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Aaron caught the Quincy Medallion tossed to him by Ishida Ryƫken and toyed with it in his hand.
After a brief moment, he had already foreseen the outcome.
Looking at Ishida Ryƫken, who stood at a distance with a relieved expression, Aaron smiled and said, "Consider this a favor I owe you. Let's end things here for today."
Ishida Ryƫken sighed deeply as he watched Aaron open a barrier with his hand.
"A man without sin may still be condemned for his possession."
Although everyone understands this principle, few can be as decisive as Ishida Ryƫken.
For Aaron, today was destined to be a turning point.
Leaving the Reishi space beneath the hospital, his figure blurred into an afterimage as he dashed toward the summit of a mountain on the outskirts of Karakura Town.
If his hypothesis was correct, he was on the verge of a new revelation.
At an unknown time, both Yibang and Friegan, who stood beside Aizen, held silver crosses in their hands.
Following Aizen's command, two immense waves of Reiatsu erupted from them.
Countless blue Reishi particles coalesced in their hands, forming massive spirit bows in mere moments.
With synchronized movements, Yibang and Friegan drew their bows, red light arrows appearing as they prepared to fire.
"Swishâ"
"Swishâ"
A sharp whistling sound cut through the air as the red light arrows shot toward the uppermost boundary of the space.
"Boomâ!"
A violent explosion erupted as the arrows collided with an unseen barrier, sending shockwaves rippling through the air.
Twin mushroom clouds of crimson energy slowly rose, as if threatening to pierce the enclosure above them.
After a while, the red and black smoke gradually dissipated.
Having demonstrated their abilities, Yibang and Friegan turned, bowed respectfully to Aizen, and then silently stepped aside.
Haschwalth's previously indifferent expression began to soften. Observing the two Quincy standing beside Aizen with interest, a faint smile crept onto his face.
"Well, this is unexpected. To think there are still Quincy in this world who can wield Cero," Haschwalth remarked.
Aizen's eyes gleamed with intrigue as he studied Haschwalth's composed demeanor.
Then, with a subtle smile, he responded, "Finding them in the vast expanse of Hueco Mundo was no easy task, I assure you."
He turned slightly and continued, "Now then, I believe it's time we discuss the terms of our cooperation."
Haschwalth's gaze lingered on Aizen as a serious expression overtook his face.
Glancing at Yibang and Friegan, who stood obediently by Aizen's side, he spoke softly, "You are truly a terrifying man."
"Your ambition alone is enough to make one shudder."
"Very well. Let's hear your terms."
Aizen casually ran a hand through his light brown hair and strode forward toward Haschwalth.
Upon reaching the mountain summit, Aaron withdrew the Quincy Medallion given to him by Ishida Ryƫken.
Under the moonlight, the silver pentagram-adorned medal emitted a soft glow.
He examined it for a moment before channeling his Reiatsu, eager to test his hypothesis.
A sudden surge of spiritual pressure erupted from his body, like a flood breaking through a dam, engulfing the entire mountain in an instant.
The sheer intensity of his power caused the air itself to tremble.
At the same time, the surrounding Reishi grew agitated, drawn toward him as if compelled by an unseen force.
Before long, countless blue Reishi particles swirled around him, forming an ethereal cloak of energy.
As time passed, the surrounding Reishi converged and began flowing into the silver pentagram medallion in his grasp.
"Omâ"
A deep, resonant hum emanated from the medallion as its soft blue glow intensified.
At that moment, Aaron felt an undeniable bond between himself and the artifact.
Harnessing his Quincy abilities, he attempted to awaken the medallion's dormant power.
"Crackâ"
A sharp sound echoed as the medallion split apart in his hands.
Gradually, a massive blue pentagram materialized above him, while a pair of spirit-forged wings unfurled behind his back, fluttering lightly.
As the radiance faded, Aaron smiled with satisfaction.
Through the medallion, he could now perceive countless hidden aurasâforces he had never sensed before.
In truth, this medallion was not only a key to unlocking his Quincy potential but also a radar attuned to his "brethren."
Dozens, perhaps even hundreds, of Quincy signatures branched out across the land in intricate patterns.
Feeling the transformation within himself, Aaron was reminded of the battles between the Quincy and Shinigami in the past.
At this moment, the abilities he had awakened bore an uncanny resemblance to the VollstĂ€ndigâthe pinnacle of Quincy power.
If such strength lay dormant within him all this time, then it was time to embrace it.
With Aizen focused on the HĆgyoku, he resolved to begin his search for the Sternritter.
After all, the mindless slaughter of Hollows and Arrancar had grown tiresome. It was time to shift his focus toward his own kind.
"I wonder what treasures lie hidden within the fallen coffers of the Sternritter?" Aaron mused to himself.
In the next instant, he deactivated his VollstÀndig and vanished into the night, leaving behind only an afterimage.
Following his discussion with Haschwalth, Aizen activated a Garganta and departed from the realm.
Haschwalth watched as the black rift faded, then turned his attention back to Yibang and Friegan.
Even now, he remained highly cautious of Aizen's sudden arrival.
There was something deeply unsettling about the man's presenceâan overwhelming sense of danger that could not be ignored.
However, since Aizen had so freely handed him two "assets," he had no reason to refuse such a gift.
After all, anomalous Quincy like Yibang and Friegan might yet prove invaluable.
At this moment, Haschwalth silently devised a plan of his own.
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