It was eleven o'clock amid the noisy music.
"Snap~"
The auction house's lights came on, and the music stopped.
The Ghouls dancing in the center of the venue stopped moving. Some Ghouls grumbled in displeasure, but none dared cause trouble.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is about to begin. Please take your seats."
A strange voice rang out. It belonged to a Ghoul host wearing a Clown mask.
"Mr. Clown, are there any surprises tonight? I was very dissatisfied with the last auction."
A Ghoul dressed as a Lady spoke.
Every Ghoul present wore a mask. Ghouls could not let humans see their faces, and the same held true among Ghouls.
If two Ghouls became enemies and one knew the other's identity, they could report them to the CCG. The reported Ghoul would be in grave danger.
Most Ghouls were like rats in the sewers, hiding in the shadows.
There were exceptions, however, such as a certain Girl named Takatsuki Sen who seemed determined to court death in every possible way. She was both the leader of the Aogiri Tree and a novelist, openly exposing herself to the public.
"Let's skip the nonsense. Tonight's lots will definitely satisfy everyone, so..."
The host onstage was just about to announce the start of the auction when Su Xiao pressed his Bluetooth earpiece.
"Move."
The moment Su Xiao spoke, several Ghouls beside him warily turned toward him and took several steps back.
"What did you just say?"
"He just said 'move.' Something's wrong with him. Kill him."
"Could he be a Ghoul Investigator? I'm leaving first."
Just one word from Su Xiao caused a small area of the auction house to erupt into chaos.
It was no wonder these Ghouls reacted this way. Being hunted by the CCG year after year had left