"Hmm...? This won't do..."
The Gorosei's words were also within Beltz' expectations.
Before coming here, the two of them had already rehearsed their dialogue.
Although Imu's Demonization would grant one power and Immortality, it would also make them subject to Imu.
Why did they leave the world of Bleach? Wasn't it to escape Yhwach's control?
Having managed to escape from the world of Bleach to One Piece and break free from Yhwach's grasp, did they come to One Piece just to be controlled by Imu?
Clearly not.
Even without Demonization, simply granting Immortality would still leave a mark on the body.
If they had a way to counter Imu's power, then accepting it wouldn't be a problem.
But for now, it was better to pass; before understanding Imu's abilities or having the means to avoid them, it was unwise to accept Imu's power.
Liltotto still greatly admired Beltz' wisdom; from the beginning until now, everything seemed to be within his control.
If she had initially cooperated with Beltz with a "give it a try" attitude, she now sincerely believed that Beltz could find a better way out.
As a result, she was drifting further and further down the path of betraying the Wandenreich.
To be honest, it was actually a bit thrilling.
"If our bodies gained your abilities on top of our own power, it would definitely be detected."
Liltotto continued before the Gorosei could respond, "However, I agree with your thinking. As long as they still exist, they are a threat to me."
"So I promise you, I will act as your mole until the empire falls, but you must give me the benefits I deserve."
"What do you want?" the Gorosei asked in a deep voice. "The status of a Celestial Dragon?"
"Are you joking? I should have had that the moment I started cooperating with you." Liltotto looked at Saturn with an expression as if she were looking at an idiot, seemingly puzzled as to how he could ask such a moronic question.
"I want Devil Fruits."
She said bluntly.
"Devil Fruits?" The Gorosei frowned and asked, "What do you want them for? You've already eaten the Mirror-Mirror Fruit; it's impossible to eat a second one."
"I have my subordinates."
Liltotto replied, "Strengthening them is also necessary for me. That way, even if I'm exposed, they can serve as my combat force."
"..." The Gorosei did not reply immediately.
Devil Fruits weren't exactly rare items to them.
Even a top-tier Devil Fruit like the Azure Dragon Fruit could be used as a prize by them.
But every Devil Fruit had the potential to create a major problem.
However, if they could buy off Liltotto and her subordinates with Devil Fruits, then it was a worthwhile deal.
To put it bluntly, even those fat, useless Celestial Dragons outside would let their slaves eat Devil Fruits, showing that they didn't take Devil Fruits too seriously.
"No problem."
Saint Peter replied, "We will prepare the Devil Fruits for you, but in exchange, you must provide more intelligence about your side."
"Hmm..."
After Liltotto finished, she paused and said, "We'll talk about it next time I come. I'm hungry now and want to eat. After I'm done eating, my time should be up."
"No problem."
The Gorosei were no longer in a hurry; after all, they couldn't attack the Wandenreich again immediately.
Dealing with the Wandenreich would be a long-term process.
Meanwhile, Beltz was currently on his way to the South Blue.
From the Red Line to the Sorbet Kingdom, based on previous experience, it would take about three days.
So he definitely wouldn't arrive this time.
Fortunately, he wasn't carrying the Treasure Land this time, so he didn't need to find a suitable place to land every once in a while like before.
He just needed to keep flying.
Half an hour later, he and Liltotto were forcibly sent back to the Wandenreich.
Seeing Liltotto's bloated belly from eating, Beltz' lips twitched.
"Looks like the deal is done?"
"Yeah." Liltotto leaned lazily against the sofa and said flatly, "Next time I go, they'll have the Devil Fruits ready."
"But I also have to provide some intelligence."
"No problem, just say whatever. They have no way to verify it anyway."
Beltz finished speaking and picked up his coat from the rack in the distance.
"Then I'm going to the training grounds to practice. I have to work hard during this time to obtain a Schrift."
The Sternritter Selection is divided into three stages.
Namely, the selection of soldiers, the selection of Soldat, and then the selection of lieutenants.
First, the lowest-ranking soldiers compete, and the six strongest advance to the second round.
The second round is a competition between the Soldat and those six advancing soldiers. After layers of selection, six people will be chosen to advance.
The third round involves the lieutenants; these six people will compete against the Sternritter lieutenants, and the final six will be chosen to become Sternritter.
Since Beltz was Liltotto's lieutenant, he didn't need to participate in the first two rounds and could just wait for the qualifiers in the third round.
So, overall, his time was quite ample.
Furthermore, he wouldn't need to bring Liltotto along the next time he entered One Piece. He'd only have her go in when they actually needed the Devil Fruits.
As a traitorous mole, Liltotto's frequent visits to Mary Geoise would also arouse the World Government's suspicion.
After all, following an invasion, what kind of nation would allow its people to disappear at will?
Therefore, for the next trip to One Piece, it would be Beltz alone.
This time was even faster than the last; he reached the Sorbet Kingdom in about two days.
"Kuma, Ginny!"
He arrived outside the church and greeted the two who were farming.
"Ah! It's Beltz!"
Both were very happy to see Beltz return again.
After all, Beltz had gone to Mary Geoise before, which was a very dangerous place, and they were worried that something might happen to him.
Fortunately, he looked completely unharmed now.
"Lord Beltz, what did you do in Mary Geoise? We were so worried about you!"
Ginny ran over and hugged Beltz' arm, saying excitedly, "Are you leaving again now that you're back?"
Beltz ruffled Ginny's hair and said, "I've come back this time to ask for your help, Ginny."
"Eh?" Ginny was startled and couldn't help asking, "Me? What do you want me to do, Beltz?"
"I need you to eat the Memo-Memo Fruit and then help me delete... edit some people's memories."
Beltz said softly, "The only people I can trust are you and Kuma."
"Eh!"
Ginny's face flushed upon hearing this, and she immediately nodded:
"Our lives were saved by you, Lord Beltz! No matter what you want to do, we will do it!"