From the Wandenreich's escape to One Piece

Chapter 108 Litoto Regains Her Memories, Yhwach's Reward

Hasward took the Seastone with him.

In fact, Seastone is more deadly to ability users than seawater.

Seawater only weakens ability users, while Seastone not only weakens them but can even prevent them from using their abilities.

However, Haschwalth is not a proper Devil Fruit user, so even the Seastone has little effect on restraining him.

These spirits possess a certain degree of resistance to the curse of seastone.

For example, Litoto ate a Devil Fruit, but she is not affected when she takes a bath.

However, in the world of One Piece, the effects of seawater would be multiplied.

Meanwhile, Beltz returned to his tower while Haschwald went to find Yhwach.

Since becoming a Sternritter, he hasn't spent much time at home.

This time, I probably won't be able to stay for very long either.

"Beltz?"

He was quickly discovered by Litoto after he returned, since their house was right next door.

Litoto was peering out the window upstairs, looking down with a hint of boredom, when she saw Beltz returning from outside.

"Lady Litoto."

Beltz looked up and saw Litoto, saying, "It's been a long time."

"Ah, haven't we met in decades?"

"It's not that exaggerated—" Beltz said, somewhat speechless. "It's only been a little over two years."

"It's only been a little over two years," Litoto said, still pressed against the window. "Have you forgotten our promise?"

"Okay, wait for me, I'll go cook right away."

Beltz returned to the tower.

He wanted to help Litoto regain her memories, so he had to go to Litoto's place no matter what.

He first returned to the pirate world, went into the shadow of the church, and found the treasure he had left behind.

Besides these treasures, the vouchers that Litoto herself wrote are also here.

This certificate serves two purposes: firstly, it's a precaution in case something unexpected happens and Litoto loses her memories, in which case she can use this certificate to remember what happened.

Secondly, it's to prevent myself from being seen as an enemy when I regain my memories.

He placed the voucher in the center of the treasure, then left the shadow and went to see Ginny.

Ginny kept Litoto's memory tape very well, and when Beltz needed it, she immediately took it out and gave it to Beltz.

When the memories are retrieved, Ginny, the ability user, needs to be present in person.

But restoring memories is much easier; it can be used even if Ginny isn't around.

Therefore, Beltz did not invite Ginny to go to the Unknown Empire this time.

The reason I didn't take it out before returning was because I was worried that it might be noticed when I passed through the Sun Gate.

After he finished cooking, he was about to go to Litoto's house, but Litoto herself had already run over impatiently.

She licked her lips and couldn't help but say, "Your cooking skills seem to have improved again."

Beltz, who was in the kitchen, laughed and said, "When you live alone, you always have to learn to cook."

Litoto helped Beltz bring the prepared dishes to the table and couldn't resist starting to eat them heartily.

After washing his hands, Beltz sat down and watched Litoto enjoy her meal. He waited until she finished before saying, "Lady Litoto, I want to show you something."

"I already told you not to call her Lady Litoto anymore. If Haschwald hears this, he might think I'm trying to become the boss."

Litoto leaned back comfortably in her chair, rubbing her stomach with her hand, and said with a contented expression, "What is it?"

"This is it." Beltz took out the voucher and handed it to Litoto.

Litoto didn't take it seriously at first, but after seeing the handwriting and some things that only she knew, she became serious.

"I told you I felt like something was off."

Litoto said in a deep voice, "So that's how it is."

"—You don't seem very surprised," Beltz said. "We know our own situation."

Litoto did have some doubts, mainly about the books in her own room, which she thought she would never have the leisure to investigate the history of the Unseen Empire and Yhwach.

Secondly, she feels uncomfortable every time she takes a shower, as if she can't breathe.

However, she did not tell anyone about her abnormality.

She held out her hand and said, "Give it to me."

Beltz handed over the cassette tape, and Litoto took it and instinctively stuck it into her head, as if she were inserting a cassette tape into a DVD player.

The next moment, Litoto recalled everything from the past.

She said calmly, "That's normal now."

"Because Haschward called me out to investigate the World Government, I only just found the opportunity to return your memories to you. You won't blame me, will you?"

Litoto glanced at him upon hearing this and said, "What are you thinking? I'm not stupid. The Empire was investigating most strictly during that time. If you give me back my memories, it might actually make me give myself away."

"The timing is perfect."

"But you must have come back this time because you need my help with something."

Seeing this, Beltz made his request: "I want to find someone in the World Government. His name is Alberu. He is a member of the Lunaria race who has been captured by the World Government."

"Is this person important?" Litoto frowned. "Yes, very important."

"It's been more than two years since I last went to the World Government," Litoto said, feeling a little nostalgic as she recalled her last trip to Mary Geoise.

The main reason is that she can eat and drink to her heart's content there.

"But if I go, there might be some time constraints," Litoto said. "You should be able to stay there for a long time now, right?"

Beltz nodded and said, "So I was thinking that if I go out this time, I can take you with me."

If people in the pirate world want to return, they need Beltz to bring them back.

Otherwise, we can only wait until the time comes and be rejected by the world.

But Beltz can stay in the pirate world for too long now, and if Litoto goes there, she won't be able to return naturally anytime soon.

So this time, Beltz wanted to see if he could take Litoto with him when he left.

If that's not possible, then the only option is to sneak into Mary Geoise and take it away.

"Tell me, what have you been doing these past two years?" Litoto knew this too, so she wasn't in a hurry. Instead, she just looked at Beltz, wanting to hear about his experiences over the past two years.

Beltz had nothing to hide, so he told her about his encounter with Shiki and Vegapunk.

Of course, Vegapunk didn't reveal the specifics of his research, since he considered the matter of creating clones his top secret.

Besides that, he told Litoto everything, including about Lucia.

