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Chapter 506: True Sacrifice is Always Mutual!
Chapter 506: True Sacrifice is Always Mutual!
"Do you have a hole in your head or something? When did I ever say I wanted to kill you?"
"If I wanted to finish you off, I would've aimed for your head and heart directly. Was it necessary to blow up your battle skirt, making you think I'm a pervert now?"
Seeing Helibel's resigned expression, Night City couldn't help but feel speechless. If he wanted to get rid of her, would he have wasted so much time in the first place?
Tia Hellibel, due to her death representation being 'sacrifice,' was destined to struggle to become a villainous character.
The setting of being reluctant to sacrifice others and even willing to sacrifice herself for them sounds rather Mary Sue-ish, but this is the case for most protagonists.
In the original plot, Helibel was quite loyal to Aizen. During the battle in Kurakutou, she was initially restrained by Captain Rukia Kuchiki's Zanpakuto due to her 'Empress Jellyfish' ability, which was countered by Winter Lion Lang's Zanpakuto.
After breaking free, her power remained overwhelming, and she fought Winter Lion Lang, Love Chi, and Yosiri, who had Hollowfied, without losing ground.
Unfortunately, Helibel was ultimately defeated by the combined efforts of Winter Lion Lang and others, but she suffered a backstab from Aizen.
When the battle reached its climax, Aizen appeared before Helibel and declared that she had lost her value, causing an enraged Helibel to counterattack. However, she was instantly killed by Aizen, who had used 'Mirage Water Moon.'
Just like the death she represented, she gave her all but was ultimately sacrificed by others.
Night City already had a favorable impression of Helibel, and with the suggestion from the double agent in the Hollow Realm, Shiwan Yin, he decided to try to turn some of the 'Ten Blades' against Aizen.
The Hollows weren't absolute evil, and among the 'Ten Blades,' there were a few individuals that Night City and Shiwan Yin thought highly of.
Shiwan Yin's intention was to gather as many forces as possible to trip up Aizen. With only him, the success rate of a future backstab might not be high.
In the original plot, Shiwan Yin never attempted to turn the 'Ten Blades' because he didn't have a partner as capable as Night City.
Hiding alone by Aizen's side, he already felt like he was walking on thin ice. If he acted inappropriately or aroused Aizen's suspicions, he might have had to stay in the Hollow Realm forever.
"You didn't kill me directly, but isn't it because you wanted to humiliate me?
And with the relationship between the Soul Society and the Hollow Realm, the Shinigami and Hollows are arch-enemies. As enemies, how can you say you didn't intend to kill me?"
Seeing Helibel's disdainful gaze, Night City realized that his previous clothes-ripping action must have caused her to misunderstand. He needed to quickly restore his favorability with her.
"I can't control the relationship between the Hollow Realm and the Soul Society; after all, it's ancient history spanning thousands of years. I'm a new era Shinigami.
Hollows with intelligence are different from mindless Hollows that only know destruction and consumption. In my eyes, whether it's Hollow power or Shinigami power, the essence of strength is the same, and there's no distinction between good and evil. The only difference lies in those who wield the power.
You say that Hollows and Shinigami are arch-enemies, but didn't you also spare me earlier? You even considered giving me a way out. So, I'm merely doing what you intended to do."
Night City's words left Helibel stunned. She believed she had encountered many Shinigami, but Night City was the first with such a unique worldview.
"Don't think that with just a few simple words, you can make me believe you. After all, you're a cunning Shinigami, and there's definitely some hidden agenda you're keeping to yourself!"
Over the long years, Helibel had encountered countless Shinigami and Hollows, and it was impossible for her to be easily persuaded by a few light words from Yecheng.
However, Yecheng's recent speech did bring about a slight change in her perception of him.
Of course, Helibel acknowledged that Yecheng was unique among Shinigami, but there was no denying his perverted nature.
"Think what you will, I merely appreciate your personality. I don't want to be your enemy; I'd rather be your friend."
"Moreover, if you were to die here, wouldn't it be difficult for those subordinates of yours who look up to you to survive in the harsh environment of the Hollow Realm?"
"If you were to die here, they might be sacrificed as worthless pawns without a second thought. Is that fine with you?"
"A meaningless sacrifice is the most futile thing. I believe that sacrificing for a friend is the noblest spirit in the world. What do you think, Helibel?"
Each of the Ten Blades had their own representative form of death, and the emotions that represented their deaths were both their symbols and their pursuits.
It could even be said that these emotions were etched into their souls as obsessions!
For example, the first of the Ten Blades, Stark, represented loneliness in death, so to escape loneliness, he even Hollowfied himself and split a girl from his soul.
The small owl among the Ten Blades represented nothingness, so until the moment of his death, he pursued the heartbeat and emotions.
Helibel was no different. The "sacrifice" she represented made it clear to Yecheng how he should act to quickly persuade her.
There are many forms of sacrifice: sacrificing for comrades, for family, for friends...
Helibel had no family, or perhaps she had long considered her subordinates as her one-sided family.
The original Helibel should have sacrificed herself for Aizen, her rebirth parent, but in the end, he discarded her like a tool.
To convince Helibel, Yecheng could only make himself her friend first and become one of the objects for which Helibel would sacrifice.
This wasn't a despicable manipulation; Helibel's form of death was like this, and to save her, he had to do it this way.
Now, the top sacrifice target in Helibel's heart should be Aizen, and Yecheng believed that once their rapport improved, he could take his place and act like a hypocrite... No, he could perform a just act and save Helibel!
"Is sacrificing for a friend the noblest spirit?"
"That's right, and whether it's family or friends, one-sided sacrifice is equally foolish.
When you sacrifice for them, they are also willing to sacrifice for you. That is the most noble and valuable sacrifice!"
True sacrifice is always mutual, and this is the idea Yecheng intends to instill in Helibel.
That scumbag Aizen clearly couldn't achieve this, but Yecheng could.
Perhaps the former Helibel wouldn't have understood this, but sometimes, it's all about comparison. As long as Yecheng is strong enough, the black-skinned ice queen will soon realize that he is absolutely different from that scumbag Aizen who ruined her.
(End of Chapter)
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