1945. Monster

Gratia couldn't explain what was happening. Noah was clearly using multiple abilities, but the sole fact that his blows could match hers left her stunned.

The difference between the eighth and the ninth rank was immense, but Noah touched the liquid stage with his abilities. That wasn't something that the world could allow. The very meaning of the ranks, tiers, and stages would disappear otherwise.

Still, Gratia couldn't deny what she was witnessing. Noah's assets didn't even reach the liquid stage. His companions remained in the lower tier and his attacks in the gaseous stage in terms of sheer power, but he could face her on an even field.