章節 385: 385 Bleach: Bambietta Big Sis, The Dangerous Bazz-B, The Terrifying As Nodt and The Monster Gremmy Thoumeaux.
After Bambi's desire to protect Allen overcame her urge to make him suffer, her sadistic b*tch heart shifted to that of a kindly older sister... Of course, it depended on Allen's efforts for her to remain an ally.
Artoria – This girl is strange, it's like she has an angel and a devil in her head, and whichever wins, she acts accordingly.
2B – Well, she was lucky the "devil" didn't win, or I would have killed her before she could try to harm the master…
Makima – She's just a foolish girl who makes decisions based on her emotions... so easy to manipulate that it's boring...
Bocchi – Even so, I feel bad for deceiving her...
'Bocchi, you don't need to feel bad, we're just letting her help us get out of the Gate of the Sun without drawing more attention...'
Nokotan – Bocchi-chan, that woman is as sadistic as Esdeath but with Harley's madness added in.
Esdeath – Do you want to fight, reindeer?
Harley – Really?! Then I could get along with her!... Daddy, capture her!~
'She's not a Pokémon, Harley...'
As Allen followed behind Bambietta, who was leading him by the hand, he wondered how much his fake "little brother" charm had affected her. Of course, Allen didn't like deceiving women, but Bambietta wasn't a good person—she was a sadistic killer. So, tricking her a little didn't bother him.
...
Bambietta looked like a thief escaping from a museum, peeking around every corner.
"Wait, Little Soldat…"
Bambietta stopped at a corner, pressed herself against the wall, and peeked around.
"Now that I think about it, Little Soldat, what's your name?"
Allen smiled wryly; Makima was right—Bambietta was a girl who acted based on her emotions and impulses.
"I'm Allen, but you can call me whatever you want... Big Sis."
Bambietta shuddered and raised her palm towards Allen as she clutched her chest.
"Little Allen, don't do that; Big Sis's heart might collapse."
"..." Allen blinked and nodded obediently. "Understood…"
"Ah❤️~ you're so obedient❤️~"
Allen noticed Bambi's gaze turning dangerously into a mix of a psychotic yandere and a dangerously perverted stare. He decided to tone down his act, or things would get out of hand.
...
Esdeath – Tsk…
Makima – Are you jealous?
Esdeath – Shut up…
Makima – You're not honest… to be honest... I'm jealous. I'd prefer Allen to act like that with me and let himself be controlled... that way, my life would be easier and more comfortable.
'Nice try Makima but I don't want you to make my life a living hell, I prefer you to massage me'
Makima – That's a shame... I'd be a better owner than that girl ~
Artoria – …
Makima – Okay, I get it… no need to threaten me, I know my place… for now.
...
Bambi snapped out of her trance, shook her head, and looked at Allen. She wanted to warn him that if they ran into anyone, he had to escape at all costs.
"Little Allen, I'll buy you time, just focus on escaping…"
Allen looked silently at Bambietta. She might be many things, but the fact that she put so much effort into protecting him, even if it was for hidden motives and personal desires, was something Allen appreciated.
"Thank you…" Allen smiled sincerely.
Bambi froze, her face turned red, and she opened her mouth but couldn't say anything. However, Bambietta's initial thoughts were correct; this is not the right place to start a romcom.
"Tsk, stupid Jugram…"
A man's irritated voice came from another hallway.
"…!"
Bambietta's face shifted from embarrassment to fear—not for herself, but for Allen.
She peeked around the corner to see who it was, although she already knew the answer from the vulgar tone addressing Jugram Haschwalth.
"That annoying voice could only belong to Bazz-B…"
Allen peeked over Bambietta's shoulder, and both could see a guy walking with his hands in his pockets.
Bazz-B had pink hair and eyes styled in a mohawk and almost always wore a smug look. But in his current state, he only appeared aggressive. His outfit was a variation of the typical white Sternritter uniform; in his case, a white trench coat styled as a vest (leaving part of his abdomen exposed), black gloves, and white pants cut off just above a pair of black military boots. He had two skulls with crossed bones on each bicep, a fine chain around his neck with the Wandenreich emblem, small bolts in his left ear, and a screw in his right used as an earring.
Bazz-B, the Sternritter with the letter "H" for "The Heat," was, simply put, a guy with a bad temper, even worse than Bambietta's. He wouldn't hesitate to kill Allen on sight, even without a reason, just to vent his bad mood.
Bambietta cursed her luck; she was strong, but Bazz-B could be in the top ten of the Sternritter.
Both waited—if Bazz-B came their way, they would have to retreat, but luckily, Bazz-B entered a room still visibly irritated.
"Damn it!"
...
Bambietta sighed in relief. "All clear, Little Soldat…"
Allen blinked at Bambi's excessive caution as she led him through the corridors of the Gate of the Sun. "Is this place so dangerous for me? Aren't we supposed to be on the same side?"
