Adrian lifted the hastily made mana shield from over his body. Glancing at it, he saw holes and cracks running down the entire shield.
He dismissed it as he held on to the cave wall and stood up. Steadying his shaky legs, he looked up at the now visible moonlight through the massive hole where the cave's roof had once been.
Then he looked downwards, right at the middle of the space.
A crystal crown shone brightly, its newly formed essence glistening within it. Thin threads were now attached to each and every tip of the crown. These threads pulsed with an unseen energy within them, moving up and down in a staccato manner.
The promise for power, for strength lay on the ground awaiting its new owner.
Adrian looked at it in pure satisfaction. The power node was done without any major problems or issues. Now all he had to do was wait and watch as the prey picked up the bait.
