Comparing a YPS-3 physical combatant to a YPS-S authority figure is a categorical error because the YPS scale measures output, not narrative function. The real tension lies in how these characters utilize their capacity for change. Touya’s growth is an exercise in accumulation; he scales from a displaced human to a god through the frictionless acquisition of territory and companions, treating the world as a sandbox for administration. His maximum Bond score reflects a collection of assets rather than emotional labor. In contrast, Roxy’s progression is measured by the shedding of isolation. Her struggle with the Superd tribe's legacy and her insecurity regarding her appearance provide a friction that Touya lacks. While Touya uses authority to erase conflict, Roxy uses her magic to bridge the gap between herself and others. This reveals a fundamental split in the genre: one path views power as a means to solve the world, while the other views it as a tool to survive and belong within one. Touya has solved his world, rendering his existence a static maintenance project, whereas Roxy remains a dynamic participant in her own life.
Archetype breakdowns and dispute court land in later phases.