Not In Vain (2)

Skullius had used [Greatest Mana Crafter] on Baddan before, along with [Immoral Authority].

The latter had yielded a brighter result, while the former had rewarded Skullius with nothing quite as tangible. However, it wasn't the same as gaining nothing, because a theory had emerged from what he vaguely felt.

The Hybrid Luman sensed the chaotic pulse of Baddan's purple mana core, finding that even with more time afforded to him, he couldn't break it. Doing such a thing to beings well versed in using their cores, and guarding them, was ridiculously difficult, and attempting it on a purple core with a normal skill was foolhardy.

However, Skullius wasn't looking to shatter the Sky Watcher's mana core.

Once again, Skullius activated [Swordmaster's Quiescence]!