Growth in isekai narratives often functions as a metric for external imposition rather than internal desire. When placing a sovereign ruler against a wandering mage, the disparity in their Ego scores exposes a harsh truth: the more a character is forced to evolve for the sake of others, the less they actually own their journey. Raphtalia scales from a traumatized slave to a YPS-4 strategic asset, but this ascent is a response to systemic necessity and the gravitational pull of her protector. Her transition to the Katana Hero is a duty accepted, not a dream pursued, leaving her with a trajectory that is quantitatively complete but qualitatively hollow in terms of self-determination. In contrast, Roxy operates at a YPS-3 level, making her a tactical asset rather than a national deterrent, yet she possesses significantly more agency. Her growth is an academic and emotional project—a deliberate effort to overcome the isolation of her tribe and the limitations of her physique. While Raphtalia is forged by the fires of oppression and the demands of leadership, Roxy is sculpted by her own curiosity and a conscious decision to integrate into a family unit. This comparison breaks down if viewed purely through combat output, as the gap between a city-level mage and a nation-level swordswoman is vast. However, the DNA profile proves that power scaling is an unreliable proxy for character autonomy. The character who achieves the higher rank is the one who has the least control over why they are climbing.