Preparations complete

"Remember, try to dispose of Suzuya Juuzou. He is your highest priority target. If you kill him, then you could go after Kuroiwa Iwao and Shinohara Yukinori. This last one, Chino Mutsumi, Itori would take care of him, as he is significantly weaker than other ghoul investigators."

Zelilios nodded his head and set his mindset to kill Suzuya Juuzou at first because he couldn't be controlled, so the only option was to kill him.

"Now tell me, what do you think about them?"

Lucien questioned with curiosity because he believed that Sternritter Zelilios already had some plans and also some opinions about the four of them.

"If we go from weakest to strongest, then that Chino Mutsumi is weakest, and he doesn't need to be prioritized. He is probably someone who spent his entire life in the CCG and climbed through the ranks after several decades through hard work and not a personal strength. Compared to him, the rest of them are totally different cases."

Lucien nodded, as this was the absolute truth. There have always existed some people like Chino Mutsumi in the CCG. They were very weak in combat, but they had spent countless years in the CCG and were highly loyal to the Commission.

This was the only reason why somebody like him was Associate Special Class Ghoul Investigator, as even some First Class Ghoul Investigators were stronger than people like them.

"Kuroiwa Iwao and Shinohara Yukinori. Both of them are Special Class Ghoul Investigators, but that doesn't make them dangerous. What makes them dangerous is that they hold that armor-type quinque Arata that could drastically raise the user's strength. Both of them are experienced fighters and also leaders. If they are killed, then the CCG would be greatly hurt. And lastly, that mad kid, Suzuya Juuzou. He would be useful for us because he is greatly talented and has other strong sides. But sadly, his mental state is messed up due to all that torture by Big Madam, and thus can't be converted. The only option is to kill him to prevent future troubles."

Lucien was very satisfied after talking with Zelilios. Clearly, the Sternritter N0.3 was very intelligent and knew what should be done.

There was also one person who should be on that list, Marude Itsuki. He was usually the commander of the forces of CCG and almost never participated in direct fights. As he was always barricaded in the various command centers, it would be troublesome to kill someone like him, who is very well protected.

Lucien ordered Zelilios to attack when they would be fighting with Owl. Then Itori would also join, and together with Zelilios, they would strike when enemies would be preoccupied with the Owl, Yoshimura.

***

December 12, 0 ASBI.

Time went by, and only one week remained before the 11th Ward Battle and Cochlea Raid.

Lucien was currently in the 24th Ward talking with Eto about preparations.

"CCG started suppressing the local ghouls of the 11th Ward. Thanks to this, we have obtained more manpower, and new ghouls joined the Aoigiri Tree. Soon we would attack all ghoul investigators in retaliation, which would lead the CCG's local branch to launch the war against us."

CCG started suppressing the local ghouls because somebody was too hard to control. They were wreaking havoc here and there, killing many people in the process. Even Rize lived here six months before the Steel Beam Incident, but after she killed and ate too many people, many ghoul investigators moved in.

"Oh, I must inform you that my reinforcements arrived. During the 11th Ward Battle Special Class Ghoul Investigators, Shinohara Yukinori and Kuroiwa Iwao would die with ease."

Hearing this, Eto grew happier as two loyal supporters of the CCG would die. She didn't care about how many people died. The only thing which mattered to her was the destruction of the Washuu Clan and Vasuki. Then she passionately kissed Lucien on his lips without stopping for several minutes until Lucien left.

After he left, Eto muttered something in a feeble voice that didn't go unnoticed by Lucien, as his reflexes were many times stronger.

"Soon, you will be mine, my love."

***

Helter Skelter Bar, 14th Ward.

"Here are the targets for the 11th Ward Battle. I have ordered Holy Imperial Knight Zelilios to protect you all time, but he also has his duties. You have only one target, Associate Special Class Ghoul Investigator, Chino Mutsumi; after that, you would go and help Zelilios in completing his won assignments."

Explained Lucien the current situation to Itori. He was aware of her need to help him, but Lucien didn't let her join his battles with the Washuu Clan due to her weaker strength. Now they were fighting just the Commission of Counter Ghoul, which was significantly weaker than the Washuu Clan, so it was okay.

"Oki, Oki, dear. You know that I am very happy that I can help you at least with this. In the future, when I get strong, I will be able to help you much more."

Itori said and Lucien smiled at this and stroked her orange hair.

Lucien spent the entire night here with Itori as they talked about various things.

As a proper gentleman, Lucien wanted their first time to be a memorable moment, so he planned it for December 24, Christmas Eve. At Christmas, there was a somewhat magical atmosphere and romantic time.

So Lucien thought this would be a perfect opportunity and also it would be nice to go to some mountain resort, where everything is covered in snow, he very enjoyed that environment.

Now only less than a week remained till the 11th Ward Battle, which would be a significant event, as many of the important characters in the CCG would die, and also Cochlea would be breached, and many ghouls would escape the prison.