Gratius no longer had the ability to switch positions. He was terrified by Washington's ability. "This is the last 5 minutes, and I will bring you down," declared Washington. He appeared right before Gratius and punched him down. He kicked him in the chin and hit him in his stomach continuously without a break. He was not able to tolerate the impact of those punches. He stood up and blocked those punched one after the other. The punches were really heavy and created a big impact in Gratius' body. The punches were directly impacting his life span. Gratius bent down and dislocated the knee of Washington and punched there. He came back straight and punched in the neck. All of those healed and Washington came with full force and punched Gratius in the stomach and gave consecutive punched on the side of his neck. Gratius attempted to block them all. However, it was futile, those punched were on a whole other level. Gratius realized that he doesn't stand a chance in hand - to - hand combat with Washington. Washington was too powerful in terms of it, and he hit him again. Gratius flied to avoid those hits and instantly he fell down due to Washington's hope That power is on a whole other level. Washington pulled Gratius back and punched him. Gave consecutive punches on his face. He was unable to breathe. The Spes ability was too much to bear for Gratius. Washington manifested a sword and slashed him. Gave another slash also on his chest. Their bodies were really on a severe condition. However, their will power was, on a whole other level. Even though, both were on the verge of death, they were not ready to give up. At the moment, Gratius manifested to 100%. It became completely black as if it was a dark night.