The higher the position, the more significant the role of concepts becomes. Perhaps, compared to the beginning of creation, the power of "Darkness" has indeed increased quite a bit, but its proportion in the overall world has actually declined.
Therefore, Erebus's power did not fall, but neither did it rise. However, this is actually the normal phenomenon; in a world where Order is strictly maintained, the higher the layer, the more difficult it is to continue moving forward.
"Maybe so, but that will be a concern for later..."
Unmoved, the Lord of Darkness was not angered by Laine's words. He simply dissipated his form and continued to embody the most primal Darkness.
"At least for now, Laine, you cannot surpass me."
