The stage of an Archdevil required the Devil to slowly strengthen their Throne until it grew powerful enough to escape the River of Time's clutches.
The final step, taking the Throne off the illusory waters, was the most difficult part, and it was also what had kept Liora stuck for so long.
Although a portion of her Throne had long since left the River of Time, most of it remained trapped within its waters.
As though they were tentacles wrapping around its body, they kept it a hold of it, as if trying to drag it back.
This was why Liora had been unable to advance into an Ancient Devil for so long despite satisfying every other condition.
But now, she no longer faced such a difficulty.
The moment the Dragon of Time form exerted its full power, affecting the River of Time for a split second, her claws struck out and sent the Throne flying out of it.
One moment, it remained firmly embedded within the illusory river.
The next, it had appeared outside its reach.
