However... that's fine. This will better test my strength.
Although these five avatars are very strong, they are not truly a level above the adjutant.
Beltz didn't think he would lose.
The next day, he stepped onto the stage.
The decrepit Bakotsu walked onto the stage, exuding a chilly aura.
He didn't use Reishi to create a bow; instead, he directly drew the sword from his waist.
Not many Sternritter use swords, and even fewer use real swords.
And for today's battle, Beltz specifically asked Liltotto to get him a sword.
He used to create armaments by manipulating Reishi, but ordinary Reishi swords clearly couldn't meet his current needs.
The sword Liltotto acquired was precisely the 'the soul-slicing tool'!
The so-called the soul-slicing tool is the only sword-type weapon used by external Quincy. Its blade, composed of Reishi, vibrates three million times per second, and this vibration hinders the opponent's Reishi cohesion.
"Begin."
The referee said softly, signifying the official start of the battle!
Bakotsu moved first!
He inherited the characteristics of the original Saint Nusjuro, possessing not only a chilly aura but also extremely fast speed!
Among the Gorosei, Bakotsu's speed should be the fastest!
In the blink of an eye, he was already in front of Beltz!
Most Quincy probably wouldn't even react, as few Quincy train their physical bodies; most only train Reishi manipulation.
But Beltz' physical strength is extremely high, and his neural reaction speed is not something ordinary people can compare to, so he clearly saw Bakotsu's movements.
As Bakotsu's sword came down, he dodged sideways and simultaneously swung his own sword.
?
Bakotsu seemed not to expect Beltz to be able to counterattack, nor did he expect the speed of this sword to be so fast. He involuntarily bent backward, causing Beltz' sword to almost graze his chest!
Missing with one strike, Beltz immediately launched a second, but the chilly aura around Bakotsu intensified, making him feel his body stiffen for a moment!
In that stiff moment, Bakotsu straightened up again and slashed at Beltz!
Blut Vene!
Beltz' body glowed with a bluish light as Reishi flowed through his blood vessels—it was the Quincy's defensive essence, Blut Vene!
His physical body was already very strong due to the Azure Dragon Fruit, and he even had invisible dragon scales, plus the Blut Vene, making his defense impossible to break under normal circumstances.
Even if an opponent was stronger than Beltz, without a specialized method, it would be very difficult to break through Beltz' current defense.
In One Piece, to break Kaido's dragon scale defense, one either uses extremely strong Haki, or internal destruction within Armament Haki to directly inject Haki into the object's interior, or penetrating abilities like Law's.
And at this moment, Bakotsu clearly didn't have such abilities, nor was he stronger than Beltz. Therefore, under the full defense of his Blut Vene, this sword couldn't even scratch his skin!
What?
This truly shocked Bakotsu; not only him, but everyone else watching was also very surprised.
After all, Bakotsu's trial had progressed step by step, and he had defeated other opponents in one or two moves before!
Other Quincy also use Blut Vene, but no one could withstand Bakotsu's slashes!
But Beltz was not satisfied. While blocking Bakotsu's sword, his free left hand instantly shot out and pressed directly onto Bakotsu's face!
!
Bakotsu's veins immediately bulged as he tried to resist Beltz' strength, but how could his strength compare to Beltz'?
Beltz pressed down with force, directly pinning Bakotsu to the ground!
Boom!
The immense force even created a huge dent in the arena floor beneath them!
Bakotsu directly spat out a mouthful of blood, but Beltz noticed that this guy's body recovered in the next moment?
What?
Could this thing have cloned the Gorosei's Immortality too?
Beltz was startled, but outwardly, he thrust the sword in his right hand downwards!
!
Beltz' pupils instantly dilated!
He wasn't shocked that Bakotsu blocked the sword, but in that instant, a blond man appeared in front of him!
The man had long golden hair and emerald green eyes. He calmly looked at Beltz, his hand pressing against the 'the soul-slicing tool' in Beltz' hand.
This sword could hinder the cohesion of Reishi, theoretically allowing it to easily pierce into a spiritual body, but it was directly caught by the blond man's hand without causing any damage!
"Haschwalth... my lord?"
Beltz asked in astonishment.
Indeed, the person who arrived was Haschwalth!
"You did well."
Haschwalth said faintly, "You've been promoted."
"?"
Beltz looked at Haschwalth, somewhat puzzled.
I've been promoted?
"Lord Haschwalth means...?"
"From now on, you are a new Sternritter."
Beltz' pupils dilated!
"But, I've only had two matches."
"There's no need for more matches; no one else is your opponent." Haschwalth said calmly, "After the selection ends, His Majesty will bestow a Schrift upon you and the other five, making you true Sternritter."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Beltz quickly put on an excited expression and bowed deeply towards the palace where Yhwach resided!
"Not bad, little brother Beltz!"
Candice, who saw this scene from below, did not stint on her praise, saying, "It seems you'll soon be one of us!"
"Still a long way to go." Liltotto, Beltz' superior, seemed calm. She said:
"Even becoming a member of the Sternritter, being able to stand on your own is not that easy."
"Lil, are you afraid no one will cook for you without Beltz?"
"Idiot, I wouldn't think that."
Beltz also walked down at this moment, approaching The Bambies with a shy expression, saying, "I will never forget the kindness of Lady Liltotto. Even if I become a member of the Sternritter, I will still prepare food for Lady Liltotto."
"What an enviable adjutant! Damn it, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. Why can't my adjutant be like Beltz?"
"Eh? When did Candice get an adjutant? With a superior like you, I truly worry for your adjutant."
"Giselle, do you want to fight?!"