Half an hour into his training session, Noah felt the first breakthrough in understanding. The fire inside the orb was responding to his mana, as if trying to meet up and become friends.
Progress, he thought with satisfaction while maintaining concentration on the delicate mental balance required.
The training continued with Noah gradually expanding his comfort zone, learning to coax the flames inside the orb. Each additional understanding built confidence while teaching respect for the element's inherent volatility.
His enhanced attributes provided the mental stability necessary for managing such intense elemental energies without being overwhelmed by their demands. He had been able to do it at the novice rank; there was nothing stopping him from doing it at the apprentice rank. Whilst weaker practitioners might struggle with fire's psychological requirements, he was able to maintain both comprehension and control simultaneously.
