Agency defines the actual utility of power more than the YPS tier does. While both share a DNA Power score of 55, the jump from Bell's YPS-3 to Emilia's YPS-4 highlights a systemic divergence: one earns their standing through obsession, the other inherits it as a target. The real friction lies in the Ego gap. Bell’s 75 Ego transforms his journey into a proactive ascent, using his romantic fixation to break the mechanical limits of the Dungeon. Conversely, Emilia’s 30 Ego marks her as a narrative anchor—a character defined by how the world perceives her rather than how she perceives herself. Her growth is not an escalation of force, but a reclamation of identity from the shadow of the Witch. This comparison proves that high Growth scores are meaningless without the internal will to steer that trajectory. Bell is the architect of his own legend, while Emilia must first dismantle the legend others built for her before she can even begin to lead. The disparity in their YPS levels proves that being a strategic deterrent is a liability when a character lacks the self-determination to wield that influence.
Archetype breakdowns and dispute court land in later phases.