up the two of them, Mado Kureo also noticed Lu Xiao.

Mado revealed a sinister smile, his gaze sweeping over Lu Xiao like a venomous snake. His voice was hoarse and mocking: "Oh? There are actually laymen here watching the show. Kid, the aura around you is quite interesting. Could it be related to this case?"

Lu Xiao remained calm, meeting Mado's gaze with composure: "We're just here to pick up a friend; it has nothing to do with the case. But you two gentlemen, judging by your attire, you don't seem like ordinary police officers. Is there anything special about this case?"

"Special? Of course it's special, it's 'delicious food' that died."

Amon Kotaro immediately stepped forward: "Senior! Don't talk nonsense."

He turned to Lu Xiao and the other two, and apologized solemnly, "I'm sorry, my seniors, for your rudeness. We are special investigators in charge of this case. If you're just here to pick up a friend, please leave as soon as possible; the area is very dangerous."

Lu Xiao nodded, then got into Asuna's car, and the group drove off.

Mado watched the car drive away, a cruel yet amused smile creeping onto his gaunt face: "Amon, you're still too green. That kid's aura is not something an ordinary person can possess."

Yamen nodded: "I have learned a lot."

The two then entered the crime scene.

Mado stared at the corpse before him and said in a low voice, "Removing the internal organs without leaving a trace—this isn't the method of an ordinary ghoul. It seems more like the work of that one!"

"You mean, a gecko?"

"That's right, it's that madman who enjoys torture and kills, specializing in guts—Gecko Jason!"

After completing their investigation, the two immediately reported the situation to their organization.

Meanwhile, Lu Xiao and the others were still on their way.

"Lu Xiao, that investigator is so strange." Asuna's fingers tightened involuntarily as she thought of Mado, her tone revealing an undisguised unease.

"The way he looked at us, like he was looking at prey, and the strange things he said, like about delicious food," it was all so eerie.

Lu Xiao, sitting in the passenger seat, frowned slightly and tapped his knee lightly with his fingertips.

He didn't directly reveal the secrets of the CCG and the ghouls, since Asuna and Suguha were unaware of these dangers, and there was no need to cause them to panic prematurely.

"They must specialize in handling these kinds of heinous cases. Perhaps seeing so much bloodshed has made their personalities so eccentric."

Suguha, sitting in the back seat, clutched her backpack, her face slightly pale: "The girl next door was such a nice person. She would always bring me snacks. How could she have been murdered like that?"

Asuna glanced at Suguha in the rearview mirror, then gently patted her arm with one hand, her voice both tender and firm: "Don't be afraid, Suguha. You'll be staying with me from now on. With me here, nothing will happen."

Suguha nodded and whispered, "Thank you, Asuna-neechan," but the unease in her eyes remained.

After taking the two home, Lu Xiao was still a little worried before leaving.

"Asuna, Suguha, try not to go out alone during this time, especially at night. Call me immediately if anything happens, and I'll come right away."

"Okay, I understand."