I Refuse to Be a Valkyrie!

Phoenix looked at the two girls before her. She had no idea which god she would randomly summon, but... as disobedient gods, they would both be in great danger if they stayed.

Hearing Phoenix's question, Erica and Liliana froze for a moment. Then, without nearly any thought, they said without hesitation, "As the King's knights, I do not ask that my meager strength be of any help to the King. But how could a knight flee before the battle even begins? My blade would weep."

With that, Erica drew her Magic Dress, the "Lion King's Heart." Her tone was resolute, and her expression resembled that of a crouching lioness.

"As the King's knight, I will never flee from battle. Of course, please rest assured, my King. Even if I cannot help you, I will never become a burden."

After Erica finished speaking, Liliana also spoke with a determined expression. Both Liliana's voice and actions displayed the bearing of a "perfect" and "upright" knight.

"That works. However, you have never faced a disobedient god before and do not understand the danger they pose, so I must remind you of something. Even if you only watch from the sidelines, you cannot let your guard down. Even the aftershocks of battle could kill you.

Although I will have Hiyoumaru watch over you, I imagine you would not want to be protected by someone else."

As Italy's Twin Beauties, Erica and Liliana had already attained the strength of Great Knights despite being only teenagers. Even the leaders of the Bronze Black Cross and the City of Lilies were merely Great Knights.

Of course, Great Knights could differ in strength. Just like S-rank Valkyries, having the same rank did not mean having the same power.

Yet at such a young age, Erica possessed such strength.