User blog comment:IamJakuhoRaikoben/Chapter 474: In the Moment of Complete Silence, Review./@comment-24102956-20160223074348/@comment-5303512-20160223153359

Well, back then Natsu and Gajeel were holding back against Bakel and Kareem. And Marin really had magical ability advantage over Natsu and Gray, here we're talking about two women who are known for not holding back. Although I am confident when Alvarez Arc is made into anime those Knights may be given extended time.

If I recall Kyouka lasted longer than any villain and fought almost equally to Erza when she was in her flame pants.