"Well, first and foremost get the naive notion that you will ever reach my level of prowess out of your head. I don't know how old you are but the fact that you are already an adult but haven't yet unlocked the first-star means you are incompetent," said Arcem as he began his explanation.
Arcem was under the notion that someone who unlocked their variant element was probably in their late 20's or 30's. Arcem had unlocked light magic at the age of 29 and was considered a genius among his peers.
"Secondly I will not tell you about my breathing techniques. I can already see how desperate you are to go to the next level but I will not share with you that information, even if you attempt to kill me," said Arcem shortly after.
"I will skip the basics which I am sure you are already familiar with. Advanced magic begins at tier 4. You only unlock tier 4 at the 3-star level." begun Arcem.