"So I guessed wrong? What do you actually want me to help with then? Just say it."
Aozaki scratched his head, looking puzzled.
He had originally thought this woman was simply acting out of revenge, or perhaps she wasn't entirely confident about the previous experimental results.
Thus, she wanted to completely resolve the source of the problem, achieving a permanent solution.
But from her current expression, it didn't seem to be the case.
Aozaki didn't realize how terrifying his thoughts were in others' eyes.
Killing the Soul King's Son was something a normal person wouldn't even consider.
What's more, Candice was a Quincy who understood how terrifying Yhwach was.
Although she knew Aozaki was very strong.
So strong that he could enter the Wandenreich unimpeded!
So strong that he could treat Silbern, guarded by the entire Sternritter, as his own backyard, coming and going as he pleased!
But in her opinion, to kill Yhwach, this level of strength was still not enough.
The Captain-Commander of the Gotei 13 was strong enough, right?
Didn't he once slay that King!?
But that Quincy King came back to life a thousand years later!!
Resurrection from the dead... That Reio's Son was undoubtedly a god.
At least, that's what Candice believed.
If he used his future-sight ability, he might know what this woman was about to say, but doing so would be too boring.
So, Aozaki decided to remain seated and quietly wait for the other party to continue speaking.
"Yhwach is not simple; there's no need to rush this matter."
Candice didn't even realize she was disrespectfully calling the King by his name.
Aozaki's gaze made her blush and her heart pound a little, yet she didn't dare to easily show shyness or anger.
"Actually, I have a few friends in the Wandenreich, so I hope you can do me a small favor."
Candice's voice grew softer and softer.
"If there's another battle with the Wandenreich in the future, could you spare their lives?"
"Of course, if you think it's too much trouble... then just pretend I didn't say anything."
Candice's expression became increasingly cautious, lowering her head and occasionally glancing at Aozaki from the corner of her eye.
After all, as a prisoner of war, she had no right to make any demands; her current request was already overstepping.
"Oh, that kind of thing, you should have said so earlier."
Aozaki stroked his chin with one hand, while the other rested on Candice's head.
He gently stroked her, as if comforting a cute little animal.
He had once heard Bambietta mention this.
When they were still in the Wandenreich, they, along with some female members (?) of the Sternritter, formed a small group called the Valkyrie.
Therefore, when Candice mentioned her friends.
Aozaki naturally assumed she was referring to the other members of the Valkyrie.
After all, in such an emotionally cold country, it was truly rare to make friends whom one could genuinely call friends.
"No problem, I agree."
Aozaki agreed without hesitation, a slight smile appearing on his face.
He was always happy to accept beautiful girls; no matter how many, he would never find it tiresome.
However, he suddenly remembered something.
Was there a strange 'thing' mixed into this 'Valkyrie'?
If he remembered correctly, there seemed to be a member in the Valkyrie who had similar attributes to Yushiro, also a cute boy…
Well, it's normal for the Valkyrie to have male members.
After all, a team needs diversified development; having a man is understandable.
It's just that if this cute boy's mind was also feminized, then he wouldn't be so cute.
At least, aside from Yushiro being a bit timid and resembling Yoruichi, he was generally normal.
He'd have to be careful then; he was so good-looking, he couldn't accidentally get 'locked up by a strong man'.
Boys need to protect themselves when they're out and about.
Lamenting the decline of public morals, Aozaki couldn't help but shake his head.
Candice nodded gently, moving her body closer to Aozaki, seemingly wanting to give Aozaki a better experience.
Her obedient demeanor showed her awareness of asking for a favor.
Candice had been struggling with this matter for a long time.
However, she had never dared to speak, nor felt comfortable speaking.
What was her status, what was Aozaki's identity, why should she speak?
From Candice's hesitant expression just now, one could imagine how much resolve this irritable and stubborn girl had mustered to appear so humble.
Normally, such a soft-spoken voice would never come from her mouth.
However, Candice didn't expect Aozaki to agree so easily.
She was known for her loud voice, often making Aozaki's ears hurt.
Candice had originally thought she would have to pay some other price.
Like these past few days....
Cough cough....
These were things that could only be understood, not spoken, otherwise something big would happen.
Besides a sore back, there was nothing else to say.
Looking at it this way, my judgment seems to be pretty good.
Candice secretly rejoiced.
Aozaki didn't know what she was thinking; after they finished eating, they habitually cleaned up the dishes.
Then, under their gaze, he took out two green-glowing jade beads from a different dimension.
Aozaki, like a magician, gripped and opened his hands, and the jade beads changed color.
As clear as water droplets, as magnificent as stars and the moon.
With just two jade beads containing a small amount of the Soul King's fragments, Aozaki created the Hōgyoku with his bare hands.
More accurately, mass-produced Hōgyoku.
"You distribute the Auswählen blocking medicine to those Quincy, and regarding the control of the Human World we discussed last time, I think it's feasible; go ahead and do it."
After completing the Hōgyoku fusion for the two captives, Aozaki left the Human World and finally arrived in Hueco Mundo through a dark void.
The wounds from several major battles still remained; Hueco Mundo was already sparsely populated, and now there were even fewer Hollows moving about on the roads.
However, Hueco Mundo was now fully managed by Las Noches, and the chaotic land had gained some order.
Of course, mutual devouring among Hollows was still allowed; it was their nature.
Aozaki wasn't so bored as to try and change these guys' nature.
Anyway, after being subjugated by Shinigami, these guys would still go to Soul Society if they should, or go to hell if they should; everything was already planned out.
Aozaki slowly stepped into Las Noches's main city.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
There was hardly an Arrancar who didn't recognize him.
Even if there were newcomers who had just entered Las Noches, upon hearing the words "Your Majesty," they would automatically follow suit and prostrate themselves.
Even if that King wore Shinigami attire, it was still the same.
In this world where the strong prey on the weak, power is the reason for being King!
Amidst the respectful gazes of others, Aozaki pushed open the door of a certain palace and entered the room belonging to the Queen of Hueco Mundo.
"Everyone's here."
Aozaki looked at everyone.
Led by Harribel and Nelliel, Apacci, Mila Rose, Sung-Sun, and Roka were seated throughout the room.
"As per your command, I have gathered everyone."
Harribel completely obeyed Aozaki's orders.
Let alone occupying her room, even if he wanted her life, it would be a rightful sacrifice.
Looking at his loyal knight, Aozaki waved his hand, and a rift opened in space, from which jade beads fell out one by one.