Because Valentina, as the Wutong Tree's phoenix guardian, is the master here, capable of controlling the fates of herself and her sisters, the disparity in status suffocates her...
She might completely continue to argue with Valentina before her, venting her resentment from having her beloved taken away in a fit of pique, but there are so many people standing beside and behind her, and as the captain, she must consider them...
Beside her, Pahetz crossed his arms, looking at the outstretched hand of Valentina, muttering internally that it might have been better if this phoenix had fallen into the roots of the World Tree since this phoenix, who would steal men from their captain, was definitely not the legendary phoenix they revered.
