User blog comment:B214/Volume 23 discussion blog/@comment-77.188.250.151-20170426212117/@comment-31764731-20170427200735

''' Collbrande-Ex-Caliburn you right the concept of pride differentiate from the reality of high school dxd. Yeah the Queen is the right hand of king, but you will gave up your freedom to serve your king. The king have complete control over your life in every aspect. So why would Tiamat give up her freedom, just to serve Ise? As I said, if she would fall in love with Ise, that in other story.

Pawn Bova admired Ise for his achievements, but a retainer has his freedom. He could leave Ise when ever he wants.