Forming an astral mana core was something that was completely unheard of.
Most beasts did not even possess an affinity to the said astral energy, let alone an affinity high enough to form a mana core.
And on top of it, it was warned repeatedly in several books that there would be severe consequences if she failed.
Because of this Sylvia decided to take the help of neither her friends nor her foes.
While the former would simply worry about her, or prevent her from doing what she wanted to do and the latter wouldn't be of any help.
Sylvia took a deep breath and focused on the job at hand.
For the next several days, she was a complete shut-in and did not even bother entertaining her tutor, Mrs. Gruger.
However, her progress wasn't too great either. She didn't feel any difference as she silently continued absorbing astral energy day in and day out.
