After hearing Barragan's words, Gin smiled faintly and took a step back, clearing the way for him.
Barragan still showed him no kindness, merely shooting him a sidelong glance before slowly walking into the gaze of countless people below.
His cloudy white eyes narrowed slightly, like a majestic lion fixing its gaze upon prey. His scarred eye stared unblinkingly at the crowd below as he spoke in a low, hoarse voice.
"I am Barragan Louisenbairn!"
"God-King of Decay!"
"Trash, remember this: whoever chooses me must be prepared to die under my command!"
"I do not care what state you were in before. Once you serve under me, if you fail to meet my demands, there is only one path awaiting you—death!"
"If you possess the conviction to live after dying, then join my ranks. Remember, I am Emperor Barragan!"
After delivering those words in one low, oppressive breath, Barragan fiercely glared at the smiling Gin beside him, swept his great claw behind him, and returned to his previous position.
After hearing Barragan's domineering declaration, those who had heard of his reputation and intended to choose him began to shrink back once more.
The conviction to live after dying...!!
Could something like that... truly be achieved by failures like them!?
However, just as Gin smiled and prepared to introduce the others, a rough yet resolute voice suddenly rang out from the unusually silent crowd below.
"Lord Barragan, I am willing to join your ranks!"
Those unexpected words instantly drew everyone's attention. Even Aizen, seated upon the throne, could not help raising the corner of his lips slightly as his deep eyes turned toward the speaker.
At that moment, the people in the crowd all sucked in sharp breaths, staring in shock at Shen Heliu, who had suddenly spoken beside them, as