...Why not? Am I not permitted to be thankful that you have allowed a piece like me to exist? Furudo Erika, the one that no one, not even myself, believes actually has a heart, and yet, Bernkastel, the witch of miracles, is able to take such a piece, and give it a place on the game board. Isn't it natural that I should feel grateful to you for that?

[...It's hard to say if this is still just a stalling tactic, or part of that perverse loyalty she has for Bernkastel.]