I Refuse to Be a Valkyrie!

"Thank you for the power bestowed by the King!"

Liliana and Erica, having received the power of the Stigmata, immediately thanked Phoenix with utmost loyalty.

They did not know where Phoenix had obtained these Stigmata, but after interacting with her these past few days, they had especially realized that Phoenix was not as weak and easily controlled as Kusanagi Godou.

Erica could basically be considered completely devoted to Phoenix, so even though she was deeply puzzled by these so-called "Stigmata," she did not ask too many questions.

There were some things that, the more one knew, the more likely they were to displease the King.

"Hmm, right... I'll give you each a weapon as well!" Phoenix thought about it. Since she had already given them Stigmata, she might as well equip them with weapons too.

"Weapons? My King... there's no need for weapons! I already have a weapon of my own." Erica was stunned for a moment before hurriedly refusing.

"That's right, there's no need to trouble yourself over weapons."

Liliana answered as well.

"..."

Seeing the attitudes of the two before her, Phoenix thought of the weapons in their hands—or rather, their Magic Dresses.

"Your 'Lion King's Heart'?"

"Yes, that one." Erica nodded, directly handing Phoenix the rapier she had set aside, which she had previously carried with her.

Phoenix took the rapier and examined the blade known as Lion King's Heart. She found that, in every respect, it was an extremely powerful Magic Dress. "...A fine sword. While it can't be considered a divine weapon, it is still a masterpiece among Magic Dresses."

Phoenix then looked toward Liliana, who likewise possessed a weapon no weaker than Erica's sword.

"In that case, let's leave it at that for now!"

Phoenix did not intend to force the matter.