Please call me Cyber ​​Demon King

Ke Ling's words resonated with Kaneki R&D from the bottom of his heart; Ke Ling's appearance gave him a sense of emotional support.

Although it sounds disgusting to say this, it is indeed Kaneki Ken's true feeling. He desperately needs someone who has had a similar experience to guide him and answer his questions.

Kaneki Ken is completely unwilling to accept the reality that his body has turned into a cannibalistic monster. In fact, this is the reaction that a normal person would have. People with normal values ​​would not be able to accept that they have to eat their own kind in this situation.

"Since you acknowledge your identity as human, then feed on ghouls. That way, you won't have to carry this psychological burden anymore."

Ke Ling patted Kaneki Ken on the shoulder. The boy was not tall and his body was very thin due to years of lack of exercise. Standing in front of him, he looked like a little chick.

"But his body is a ghoul now! Even if he considers himself human, that doesn't change that!"

Touka Kirishima thought this horned bastard was talking nonsense. He'd clearly become a ghoul, so why wouldn't he accept reality?! He stubbornly believed he was human and even wanted to feed on ghouls—what was the difference between that and self-deception?!

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Kaneki Ken's vision darkened. Yes, this couldn't change the fact that he had become a cannibalistic monster; it would only make him feel a little better. He could never go back to a normal life.

"Touka, please use your brain. Since you can transform from a human into a ghoul, why can't you transform back into a human from a ghoul?"

Ke Ling spread his hands like a bear, and what he said once again left the two ghouls and one half-ghoul present dumbfounded. This time, even Yoshimura Kozen couldn't hold back and was slightly lost in thought.

Why has Ke Ling persisted until now? First, because he can choose not to eat, and since he has a choice, why should he eat? Second, he firmly believes that one day he will be able to eat normal food.

"Your body can turn back, but once you've eaten someone, it's very difficult for your heart to turn back. Some things, once started, are hard to turn back from."

Ke Ling looked at Kaneki Ken. He didn't know if the boy could hold on, but he was willing to give him a glimmer of hope to persevere.

Ke Ling didn't know whether ghouls could turn back into humans, but he did know that at the end of the story, Dr. Chikyuu did indeed develop artificial food that ghouls could eat.

"Yes, there must be a way, right?!"

Kaneki Ken's eyes lit up again. If humans can be turned into ghouls, then why can't ghouls be turned into humans?!

"If things were really that simple, ghouls would have ceased to exist long ago."

Yoshimura sighed. How many ghouls are willing to be ghouls? How many ghouls don't yearn for a normal life?

Are ghouls just crazy beasts? Are they just monsters that only know how to hunt humans? Of course not. They also have rich emotions, which are not much different from those of humans.

You can enjoy all kinds of food, you don't have to hide, you don't have to worry about being hunted by the CCG, or even by other ghouls. How many ghouls wouldn't yearn for this kind of life?

"Whimsical!"

Kirishima Touka called out, then left immediately, supporting her severed hand, and disappeared in a few steps.

"Don't mind her, that child was upset by what you said. She also wants to live a normal human life, but that's too difficult for a ghoul."

Yoshimura Kozen smiled as he explained to Kirishima Touka that the child had been traumatized and had been trying to integrate into human society, even going to school for this purpose.

Ke Ling shrugged, not caring about it. He wasn't originally speaking to Kirishima Touka. The reason he intervened was simply because he empathized with Kaneki Ken's experience and wanted to give this boy, who had a similar experience, another option.

Yoshimura Kōzen's gaze fell on Kaneki Ken.

"Child, ghouls can indeed eat other ghouls, but the taste of ghouls is extremely difficult for them to swallow. Moreover, you must be able to defeat other ghouls."

Yoshimura spoke up, and his words confirmed Ke Ling's statement. This made Kaneki Ken both relieved and nervous, because he didn't know how to fight, and didn't even dare to fight.

From childhood to adulthood, he has always been a weakling, someone who is bullied. He always relies on his friend Yongjin for help when he encounters trouble. He likes reading but dislikes sports, let alone fighting, especially against terrifying monsters like ghouls.

"There's one right here, you can try it."

Ke Ling pointed to the headless ghoul's corpse and said to Kaneki Ken, then he saw the hesitation in Kaneki Ken's eyes.

How to put it? This expression is probably similar to Ke Ling's expression when he first saw Kamado Nezuko. Although this thing is not human, but a man-eating monster that looks like a human, it is indeed difficult to eat. Besides, even if it is a pig, it is difficult for a normal person to just climb up and eat it raw.

"This child doesn't look like you."

Yoshimura spoke slowly. He could see that this young man had a weak heart and was unable to make quick decisions. It was impossible for this child to make a living by hunting ghouls.

"No, I was just like him back then, but he just hasn't adapted yet."

Ke Ling didn't look down on Kaneki Ken. He was the same at the beginning. If he had been ruthless enough from the start, then Kamado Nezuko would probably have been eaten by him long ago. Isn't Kaneki Ken's personality a microcosm of most people?

"Don't force him to make a decision too soon. You two come with me. We can let him learn more about ghouls. I believe he will make the right choice."

Yoshimura extended an invitation to Ke Ling and Kaneki, his kind smile never changing; he continued to extend goodwill.

"it is good"

Kaneki Ken readily agreed. He had calmed down a bit, and under the barrage of Ke Ling's words, his hunger had lessened somewhat, at least his mind was clearer.

"Wait a mininute."

Ke Ling walked towards the ghoul's corpse. He felt around for a while and found the special organ below the ghoul's shoulder blade.

"Herbau, that's it."

