As Arthur and Morgan approached their weapons and armor, they began the process of imprinting their essence into them. Their movements were deliberate, their focus absolute as they channeled their mana into the enchanted materials, forging a bond deeper than mere ownership.
Rena, watching the intricate process unfold, tilted her head in curiosity. "What are the names of your weapons and armor?" she asked.
Morgan glanced up, a smirk playing on her lips. "My armor and shield are called 'Sentinel'," she replied. "As for my sword… its name is 'Ragnarok.'"
Arthur, standing beside her, placed a hand on his own armor before speaking. "Mine is called 'Guardian.' My staff is named 'Daylight.'"
Valeron stepped forward, examining the way the mana pulsed through the items, as if they were living extensions of their wielders. His brows furrowed slightly. "What exactly did you do to your equipment?"
Morgan's eyes gleamed as she answered. "We attuned its mana pathways, refined its mana flow. Now, they are in perfect extension of our bodies."
Valeron's gaze sharpened. "That's not all. It looks like you're wielding multiple bloodline abilities at once."
Arthur nodded. "That's because by enhancing the singular elements and removing the life force aspect, all the bloodline abilities are connected to one or more elements."
He gestured as he explained, weaving his mana into the air, illustrating his point.
"Fire ignites the world's energy—but without the spark of life force that gives birth to Origin Flames, its raw power remains untamed." He clenched his fist, and a burst of red-hot energy flared for a moment before dissipating.
"Water, in its natural state, scatters the world's energy in chaotic and tumultuous currents. Without a clear connection to Mogar, it behaves like an unpredictable force, severed from the guiding influence of life itself."
As he spoke, Arthur and Morgan activated their attunements, demonstrating the effects in real-time.
"The air element supercharges the world's energy," Arthur continued, his voice steady. "It allows every cell of the body to be connected, integrating mana into more than just the circulatory system. Even the invisible aura that powerful mages naturally exude is no longer wasted—it is now part of their strength."
Golden lightning crackled around his form, coursing through his body in a dazzling display of controlled chaos. "This maelstrom-like effect allows those infused with it to become living mana cores, constantly absorbing world energy to fuel their overcharged abilities."
Morgan took over, stepping forward with an air of authority. "The earth element," she said, stamping her foot lightly. A surge of power rippled outward. "It gives ethereal mana substance. It turns energy into an unbreakable shield, nullifying both physical and magical attacks alike."
Valeron's eyes narrowed in thought. "And light?" he prompted.
Arthur's expression darkened slightly. "Light makes runes malleable. But we've yet to figure out how to remove the effect once we alter their shape. When infused with the mana of any light-element spell, they remain unstable. The spell's structure keeps diluting in world energy, eventually degrading into formless power."
Morgan nodded, crossing her arms. "As for darkness… We have no idea what bloodline abilities it's linked to. So far, it remains an enigma."
The room fell into silence as the weight of their words settled over the group. This was more than just a refinement of technique. They were altering the very fabric of how elemental energy interacted with their bodies and the world around them.
The room fell into silence as the weight of their words settled over the group. This was more than just a refinement of technique. They were altering the very fabric of how elemental energy interacted with their bodies and the world around them.
Tista, who had been watching quietly, finally spoke. "If you're right, then what you've done goes beyond just enhancing magic. You're evolving it. You're pushing past the boundaries that have always existed."
Arthur nodded. "That's exactly it. We're unlocking the deeper potential of these elements, refining them to their purest state without relying on life force as an intermediary."
Morgan flexed her fingers, channeling mana through her body. "And it's not just theory. The enhancements are already integrated into our combat styles. We're faster, stronger, and more efficient than ever before."
Valeron exhaled, clearly processing the implications. "This changes everything."
Arthur met his gaze. "Yes, it does. And it's only the beginning."
For a long moment, no one spoke. The gravity of their discoveries hung over them like an impending storm. If they had truly tapped into a new frontier of magic, then their battles ahead would be fought with an arsenal unlike anything the world had ever seen.
And the consequences would be just as unprecedented.
Morgan broke the silence with a smirk. "So, who's ready to test this in battle?"
A grin spread across Arthur's face. "Let's find out just how far we can push this."
As they stepped into the training grounds, anticipation crackled in the air like a brewing storm. The evolution of magic had begun, and they were standing at its precipice, ready to carve a new path forward.