"What... what is that?" Rias asked, feeling her mouth dry.
"That is a [King]piece," Azazel snapped his fingers, and suddenly a magnified projection of a Devil piece appeared in the room.
With colors merging into black and red, adorned with many mysterious and beautiful runes, although everyone could recognize it as a Devil piece at first glance, it was different from what they were familiar with. It was actually a [King]piece!
"How... how is that possible!"
"Wasn't it said that the technology to create [King]pieces has yet to be completed, so the [Chess Stele] was used to fulfill the [King]'s entry, thus enabling the Devil piece's System to operate..."
Not only Rias but even Sairaorg, Seekvaira, Sona, and the girls were extremely shocked this time.
"I've only heard some rumors about the[King]pieces before, because certain individuals deliberately spread some ambiguous statements, and there are many versions circulating in the Underworld. Even I wasn't very clear before."
"But since the agreement between Fallen Angels and Devils, the truth about [King]pieces has become clearer in my mind day by day. And this time, Diehauser Belial exposed it, and I finally got confirmation from Ajuka."
"About the [King]piece, Tiamat should be very clear, right? After all, you used to be Ajuka's collaborator, managing the affairs of the Rating Game together." Azazel said, and everyone's gaze involuntarily turned to Tiamat.
Although it was a serious meeting, this Dragon King was sitting leisurely on the side, sipping tea, and even had Asia massaging her shoulders.
Although everyone had gotten used to it over these days, Tenraku and the girls still felt a little speechless. This Dragon King sure knew how to enjoy herself.
"Yes, the [King]piece has indeed been created long ago, but the news has been kept secret from the outside world."
"Unlike other pieces, the [King]piece's characteristic is pure enhancement. But it's not just a simple doubling or tripling of power; the enhancement that can be obtained using this piece is at least tenfold. If lucky, it could even reach a hundredfold. Even a useless piece of trash, when enhanced by a [King]piece, could become a stunning genius."
"Because Ajuka felt that this kind of power was too dangerous, fearing that someone would use it to harm the Underworld, he stopped production after the first batch of [King]pieces and sealed all related information."
Tiamat casually remarked, but it made everyone in the room show expressions of shock.
The [King]piece had already been created long ago, and it could enhance a Devil's power tenfold or even a hundredfold! It was not just dangerous; it was super dangerous!
"This is indeed a good thing. I want one too," Tenraku said sincerely, licking his lips.
If he could get a [King]piece to enhance his power tenfold or even a hundredfold, Sovereign Beast 666 - Trihexa would be nothing. He could just slap it to death!
"You don't need to daydream, Red Dragon Emperor."
"While the [King]piece can greatly enhance a Devil's power, it is only for ordinary or weak Devils. If it is used on someone too powerful or with certain unique abilities, it will result in an overflow phenomenon, and the rampaging power may directly tear the person apart."
"Like you, a freak like you, if you dare to use the power of a [King]piece, that's probably the outcome you will get."
Tiamat said lightly, leaving Tenraku a little speechless.
So, that thing was only meant for use by weak people. It was useless for really strong ones, and it could even be very dangerous.
"Tiamat, are there already people using [King]pieces in the current Rating Game?" Sona asked with a serious expression.
"What do you think?"
"Ajuka has made a total of nine [King]pieces. Those big shots took away six of them from him for various reasons and methods. Now, most of the top-ranking players in the Rating Game are owners of [King]pieces, secretly manipulated and supported by many big shots behind the scenes."
"The targets you've been admiring and wanting to surpass are just fakes. They have obtained their current status and glory through cheating."
"Feeling disappointed? But that's what they call reality."
Tiamat's tone remained indifferent, but anyone could hear the deep sarcasm in her words.
"H... how could this be..."
Turning pale, Rias and her girls were greatly shaken. Just as Tiamat said, the targets they had admired and wanted to surpass were actually just a group of fakes, always using the power of cheating!
Feeling angry and disappointed, a multitude of complex emotions surged through the girls' hearts for a moment.
"Tiamat, did you also come to our side because you couldn't stand those guys' behavior in the Rating Game?" Tenraku didn't care about those things but he still asked with a smile on his face.
"Although it's mainly for Asia, there's also a part of that reason."
"Although Ajuka is the initiator of the Rating Game and the manager of the System, the operation of the game has long been snatched away by those old guys. Each one of them arrogantly warns us not to interfere, not to touch, not to disclose anything about the [King]piece to others."
"I've been annoyed by those old guys for a long time. If it weren't for Ajuka holding me back, I would have beaten them up back then!"
Tiamat said coldly, seemingly recalling some unpleasant memories.
Tenraku and Azazel couldn't help but want to laugh. This Dragon King was indeed quite something!
"Tiamat, did Emperor Diehauser Belial also use the power of a [King]piece?" Sairaorg's voice sounded, his expression serious.
Glancing lightly at Sairaorg, Tiamat still gave an answer—
"That guy is genuine. He reached the throne of champion with his own true power."
"Those old guys have been trying to instigate him to use the power of a [King]piece. Once he uses that kind of power, he will inevitably be controlled and manipulated by them."
"This time, he probably felt pressured by those old guys, so he fled and exposed the matter of the [King]piece. It's ridiculous how those old guys ended up shooting themselves in the foot."
Tiamat chuckled twice, while Sairaorg and Rias' girls, who heard her words, felt somewhat relieved.
Unlike the others who achieved results through cheating, at least the Emperor reached the throne of the champion with his own true power. That was somewhat comforting.
"Although I can understand Emperor Diehauser Belial's feelings, it's still going too far to directly betray the Underworld and join Rizevim because of these things, don't you think?" Seekvaira expressed her opinion with a slightly furrowed brow, and the others also expressed their difficulty in understanding.
Withdrawing her gaze indifferently, Tiamat replied nonchalantly:
"I'm not sure about that. If you want to know, go ask him yourself."
To be continued...
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