User blog comment:Derax-Pagani/Chapter 507: Voice/@comment-5708675-20161025153003/@comment-24546844-20161027210305

I've always got this interpretation that August being "the strongest individual" meant that in a direct and fair fight August would defeat Irene 10/10, but depending on the circumstances, like field, support and variables that may come in in a battle, Irene could get an upper hand. The fact that she excels in Enchantment magic support this. While she is already really strong on her own she's at the peek of her potential when she have tools and people to enchant and use as her pawns.