"The maximum number of elements one can be born with is four. But the true deciding factor in a battle isn't just the number of affinities it's something called aptitude. Aptitude is a measure of an individual's talent or potential in using a particular element. It determines how efficiently and effectively one can use and grow with that element.
Aptitudes are ranked from one to six. Rank one is the lowest, and rank six is considered legendary. The higher your aptitude, the faster and more naturally you can master and evolve your abilities. For example, something that would take a rank one their entire life to achieve might take a rank two only a third of that time. A rank three would require even less, and so on.
So even if someone has an affinity for four elements but only has rank one aptitude in each, they would be outclassed by someone with just a single element but with a rank two or three aptitude. Quality always outweighs quantity in the long run.
Now for the fun part you have affinities to three elements: fire, darkness, and ice. What makes this even more extraordinary is your aptitude: you have rank six aptitude in both fire and darkness, and a rank four in ice. That's already beyond remarkable.
But there's more. You also have the potential to awaken a fourth element gravity. However, that one is locked behind your growth. You'll only be able to access it when you've reached the level of a true powerhouse. All the major race heads, some clan leaders, and high-ranking alphas have managed to attain this rare and powerful element. Gravity control is a symbol of immense mastery and power. You've actually already experienced it remember what I did to you when we first met? That was gravity manipulation. I wasn't born with that power either; I earned it over time."
Something about this didn't sit right with me. "Okay, I understand that I got fire from you, Xavier, and darkness from Ace. But how did I end up with the ice element?"
Xavier stepped in to explain. "The ice element comes from both Ace and me. As the god of phoenixes, I carry both the rare ice phoenix and the more common fire phoenix bloodlines. I used fire so often that my connection to the ice element faded over time. But Ace's darkness element has an ice factor to it darkness and cold often walk hand in hand. When our essences merged within you, they reacted together and gave rise to the ice element.
I was just as surprised as you when I realized you had it and with a solid aptitude of four no less. But as you've probably guessed, you won't be able to access the gravity element until your body and soul reach a much higher level of development."
He continued, "Just to be clear, your elemental affinities don't restrict you from learning other types of spells especially utility spells. While elemental spells outside your affinity will take more effort to learn and the power behind them will be weaker, it's still possible to use them with dedication and creative application.
Now, because your fire and darkness elements are so rare and powerful, we will conceal them for now. No one will be able to detect them not mages, not artifacts, not even beings with high perception. You'll only reveal them when you're ready. Until then, you'll only show your ice element to the world. But in private, you can still train in fire and darkness with our guidance."
Ace chimed in, "We'll teach you how to wield fire and darkness gradually. Once you gain enough experience, you won't need us anymore. As for your ice element, you'll learn more about it when you get to where you're going. There's a lot more to it than just freezing things."
Xavier nodded, his tone more serious now. "And one final piece of advice do not use any body cultivation manual that is given to you. With our DNA now part of you, your body will absorb mana naturally just by training and gaining battle experience. The more pressure and damage your body goes through, the faster it will reinforce itself with mana and evolve. It's a self-tempering process.
Think of it this way: the more you break your limits, the faster your body reconstructs itself stronger than before. For magic cultivation, it's a similar principle. The more you use your elements, especially advanced spells, the more your magical core and circuits grow stronger.
But remember this your emotions are a trigger. They're tied deeply to your magic and your beasts. If you lose control of your emotions, you lose control of them as well. Learn to master yourself before you try to master the world."