The void of self-determination reveals a stark divergence in how loyalty functions as a character trait across different scales of influence. When two characters both register a zero in Ego, the result is not a shared experience of subservience, but a contrast between symbiotic growth and psychological entrapment. For a YPS-2 entity like Filo, the absence of ego is the catalyst for her evolution from a mindless beast to a Filolial Queen; her identity is a comfortable extension of her bond with the Shield Hero. In this lower tier, dependency is a tool for survival and maturation. Conversely, this same lack of agency becomes a tragedy when scaled to YPS-4. Alpha operates as a global architect, managing a military hegemon and dismantling the Cult of Diablos with cold efficiency, yet she views this worldly success as a failure to meet an impossible standard of worth. The comparison breaks down numerically because the gap between an Awakened combatant and a Nation-level strategist is too wide for a direct combat analysis, but the narrative alignment is clear. While Filo finds freedom in her devotion, Alpha finds a gilded cage. The higher the YPS tier, the more a lack of Ego transforms from a supportive bond into a crushing weight of perceived inadequacy.