Radiant Elemental Body

“What is your relationship to Arthur and Carlos? And where are they now?” Eventador asked slowly, his fingers gently tracing the identity badge in his hand.

“Arthur is my father... Carlos was my master. I only know that my father went missing on the battlefield, and my master... he passed away two months ago,” Starlight answered truthfully.

“What did you say? I knew a thing or two about Arthur’s situation... but how could Carlos...!”

Eventador clearly hadn't expected such an answer. The cup in his hand trembled violently, and his eyes filled with disbelief before shifting toward Starlight’s waist.

“Are you really not going to explain yourself?”

Starlight realized that Eventador had already recognized Noah at his waist. However, the usually boisterous Noah was unusually silent today, showing no intention of speaking up.

Just as he was about to unbuckle the belt that secured Noah to his waist, he was surprised to find that what was hanging there was actually an empty teacup with a handle. Looking up, he saw that Noah was already in Eventador’s hands.

“Alright, stop playing dead! I know you’re in there.” Eventador held the old book up in front of him, frowning as he gave it a shake.

“Fine, fine... stop shaking me! I just thought meeting like this would be a bit awkward. After all, we haven't seen each other in so many years.”

Noah’s very reluctant voice came from the book. Under Eventador’s prodding, he finally couldn't hold back and spoke up.

“Hmph... you should know that I was right there beside you when you were writing this book. I’d recognize you even if you were turned to ash! But... does that mean... what the boy said is true? Who did it?”

Eventador didn't show much excitement regarding the reunion of old friends. Instead, his gaze quickly sharpened as he asked solemnly.

“Sigh... it was the Heavenly Demon, the Heavenly Demon Phoenix.”

Noah sighed and spoke softly.

“How did you end up provoking that guy? Logically speaking, he wouldn't leave Crown Peak without a specific reason. And you were actually bold enough to try and take him on alone? Why didn't you notify us... have you forgotten our teacher’s instructions? A Demon King-level opponent isn't something you can face by yourself!”

Eventador’s sharp string of questions left Noah speechless. The usually eloquent book couldn't find a single reason to argue in front of his old friend.

“Explaining this matter is too complicated. If there’s a chance, I’ll tell you in detail. But the issue right now is this kid Starlight... also, just call me Noah for now.”

Noah remained silent for a long while before shifting the subject and turning toward Starlight.

“Heh... so, Noah~ what’s wrong with your apprentice? I’ve already seen his performance in the test. You didn't come here just to show off because you found a gifted student, did you? If we’re being honest, it’s mostly thanks to Arthur’s excellent genes.”

Eventador smiled and also turned around.

“Ahem! I’m not that bored. Starlight is a Radiant Elemental Body!” Noah said in a dry tone.

“What?!? You must be joking!”

Eventador, who had been smiling a moment ago, nearly choked on his drink. He looked at Starlight in shock. Even when he had received his Archmage rating, he had never shown such a stunned expression.

“Radiant Elemental Body? What’s that?” Standing to the side and listening to the conversation between the two elders, the other four were filled with confusion upon hearing this unfamiliar term.

“I say, Little Star, this elemental body thing sounds pretty impressive! Did you know about this before?” Po Kong tugged on Starlight’s sleeve and asked in a low voice.

“No... it’s the first time I’ve heard the term too. Maybe that’s the reason why I have so many elemental affinities?”

Starlight shook his head. He was certain this was the first time in sixteen years he had heard the term, but judging by Eventador’s reaction, it was definitely no small matter.

Moen, who was standing nearby, frowned deeply as if trying to recall some information. After a long while, she spoke up uncertainly.

“I remember... this Radiant Elemental Body seems to refer to a constitution that can perfectly use all elements except for special ones. But...”

Just as she hesitated over how to phrase it, Eventador took over the explanation.

“It seems this elf girl knows quite a bit. What you want to say is: why does this constitution have such a powerful effect, yet there are almost no records of it in history, right?”

“That is because its other name is the ‘Cursed Body.’ Although people with this constitution are one in a hundred million, a few have still appeared in history. However, without exception, none of them lived past the age of twenty.”

At this point, Eventador narrowed his eyes and looked at Starlight meaningfully, as if trying to see something different in him.

Upon hearing this, Starlight stood frozen in place, feeling as if he had been struck by lightning.

“None lived past twenty? Doesn't that mean I only have four years of life left... then what about Master’s revenge... what am I supposed to do after that!”

While his mind was racing with wild thoughts, Noah floated to his side and spoke softly.

“It is indeed as you say, but Carlos and... he already found a solution. If it succeeds, Little Star won't repeat the mistakes of those who came before him. And I exist for this very purpose.”

As soon as this whisper was uttered, it immediately drew the attention of everyone in the room. They all turned their gazes toward Noah.

Noah didn't keep anything hidden and began to explain Carlos’s research findings in detail to everyone present.

The characteristics of the Radiant Elemental Body were just as Moen had described. Holders would show extraordinary control and affinity for all elements from a young age. Given the right conditions, their progress could only be described as terrifying.

After deep research, Carlos discovered that the deceased Radiant Elemental Bodies in history all shared several common characteristics.

First, they were all famous from a young age and drew widespread attention.

Second, not a single Radiant Elemental Body had ever successfully reached the Saint Rank, as if they were cursed by something.

Third, their deaths were all incredibly strange. Not a single one died in battle or by accident; it was as if they were directly erased from history.

Based on these details, Carlos believed that some unknown rule existed in this world. Those deceased Radiant Elemental Bodies might have been eliminated by that unknown entity.

After all, this constitution was something every mage dreamed of. One could even say it represented having one foot in the realm of the gods.

Records in books showed that Radiant Elemental Bodies could even hold their own against Saint Rank beings while still in their teens. If they were allowed to grow to the Saint Rank smoothly, they might very well have become new gods after the Age of Gods.