Starting as a pirate, he rose to become the strongest Shinigami in Soul Society.

Chapter 322 The Immortal Demi-human?

The possibility of the other side surrendering was also included in the operational plan.

Bane was not surprised by this, but still thought the baron was pragmatic and not like the stupid and useless nobles he had in mind.

Since the other side had surrendered, Bane had no intention of killing them all. He quickly contacted Ain and the others via Den Den Mushi, and the operation could be suspended.

Soon, the manor's power was restored, and Ain and the others arrived at the hall to gather.

Bane sat casually on the rubble that had been blown to pieces. Baron Pizza stood respectfully beside him, along with several mercenaries in tattered clothes, who stood silently behind the baron.

"Looks like a good result," Fubuki said as she walked in and glanced at the situation.

"Our Baron is quite decisive," Bane said with a smile.

The Baron of Pisa wiped the cold sweat from his brow and said humbly, "There's an old saying in our empire: 'Those who understand the times are the heroes.'"

"Hahahaha." Bane laughed loudly and said, "Very well, then, I'm curious, who are these gentlemen?"

Baron Pisa was quite shrewd. Judging from the energy detection, this big shot was an S-level figure, a top-tier figure rarely seen even in the capital. He, a country nobleman, had no chance of resisting him. But as the saying goes, crisis is also opportunity. He would never have seen such a big shot under normal circumstances, but now he was right in front of him.

Moreover, it seems there's still a possibility of communication, so perhaps the time has come for the Orantok family to take off!

If they could latch onto an S-class powerhouse, even the slightest scrap of dirt falling from their fingers would be enough to make their family incredibly wealthy!

As for those security personnel who have already sacrificed their lives, or even some family members who may already be dead? What do they matter? He is the current head of the family! As long as he is alive, Orantok will be fine!

It's not like he didn't pay the security guards. Those family members enjoyed the glory and convenience brought by the family, and it was inevitable that they would sacrifice themselves at critical moments. As long as they could latch onto a powerful figure, everything was worth it!

Therefore, Baron Pisa was now completely open with his information. Upon hearing that Bane was interested in the mercenaries behind him, he immediately introduced them, saying, "They came from the interdimensional portal controlled by our Orantock family. They call themselves demi-humans and possess a rather rare ability: the ability to resurrect without limit."

"A demi-human?" Bane looked at the scarred man with a slightly surprised expression.

Scarface smiled slightly awkwardly and said, "I apologize for the embarrassing scene."

"These black, ghost-like things, are they also one of your abilities?" Bane said, looking towards the open space not far away.

Upon hearing this, Scarface and the others' expressions changed. After a moment, he readjusted his emotions and said, "I didn't expect you to be able to see them. That's right, these are derivatives of our abilities, which can assist us in combat."

"There's something there." Bane nodded, but didn't ask any further questions.

Perhaps it's the wonder of Observation Haki; in any case, through Observation Haki, one can observe those black, ghost-like beings.

Judging from the Baron of Pisa's unsurprised expression, it was clear that he was aware of the existence of such a thing, only that he couldn't see it with the naked eye.

"If demi-humans are immortal and can be resurrected indefinitely, how did you reach an agreement with them?" Bane raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

While it was called an agreement, what Ben actually meant was "how to get them to obey?"

After all, these demi-humans seem quite 'loyal' to the Baron.

The baron immediately showed his watch and said, "This is a mental shock bomb. Although demi-humans cannot be physically destroyed, the mental shock bombs we have can quickly break their will and turn them into a vegetable. When we first made contact, there was a period of conflict, but we obviously won and thus established a cooperative relationship."

"I see." Bane nodded in understanding.

Demi-humans, immortal and indestructible, sound impressive, but ultimately, their physical abilities are still within the range of ordinary humans. The Empire has seen all sorts of superhumans, and especially in recent years, with various interdimensional portals opening everywhere, there are some even more troublesome than demi-humans.

If you can't physically eliminate them, you can eliminate them mentally. For example, you can attack them continuously to keep them in a state of death, then find a way to destroy their will and turn them into mindless living dead. Then collect their bodies, for example, put them in a steel coffin and bury them in concrete. Goodbye!

Without dwelling too much on the demi-human issue, Bane quickly asked, "That energy detector you were using earlier... I'm sorry, I'm just a country bumpkin, I don't know anything about these things. Do you have another one? How does it work?"

Even though Bane called himself a country bumpkin, Baron Pizza didn't dare to underestimate him in the slightest. After all, energy levels don't lie; S-level is S-level!

Perhaps this person is a newly awakened S-rank? Or perhaps they come from another world? That wouldn't be surprising.

He wasn't surprised and quickly replied, "Yes, I'll have the butler fetch it right away."

Soon, the butler hurriedly went upstairs, grabbed three detectors, and came back down quickly.

