"Miss Bambietta, Miss Candice, are you going to tell me everything I want to know now?"
Aozaki Reiji paused for a moment, drawing out his words, and continued with a smile:
"Or should I let Miss Roka use some small tricks to help you speak?"
Roka said nothing, silently opening the briefcase she carried with her, her demeanor truly cold.
But even so, it made Bambietta and Candice tremble all over.
As Sternritter members, they held a high status in the Wandenreich.
Their position was second only to the Emperor and the Royal Guards.
Even when they were young, and had just shown excellent Quincy talent, they already had a life completely different from ordinary people.
They were the type of people called geniuses.
From a young age, they lived a privileged and pampered life.
In their hundreds of years of life, when had they ever encountered such a thing?
Candice was relatively strong; at least on the surface, she quickly regained her composure.
It would have been even better if her eyes hadn't instinctively darted away.
As for Bambietta, her reaction was even cuter; her trembling body simply wouldn't stop.
To her, Aozaki Reiji next to her, and the expressionless woman in front of her, were simply like devils!
Her wonderful life had just begun, why would she encounter such a thing?!
She felt like she was going to collapse!
But thinking of that majestic Emperor, she still shook her head timidly:
"Ugh… just kill me. I won't give in."
"Even if I die, I won't tell you anything."
She was a Quincy from the Wandenreich, trained by the Wandenreich since childhood.
The education she received told her—
Yhwach was a great and sacred existence to the Quincy.
She had always believed this, and incidentally wanted to experience a better life, which was why she joined the Sternritter.
During years of education, Bambietta understood the Emperor's power, and also understood his terror.
Quincy existed because of this King; their life and death were in this King's hands.
The consequence of betraying His Majesty was only death.
Not only that, her Souls, upon returning to Yhwach, would surely suffer endless torment and pain.
Since death was inevitable either way, she hoped to die more easily.
Hearing this, Aozaki Reiji nodded slightly, saying with a smile:
"Your mouth is quite stubborn, but I believe the torture instruments in Roka's hands will surely make you speak obediently."
From Aozaki Reiji's understanding of Bambietta, she didn't seem like a strong person!
Aozaki Reiji slowly stood up and instructed Roka:
"I'll leave these two girls entirely in your hands."
"Roka, I'll give you three days for now. I want to know the detailed situation of the Wandenreich."
He emphasized with a heavier tone:
"At the very least, you must interrogate their personnel composition and their respective abilities clearly."
"Also, the hidden forces of the Wandenreich, I need to understand those guys' trump cards."
He paused, perhaps feeling that merely giving a task wasn't enough, and still needed to give Roka some motivation, so he continued:
"If you can't complete the task… then I will punish you severely."
"This…"
Roka was about to accept the command, but hesitated because of the last sentence.
Aozaki Reiji stared at her and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Roka glanced at him, her expression gradually returning to calm, and she shook her head, replying:
"No!"
Aozaki Reiji nodded in satisfaction:
"Very good. Don't worry, I won't forget your contributions."
"As long as you can complete the mission perfectly, I will fulfill any reasonable request you have."
A hint of surprise flashed in Roka's eyes, then her eyes darted around, and she asked with a glimmer in her gaze:
"Then, Reiji-sama, may I begin? Do I need to take them to Hueco Mundo?"
Aozaki Reiji looked at her, remained silent for a moment, then said:
"No need, here is fine. You can use the cells here as you wish."
After speaking, Aozaki Reiji glanced at her, signaling that she could begin.
Roka nodded, showing a mechanical smile, then turned to look at Bambietta and Candice.
Under the somewhat despairing gazes of Bambietta and Candice, Aozaki Reiji turned and left the cell.
The two immediately felt a chill wash over them.
Roka walked up to them, reached out and grabbed Bambietta's clothes, dragging her to a cell.
She opened the cell door and threw her in.
Bambietta fell to the ground, letting out a sharp scream.
Then, Roka picked up Candice and also threw her into another cell.
When Aozaki Reiji walked out of the dungeon, Nemuri Kurotsuchi, who was guarding above, looked at him:
"I didn't expect Reiji-sama to know people from Hueco Mundo. Who was that just now? She had a mask on, was she a Hollow?"
Aozaki Reiji shook his head, not hiding anything:
"That was an Arrancar, evolved from a Hollow."
He looked at the girl in front of him, a hint of confusion flashing in his eyes:
"Let's not talk about that. Nemuri, why are you here?"
Nemuri Kurotsuchi smiled slightly:
"I came to see if there was anything I could help with, and to bring some food."
Saying this, she pointed to a pile of food behind her.
Aozaki Reiji looked at the thoughtful girl.
He had promised to compensate her, but he had been so busy that most of the day had already passed.
Aozaki Reiji felt a bit fortunate.
Today was a rest day, and they still had time.
......
In the early morning, the radiant sunlight spilled over the Soul Society, dispelling the rampant shadows of the night.
A man and two women, who had set out from Sōkyoku Hill, were leisurely walking along the main road.
The trio returning home was led by Aozaki Reiji, but besides his private secretary Nemuri Kurotsuchi, Michibane Aura was also in the group.
He had specifically invited Michibane Aura back home from the Twelfth Division.
The reason was simple: he had just caused a big stir in the Wandenreich and taken their people.
Hisana and the others living at his home might be in danger.
Michibane Aura staying at home long-term would be able to protect them.
Don't let Michibane Aura's young age deceive you; her strength ranks third among all of Aozaki Reiji's lovers.
The first, naturally, is Retsu Unohana; her current strength is truly terrifying, her Spiritual Pressure reaching the pinnacle of Shinigami.
Without Hollowfication, she defeated her former opponent, Zaraki.
Ranked second is Rangiku.
Her Spiritual Pressure reached Class 1 Spiritual Pressure.
Her Zanpakuto, Hime, is officially certified by the Seireitei as the strongest wind-type.
And Michibane Aura's strength being able to rank third, is because it was personally certified by Aizen.
Michibane Aura's Kido ability was already on par with his before he fused with the Hōgyoku.
Those who understand Aizen's Kido abilities understand.
Due to his Zanpakuto's lack of direct combat ability, the effort he put into Kido was incredibly deep.
During his Shinigami period, he was already capable of easily defeating most Captains with just Kido.
Therefore, Aozaki Reiji felt that
instead of letting her stay in the crowded and complex Shinigami Research and Development Institute, it would be better to build a laboratory at home for her to conduct her research in peace.
At least at home, everyone was his own, and if something happened, there would be someone to look out for her.
A gentle breeze, mixed with the faint fragrance of earth, lightly brushed over the river.
The trio of handsome men and beautiful women, like they were on a picnic, walked along the road, chatting and laughing.
They talked about the past and shared interesting family anecdotes.
Michibane Aura even brought up Rukia.
She brazenly said she would help her find a good husband, so she wouldn't be ruined by Aozaki Reiji.
Although it was a joke, Rukia would definitely be angry if she heard it.
However, Aozaki Reiji, who was walking in front, did not comment on this.
He silently took their hands, a slight smile on his lips.
Decades had passed since he adopted the three of them, and they had gradually grown up.
Aozaki Reiji had heard countless similar remarks.
Bold statements like Michibane Aura's were completely commonplace.
They were merely playful words between sisters, and there was no need to delve deeper into them.
"Reiji, you haven't forgotten, have you, what day is the day after tomorrow?"
Back home.
Watching Rukia wield her Zanpakuto, Michibane Aura asked, crossing her arms.
"Ah, that… of course I haven't forgotten."
Aozaki Reiji nodded, saying softly:
"Don't worry, I've already dispatched my capable subordinates to prepare the gift."