Chapter 563 Earth

The battle lasted for hours and during this time, Atticus ended up disappointed at the whole thing as, despite how much he tried, he wasn't able to utilize the thrill.

He could feel that his battle sense had increased significantly compared to before. He felt lighter and freer, and although it wasn't as easy and intense as during the battle with Ae'ark, Atticus felt his movements becoming more natural.

After battling with the master+ rank Magnus, Atticus changed the settings, deciding to switch things up. He was glad to see Avalon's data too and immediately chose it.

During the battle, Atticus made sure to watch out for something. The next focus of his training was on his elements, as Magnus had said, and from the very beginning, Atticus's best method of learning had always been observing.

He knew it wouldn't be of much help, but he still decided to do it. Atticus observed as the robot utilized the elements.

Magnus had mentioned earlier that Atticus had been able to advance in his element mastery without help, especially in his movements.

Each of the elements had a staggering variety of movements; all he had to do was to become it.

This realization appeared small but had profound implications. The proficiency of his elements had increased significantly, and his elemental mimicry art had moved up one sublevel.

However, Atticus had noticed something about Magnus's words. He had advanced in his elements when it came to movements, but the way he used his elements was still subpar.

His fire element was only ever for short, fast movements or explosive power. Atticus had never thought about its utilities. This was the same for his other elements too; his focus had mostly been on attack or defense.

The only exceptions were the water element and perhaps the space element too. He had used the water element extensively during the leader's summit. He used it to feel, to create, to heal, and to do battle, either attacking or defending.

At that time, it had mostly been because he had no other choice, but regardless, it had made him feel enlightened. If the water element could be used for that much, why couldn't the other elements too?

Atticus could feel instinctively that focusing on his elements would bring an incredible increase in his overall power. He couldn't help but feel a little excited about what was coming. What did Magnus plan?

Atticus's gaze narrowed, focusing on the robot's movements. It was utilizing fire mimicry along with its whole body enveloped in searing fire.

Atticus also mimicked its actions, planning on only using fire to battle it. Whatever he learned would be replicated mid-battle.

Both their figures blazed forward, erupting in a series of explosive clashes. Just like Avalon, the robot was also utilizing a pair of gauntlets as its weapon.

Atticus matched its attacks with his hands enveloped in mana, searing fire, and Aerokinesis.

Atticus had truly spent a long time training inside the room. The crew members had left the training room with some coming back for late-night training.

Once again, their actions stopped as soon as they saw Atticus step out of the room, each bowing in respect. Just as Atticus was about to nod and walk past them, he suddenly stopped and approached a particular dark-skinned woman, Amara.

The only crew members remaining were just her and one other man, both of them still bowing slightly.

Amara frowned slightly as Atticus suddenly stood in front of her, but she made sure to keep it hidden. She wasn't even intending to offend him either consciously or unconsciously.

Atticus gazed down at their bowed figures and suddenly spoke, "Can I see the way you utilize your element?"

Amara's expression changed. This was truly the last thing she was expecting Atticus to say. Her interest was immediately piqued.

"What do you mean, young master?" She absentmindedly twirled a strand of her hair around her finger, a habit she had when she was deep in thought.

"You have the earth element, right? I want to see how you use it in battle. Is that possible?"

Amara paused. She almost made the stupid mistake of thinking about how the hell Atticus had gotten her element right but then remembered the crazy and staggering power that he had unleashed yesterday.

The second man standing beside her had also been slightly surprised but hid it well enough.

Amara was the second strongest among the crew members, and they were each at the master+ rank. For Atticus to be able to accurately determine her correct element this easily was shocking.

It would have been even more shocking for the man if he discovered that this was exactly why Atticus had approached her in the first place. Since the time he got a good look at the crew members in the mess hall, Atticus had already accurately determined who he believed was stronger among them.

Usually, only a master+ rank should have the ability to see her rank or in this situation, the subtle elemental cues she was radiating, as a fellow master+ or someone of similar strength. But it didn't shock her that Atticus had been able to do it, after everything, it was expected.

Amara didn't even waste time pondering the request; she couldn't say no to Atticus in the first place.

She nodded her head and started walking towards one of the advanced training rooms. Atticus and the others followed closely behind.

As she entered, she selected a random data of a master+ rank and walked to the other side of the room. Atticus watched closely as the robot walked towards Amara, who was surprisingly still twirling her hair and standing in place.

The sound of the AI beeping sounded, and both Amara and the robot closed the distance between them in the blink of an eye, unleashing blow upon blow.

Amara had made sure to also choose the data of another earth elementalist. She wasn't exactly sure why Atticus wanted her to do this, but she could guess that he wanted to see her utilize her elements fully.