"Sister?!"
Sona's eyes became stern. This disobedient elder sister... really gave her a surprise.
She clearly said before that Serafall should not disturb Takumi.
"Wait? Takumi? Since you have Sona's chess pieces in your hand, why did you promise to be my servant!? Are you teasing me?"
Rias's eyes narrowed.
If you were really making fun of her...
"No, I didn't tease you. Didn't I say it just now? Because of the special circumstances, I haven't completed my reincarnation."
"Takumi-kun? What do you mean?"
Sona nodded and recovered from her dazed state.
"I mean, maybe the number of chess pieces is not enough, so I didn't succeed in reincarnation, but there is indeed magic in my body."
So far, Takumi hasn't lied a word; he just concealed the fact that he can devour the Evil Pieces at any time.
Listening to the conversation between Takumi and Sona, Rias's eyes went wide!
"You said that the number of chess pieces is not enough?! Sona used eight chess pieces on you—a total of 14 value?! This is still not enough to reincarnate you?!"
Rias said, "Although my studies and grades are not as good as yours and Sona's, don't fool me."
"Well, that's the truth. So I didn't lie to you when I said that I would like to become your family. If I add your chess pieces, President, maybe I can be reincarnated successfully?"
Takumi spread his hands.
Well, the right to choose is in your hands. If you think that I can be successfully reincarnated with the Evil Pieces in Rias's hand, then use them.
It just so happened that I almost broke through to the strength of a Middle-class Devil. I have no problem with you sending me more pieces.
"Ara ara! Takumi-kun's potential is really great."
Himejima Akeno said with a smile.
As the Queen of Rias, she already knew what choices Rias would make.
"You can't be reincarnated with 14 pieces worth of value, and you were truly unstoppable when defeating that high-level stray devil before being reincarnated..."
Himejima Akeno looked at Takumi with blurred eyes.
Koneko silently pulled the hand of Akeno Himejima next to her.
Cats... are all protective of their food.
And Rias's eyes made a decision after a moment of confusion.
"I've decided! Takumi, I want to accept you as a family member! Only such a member is worthy of the Gremory name!"
Rias said to Takumi in high spirits.
The stronger and more potential-filled the dependents, the more she needs them now! It's better to be the kind of Dragon King or Holy Son who can beat Riser Phoenix hard!
"I have no opinion, but I can't guarantee whether your pieces will successfully reincarnate me."
Takumi's tone was indifferent.
In fact, he was quite sure that with such a small amount of Evil Pieces, wanting to reincarnate him was nothing short of a fantasy.
"Wait, I don't seem to have said that I agree, right? According to Takumi's meaning and the actual situation, Takumi should be my family now, right?"
Sona Sitri pushed her glasses confidently, changing her previous appearance of a defeated dog.
"Well, it's true in a sense. If the rules allow it, I should be able to participate in the war," Takumi thought for a while.
Rules? Isn't it the Maous who have the final say about things like rules?
The Four Maous, on my side, are Sirzechs and Serafall. The two transcendentals, Sirzechs and Ajuka, always wear a pair of trousers. Three of the four Maous are on Rias and Sona's side; what is this little change in the rules to them?
"Sona... Aren't we childhood friends? Although you have solved your major business now, mine has not been solved yet..."
Rias spoke to Sona in a slightly softer tone.
"This..."
Sona really wanted to say, "What does this have to do with Takumi-kun and me?" but because she was too soft-hearted, she still didn't say it.
As Rias said, they are childhood friends from childhood to adulthood.
Seeing that Sona seemed to be shaken, Rias continued.
"Sona, you also want to successfully reincarnate Takumi-kun, right? If you use my chess pieces, maybe he will be successfully reincarnated?"
"Indeed, it does make sense."
Sona nodded.
Of course, she also thought about the consequences if the reincarnation was unsuccessful.
But according to what she learned in the textbook, a reincarnated family member with seven or eight chess pieces can reach the combat power of a Maou. If Takumi-kun has used so much, his potential will surpass that of a Maou!
Takumi: To be precise, I did not just surpass the Maou, but crushed Ophis and Great Red.
"Then let's get started! I think Takumi-kun can leave an indelible mark in the history of devils!" Rias held out her chest imposingly.
Takumi: To be precise, not in the history of devils, but in the history of this world and even the endless multiverse...
"Well, let's do it."
Sona nodded. Although she felt that her belongings had been robbed, she herself did not have the ability to successfully reincarnate Takumi.
More importantly, she knew what kind of person Rias was currently engaged to.
She would not like to see her childhood friend and her rival marry such a person.
"But I have one condition." But even so, with Sona's possessiveness, it is impossible to hand over Takumi easily.
"Well, tell me."
At this time, the tension returned as Rias and Sona crossed their arms and looked at each other.
"If there is any order, I hope I can have decision-making power over Takumi, such as when he is competing with you. As far as I know, you have to do 'that thing,' and 'that thing' has nothing to do with this condition."
This was Sona's condition.
I hope you remember one thing: Takumi is my person! Always will be! This sentence was to remind Rias of this fact.
"Okay! I agree to this condition!"
Rias was also a decisive person.
No matter what, let's take advantage of Sona's soft-heartedness to get a part of Takumi's ownership!
"It's not too late, let's start now!"
Rias directly took out all her remaining pieces.
Eight Pawn pieces, one Rook piece, one Bishop piece, and one Knight piece—worth a total of 19 pieces!
You know... a Queen is only worth 9!
"It is good."
Takumi stretched out his hand with a smile.
Well, I am too lazy to wait for more than ten days to naturally become a Middle-class Devil, so I will advance today.
Cough cough... As my reward for cheating you, I will help you with the phoenix thing.
"Pawn... one..."
Under Sona's gaze, an Evil Piece merged into Takumi's body.
"No response."
A trace of emotion flashed in Koneko's golden pupils.
"Pawn... two..."
"Pawn... three..."
Rias was already mentally prepared for this kind of consequence, and she still kept placing Evil Pieces.
"Pawn... seven..."
"Pawn... eight pieces..."
A full eight Pawns were thrown in! But I still haven't seen any obvious changes in Takumi! There is not even a sign of growing devil wings!
"Hey!"
At this moment, Takumi suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Advanced! Advanced to become a Middle-class Devil!
The warm current of spiritual power is flowing in his body. The automatic operation system set up in his whole body runs more smoothly.
More than twice as strong as before! This is the difference between the pinnacle of a Low-class Devil and a Middle-class Devil!
Not only has the total amount and quality of spiritual power increased, but the powers that can be used have also been increased to three.
"It still doesn't work?"
Rias's expression changed from being confident to becoming uncertain.
"Do you want to continue?"
Takumi yawned. Now that he has reached the strength of a Middle-class Devil, he has no intention of continuing to bully Rias.
The current strength is enough for the time being; even in the face of a ten-winged fallen angel, he still has the capital to face it, and it is not impossible to defeat one!
"Continue!"
After hesitating for a few seconds, Rias decided to go all the way.
Sona has paid the price of 14 chess pieces; how can I show weakness!
"The Rook piece!"
"Bishop piece!"
"Knight piece!"
As the corners of Rias's mouth twitched slightly, the three pieces merged into Takumi's body one by one!
"Sona-chan!~~~"
At the same time, a lively voice came from the hallway.