Compared to death and eternal torment of Souls after death, losing some power doesn't seem like much.
However, Bambietta and Candice were still a bit conflicted at first.
Since they once possessed it, how could they easily give it up?
However, after Aozaki said, "Your value lies not in your power, but in yourselves," they let go of their conflict.
"So… who will go first?" Aozaki asked, looking at the two.
Bambietta silently shifted her gaze.
Aozaki also looked in the same direction, a hint of expectation in his eyes.
Candice felt a surge of nervousness. She looked at the two in confusion, thinking:
"??? Why are you looking at me like that!? It's scary. Wait!!"
Suddenly, Candice's face stiffened. She realized she might be the first test subject.
She widened her eyes.
He… he wouldn't be thinking of using me for an experiment, would he!?
What the hell! You don't trust it, so you want to sacrifice me?
Especially Bambietta, we're colleagues after all, and you just sold me out?
Candice roared frantically in her mind.
Aozaki, I thought you were good! I didn't expect you to want to use me for an experiment!
Absolutely not! Even if I, Candice, die, I will never yield to such a thing! Absolutely not!
However, as she felt Aozaki hold her tighter and tighter, Candice couldn't help but swallow and instinctively recoiled.
But behind her was a solid, unyielding wall, leaving her nowhere to escape.
"You… don't come any closer to me! I warn you, if you continue like this, the consequences will be very serious."
Candice said nervously, her voice trembling slightly.
"If you keep this up, I'm going to scream! I really will scream!"
Candice's tone grew more urgent, trying to use threats to stop Aozaki.
"No… wait, mm…"
Aozaki suddenly lowered his head and unceremoniously pinched Candice's mouth, preventing her from making a sound.
"Didn't I just tell you? Mayuri has already completed clinical trials, proving that this method is absolutely fine."
"So… you'd better be quiet and stop making noise. My ears are starting to ache from your shouting, you idiot!"
Aozaki criticized her mercilessly.
Candice felt immense humiliation and helplessness, held firmly by Aozaki.
She struggled a few times, and finding it useless, she lay motionless on the sofa like a dead fish.
Then, she felt as if something had pricked her.
Hmm… it tickles, it doesn't hurt!
But now is not the time to consider trivial matters like whether it hurts or not!
I might die!
Maybe I'll die right away!
Candice had seen Mayuri's crazy experiments before.
Because Auswählen needed to be researched, as the parties involved, contact was inevitable.
Furthermore, Candice and Bambietta's identities made them one of Mayuri's favorite experimental materials.
So they participated in many experiments.
Candice knew clearly how dangerous Mayuri's experiments were!
What's more, this time it involved Souls!
What are Souls!?
The essence of all life in the world!
Anything related to Souls is not a small matter.
Thinking of this, Candice tearfully lay on Aozaki's lap, her entire mindset collapsing.
Her body trembled slightly, as if she could break down at any moment.
She couldn't imagine what would happen if something went wrong with her Souls.
She felt her fate was like a small boat in a storm, ready to capsize at any moment.
Just then, Aozaki slapped her, directly hitting Candice's head.
This slap made Candice a bit dazed.
She looked up, her eyes misty with tears, at Aozaki, wondering why he suddenly struck her.
And Aozaki looked at her with disdain and said:
"Why are you crying!?"
"You… I'm about to die, and you're still hitting me?"
Candice's voice was full of grievance and unwillingness, as she tearfully complained.
What kind of person is this!
Can't I even vent my emotions before I die?
However, Aozaki was not moved by Candice's complaints at all, and instead tapped her head heavily again:
"Die? You are my captive. As long as I don't allow you to die, no one will take you from me!"
Hearing this, Candice's sobbing stopped abruptly.
She widened her eyes and stared blankly at Aozaki, the words just spoken echoing in her mind.
It seems he's right, how could I forget?
Aozaki once said that he would never easily give away what belonged to him.
Given that, how could he let her go to her death?
Thinking of this, Candice's face instantly turned red, as alluring as a ripe apple.
She realized how embarrassing her behavior had just been and was filled with shame and indignation.
Candice clung tightly to Aozaki, her body stiff as a statue, her head buried deeply between his legs, as if she wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
"Even if you play dead, I won't pretend I didn't see anything."
Aozaki said, looking at Candice lying on the ground.
"Tell me how you feel now."
Aozaki helplessly pinched Candice's face, lifted it, and examined her carefully.
It had to be said, this woman had such good features that even with such embarrassing behavior, she still looked quite good.
A dazed and silly older sister, she had a unique charm.
However, Aozaki was more concerned about Candice's true feelings at the moment.
If any problems arose, he could intervene in time.
Candice's face was flushed, and she scrambled to her feet from the ground.
Under Bambietta's scornful gaze, she obediently sat on the sofa, appearing very well-behaved.
After a moment of silence, she said with a hint of shyness:
"My Reiatsu… seems to have decreased a little."
Aozaki immediately felt helpless.
Isn't that obvious?
Couldn't he feel the change in Candice's Reiatsu himself?
What he really wanted to know was whether Candice had any other discomfort, such as whether her Souls were affected, or if there were any abnormalities in her body.
After holding it in for so long, all you said was that your Reiatsu dropped?
Aozaki's mouth twitched slightly. He almost couldn't resist teaching this captured female knight a lesson on the spot.
"Heh heh… Candice is indeed a big idiot!"
Bambietta leaned over, narrowed her eyes, and mocked sarcastically.
Candice glared at her.
You're the idiot!
If it weren't for Aozaki protecting you, I'd definitely electrocute you until you begged for mercy on your knees!
Speaking of which, this woman's strength has suddenly grown stronger and stronger over the years; it seems I haven't been able to beat her for a long time.
Damn it!
"Any other feelings?"
Following the principle that little idiots need special care, Aozaki gently turned Candice's head straight, letting their eyes meet.
Candice stared at those eyes, a blush rising on her cheeks, and she replied shyly:
"Heart rate increased."
"And then?" Aozaki pressed.
"My body seems to be getting hotter and hotter." Candice's voice grew softer and softer, and her head unconsciously drooped.
"Anything else?" Aozaki continued to ask.
"Breathing is rapid, and I seem to be almost out of breath."
Candice's gaze began to wander, no longer daring to look directly into Aozaki's eyes.
In an anime scene, she should be blushing and emitting hot steam by now.
"Nothing else?" Aozaki asked softly, looking at Candice.
Candice frowned, held her forehead, and slowly said, "I'm also a little dizzy."
Aozaki nodded, indicating understanding:
"That's normal. When separating Yhwach's Soul fragments, it might take away the connected, very small part of your Souls."
He paused, then continued:
"But don't worry, this situation won't last too long."
"Mental fatigue is only temporary. Get a good night's sleep, and you'll be fine tomorrow."
Candice's face was filled with indignation.
I… I was like that, and that's all you showed!? What was I expecting just now, you bastard!