Ryūsaki was summoned alone; he and Yhwach were the only ones in the inner palace, while even Jugram Haschwalth was guarding outside the palace gates.
Because of her ruptured eardrum, Ryūsaki was kneeling on one side, only a meter away from Yhwach, so much so that she could hear Yhwach's breathing.
If Ryūsaki were to suddenly launch an attack, Yhwach, who is not yet back to his peak condition, would be in danger.
However, Ryūsaki didn't dare to move, because he felt three sharp auras locking onto him from the side, not including the completely unfazed Yhwach.
In this way, Jugram Haschwalth, who was guarding the gate, was more like closing the gate.
"How did you manage to defeat Berenice?" Yhwach asked, sitting high on his throne.
Ryūsaki was surprised that she had been seen through. After a slight pause, she quickly replied, "It was created by some humans who are born with Reiryoku and is called Fullbring. My ability is to 'Paralysis' the enemy's body. Those with weaker Reiryoku than me will find it difficult to break free."
Yhwach rarely nodded in approval. "As a Quincy, you actually humbled yourself to learn the skills of the weak. Not bad. You will definitely not be defeated because of your arrogance in the future."
Yhwach knew all too well the meaning of defeat due to arrogance. When he once invaded Soul Society, he was too righteous and upright, which resulted in him being ambushed by a little devil buried in a pile of dead people, who choked him in the kidneys, leading to his defeat.
He then asked, "Jugram Haschwalth said you've fought against Soul Reaper Captain- level enemy and also against the Sternritter. If war were to break out now, who do you think has a better chance of winning?"
Ryūsaki pondered for a moment and said, "Soul Reaper Sternritter's fatal weakness is underestimating their opponent."
"What if we could seal away Soul Reaper Captain- level Bankai?"
"In that case, our chances of winning are definitely higher. As for the final outcome, I dare not speak rashly; that is a matter for the future, and no one can predict it," Ryūsaki replied cautiously after a moment of slight surprise.
"The future is unpredictable? Very good, excellent."
Yhwach smiled, then picked up a bowl of blood wine and handed it to Ryūsaki.
"Drink this bowl of blood wine, and you will replenish Berenice's Schrift Q, meaning Quiescence, whose power is 'Stillness'! It is stronger than your Fullbring."
When Fullbring was mentioned again, Yhwach became disdainful, ultimately believing it to be inferior to the abilities he had bestowed upon his subordinates.
"Thank you for your His Majesty."
Ryūsaki picked up the bowl and drank it all in one gulp. A warm current surged through her body, and something seemed to have been imprinted within her.
Moreover, his own punctured eardrum was completely repaired.
Suddenly, he became very curious: were all the Knights who were promoted while Yhwach was asleep bestowed upon them by the agent Jugram Haschwalth?
"This Sternritter Medal can steal the Bankai of the Soul Reaper Captain; it was already discovered during my slumber."
Yhwach handed over another silver medal and gave Ryūsaki an explanation that left her speechless.
"Use a medal to steal Bankai? Does that mean you can still use it after you steal it?" Ryūsaki looked at Yhwach in disbelief.
He couldn't help but think of Mayuri Kurotsuchi's Bankai, the Bankai of the poisonous insect that chased after him. If he used that, it would be equivalent to severing one of their hands.
"It seems you've already witnessed the power of Captain-level Bankai, but victory is destined for us." Yhwach's eyes were calm, showing no surprise at Ryūsaki's reaction.
"Long His Majesty! Long live the Wandenreich!"
"Go down!"
After making a few insincere shouts, Yhwach waved his hand, and Ryūsaki wisely took his leave.
As they turned the corner at the door, Jugram Haschwalth was chatting with a punk-haired guy. The two were standing very close to each other, and they only turned to look at each other when Ryūsaki came out.
"Hey, so this is the newbie? Doesn't look like much." The punk-haired guy said arrogantly.
"Bazz, don't provoke us."
"What does it matter? We're all members of the Knights, a little sparring won't hurt!"
"You'd better think that way."
After saying this, Jugram Haschwalth turned to Ryūsaki and reminded her, "As members of the Sternritter, infighting is forbidden. You are all His Majesty's valuable fighting force, understand?"
"Understood, I will not accept his challenge," Ryūsaki said with a smile.
"I'll have someone send you some of the Knights' Code this afternoon."
Jugram Haschwalth left with a single sentence; he never really wanted to be alone with Bazz-B because the guy always kept harping on one question: When do we make our move?
It has been nearly a thousand years.
Seeing his friend leave, Bazz-B annoyed. "What challenge? When did I ever say I was going to challenge you?"
Ryūsaki shrugged, indicating her innocence. "That's what Jugram Haschwalth just said."
"Damn it, challenging and provoking are two different things!"
"But they mean the same thing."
"Fine, fine, you've successfully angered me. Come with me to the Great Trial for a fight."
Bazz-B a fiery and impulsive personality. At first, he simply wanted to fight a strong person like Ryūsaki who could easily kill Berenice, but now he has truly been provoked.
Ryūsaki smiled faintly, "I had a question that bothered me just now. Answer it and I'll go with you."
"Let's go, you can ask."
