Though it was colored somewhat by idol worship, Susanna's answer had accidentally hit the mark.
Hearing that answer brimming with idol worship, Vita merely offered a polite smile and murmured a couple of agreements.
Vita did not have to wait long before Yolandale and Gwen's sparring match came to a temporary end due to depleted Honkai energy—
Since she could not possibly outlast Gwen, Yolandale had simply gone all out from beginning to end.
And since the question did not involve any private matters, Vita had no reservations about asking Yolandale directly in front of Gwen, who had just sat down.
"This..."
Yolandale had not expected Vita to ask her that question, but she did not hesitate before giving her answer—
Ancestors or Sister?
"Because I am a warrior, someone who could die unexpectedly at any moment, and someone who will forever bear everyone's fate upon my shoulders.
Since I was unable to turn a blind eye to the destruction before me from the very beginning—then from that moment on, I had already decided what kind of life I would lead.
Although Gwen has defeated Honkai, that is not a reason for me to simply place all responsibility for protecting this world on his shoulders.
Even if I can only play an insignificant role, I should still strive for it.
If someone chooses to relax because of this and believes the world will be at peace from now on...
Then I think they have not thought carefully enough about—
What it truly means to become a 'Valkyrie' and fight for all that is beautiful in the world."
Yolandale's answer was very much her style: upright, solemn, and serious.
Even Vita was awed by that righteous air, staring blankly at Yolandale, whose temples were still damp with sweat that had flowed