In the core area of the Wandenreich, a magnificent ice palace stood, which was the main city of the Quincy—Silbern.
Above this castle, a striking totem was visible, its slightly curved star-cross pattern particularly eye-catching.
"We have a guest, a Shinigami."
As this indifferent voice sounded, a figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
This person was a tall, thin young Quincy.
He had dazzling golden long hair and a pair of deep blue eyes, making him particularly striking.
His features were as delicate as if meticulously carved by a sculptor.
But his expression was incredibly indifferent, as if he was unconcerned with everything in the world, without a trace of superfluous emotion on his face.
The young Quincy was dressed in a snow-white Quincy uniform, with a white cloak printed with a pentagram pattern draped over it, and a sharp long sword slung diagonally at his waist.
His whole being exuded a noble aura, like a brave knight depicted in Western poetry.
Just then, another slightly exaggerated and flamboyant voice came from beside him:
"A Shinigami came to us? Hugo, are you sure you didn't make a mistake?"
The speaker was also a young man.
He had bluish-green eyes and a spiky purplish-red mohawk haircut.
He wore a screw-shaped earring in his left ear and a nut-shaped earring in his right ear.
He was tall, with an arrogant expression on his face.
A dark star-shaped pendant hung around his neck.
He wore black gloves and armbands on his hands, and a pair of black cloth shoes with split collars on his feet.
One look at him would make anyone think he was hot-tempered.
"This is our stronghold, the main city of the Wandenreich, how could a Shinigami possibly break in here?"
Bazz-B asked with a puzzled expression.
"Bazz-B, you don't need to question my words."
Haschwalth, who was called "Hugo," spoke slowly, his tone calm, as if he was merely stating a simple fact.
During Yhwach's dormancy, he was the supreme ruler of this empire, possessing Yhwach's power.
And Bazz-B was just an ordinary Sternritter member.
"Didn't a Shinigami sneak in last time? Have you investigated the results?"
"That Shinigami didn't dare to get close at all and scurried away from the periphery."
Bazz-B spread his hands, a look of disdain on his face, "That guy probably stumbled in by mistake. Those cowards ran away, how would they dare to come back? This time it must be your mistake."
"He's already inside."
Haschwalth said faintly.
"Really?"
Bazz-B's brows furrowed even tighter; he found it somewhat unbelievable.
"Don't forget, this is the territory of the Wandenreich…"
"And I've seen such a future: soon, you will meet that Shinigami."
Haschwalth's eyes were deep and calm, as if he had already seen through everything.
"Let's go…"
"Go where?"
"To where we should go."
Haschwalth walked out the door.
Bazz-B: "…"
Where is the place we should go?
Can the riddler just die?
...…
On the other side.
"What tricks did these Quincy use? My spiritual perception, enhanced by the Hōgyoku, can't even detect Reiatsu!"
Aozaki Reiji mumbled curses while constantly moving quickly within the castle.
"Could it be that those guys are not in the same world as me?"
"Hmm? Finally, I found a Reiatsu that seems stronger."
Aozaki Reiji grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, and his figure instantly vanished from the spot.
Arriving outside a luxurious room, he punched through a white wall, then flashed inside.
"Whoosh—"
In a spacious and bright bathroom, warm steam permeated the air.
A delicate young girl was soaking in the bathtub, quietly enjoying the moment of peace and relaxation.
Suddenly, a gentle breeze swept through.
She frowned slightly, feeling an unfamiliar presence.
She opened her eyes and saw a figure appear before her, and she froze.
Aozaki Reiji… also froze.
Before him was…
A woman with waist-length black hair, petite, and a slender, well-proportioned figure and face.
"Who are you?"
She widened her eyes, staring at Aozaki Reiji with a look of astonishment.
However, before Aozaki Reiji could answer, a powerful attack had already struck him.
With a bang!
A blue-white spiritual particle orb shot through the wall.
"Good power!" Aozaki Reiji said casually.
"Stop right there!"
"I also want to stay with you, but now is not a good time. I guess I'll see you next time."
Aozaki Reiji smiled, his figure flickered, and he vanished from the spot in the blink of an eye.
Bambietta Basterbine's expression froze.
She watched helplessly as Aozaki Reiji left such a remark, then disappeared in the blink of an eye.
"You handsome bastard, and a Shinigami? Don't let me catch you!"
Bambietta's face was flushed, and her whole body trembled.
She had just become a member of the Sternritter today and hadn't even had time to experience the joy of being an executive when something like this happened.
This made her feel incredibly angry and humiliated.
However, judging by his speed just now, that guy seemed to be quite strong.
If she could catch that damned man, it would definitely be a great achievement.
Thinking of this, the anger in Bambietta's heart subsided slightly, but her face was still full of killing intent.
"How dare you humiliate me? Don't let me catch you… If I catch you, I'll definitely kill you!"
Bambietta gritted her teeth and whispered.
She took a deep breath, tried to calm her emotions, then quickly picked up the combat uniform from the ground and put it on.
It was a very cute short-sleeved top and a pleated skirt.
A heart-shaped emblem was pinned to the chest of the top, and a heart-shaped belt was tied around her waist.
She completed her change of clothes in less than a second, at an astonishing speed.
At the same time, Reiatsu fluctuations and bursts of explosions erupted under Bambietta's feet, and then she disappeared from the room.
Just then, Aozaki Reiji, still echoing within Silbern, couldn't help but recall the scene just now and nodded:
"Hmm… that little one seems to be a naive young girl."
Aozaki Reiji, who was particularly skilled in this aspect, saw through Bambietta's true nature with just one glance.
"Could it be that that woman truly just likes to kill men?"
It must be said, that girl was indeed very cute.
But this kind of cuteness was different from the cuteness of Soi Fon and Rukia.
It could be distinguished from the heart.
"Oh dear, I really need to change this habit of mine. Why do I unconsciously start analyzing whenever I see someone?"
Aozaki Reiji gently patted his head, then his body swayed, and he instantly disappeared.
And the next second, Bazz-B, whose whole body was on fire, and Bambietta, whose hair was still wet and whose body exuded Reiatsu.
Both appeared here at the same time.
"That Shinigami isn't here?!"
"Where is that handsome man!?"
Angry voices rang out almost simultaneously, carrying uncontrollable fury.
"Damn it, I must catch you!"
Bambietta gritted her teeth, her beautiful eyes almost spitting fire.
Unfortunately, her Schrift was "E" Explode, not Bazz-B's "H" Heat, so she couldn't ignite flames.
The thought of that man humiliating her just now made Bambietta feel a murderous impulse.
If she didn't torture him to death, it wouldn't make up for her disturbed enjoyment!
"Why are you so angry?"
Bazz-B scratched his head, asking in confusion.
It was understandable for him to be angry, as his ability was Heat.
But what was with Bambietta's furious, teeth-gritting, spiritual-pressure-emitting, exasperated look?
She was clearly not thinking straight.
"Hmph, nothing!" Bambietta snorted coldly and turned her head away.
She naturally couldn't tell Bazz-B the reason.
After all, it was too embarrassing.
But she had already made up her mind that she would find that guy and make him pay!