Chapter 201: Suspicions
Lucas raised an eyebrow, his gaze flickering with interest. "That’s one way to put it," he said. "I’d say it’s more... Unique."
Adeline shrugged, her expression thoughtful. "Maybe. But unique doesn’t always mean better."
Lucas was silent for a moment, his eyes scanning her face as if searching for something. "You’re wrong," he said finally. "It’s better to be unique. It sets you apart."
Adeline met his gaze, surprised by the conviction in his voice. Before she could respond, the instructor’s voice rang out, calling for the students’ attention.
"Now, let us move on to your practical exercises," the instructor said. "Remember, connection is the foundation of control. Without it, your element will remain a stranger to you."
The students began their exercises in earnest, each group focusing on their respective elements. Adeline watched as flames danced, water swirled, and stones shifted under the guidance of their wielders.
Adeline sat quietly at the side of the classroom, her fingers idly tracing the edge of her desk. Her gaze wandered to the groups of students working diligently with their instructors, their faces alight with concentration as they connected with their elements.
She glanced at Lucas, who was seated beside her. They were both outliers here, left without an instructor to guide them. For a moment, Adeline felt a pang of envy.
At least Lucas’s element was still known, still studied. Ice might be rare, but it wasn’t extinct. There were books, teachings, and records about it, things she could only dream of for her own element.
But then another thought struck her, heavier and more bitter. Even with all that information available, Lucas had still been abandoned by the instructor.
His presence was deemed not worth the effort. The instructor was far more interested in tutoring the third prince, someone whose potential far outshone Lucas’s meagre powers. Despite the rarity of his element, Lucas’s abilities were minimal, unimpressive in the eyes of those who sought prodigies.