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Without using Demon Slayer or Gate of Babylon, Noah could match a level 100 Shalltear with his own strength alone.
However, that was only when Shalltear was likewise not using any equipment.
Now, Shalltear had equipped the divine-class item she possessed, the Pipette Lance, and was even clad from head to toe in legendary-class equipment.
Some of this equipment from YGGDRASIL was magical equipment capable of producing extraordinary effects and functions, while some had no such effects.
Shalltear's Pipette Lance belonged to the former, while her crimson full-body armor belonged to the latter.
However, equipment from the game possessed one most universal trait.
That was the ability to enhance the wearer's attributes.
Because of this, Shalltear's strength skyrocketed once she was fully armed.
"Clang—!"
Amid a metallic clash like the tolling of a bell, the impact from their violent collision not only blasted a crack into the ground, but also sent both Noah and Shalltear reeling backward.
However, Shalltear was forced back several steps.
Noah, on the other hand, steadied himself after taking only half a step back.
Although Shalltear's strength had soared after fully equipping herself, Noah's strength had likewise increased severalfold through the amplification ability of the Boosted Gear.
In a contest of strength, Noah still held the upper hand.
"It's not over yet!"
Shalltear suddenly stomped as she retreated, shooting forward once more like an arrow. She swung her enormous lance, unleashing a succession of fierce thrusts at Noah amid gusts of intensely oppressive wind.
The view before him was filled with a dazzling barrage of spear shadows.
Noah's eyes narrowed. As he retreated through the air, the arm