Orion had already advised Eric to go easy on Astrid and his apprentice. He despised conflicts, but that didn't mean he could be easily pushed around.

Additionally, he hoped that Astrid might realize he was on the wrong path. With that thought, Orion turned to Eric and said, "Show us your skills."

"Alright!" Eric grinned and picked up a silver needle from the table. "Hol. Silver, keep your eyes open!"

Astrid sneered and retorted, "I won't blink. I want to see what you're going to do with that silver needle."

Eric smiled and hurled the silver needle.

To those unfamiliar with this field, it might have seemed like he was merely tossing a needle.

However, Astrid saw something different, and his eyes widened in astonishment. The silver needle not only struck the black dot accurately but also twirled a few times before embedding itself in the wooden table.

Astrid took a few steps back, his gaze locked on Eric in disbelief. "You... Can you control the silver needle with inner energy? Ho