"Recognize?" Luca twitched. Recognized by the angels? That… didn't seem to be good for a witch.
"It's not a universal piece of knowledge, but witches who reach the macabre stage of level eight tend to shed away them mortal names," Gianna answered in her stead, "Some of them will be forgotten as mortals and will be recognized by both the divine and the demonic as masters of magic.
"These witches are recognized as powers of their own, and they're not regular witches who depend on their handler. That meant that their power was evident in support from their legions." Gianna sighed. "Even if Noah Rocco is not yet officially level eight, his sphere of influence is too great.
"Not only Belphegor's legion knew his name, but almost everyone else who had dealings with the rising must have heard of him and his actions. This seemed to be enough for him to be regarded with care by the ophanim. Moreover, he's not trying to destroy the world unlike the other recognized.
