"Enough, Gerard."
Haschwalth said with a calm tone.
His voice was serene, exuding a hint of coldness and authority.
Gerard looked at Haschwalth beneath him in surprise, a look of astonishment uncontrollably surfacing on his face.
Was this still the Haschwalth he knew?
At this moment, he looked both familiar and unfamiliar, as if he had transformed into another person, a person he seemed to recognize.
The others also stared at Haschwalth in front of them with similar shock, their expressions gradually shifting from bewilderment to trepidation.
The aura emanating from Haschwalth was not only overwhelmingly powerful.
But his demeanor and temperament had also undergone a drastic change.
This change was not merely due to an increase in Reiatsu; it was more like his entire being had undergone a complete metamorphosis.
The current Haschwalth was like the supreme emperor himself, exuding unparalleled majesty.
"He is no longer here."
Haschwalth's gaze fell upon that dark corner.
His eyes were deep and calm, as if he could see through everything.
"Damn it, did that guy escape?"
Gerard gritted his teeth in anger, saying with some reluctance.
He had become much stronger and was confident he could defeat the previous guy with his current power.
Gerard's gaze swept fiercely across the surrounding ground.
He seemed to be searching for something important, but ultimately found nothing.
He angrily raised his fist and heavily slammed it onto the hard ground.
"I can't find Pernida, and that damned Shinigami even took Pernida away!"
Gerard roared in frustration, his words filled with hatred for Aozaki Reiji.
The Quincy looked at him in astonishment, as if they had seen a ghost.
In the eyes of the Quincy, he was not someone who would worry about his companions!
He once advised Yhwach that Quincy without military achievements should be executed!
Was such an opinion proposed by a human?
Such a person had no humanity whatsoever, let alone treating others as companions!
If not for Haschwalth's opposition, it was unknown how many people would still be left in Wandenreich.
Gerard did not know what everyone was thinking, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.
He would only kill those who spoke ill of him.
The only person he cared about in his heart was Yhwach; his relationship with Pernida was merely ordinary.
But they were, after all, from the same source, both organs from the Soul King.
Moreover, they had spent hundreds of years together in the Royal Guard, jointly rebelling against the King above the high heavens.
Due to this complex relationship, he rarely showed concern for Pernida's disappearance.
But more likely, it was because he felt humiliated that "someone could be taken away while he was present."
However, Haschwalth remained composed.
He frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I already know everything."
Saying this, Haschwalth glanced at Gerard, then closed his eyes and said calmly:
"Haschwalth, recall all the Sternritter members who are outside!"
Gerard was stunned to hear this; these words were clearly not directed at him.
Was Haschwalth giving orders to himself?
Gerard seemed to remember something and quickly lowered his head.
He still remembered that domineering and arrogant gaze; that was how an empire's ruler should look.
After a moment, Haschwalth's eyes gradually regained their proper luster, and he respectfully bowed in one direction, replying:
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
...
As time passed, the mysterious shadows gradually returned to calm.
Just then, Aozaki Reiji led three beautiful and enchanting women slowly out of the shadows.
However, when he was halfway there, a figure suddenly rushed out from the side.
"Captain Reiji seems to have gained a lot, hehehe…"
Kurotsuchi Mayuri said excitedly, rubbing his hands, in his unique tone.
It's hard to say when he started waiting for Aozaki Reiji.
But through those greedy eyes, it was clear that this guy's love for Quincy was deeply ingrained!
Aozaki Reiji watched as Shinra Bansho sisters and Enrakyoten disappeared after throwing Candice, Bambietta, and Cang Du onto the ground.
He curiously asked Kurotsuchi Mayuri:
"What are you doing here?"
Trying to deny it?
Kurotsuchi Mayuri immediately showed what it meant to change one's face faster than flipping a book, his expression instantly darkening.
Aozaki Reiji couldn't help but laugh, gently waving his hand and comforting him:
"Alright, alright, I know what you want to do. Don't you just want pureblood Quincy?"
He pointed at the three people on the ground and continued:
"Didn't I bring them to you? They are all pureblood Quincy."
Upon hearing this, Kurotsuchi Mayuri's expression changed rapidly like a Sichuan opera face-changer.
He was so excited that his eyebrows danced and his eyes lit up, seemingly asking in disbelief:
"They are all pureblood Quincies?"
These were pureblood Quincies!
The number of Quincies was already small, let alone pureblood Quincy.
If you searched for a hundred Quincies in the Human World, you probably wouldn't find one.
And suddenly, three were lying on the ground.
How could he not be excited?
"That's right."
Aozaki Reiji nodded, stroking Nemu Kurotsuchi's hair, who had appeared from nowhere.
"Not only that, they are also top-tier Quincy who have received Yhwach's power and possess a Schrift!"
Nemu Kurotsuchi let out a comfortable hum.
Kurotsuchi Mayuri looked at the three people on the ground thoughtfully, and after a long time, asked seriously:
"Can I dissect them?"
Bambietta and Candice trembled, their faces full of disbelief, and simultaneously looked up:
"?"
Is this guy out of his mind?
With two beauties like them lying here, his first reaction was to dissect them?
Was he even a man?
His voice didn't really sound like one; it was more like some demon from another anime…
Aozaki Reiji glanced at them, a knowing smile appearing on his face.
They had already woken up on the way here, but they had not made any attempts to resist.
Just kidding.
There were many masters in Silbern, yet Aozaki Reiji was able to evacuate them unharmed.
Bambietta and Candice could clearly see his terrifying strength.
Their decision to fight him at the time was completely impulsive.
Coupled with the fact that the battlefield was their own stronghold.
Relying on someone to back them up, they naturally felt full of confidence.
Now that only the two of them were left, plus a half-dead Cang Du, resisting was tantamount to seeking death.
Looking at Kurotsuchi Mayuri, who was showing a strange, eerie smile.
A hint of fear flashed in their eyes, and they quickly turned to look at Aozaki Reiji.
Would this handsome Shinigami really hand them over to this pervert?
Please don't!
The thought of dissection was terrifying!
They certainly didn't want to turn into terrifying ghosts like Ace!!
And even more, they didn't want to die!!
The two cast pleading gazes at Aozaki Reiji.
This Shinigami was so handsome; he didn't look like a bad person.
He shouldn't be as cruel as this pervert; he should know how to cherish beautiful women, right?
Noticing their gazes, Aozaki Reiji smiled gently and casually spread his hands:
"These are all my spoils of war. I don't really want them to die just yet…"
Upon hearing this, Bambietta and Candice's eyes brightened.
Like finding a glimmer of hope in the darkness, they stared intently at Aozaki Reiji.
Sure enough, good-looking people aren't usually too bad at heart!
"I only want this guy!"
Kurotsuchi Mayuri frowned slightly.
His intelligent brain quickly worked, and he soon came up with the most suitable answer.
He extended a finger, pointing at Cang Du lying on the ground.
Aozaki Reiji gently stroked his chin, looking at this clever person and nodding:
"Alright, since I promised you, I'll give you one. Anyway, this guy isn't of much value to me!"
"But I must warn you, this Quincy's strength is not weak; you probably aren't his match."
"If you want to conduct research, I suggest it's best to kill him first."
This guy really isn't a good person either!
This cold tone made Bambietta and Candice tremble involuntarily.
They now recalled the scene of fighting the opponent in Wandenreich.
That brutal and fierce fighting style.
It was as if he was a completely different person from the gentle and elegant young master in front of them.
He was a terrifying monster!
But when they thought that their lives were spared, their mood immediately relaxed.
Although there was some guilt in their hearts.
But Cang Du's life and death had little to do with them anyway.
They really weren't close!