Lith's second attempt was to use the Builder only as an exoskeleton so that by pouring more mana into the Matter, it would increase its density.
Keeping the Matter formless, akin to water filling the vessel shaped by the Builder mana, relieved the stress the previous method inflicted upon his mind and allowed him to focus on making the exoskeleton as hard as he could.
Lith then threw his marble against the nearest wall, watching it bounce and roll on the floor instead of shattering.
"I did it! Nalrond, I did it!" All his joy and enthusiasm couldn't get past the Hush dome, no matter how the Rezar wished for a break.
"Shut up. I'm still working." Faluel's voice had an edge from the first time since they met her.
The Hydra was a good friend of Scarlett the Scorpicore, one of the three known Light Masters in the entirety of the Kingdom. Yet the two beasts didn't exchange their secrets and Faluel had never seen a Light Master in action.
