"A special individual? Indeed, being able to combine with mates, form a family, and thereby share power—with such an ability, you are truly a special existence, and you will undoubtedly continue to seek out and accept more mates.
However, a member of the family? As a Quincy, are you truly willing to consider Hollows as mates and include them in the family?"
Harribel scrutinized Kaiser.
After discovering that he could use her abilities and saw her as a mate rather than just a tool for venting desires, she guessed that he possessed a special ability to share the power of his mates. At this moment, her perception of this young man who had obtained her seemed rather good.
Compared to other Hollows, Harribel, whose death aspect represented "sacrifice," was also special because she chose not to devour each other, but rather for companions to band together for warmth, avoiding needless sacrifices.
It could be said that Kaiser, a special existence among Quincy, his power and his philosophy seemed to align perfectly with Harribel's belief in a way of survival.
However, she still doubted whether Kaiser was truly willing to include Hollows as family members. The hatred between Quincy and Hollows was too deep. Perhaps he actually just saw her as a disposable tool.
Aizen, the former King of Hueco Mundo, had left too deep an impression on her.
Moreover, at this moment, she was, after all, just a captive. Her status and power were not equal to his. The "family" Kaiser spoke of seemed too cheap, or perhaps in his eyes, family members were always just subordinates and tools to make him stronger.
"Race has never been an issue for me, and besides, I'm not a traditional Quincy.
As long as they are beautiful females who fit my XP and look good, I love them all the same!"
Kaiser was emotional, his outstretched arms as if embracing the whole world. He then clenched his fists, "Of course, all of this is to enable me to survive better. Family members helping each other and working together—these are not false either. But if I am asked to sacrifice for others, that is almost impossible.
Even if there is a contribution, it will only be within my capabilities. I will definitely not harm my own life for others; that is the bottom line of everything. Can you understand what I mean, Miss Harribel?"
Since it had already been tested, Hollows were not poison to him, a special Quincy who had changed professions later, and would not even affect the balance of his own power or pose a risk of self-destruction. Then Kaiser naturally wanted as many as possible to maximize his Hollow power talent.
He was indeed special. Perhaps the continuous increase in Hollow power would also stimulate the awakening of Fullbring at some point in the future.
Among Fullbringers, there were cases like Inoue Orihime and Chad, who inherited the Soul King's factor through generations, and whose defensive instincts blossomed in response to Hollow attacks.
Kaiser had coveted the power of Fullbring for a long time. He just didn't know if the power obtained from Yhwach and the soul fragments of Yhwach in the soul blood wine he drank could act as the Soul King's factor, or if his obsession wasn't strong enough, or if he didn't have a deep enough attachment to his surroundings, which was why he hadn't yet touched the threshold of Fullbring.
If it really didn't work out, he could find an opportunity to get close to Fullbring girls like Inoue Orihime and Loly Aivirrne, or capture Aura Galdo Islicks, who guarded Tokinaga Ganmiyashiro's mansion. More interaction and supplementation would surely lead to obtaining the power of Fullbring.
Shinigami mostly use their internal power to fight, while Quincy mostly use external power to fight.
Fullbringers, on the other hand, strengthen the souls of other objects with their own souls and then use those objects to fight. It's a combination of internal and external, in some ways like a fusion of the two, possessing the advantages of both. And Fullbring, formed by the user's attachment, are all extremely outrageous existences.
Kaiser longed to seize the "one-time wish-granting machine" obtained after becoming a Fullbringer, hoping to use Fullbring to completely escape his current predicament.
"I understand."
Harribel finally understood the boy's way of life and saw the fear and insecurity hidden beneath his exaggerated expression. This was a child who severely lacked a sense of security.
He constantly feared that his life would be taken away, so he would go to extreme lengths to protect himself, disregarding any formalities unrelated to his life. He believed that he could come to an end at any moment, and thus developed the idea of not caring about any restraints and living for the moment.
If uniting could lead to better survival, then he would choose unity without hesitation. If unity for the greater good would harm his own life, then he would destroy everything that threatened his life, including the so-called greater good, without hesitation.
This is completely different from the 'sacrifice' that Harribel represents, because Harribel is willing to sacrifice herself and even her life for her companions, while Kaiser would never sacrifice his life for his companions. The previous belief that their ways of existence coincided was purely an illusion.
"However, I am currently just a captive, a reward given to you by the King of the Quincy, so you only need to indulge in pleasure."
And to avoid unnecessary sacrifice, without betraying my Hueco Mundo companions, whatever you want me to do, no matter how unwilling I am, I will endure and cooperate as much as possible. Why are you telling me so much?"
Harribel asked.
"Because I want to acquire more consorts."
Kaiser said without hesitation.
"Could it be..."
Harribel seemed to have thought of something, her eyes suddenly widening.
"I hope you can help me find more high-quality female Arrancar and persuade them to embrace me, willingly becoming my consorts."
Kaiser faced his desires directly, speaking shamelessly.
Among the wives on the Quincy side, Liltotto could subtly become the leader. For Hollows, with Harribel, the Queen of Hueco Mundo, it would not only be easier to manage but also, if she actively helped, it could more effectively reduce the hostility of others and improve Kaiser's efficiency.
Moreover, without Harribel's help, the Hueco Mundo Forest is so vast that it would be difficult for him to quickly locate Loly.
"I refuse."
Harribel looked up, her tone resolute and very cold.
Even if her attitude might cause the Quincy to turn hostile, abuse her, or even kill her directly, Harribel would not betray her companions.
The sacrifice she practiced was not sacrificing others' interests to satisfy her own needs, but rather being willing to sacrifice herself without hesitation to protect her companions in critical moments.