The life mark is better than the life hook because it is nearly untraceable. And in situations where he is connected to another person on an existential level, he can use the Life make to force a life bond on the person.
This result was pleasant. It made his pain and suffering worth it. It also put him in a good mood and made him chuckle.
He didn't laugh or jump for joy. His face didn't light up like it did before. He didn't display the previous exuberance he had earlier.
Instead he opened his eyes and chuckled menacingly.
Wrath heard him chuckling and didn't like it at all. She asked him, "Have you lost your mind? What were you doing with yourself just now?"
He didn't reply. Then again, he didn't need to. She got the answer immediately as he used Life Mark on her.
Life mark worked. She sensed it immediately. It made her ask in fright, "What's this?"