Originally Posted by
Deathhappens
I mean, Medea could probably bitch slap Rin with the force of a sumo slap, sure. But she's a princess of Colchis and a witch who has relied on her magic her entire life. She has zero combat experience, and that's what Rin was counting on- surprising her just long enough with the switch from magecraft duel to pure martial arts to get those hits in before she could react .
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Pretty much this. Not only is Ciel significantly higher specc'ed, she also has tons more quantifiable combat experience.
Just look at how Bazzett in Prillya dismantled Rin, Luvia AND Miyu before she ever had to use Fragarach. Now consider Ciel is significantly faster and stronger.