Despite Peak Rank 1 Aura Warrior, Bram Krauss could exert the power of an Early Rank 2 Aura Master.
Such were the charms of Mid-rank or higher-rank martial arts. They could draw out more power through the more clever and sophisticated use of aura.
But no matter how great Mid-rank martial arts were, Bram Krauss couldn't close the gap between his attack power and Vaan's defense.
Furthermore, it didn't come without a price.
Bram Krauss was quickly exhausted from his consecutive use of Mid-rank offensive-type martial art skills.
Ding!
Vaan was sent soaring a few dozen feet into the air with the last uppercut.