"I just want the core. No need to make this bigger than it has to be," Asher explained, trying to keep things civilized.
They were both intelligent beings, so the first step should be to converse and negotiate, not resort to violence. Only psychopathic individuals would choose that bloody path.
He also knew that Julius wasn't someone to take lightly. The flow of his energy was almost as strong as Index's, and considering how long he had lived, it was safe to assume his arsenal of skills wasn't just larger but far more polished.
Every spell or technique the Sorcerer King knew was likely perfected through years of experience.
As for Asher, while his energy reserves were second to none, he lacked the experience and adaptability needed to fully capitalize on his strength.
