In contrast to his psychotic move that looked like he was jumping straight into an acid pool, Vikram did not release the corruptive acid right atop the head of the Etherbear.
He released it while placing his hands right atop the bear's eyes.
He hoped this will work similar to the bear cub, as if the entire inside of the ether bear is made of void, thus allowing him to avoid at least part of the splash, which gives him enough time to get away, and sever the limb where acid splattered.
As crazy as that sounded, it's a possible move for him ! For those of you wondering if he's a masochist ; No, he is not, but circumstances are like this. He could bear with this hurt now, so that he could live a safer tomorrow or, he will return to day to report to higher management, which wastes far too many lives to get the bears in order.
He just preferred enduring the pain now ! he can bear that much sacrifice for being a hero.