Bazz-B overjoyed, completely unconcerned about what Ryūsaki was going to ask. Having spent so long in the Wandenreich, there was almost nothing he didn't know.
Ryūsaki followed. "Before His Majesty woke up, was the blood wine always bestowed upon the newcomers by Jugram Haschwalth? Did Jugram Haschwalth bleed the sleeping His Majesty?"
Upon hearing this question, Bazz-B his tracks, his expression shifting between anger and uncertainty.
Yes! Why didn't that bastard Hugo seize such a good opportunity? Did he change his mind?
After a moment of silence, Bazz-B came to his senses and said, "That's right, it was the Legion Commander who shed the blood, and he also decided what Schrift was bestowed upon them."
"Furthermore, during His Majesty's slumber, he will temporarily acquire some of His Majesty's abilities, temporarily assume His Majesty's position, and rule the entire Wandenreich."
Noticing that Bazz-B's mood had suddenly dropped, Ryūsaki thought that there seemed to be some secret between him and Jugram Haschwalth that was unknown to ordinary people.
Could it be... unrequited love?
Wow, two such serious people shouldn't be gay.
Ryūsaki tactfully changed the subject. "I checked the calendar the other day, and it's been 982 years since the founding of the Wandenreich."
"According to the legends about His Majesty, it took 900 years to regain his mental state and 90 years to regain his consciousness. Why did His Majesty regain his consciousness nine years earlier? Is everything recorded in history textbooks false?"
Ryūsaki always believed it was an accurate legend, because from the Holy Soldier Reserve Forces to ordinary people, everyone said it was Jugram Haschwalth's prediction, and it was very accurate.
Hehehe...
Bazz-B a cold laugh and continued walking forward, saying, "That legend has some credibility, but it's not absolute; for example, it's been changed now."
"The reason is that anyone killed by a member of the Knights who has drunk His Majesty's blood wine, whether human, Soul Reaper, or Hollow, will have their soul converge towards His Majesty."
"Moreover, the souls of Quincy and Hollows who die in the Wandenreich will eventually be absorbed by His Majesty, especially those of us who have drunk the blood wine. Once we die, all our life's learning will become His Majesty."
"His Majesty's early awakening is most likely due to the Sternritter's invasion of Hueco Mundo over a hundred years ago, Menos Grande killed many powerful Arrancar and allowed His Majesty to absorb sufficiently powerful souls."
"Furthermore, they've been frequently capturing Hollows from Hueco Mundo and the Garganta lately, which causes His Majesty to wake up earlier; this isn't exactly a secret within the Sternritter."
Ryūsaki stayed close to Bazz-B, listening attentively without interrupting him.
On his left chest was a medal, and on his right a plaque. That small plaque recorded everything Bazz-B said and sent it into the void of the Garganta.
It wasn't until the two returned to the Grand Training Grounds that Bazz-B once again showed excitement.
His only hobby in life was fighting against the strong Sternritter. Those who hadn't been bothered by him were either looked down upon by him or were genuinely weak.
The Reishi fire pillar that Ryūsaki had previously burned had been extinguished, and Berenice had been burned to ashes.
"Here we go again, that man is here again."
"Is this Lord Ryūsaki Ishida?"
"Yes, this time it's against Bazz-B."
"Quick, go watch!"
A group of Holy Soldiers quickly surrounded them. This time, there were more than a dozen, but over a hundred. These were all Holy Soldiers who were not on duty today.
And we just received the news; they're on their way quickly.
Everyone understood that this battle was just a friendly spar, but they still came to watch with great enthusiasm because they couldn't usually see such a fight whenever they wanted.
Bazz-B struck first, unleashing several Heilig Pfeil from a small crossbow that materialized on his arm.
Ryūsaki's Chains continued to dance, launching the same Heilig Pfeil.
Flames gathered on Bazz-B's fist, and he threw a punch at Ryūsaki with a maniacal laugh.
Ryūsaki dodged, Chains emerged from the ground where Bazz-B stood, heading straight for him with arrows.
The two exchanged blows, drawing cheers from the stands and attracting several members of the Sternritter to come and watch secretly. The Grand Training Ground was bustling with activity for a time.
Three months later, all members of the Sternritter were summoned back to the fold.
Yhwach performed another Auswählen, draining the life force of those weaker individuals who had been weakened and reduced to Mixed-Blood Quincy.
But this time Yhwach wasn't trying to improve himself, but rather to enhance the Sternritter's fighting strength.
"The Vollständig I bestow upon you is named 'Tatarforas'."
"I grant you the God’s Step."
"I grant you the God’s Hunger."
"The God’s Poison Sight..."
One by one, the names of the Vollständig were bestowed upon them by Yhwach, and correspondingly, the enhancements that the Vollständig brought to the members of the Knights became even more significant.
Previously, releasing the Vollständig would increase all abilities by about five times, but now, releasing the Vollständig can increase them by seven times.
In particular, 'Sklaverei's' speed in decomposing and absorbing Reishi has increased tenfold, making it significantly stronger than before it was enhanced by Yhwach.
The Sternritter were even more grateful to Yhwach.
Even though this was a power that was stripped of the weak and imposed on them, they felt no guilt whatsoever, as if it were only natural.
Ryūsaki also obtained a Vollständig title – 'God’s Stillness'.