Although they had to hide first, the question was where to hide?
The friends Lancer had in this world were only a few, and they were all Investigators belonging to the CCG. Unsurprisingly, they should all be under surveillance. So, should they go to 'Anteiku' first to check?
After taking the Fueguchi mother and daughter to the rooftop near Anteiku, Lancer directly used the Transformation spell to fly to 'Anteiku' to search, but what he didn't expect was that when he landed in front of the window, he saw a group of colleagues wearing white trench coats rummaging through something inside the store.
'The people from Anteiku have escaped? Wait, how did they do it?'
The Fueguchi mother and daughter escaped because Lancer used the 'Teleportation Portal' to return directly to the city and personally rescued them, so what about the people from Anteiku? He didn't believe that the people from Anteiku also had a teleportation portal. What about calling? Don't underestimate the power of the CCG as a strong department. All relevant personnel's phones should be under surveillance now, right?
Suddenly, Lancer remembered one thing —
Indeed, whether it was him, the Fueguchi mother and daughter, or the relevant personnel of Anteiku, they should all be under surveillance, but what about others?
There were more people who knew about Anteiku's situation than just them!
Hideyoshi Nagachika.
This Second Class Investigator, who helped him handle most of his documents after being assigned as his assistant, was also Ken Kaneki's childhood friend. Unsurprisingly, the two should have had communication, so did he relay the message to the outside? And if Lancer remembered correctly, the man named Nishiki Nishio seemed to be gone?
And if Hideyoshi Nagachika and Ken Kaneki were cooperating, it was impossible for them not to know each other.
Lancer could not confirm whether his guess was correct, but he knew that the people from 'Anteiku' probably couldn't help him for the time being, so next, he could only rely on himself.
However, based on the current situation, the CCG should be searching for him and the Fueguchi mother and daughter throughout the city, so finding a temporary place to stay would probably be very troublesome…
Lancer flew back and explained the situation of 'Anteiku'. The Fueguchi mother and daughter couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. After all, Yoshimura and the others had often taken care of their family three years ago, and Touka Kirishima had helped a lot after the incident. At this time, hearing that the people inside Anteiku should be fine, she also couldn't help but feel relieved.
Lancer glanced at the somewhat lost Fueguchi mother and daughter and then explained the events of the 'Rushima Island Operation' before. Simply put, he was wanted by the CCG, and Yoshimura was also exposed because he was ready to die. They would probably have to hide for the next period of time.
If they were just blindly escaping with Lancer due to the circumstances before, their moods became complicated after hearing the cause and effect now. However, neither of them blamed Lancer, after all, if it weren't for Lancer help, they would have been subjugated three years ago.
However, although the situation was explained, the current state still hadn't changed much. The three of them were still wanted, and they didn't even have a place to stay. Lancer himself didn't care. Anyway, no matter where he stayed, it wouldn't be worse than when he was chasing and killing aliens deep in the desert back then.
He let the Fueguchi mother and daughter digest what he had just told them, while he carefully observed the surroundings. One was to be vigilant against potential pursuers, and the other was to look for a place to stay.
But just at this moment, Lancer discovered a place where they might be able to hide. It didn't require identity documents, had no surveillance, and the people nearby wouldn't pry into the residents' lives, but the only trouble was —
"Ms. Fueguchi, I think there might be a place where we can stay temporarily, but…"
Looking at Lancer somewhat awkward expression, Ryouko Fueguchi was full of confusion.
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"Do you have any empty rooms now?"
Lancer, wearing sunglasses and a suit, placed his right hand with a gem ring on the counter, and the waiter sitting there playing with his phone immediately stood up after freezing for a moment.
"Yes! Of course, we do!"
Although it was peak hours now, the business situation of this store was only average, and it was rarely full, but the waiter's expression instantly became subtle when he saw the mature woman sitting on the sofa in the lobby and the petite girl leaning against her.
"How much?"
"Please show your identity document first…"
"I asked how much?"
Lancer rough interruption did not displease the smiling waiter. After all, this kind of thing was not uncommon. People who came here were often underage couples or people who came for other reasons, and they generally would not refuse such customers, or rather, people like this were their main clientele.
"Ahem, sir, I believe you also know the market price. Generally, in your situation, we have to charge a little more as a deposit…"
"No problem. I have business to attend to. I don't need room service, and don't disturb me."
"No problem~"
Looking at the stack of Fukuzawa Yukichi bills placed in front of him, the smile on the waiter's face grew even wider.
"Room 311. I'll take you there…"
"No need, just give me the key."
Lancer took the key from the opponent's hand and went directly to the Fueguchi mother and daughter, leading them towards the elevator. And until the elevator door closed, the smile on the waiter's face completely disappeared, replaced by deep displeasure and envy.
'Tsk~! Where did this rich guy come from, actually going for a 3P directly, and maybe even a mother-daughter combo. I'm so envious…'
While thinking this, he turned on the neon sign outside the store —
'Love Hotel'
However, envy aside, the opponent did not pry further. After all, what kind of guests hadn't they seen in a place like this? He had even seen two men come in. The reason why he couldn't help but inwardly complain this time was because the two women were suspected to be mother and daughter, and according to his speculation, the opponent should also look good.
Why was it speculation?
It was simple. Because Hinami Fueguchi was wearing a hood, and Ryouko Fueguchi was wearing sunglasses. Undoubtedly, both of them were trying to conceal their identities, but he didn't ask further. After all, there were many people who concealed their appearance, and these two were no exception. Just pay the money and proceed.
On the other side, Lancer, who was leading the Fueguchi mother and daughter to the room, looked serious, but in fact, his heart was also not calm. After all, this was his first time in such a place, not to mention having two people following behind him.
However, this was indeed the most suitable place he could think of.
Not only was the accommodation good, but it was also difficult to be investigated. The only drawbacks were probably the high cost, and… if he was discovered, his reputation would likely turn negative, wouldn't it?