After receiving the detector from the butler, Baron Pisa explained, "This thing shouldn't be available on the market. However, although our Orantock family is only a baron, we are still considered nobles and have our own channels. The detector is a scientific invention of the Empire. We usually distinguish the level of a strong person based on their energy. This detector can detect the energy level contained within a body. The highest limit is the strength of an A-level ability user. If it flashes red and then breaks down during detection, it means that the other party's energy level is far beyond A-level, which undoubtedly represents the level of S-level. I just wanted to confirm your energy level and then make an appropriate choice. According to the display, you should be an S-level strong person."

"This is something." Bane fiddled with a detector, then pointed it at Zoro, who was standing behind him, and asked, "How do I use it?"

"Just press this button," Baron Pisa explained.

Without hesitation, Bane pressed the button. The detector instantly scanned Zoro, who was also curious, and then flashed red, hummed, and emitted black smoke, indicating that it had broken down.

Baron of Pisa?

There are still experts!?

The man standing silently behind the big boss is also an S-class?

No, no, no, does that mean my detector is broken?

After all, S-class items aren't as common as cabbages; how could they suddenly all appear here in droves?

Thinking of this, Baron Pisa's previous respectful attitude subsided slightly, but he still maintained a calm demeanor and said, "Strange, could there be a problem with this batch of goods? Please wait a moment while I test myself. Speaking of which, I haven't introduced myself yet. I am Orantok Pisa, the current head of the Orantok family, and I am a D-rank ability user."

As he spoke, Baron Pizza took another detector from the butler, scanned himself, and then emitted a pale blue glow.

White (E), Blue (D), Green (C), Yellow (B), and Red (A) are the color levels corresponding to the detector's light.

When the blue halo lit up, Baron Pisa knew that at least the detector in his hand was working properly, so he turned to look at Bane with a hesitant gaze.

"Is there a problem with this?" Bane asked Baron Pizza with a half-smile.

Noticing Bane's gaze, Baron Pisa felt a little uneasy, but quickly replied, "No problem, absolutely fine."

Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!

"Fubuki, do you want to give it a try?" Bane asked Fubuki with a smile.

"Let's give it a try. I also want to see my energy level." Fubuki understood Bane's meaning as soon as she heard it, and immediately nodded with a smile.

Baron Pisa also had some ideas in mind. He certainly wanted to give it a try, although he wanted to test Bane to see if there was a problem with the previous detectors. But he didn't have the guts yet. He'd try this woman first.

Thinking of this, he smiled, and after a nod from Okibuki, he activated the detector.

Then, a red light flashed, and the detector instantly started smoking and burned out.

Baron Pisa's face twitched involuntarily. He couldn't express the fear in his heart, but at the same time, he was extremely excited.

S-rank!

Another S-class!

This is absolutely outrageous! How could a small western city like Xindaer have gathered three S-class powerhouses all at once?

This combination would be a formidable force even in Beijing!

No, no, no, there should be more than three S-ranks, right? It's because I only measured three people that I got this result. But it's obvious that, judging from their seemingly equal positions, the people behind this big shot might all be S-ranks.

Although the idea was a bit outrageous, Baron Pizza felt it was quite possible. The strong always associate with the strong, and at the very least, the others should be at least A-rank, right?

Damn, this is like seeing a god!

Having quickly adjusted his mindset, Baron Pizza no longer had any other thoughts in his mind. There was no need for any testing; he only needed to do one thing well: be obedient!

Given the strength of our Orantok family, it's obviously impossible for us to communicate with the big shots on equal terms, but being a dog is always an option, right?

Seeing the Baron's fanatical expression, Bane was slightly puzzled, but quickly waved his hand and said, "Tell your men to stop gathering here and clean up the mess. Find a suitable place to talk. We have some questions for you and need your help."

"It would be my pleasure to serve you!" Upon hearing the word "help," Baron Pisa was so excited that he almost jumped up. He quickly waved his hand and instructed the butler to arrange the follow-up matters. Then he led Bane and the others toward his private study.

Meanwhile, at the Luxury Hotel, Professor Zephyr received a report from Ain and smiled, saying, "Since things are progressing smoothly, let's head over and meet up now. Dr. Genus has been eagerly anticipating the portal for a long time."

Soon, the Baron of Pisa led everyone to his study, and then a group of servants brought out various kinds of delicious-looking snacks and tea.

Bane and his colleagues weren't exactly unsophisticated; they could only say the taste was so-so.

"I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Bane," Bane said to Baron Pisa, sitting on the sofa.

After a slight pause, however, he felt it best to sound more authoritative, so he continued, "Cantis Bane, I suppose I could be considered half a New Dalarian. I used to live on Sphinx Street."

"It is an honor to know your name, Lord Bane," Baron Pisa replied immediately. Then, before Bane could speak, he continued, "Is there anything I can do for you? The Orantok family is willing to give you everything!"

(End of this chapter)