The monochromatic space was still being maintained, which was a a cheatful way of being in a space where time seemed to stop externally.
This space was created as a condition for Torq to attain his Secondary Nature. However, since the creator was Sumatra itself, Torq could freely take complete advantage of the place.
He had already obtained his Secondary Nature, which was the condition to deactivate the monochromatic space. But the clause was for him to recognise that he had obtained the Nature.
Basically, by remaining stubborn, he could get some free time for himself where he could take a breather and prepare for his next course of action. It was a one-time cheat available to him, which he could no longer take advantage of following this event.
