440 Another Coincidence...

'So it's of similar concept to the 'Icy Fire Formula'...?'

If one were to mention Elemental Arts that combined two extremities, the 'Icy Fire Formula' could be considered to be a top-notch example as it even allowed the stimulation of using the Water element and the extreme cold fire, it was obviously only restricted to the contradicting natures of water and fire, but that was the reason it excelled to the point it could allow the creation of an 'Icy Fire Physique' as long as one endured its hellish nurturing method. As such, I was starting to have second thoughts about the usefulness of this 'Two-Faced Mask'.

'However…'

One couldn't simply judge something before he tested it himself, besides, even if it had deficits or weakened the elemental arts it used in the combination, the value of the 'Two-Faced Mask' would shine if it was used with the right elements!

'Weren't Pseudo-Elemental Arts thoroughly thrown away even in the ancient times?'

I grew confused more than curious as I heard the mental imprint's description. According to what I read, 'Pseudo-Elemental Arts' were considered to be an empty shell that only people who didn't even have a single affinity produced, it may have been created during the early research of the now realized normal 'Elemental Arts' but it didn't have much value.

The reason they had no value was that one would only manifest the abilities comparable to even the lowest grade swordsmen. As it didn't require a certain affinity, it only had one stage to it, which was to communicate with the elements through an artificial medium which was obviously insufficient to produce much. As such, the abilities of those who practiced such art ranged from having the simple capability of being a fire match to being comparable to a low-budget electric fan…

'Huh?'

As the two elements of the greatest contradicting nature, Light and Darkness were considered great nemesis to each other, for a technique to base itself upon their fusion and assimilation…

'It's quite possible.'

If a fused Light and Darkness base was used for the 'Two-Faced Mask' then truly fusing other contradicting elements wasn't that hard anymore, perhaps the Elemental Arts used wouldn't be even weakened one bit!

The reaction obviously referred to the illuminating lightning sparks that flashed around the magnified 'pearl' created by the combination of the pitch-black crystal card and the gas surrounding it, but as I was still pondering about the value of such a technique to my current situation for a split second, I quickly realized something!

Though not that long had passed since the time I experienced that special event in the Light Domain, the continuous events that I went through after as well as incapability to use it as an immediate benefits had gradually put the memory of what obtained aside, so I wasn't able to instantly react to the benefit that was presented to me.

However, as I concentrated on the overall value of the 'Two-Faced Mask', I immediately recalled the two whole Elemental Arts that were preserved in my memory, it made me slightly stunned for a second!

'What kind of coincidence is that supposed to be…?'

"Since you mentioned the possibility of using three elements, would it be possible to use both a Shadow Elemental Art along the Darkness Elemental Art to perfect 'Two-Faced Mask'?"

The voice simply stopped for a second as it probed my mental fluctuations for a second before it continued.

The voice didn't show much shock as much as it showed contemplation, it seemed like it was deeply but quickly thinking.

"Alright…"

Though both slightly curious and creeped out of the mental imprint's behavior, I quickly sent a copy of two nameless Elemental Arts through my mental energy thread…