The bees were stronger than the rats, especially after Radiant Eyes' influence had forced their bodies to evolve. Yet, they remained below the average in terms of physical prowess and innate defenses.
Noah could slaughter those creatures at ease. Even the upper tier specimens couldn't threaten him. Only the bees that were about to approach the peak of the eighth rank managed to match his blows.
The unstable substance turned his body into a perfect weapon. The Demonic Sword enhanced his physical prowess and transformed his slashes into deadly weapons. The parasite fused its corrosive aura with his techniques and gave them far more power.
Snore and the other companions also came out in the open. They couldn't handle the upper tier specimens, but they could fight and defeat the creatures in the middle tier.