"Rukia Kuchiki, you've actually teamed up with a Shinigami." Litoto frowned. "If you want the Hogyoku, couldn't you just kill her?"

She's a Quincy, and she doesn't have much affection for Shinigami. No, it's not a matter of affection anymore; Quincy are Shinigami's enemies.

They are enemies!

"Don't be so impulsive," Beltz explained. "Besides, it's not like you can just kill someone and get the Hogyoku; it requires specific techniques."

Litoto gave him a deep look, then suddenly laughed and said, "You don't happen to have a crush on her, do you?"

Litoto, who usually had a blank expression, suddenly burst into laughter, which gave Beltz goosebumps all over.

"How could that be? It's just a child."

As Beltz spoke, he heard the voices of the Quincy's personal guards coming from below.

"Lord Beltz! Lord Hasward summons you to the center of Silverframe City!"

Beltz then said to Litoto, "That's all for now, Hasward is looking for me, I'm going there now."

He hurriedly left the tower and saw Hasward again.

However, this time it wasn't just Haschwald; Yhwach was also there.

When Yhwach saw him again, he was still sitting on the throne, but this time he opened his eyes.

Of course, this "opening of the eyes" does not mean that one has three all-knowing and all-powerful pupils; it simply means opening one's eyes.

"His Majesty."

Beltz bowed to Yhwach.

"Get up," Yhwach said calmly. "Tell me in detail about your discovery this time."

"Yes."

Beltz said, "I discovered a huge crater in Hueco Mundo, and there are a large number of Hollows in that crater, which seem to have formed a race with black wings."

"I fought a void inside. During the battle, I don't know exactly where I ended up, but after I successfully defeated the void, all the spiritual sand in that area was shattered, revealing this stone hidden underground."

"I noticed that the writing on this stone is different from the writing of any other country, so I thought it might be related to that unknown abyss, and decided to return and present it to His Majesty."

Upon hearing this, Yhwach said, "You have done very well. This is indeed a substance that does not belong to this world. What reward do you desire?"

Yhwach was the son of the Spirit King, and after careful examination, he could discern what belonged to the Three Realms and what did not.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Beltz exclaimed excitedly, "It is my honor to serve Your Majesty, how dare I speak of rewards? However—I wish to continue searching for the Abyss for Your Majesty, but my strength is still insufficient. Therefore, I hope Your Majesty will allow Litoto Lampard to accompany me!"

Upon hearing Beltz's words, Yhwach replied, "You've only recently become a Sternritter, and it's indeed unsafe for you to operate in Hueco Mundo. With Ritoto here, she can protect you. Granted."

"In addition, I will bestow upon you even greater power."

He looked at Hasward, who then took out another Bloodstained Blade.

Beltz awakened the Holy Script by drinking Yhwach's blood, and now he's having another bowl.

After drinking it, you will receive more power from Yhwach.

Beltz had no right to refuse, so he respectfully accepted it and then drank it all in one gulp.

According to Yhwach, his own blood is the medium through which he controls the lives of others, and the more blood a person drinks from him, the more they are unable to escape his control.

Seeing Beltz take another sip, he closed his eyes contentedly.

"Your Majesty needs to rest now. You may leave first. You can recuperate in the Empire for three days. After three days, you may set off to search for the Abyss."

"yes!"

Beltz felt that Yhwach had given him some blood, which had caused him to expend some of his power, so he needed to fall into a deep sleep immediately.

He wasn't fully awake at that time.

Otherwise, Haschward wouldn't have been in charge of the Empire most of the time.

But time is getting increasingly tight.

If Yhwach regains his omniscience and omnipotence after opening his eyes, then that's basically the end of the story.

But even if he had fully regained consciousness and was able to move freely before gaining the omniscient and omnipotent power to see into the future, there would still be risks in taking any rash actions.

This is the last window of opportunity for my development.

After leaving the palace, Beltz took a deep breath and returned to his tower.

Litoto hadn't left yet; she seemed to be waiting for him.

"Judging from your expression, His Majesty has agreed?"

Seeing the slight pleasure on Beltz's face, Litoto guessed, "Yes." Beltz nodded, "Then you can leave the Empire with me, and you can stay in that world for a while."

"This feels...not bad." Litoto thought about the future and was quite interested.

Finally, I can be a Celestial Dragon for a while.

"When are we leaving?"

"Three days later."

"I can't wait any longer," Litoto said sincerely. Life in the Invisible Empire was too monotonous, and the daily routine made her feel bored.

If you've never been to Mary Geoise, that's fine, but if you've already been there and enjoyed life there, then coming back will naturally feel like a huge difference.

"Oh, and don't tell Bambi and the others that I'm going out," Litoto added. "Why?"

"Because it will be a lot of trouble," Litoto said, slumped on the table. "They'll definitely bother me and you. Those guys won't let me go out alone."

Beltz thought the scenario made perfect sense and said, "Okay, then we'll sneak away in three days."

After seeing Litoto off, Beltz felt his body getting hot.

He knew it was Yhwach's blood that had worked.

The same thing happened last time; the blood will slowly seep into the depths of one's soul.

He felt his spiritual power increase once again.

A powerful force is brewing within him, and then it will erupt!

"That's really outrageous—"

If he was a little inferior to Shiki before, now he has basically reached the same level of strength as Shiki.

Of course, according to the rules of the One Piece world, Shiki will probably have another ten years before he reaches his peak, but Beltz also has a Conqueror's Haki waiting to be awakened!

Great, if this continues, I'll at least become one of the Four Emperors in the One Piece world!

Wait a minute, then what about the Four Emperors?

If I and Shiki join forces, that's a dual-emperor crew, and a dual-powerful one at that. Then what about any other sea emperors?!