Allen's question made sense; even though he was in the exclusive area for Sternritter, as a "Soldat," he wasn't technically an intruder; he was still a Quincy in everyone's eyes. He wasn't wearing a Soldat's uniform, but it wasn't that serious.
Bambietta gave a stiff smile. "It's not the place, but there are many who wouldn't hesitate to kill a lost Soldat... I…"
Bambietta bit her lip. She had no right to criticize that, and for some reason, she felt bad about looking into Allen's eyes and continuing the topic.
It might have been the first time Bambietta felt guilty about treating Soldats like disposable objects or cannon fodder.
...
"I…" Bambietta slapped her cheeks with her hands and smiled confidently. "Don't worry, I'll get you out of here…"
This time, Bambietta spoke seriously, with a clear head and no emotions interfering, which surprised Allen, the dolls, and even the spectators frustrated because the Chat was under maintenance until further notice.
"Alright…" Allen replied calmly with a faint smile. Bambietta smiled back—this might have been the most sincere interaction between them since they met.
Bambietta had thought she could just pass Allen off as another subordinate, but she wanted to avoid all risks, such as encountering any unpleasant Sternritter aside from Bazz-B, like PePe Waccabrada or Driscoll Berci.
In PePe's case, Bambietta didn't want to run into him due to his designation as the letter "L" for "The Love." Despite the name, it was a repugnant brainwashing power. PePe was hated even among other Sternritter because he had tried using his power on them before. When he failed, he usually used it on the Soldats, who were the lowest rung, and practically no one cared if they were killed or tortured.
As for Driscoll, his letter was "O" for "The Overkill," a power that increased his strength with each kill—simple as it sounded. However, his personality was the main problem; he was a blatant hypocrite who claimed not to like killing the weak but had no problem practicing on Soldats to hone his power.
"For the first time, I feel like there are too many Sternritter; many wouldn't think twice about killing a Soldat in the Gate of the Sun without permission."
"Oh, and how would they know I don't have permission?"
Bambietta's eyes widened as she realized she hadn't even considered asking.
"Wait, do you have permission?!"
"No…"
"..."
Allen smiled, "No, but they don't know that. I can just pretend that I was called by Haschwalth-sama to deliver a message."
Bambietta was left speechless by Allen's ingenuity and lack of fear in using Jugram's name to his advantage. At the same time, she became worried and grabbed Allen's head, pulling him into a hug.
"My little Allen, you can't do that. Jugram Haschwalth is an arrogant, repugnant bastard, but until His Majesty recovers, he is the one in command... if you're caught using his name for your own benefit, a swift death will be your salvation..."
Bambietta spoke like a mother comforting a child.
Artoria – You brought this upon yourself...
At that moment, even Artoria felt jealous.
"Alright..."
Allen decided to follow Bambietta. She might not be the smartest girl, but as long as they made no mistakes, they would get out without issue.
"What is this?..."
The deep, spectral voice of a man reached Bambietta's ears, changing her expression to one of dread as she turned, still holding Allen close.
"As Nodt..."
Bambietta tensed at the sight of the man before her, the Sternritter is known as the most terrifying, bearing the letter "F" for "The Fear."
"As Nodt" had a particularly eerie appearance, befitting his ability to instill fear in his opponents. He was extremely thin, almost skeletal, with skin as pale as a corpse and black nails. His standard white Wandenreich uniform included a buttoned-up trench coat that covered his entire body. He had a black mask with vertical spikes covering his mouth and nose, making it hard to read his expression, though it was unlikely to be pleasant based on his hollow, abyss-like eyes. As a final unsettling touch, his long, straight black hair seemed to draw inspiration from horror figures like the girl from *The Ring*, or so Allen speculated.
"I can sense your fear, Bambietta Basterbine..."
Bambietta looked at As Nodt with disgust as he silently stared back, his eyes dull and lifeless like those of a dead man gazing at a moving corpse. "...Is the fear directed at me?... No... your explosive temperament wouldn't normally allow you to fear me in this situation..."
Bambietta frowned, a bead of sweat trickling down her face. It was at that moment that As Nodt noticed Allen. In the eyes of the creepy Sternritter Allen was so insignificant that he hadn't realized he existed until now.
"A Soldat?..."
Allen was still being embraced by Bambietta as she shielded him.
Bambietta growled, "Mind your own business and leave me alone!!!"
"…"
As Nodt did not even react to Bambietta's threat.
"Do you want to fight?!" Bambietta began to get irritated, and every Sternritter knew that only meant one thing: an explosion. Some would step back at this point, but others, like As Nodt, did not care.
In a voice that seemed to rise from the abyss, As Nodt recognized the situation. "You fear my actions... I see... Fear is a good thing... with power... madness... hatred... anger... something as essential as fear is forgotten..."
As Nodt began to walk away quietly, like a wandering specter. Bambietta felt relieved and released Allen from her cushioned prison. Bambietta smiled at Allen, but he looked over her shoulder to where As Nodt's terrifying face lingered.
"Good evening," Allen said politely.
"…!" Bambietta froze.
