Noa even knew mana patterns that could subdue Veilchild's stability without a force.
A force he currently lacked.
But instead of strength, he and Ashe possessed something arguably even more important.
Of course, it came from ancient knowledge.
So he didn't have to activate his abilities or reveal his shadow affinity. Instead, Noa aligned mana flows around him just the way the patterns in his head told him to do.
The process was slow.
Aligning mana specks without knowing the specific spells for them was harder than he expected.
It just came down to his raw control ability.
He had to be precise and decisive, all while ensuring his shadow manipulation ability remained hidden.
Still, his breathing steadied.
His fingers found the right path, guiding the mana fragments to his intended destination.
Gradually, the empty patterns he had to fill became completely imbued.
As a result, the Veilchild faltered.
