"Captain Aizen, being looked at like that by you makes me very nervous."
At that moment, Gin stood in the great hall with the corner of his mouth slightly curled, his narrowed eyes studying Aizen. Putting on a frightened act, he spoke in a flippant tone.
Upon hearing him, everyone in the hall wore differing expressions.
Ulquiorra remained utterly calm, clearly long accustomed to this, while Sakuya and Tamako shot Gin somewhat displeased glances.
Clearly, they were deeply dissatisfied with Gin's frivolous attitude.
Hearing Gin's words, Aizen, seated at the head, merely glanced at him. A faint smile still rested on his lips as he spoke softly.
"I was merely reflecting on the changes that have occurred over these past fifteen years..."
"After all... it is still somewhat unbelievable that you, as you are now, would be imprisoned within the Forbidden Hall..."
At Aizen's words, Gin's narrow eyes slightly narrowed further, a sharp glint flashing through their depths as surprise rose within him.
Captain Aizen... what does he mean by that...?
As Aizen's voice settled over the hall, Ulquiorra in the distance placed his right hand over his chest and respectfully dropped to one knee, speaking in a calm, deep voice.
"Lord Aizen, this subordinate overstepped his bounds..."
Aizen, seated on the main throne, still wore that faint smile, as though he had not heard him at all. He merely smiled at Ulquiorra, who knelt with his head bowed.
At this sight, everyone was slightly taken aback. Barragan narrowed his eyes, watching everything unfold before him with a thoughtful look.
Within the great hall, Gin stood casually to one side of the palace, while Ulquiorra, seated first on the other side, respectfully knelt on one knee.
Even the women present looked at Aizen in confusion, unable to understand why Lord