How does the narrative of the Gerasene demoniac (Mark 5:1-20) challenge common understandings of Roman power and authority in the first-century context of the New Testament?

A By portraying Jesus as collaborating with Roman authorities to maintain order. B By depicting the Roman soldiers as possessing superior spiritual power over demonic forces. C By illustrating Jesus' authority as surpassing Roman power, liberating an individual oppressed by demonic forces even within a Roman-controlled territory. D By suggesting that demonic possession was a common ailment treated effectively by Roman physicians.