Surely, the difference in power became devastating once the gap exceeded two stages. More than 20 levels apart. This wasn't just any enemy. This was a Named Demon. A Gaia Champion.
At this point, even if Tave's entire team were present, it still wouldn't be enough to defeat this one. Not unless they had a perfectly balanced squad, every role aligned, every strategy built precisely to counter this demon's specific weaknesses.
But Tave didn't have a full team.
It was just the two of them.
And if this Named Demon chose to end their lives tonight… there'd be nothing they could do to stop him.
Yet, something else was at play now.
Something Tave was counting on. Hoping for. Praying it might buy them time… or maybe even save them altogether.
Then, in that tense moment, Tave felt it.
