If we tried to quantify the woman's ability, it was roughly equivalent to thirty abilities.
She had to be one of Mary's top lieutenants; otherwise, how could she have absorbed so much power?
And if just one subordinate could wield this much strength, what about Mary herself? How many abilities must she have absorbed?
As time went on, the leaders of these major factions only grew stronger, snowballing their advantages. Owning a "base" that provided a place to survive naturally attracted follow