Elemental Truth

That night, in his modest dorm room...

The quiet flicker of candlelight cast long shadows across the walls as Adonis sat hunched over his desk, Elemental Truth and Concepts opened wide before him. His fingers traced the intricate diagrams—mana channels, elemental circuits, and body posture alignments—each more complex than the last. But what truly held him captive were the words.

Each element has its own nature, and its will to follow that nature. Unfortunately, mages who harness these elements often fail to understand their true essence.

Through detailed experiments and collective studies, one universal insight was gained: the Truth of the Element. This refers to the deep, personal comprehension of an element's core nature. Those who attain it unlock exponentially greater power and flexibility in wielding their element.

A famous experiment was conducted on this principle.

Twins Nina and Niyo both possessed fire element.

Then both were asked to comprehend the truth about their element separately:

Nina believed fire was purely destruction—a weapon of ruin.

Niyo, however, saw it as both a protector and destroyer, representing warmth, survival, civilization.

When both reached Royal class, Niyo's fire was significantly stronger. His interpretation had aligned closer to the Truth of Fire. Because of deep comprehension of one's element Niyo easily overpowered Nina, this experiment proved that, high comprehension of one's element can define their personal strength.

Thus, Truth of the Element is a path walked only by oneself. Outside interference corrupts this journey. It must be personal.

Fewer than one in a thousand special element wielders reach this state. But those who do... become legends.

Adonis leaned back, stunned. His mind swirled.

"So that's what Justin meant… It's not just talent. It's understanding."

He closed the book for a moment, resting his hand on the cover. The once casual man who guzzled poisons and mocked him in battle—was now in Adonis's eyes, Professor Justin. A genius researcher.

"That's why he said it's difficult for me… because my element—Sword—it's not natural. It's manmade… forged by metal and fire, not grown or summoned from nature…"

A slow fire lit behind his eyes.

"Even so... I'll find it. The Truth of the Sword. Whatever it takes."

Adonis looked at the candle burning low, its flame flickering gently—warm, and calm, yet brimming with potential to consume.

He blew it out.

The room darkened, but his resolve only grew stronger.

"Tomorrow, I'll meet Justin again."

And with that final thought, Adonis slipped into sleep—his hand still resting on the book that might just reshape his destiny.