Under Kaneki Ken's dumbfounded gaze, Ke Ling tossed the kagune to him. He caught it in a flustered manner, unsure whether to hold it or throw it away, finding himself in a dilemma.

"Eating one of these is more effective than eating several people."

Ke Ling jokingly said something that made Kaneki Ken finally obediently take the kagune. If he could stop eating people by eating this, he would definitely try to do it.

Yoshimura Kōzen shook his head, turned around and led the way, taking Kōrin and Kaneki Ken to his café, "Anteiku".

As for the human and ghoul corpses, the ghouls will naturally collect them later; they certainly won't waste them.

Kaneki Ken was very familiar with the coffee shop in Anteiku. He often came here to drink coffee, read books, and wait for Rize Kamishiro to appear. It was all sad stuff.

This cozy and elegantly decorated coffee shop was actually inhabited by a group of ghouls. If he had known earlier, he would never have come here, and none of this would have happened.

"Please have a seat, both of you."

Yoshimura Kōzen started making coffee. Since there were no staff members on duty at the Andeiku coffee shop late at night, he had to make it himself.

"Don't prepare anything for me. I'm in a worse situation than you. I can't even drink coffee."

Ke Ling waved his hand, which surprised both Yoshimura Kozen and Kaneki Ken. One was surprised that Ke Ling couldn't drink coffee, while the other was surprised that a ghoul could drink coffee!

"it is good."

Yoshimura smiled and nodded in agreement. He quickly finished making a cup of coffee and served it directly to Kaneki Ken.

The aroma of coffee brought tears to Kaneki Ken's eyes, who hadn't eaten a normal meal in days. In just a few days, his life had changed so much.

The last chapter got a minor censorship, and I thought I was being careful enough, but I still got punched in the face, lol~ The changes aren't significant, so don't worry about them. I'll try to be less verbose and more restrained in my word choice and sentence structure in the future.

Chapter 107 Killing is a sin

"You can call me Fangcun. I'm the owner of this coffee shop."

Yoshimura Kozen stood to the side, looking at Kaneki Ken and Ke Ling with a kind and gentle smile.

If Ke Ling uses a straight-ball style of play, then Yoshimura Kozen uses a neutralizing style.

Judging from Kaneki Ken's expression, almost moved to tears after finishing his coffee, you can tell how wonderful it is to be able to taste normal food again.

"You can call me."

Ke Ling introduced himself and observed the coffee shop; it seemed that no other ghouls lived there.

"I am Ken Kaneki."

Kaneki Ken put down his coffee cup and introduced himself somewhat awkwardly.

"Kaneki, I understand your desire not to hurt others. Actually, there are many ghouls like you."

Yoshimura spoke slowly, trying to persuade Kaneki Ken to give up the idea of ​​hunting ghouls, as that would only lead to his own demise.

"Really?"

Yoshimura's words were hard for Kaneki Ken to believe, or rather, he found it difficult to accept.

Whether it was the two ghouls he encountered at the beginning, or Touka he met later, or even Rize Kamishiro, none of these ghouls left a good impression on Kaneki Ken.

"Yes, Anteiku will provide food for those ghouls."

Yoshimura spoke naturally, but it caused Kaneki Ken to misunderstand, which made him involuntarily look at Ke Ling beside him.

"Don't be nervous, let him continue."

Ke Ling smiled and reassured the nervous Kaneki Ken; he could guess what Kaneki Ken was thinking.

After hearing Yoshimura's words, Kaneki Ken probably thought that all the cafes in Anteiku were full of vicious criminals who would hunt down humans everywhere.

After all, this place even provides food for other ghouls. Is this a cafe?! Or is it a human flesh bun shop?!

"Sir, you seem to know something about us?"

Yoshimura Kozen smiled as he looked at Ke Ling. He was still wondering what kind of creature Ke Ling was. This guy was the one who was neither human nor ghoul in the true sense.

"I know a little about it, Anteiku, the Ghoul Mutual Aid Association."

Ke Ling commented that the ghouls at the Anding Ward Cafe were indeed different, because the manager, Yoshimura Kozen, was a "pure love warrior" who liked humans.

"It's not really a mutual aid society, but we try our best to help the weaker ghouls and help them integrate into society more naturally and peacefully."

Yoshimura Kozen smiled; he quite liked this assessment, as it at least proved that his work had been fruitful.

"Where did you get so many of those Fangcun store managers?"

Kaneki Ken mustered up his courage and asked his question; he still cared a lot about it.

"We will not hunt humans, but we will collect human corpses, such as those who died by suicide or in accidents like car crashes."

Yoshimura Kōzen replied, which made Kaneki Ken's mouth drop open, seemingly not expecting it.

Is this really enough?

Kaneki Ken is very skeptical about how many bodies could actually be produced from accidental events like suicides and car accidents.

"Actually, ghouls don't have that much of an appetite; hunting once a month is enough to meet their basic needs."

Yoshimura explained that if one were careful with food, one person could sustain a ghoul for a month.

"So that's it."

Kaneki Ken suddenly realized that this made much more sense, and he breathed a sigh of relief, thankfully he hadn't stumbled into the lair of a vicious ghoul.

“If you’d like, you can come to Anding District. We’ll help you. If you need any assistance, you can also come to Anding District.”

At this point, Yoshimura finally revealed his ultimate goal: he wanted Kaneki Ken to join them, and they would provide him with food. Of course, if Koling was willing to join, they would also provide him with food.

He doesn't ask for anything in return; it's simply about mutual help among ghouls. Yoshimura welcomes all ghouls who come to Anteiku seeking refuge with goodwill and provides them with assistance.