The crimson princess

Pov Dia,

I was impressed by Hakurou's attack—it would be impossible for a normal person to stop him. Dodging might not be impossible, but blocking it certainly was.

And to think that he had become humble despite such incredible power. If he had retained the same personality as before, he might have almost been justified in being egocentric.

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With a simple hand movement, my remaining Evil Pieces appeared before me.

Dia: "As promised, I'll let you join my peerage, but I forbid you from having the same mentality as when we first met."

Hakurou: "You don't need to worry. I'm ashamed of who I was before. I'm grateful that you've chosen me. I've admired you since my defeat, and I'm happy to have this chance at redemption."

I took my Knight piece and inserted it into him, making him one of my two Knights.

Hakurou's power increased, and it even seemed like he grew a little younger.

Shion: "It's not fair! We want to be members of Dia-sama's peerage too!"

I turned to Shion, who was looking at Hakurou with envy. The other three seemed to share her sentiment but refrained from making any comments.

Dia: "I chose Hakurou because it was part of the duel bet. I have no connection to any of you, so I won't consider taking you unless you know how to impress me."

Shion threw herself at me in an attempt to attack, but Rimuru stopped her effortlessly.