"Could it be a mana name?" Theo asked.
"It's likely an alias, but we can't be certain. Given who we're dealing with, it's best to explain," Sebas replied.
Damien blinked in confusion. "Mana name?"
Theo turned back to Damien and began to explain. "In some high-magic-affinity species, like elves, individuals are born with names etched into their magic called 'mana names.' It's said that anyone who knows their mana name can control them entirely."
Damien's eyes widened. "Oh, I've seen stuff like that in fantasy stories. So… are you saying the name Ely told me might be a mana name?"
"No, I don't believe it's that likely," Theo said.
"Phew," Damien sighed in relief.
"Still," Theo added, "even if it's just an alias, it might be a clue to their mana name. So please, don't share it with anyone—not even me or Sebas. We don't even know our Teacher alias."
