The capacity for a supporting character to maintain an independent internal life determines whether they are a person or a plot device. Because Beatrice operates on an Authority axis at YPS-3 and Viktoriya functions within the Physical limits of YPS-2, any direct combat comparison is fundamentally meaningless. The meaningful divergence lies in their DNA profiles, specifically the intersection of Ego and Growth. Beatrice begins as a stagnant monument to grief, but her trajectory is a violent reclamation of agency. Her transition from a passive librarian to a proactive partner proves that power in Re:Zero is a byproduct of emotional resolution. In contrast, Viktoriya finds her stability through the erasure of self. Her zero Ego score reflects a professional adaptation to Tanya's totalitarian efficiency; she does not seek to evolve, but to endure. While Beatrice's bonds are forged through shared vulnerability, Viktoriya's are built on the logistical necessity of the battalion. This reveals a stark contrast in how these series treat the companion archetype: one uses the bond to liberate the character from a centuries-old prison, while the other uses it to integrate the character more deeply into a war machine. Beatrice's growth is a psychological victory over destiny, whereas Viktoriya's value is her ability to remain human while accepting her role as a tool. The cost of their existence is opposite—one fights to be seen, the other survives by becoming invisible.