[Marion]

Originally Posted by Jan-Poo

I don't get what's Erika's purpose if she isn't a piece anymore. Her very existence was brought up by Bernkastel because she needed her own piece on the gameboard. If Erika can't be a piece anymore, then Bernkastel doesn't need her, she can fight from the metaworld alone (and better).

The only explanation I can see is that Bern grew up some attachment on her "child" and therefore she'll let her continue her challenge against Battler.

But for some reasons I can't figure Bern being so nice ^^;

Spoiler for EP 5:

Considering how Bern just mocked Erika when she failed, I don't think attachment is going to come anytime soon. Look at how long she spent on Ange (since she was little, according to Tanabata day) and then just shrugs off and says 'what a pity' when she dies. She doesn't really seem to care.

At this point Erika is just trying to make sure she doesn't face a Death by Hamburger either.