SS-Rate Hollow

"How should we rate him? And what about his nickname?"

Matsuri came forward and asked this question. This situation was already out, so the entire event must be categorized. Hearing this, Oni Tsune looked at Matsuri with deep thought before speaking.

"Rate him at least as SS. The nickname is already created. Hollow, that is what ghouls call him. Inform all First-Classes and above to be very careful and not to engage in close combat and just observe."

Ordered Oni Tsune to Yoshitoki and Matsuri. Then he closed both of his eyes, and the meeting was ended; both Washuu's then lightly bowed and left the chairman's office.

***

Lucien and Itori were currently sitting in the dining room, which was a rather huge room. As in most mansions for rich people and nobles, there was a too huge and long wooden table capable of easily accommodating over twenty people.

But as Lucien knew that such a huge table was impractical, they soon moved to the living room to dine. There was a fireplace and piano music playing, so it was more romantic.

"Do you believe that demons exist?"

This question took Itori by surprise. Because demons were always things of fantasy and folklore, she didn't even give them serious thought. From a certain perspective, even ghouls could be classified as demons, especially in the eyes of ordinary humans in this world.

"I don't know. Who knows what is out there."

Lucien smiled at her answer and took a little book from his Cross Crest. It was the so-call Demon Guide. A little book was written by some members of the Vampire Clan several decades ago.

He then presented it to the patriarch of the Aeon House at that time, and since then, this book has become a basic guide, containing most of the demons who appeared.

Itori took the book and started flipping through the pages and looking at various illustrations inside the book. At first, she thought that this was some fantasy book, but soon she saw that mark on the last page of the book. It was the same as the golden coin which Lucien gifted her, the huge words "AEON".

"They are real?"

Asked Itori with a little-shaken voice. Information about demons being real was a rather huge shock to her. It would be a huge shock to every modern person who considered these creatures like nothing more than fairy-tail, but the reality could sometimes be crueler than anything else.

"Yes, they are. They are living in my homeland, The Blood Island, and we are fighting them for centuries. If not for this, do you think that Washuu's could be so brazen in everything they are doing?"

Explained about a situation with demons. It was true that if the threat of demons and that spatial rift didn't exist, the Washuu Clan would be already massacred a long time ago for their treason against the race.

"Flesh of demons is more useful than those of humans. If the ghoul practices cannibalism on other ghouls, his RC Level would increase very quickly. But when you eat human flesh, you will barely gain any increase in your RC Level. But by eating the flesh of demons, you will increase your RC Level more quickly. This is because demons are innately stronger than humans and have more powerful bodies."

Itori blinked her eyes a few times before thing about everything Lucien had said to her. All new information was carefully premeditated. She knew that he was placing enormous trust in her by telling her all these things.

"Thank you, Lucien."

Lucien smiled lightly as he understood the meaning of her words.

***

Lucien sat together with Itori on the sofa in the living room. They watched the fire burning in the fireplace as she gently leaned over his arm. In the background, music was playing; it was Beethoven - Moonlight Sonata. A pretty romantic atmosphere filled the room, and it was very enjoyable for both of them.

Everything was perfect until Darkwalker walked into the room and whispered something to Lucien's ear. Itori woke up to this because he created a rather big noise as he was opening and closing the door.

"What it is?"

She wondered what had happened because for the subordinate to interrupt such an important event as a date was simply unforgivable for Lucien. But when she saw that he wasn't angry or something, she found out that it must be something serious.

"You will see, in TV News."

Said Lucien and turned on the TV. On the news channel, there was already a program running. With flashy letters written: BREAKING NEWS! Moderator was a slightly younger woman, around her thirties, with a pretty face and long black hair.

"We are bringing you the breaking news. Today in the afternoon, there was a fight between CCG and one ghoul in 14th Ward, Nakano Ward. CCG suffered heavy losses as two First-Class Ghoul Investigators were killed in action, and one Rank 1 Ghoul Investigator was also killed. Chairman of the CCG, Washuu Tsuneyoshi, personally gave order and rating to the ghoul, who killed investigators since it was a new ghoul who had just recently come to Tokyo, to the results of the investigations. Ghoul, nicknamed 'Hollow' was rated as extremely dangerous and deathly with a Rating of SS. He wears a white-red skeletal mask over his face and is clothed like a samurai with the exception of the long red coat he always wears."