Adyr finally accepted the absurd truth. He could now instill fear—even in lifeless matter. And with that, a thought crept into his mind. If an emotionless rock could tremble under Malice, what would it do to something that could feel?
Of course, he had no way to test that right now. He shelved the experimentation for later and moved on.
He drove the black sword into the ground and left it there. Then he raised his hand, pointing his thumb toward the small pond nestled near the corner of the garden. With a simple mental trigger, he spent 0.1 Energy and activated Echo Screamer's Sonic Burst skill.
As the soundwave began forming at his fingertip in a subtle vibration, he simultaneously unleashed Malice, fusing its essence into the skill. The wave solidified, taking on a shadowy form as it pulsed with violent potential.
He charged it further with 0.3 Energy, then released it.