The creepy Sternritter only pretended to leave and was now standing behind Bambietta looking at Allen.
"However... a Soldat is such a fragile existence... As an ally, I should help you never forget the importance of fear..." As Nodt locked eyes with Allen as he activated "The Fear."
"...?"
Allen's eyes remained as calm as before, unaffected. There was a certain interest in them as if he were analyzing As Nodt with curiosity.
The Sternritter of Fear opened his eyes in surprise, "You..."
"AAAS NOOODT!!!"
A pair of crimson energy wings began to emerge from Bambietta's back. She glared with intense hatred and murderous rage at As Nodt, making him step back.
Still recovering from his earlier surprise and subconsciously avoiding looking at Allen again, As Nodt spoke to Bambietta, "You are insane... Bambietta Basterbine... using your Vollständig to protect a mere Soldat..."
The Quincy Vollständig (German for "Quincy: Complete" or "Quincy Divine Form") was the equivalent of a Shinigami's Bankai or a Super Saiyan form in *Dragon Ball Z*.
In this form, the user took on an angelic appearance, with manifestations of reishi around their body in the shape of wings and often other details on their attire. This transformation not only brought a radical change in appearance but also unleashed powers and abilities that far exceeded their previous level.
"I don't care! If you hurt my little brother, I'll blow you to pieces, even if I die, you piece of trash!!"
Bambietta was serious, and As Nodt knew it. But the idea of two Sternritters fighting to the death over a mere Soldat was the biggest joke in the world... not worth it.
"You are psychotic... I've lost interest..."
As Nodt turned away and left. This time, he meant it. Bambietta dismissed her wings and turned to see Allen with her face still lined with concern. Allen stood with the same calm expression but with a hint of gratitude. He hadn't expected Bambietta to go that far to protect him.
"Are you okay?..."
Bambietta checked Allen from head to toe, front and back, to see if he was injured. Being so close to such a large accumulation of reishi, not to mention hurting him, could kill someone weaker.
Bambietta realized that Allen, on his part, had the same serene look, as if nothing in the world could affect him.
"You're a brave little brother, hehe~"
Bambietta ruffled Allen's hair, making him raise an eyebrow. In her eyes, Allen was a novice among novices; he didn't know anything about the sternritter or the sun gate, Allen didn't even have his uniform on, and most of all, Bambietta hadn't seen him at the meetings.
Bambietta smiled with bright eyes and a cheerful smile, "You were indeed lucky to meet me...maybe this is fate hee hee~"
Artoria – ...
Rebecca – ...
Bocchi – ...
Harley – ...
2B – ...
Esdeath – ...
Makima – ...
Nokotan – ...
Bambietta's actions irritated Artoria, 2B, Rebecca, Esdeath... and earned Makima's scorn. Allen knew he'd have to keep up this "younger brother" act with a few of the girls for a while, or they wouldn't leave him alone.
"Should we get going?" Allen asked, reminding the smiling girl of their current situation.
"Ah that's right, let's go!"
...
It seemed that Bambietta's bad luck was not over, as a boy's voice entered Bambietta and Allen's ears, stopping their actions.
"You're not going to leave without repairing the damage, are you?..."
Unleashing her power, Bambietta cracked the floor and walled a little.
"You... are..." Bambietta froze, and this time Allen was the one who pulled her behind him. Bambietta didn't understand Allen's actions until she saw who was in front of them.
"An ununiformed Soldat... either you have guts or you're just insane..."
"Gre... my..."
"Hi, Bambi..."
Even Bambietta felt a chill run down her spine at Gremmy Thoumeaux's threat.
His "current" appearance was that of a teenage boy, with short, frizzy blond hair, fair complexion, yellow eyes, and a small, round nose. His costume was a variation of the typical white Sternritter uniform, consisting of the signature hooded order and a calf-length trench coat, as well as wearing pants, a white uniform, and he also wears black sneakers. Gremmy Thoumeaux's power was among the strongest, bearing the letter "V" for "The Visionary," a power capable of manifesting anything Gremmy imagined.
Bambietta cursed her luck: first Bazz-B, then As Nodt, and now Gremmy. These were opponents she couldn't simply scare off with threats. But it made sense; the Sun Gate, despite being vast, was the place for the Sternritter, so it was common to run into them occasionally.
'How do we get rid of Gremmy?... wait!…'
Bambietta looked up to see Allen's back. At that moment, she understood Allen was standing in front of her. She grew alarmed. Allen's actions might seem gentlemanly, but in Gremmy's eyes, they could only be interpreted as provocative.
Gremmy, unlike As Nodt became more intrigued by Allen than Bambietta. It was impossible to see a Soldat with such bravery, who not only faced As Nodt without fear but also shielded Bambietta behind him.
"..."
Gremmy narrowed his eyes. "But bravery means nothing... in this place..."
"..." Allen prepared himself in case he had to fight Gremmy to get out of there.
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A/N: Someday Bambietta will take Allen to his room... I mean someday she will take him out of that hellish place?
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