You're not the only one to tell me that lately. Back then, I had intended to let the monster take me, but...a few people helped me realize what I truly wanted.

[ Which wasn't to disappear, but to stay as she is, with the friends who cared for her. She has Claude and the knight Sir Mylnar to thank for her realization. It would have been easier to give in, and for a long time all she wanted was to be freed of her suffering, but for the people who accept her as she is, who believe in her, she thinks she can endure. She has to try. ]

I never thought the spell could be broken. I don't know if my curse is the same, but I want to become stronger so that I can stand a fighting chance.

[ Someone strong like Ethyln. When Marianne thinks of who she admires, Ethlyn is one of those who come to mind. ]