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Chapter 16 - Chapter 16: A Subtle Observation

Inside the training yard of the Voldi Godo mansion

Training continued as usual

The children practiced mana control

Some improved

Some stayed the same

The instructor observed everyone

But his gaze stopped on Neuro

There was nothing obvious

But a faint feeling remained

"This child…" he thought

Neuro sat calmly

He did not train openly

He did not try to stand out

But his presence was different

The instructor narrowed his eyes slightly

"There is something strange…"

He stepped closer slowly

He stopped near Neuro

"Try to gather mana" he said calmly

Neuro raised his hand slowly

Mana moved toward him immediately

But only a little

Like a normal child

Then it stopped

The instructor watched in silence

He saw nothing unusual

But the feeling did not disappear

"Again" he said

Neuro repeated the movement

This time slower

And weaker

The mana looked completely normal

Nothing special

The instructor stepped back

"Maybe I am wrong…"

But he was not convinced

Not far away

Kyle was watching

He saw Neuro move

But understood nothing

"Why do I feel this…"

An uneasy feeling

Without a clear reason

Neuro lowered his hand calmly

He did not look at anyone

But he knew

Someone had started noticing

"Too early…" he thought

But he was not worried

He remained calm

"It is fine…"

The mana around him stayed normal

But inside

His control was improving

In a way no one could see

Inside a hidden training room in the mansion

Neuro was alone at night

He sat calmly

He slowly raised his hand

Mana gathered around him

This time it was not just flow

It was shaping

"Mana is not just energy…" he thought

"It can transform…"

He focused more

The mana began to change

The first element appeared

Water

A small drop formed in the air

Then it grew slightly

It moved slowly

Water was the easiest element

Because it was flexible

It did not require strict balance

"Easy to control…"

But not strong alone

He stopped

He started again

Fire

The mana vibrated

Then a small flame appeared

Unstable

Fire was violent

It needed more focus

Any mistake made it disappear

"Difficult…"

But he continued

His control improved slightly

Then he stopped

Earth

The mana became heavy

It gathered slowly

Then formed a small solid mass

Earth was slow

But very stable

"Stable…"

It did not break easily

Then he stopped

Wind

The mana became light

It moved quickly

It formed an invisible current

Wind was fast

But hard to hold

It required precision

"Fastest element…"

Then he stopped

Ice

It combined water and stillness

The drop froze

And became a small crystal

Ice required balance

Between flow and stability

"Hardest…"

But he partially succeeded

He sat in silence

He looked at his hand

"Five elements…"

"Each one is different…"

"Each one needs its own method…"

It was not about power

It was about understanding

He began training

He repeated each element

Again and again

Water became faster

Fire became more stable

Earth became harder

Wind became more precise

Ice became clearer

Hours passed

Without stopping

His mana decreased

But his absorption never stopped

It slowly restored him

"An advantage…"

He did not smile

But he continued

Finally

He lowered his hand

All elements disappeared

But the knowledge remained

"This is only the beginning…"

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