User blog comment:Derax-Pagani/Chapter 507: Voice/@comment-5708675-20161025153003/@comment-3045936-20161027175239

Individual yes. But still Irene is basically equal to him. Brandish wouldn't have stated it if Irene couldn't ever have any hope of defeating him. I wouldn't be surprised if the only factor beyond Irene's strength, is years of experience for August being likely older. Unless they reveal Irene to be an immortal...something.