The spell struck the runic wall cleanly with no stray bursts.

The arcanists exchanged glances one of them whispering “Impossible”

The eldest continued “Very well Fire compression next High tier fire spells often collapse if sound placement is inconsistent We will challenge that”

A female arcanist stepped forward Her voice sharp and clipped “Thar kor ven arol”

A column of fire roared upward uncontrolled licking toward the ceiling before slamming into the runic barrier.

Evan winced “Your ‘kor’ is collapsing backward Place the tongue forward Keep the vowel open Fire spells hate compressed vowels They choke the airflow Try again”

She glared at him but obeyed
“Kooor ven arol”

The fire column surged again
But this time it rose straight
Focused
Contained

The entire chamber vibrated with heat but remained stable.

Another arcanist muttered “This is not correction This is reconstruction”

The eldest raised a hand “Next test resonance instability If your resonance rule is flawed the spell will shatter your method”

A younger arcanist stepped forward “I will test chest resonance with earth shaping”

Evan nodded “Go ahead”

The arcanist spoke with forced resonance “Dor vel tharan”

The ground cracked in uncontrolled zigzags.

Evan stepped closer “You are forcing resonance into your throat not chest That causes tension Let the ribs expand easier resonance flow Try again with a lower hum”

The arcanist corrected posture
Spoke again
“Dor vel thaa ran”

The ground split clean down the center like a blade slicing stone.

Silence again
But heavier than before

The eldest arcanist’s voice grew quieter “Three rules tested Three validated The final test is unifying theory We cast a multi element spell together Something that normally collapses if even one caster falters in rhythm direction breath or resonance If your system holds we accept your theory If not your work fails”

Evan’s breath caught “Multi element That is incredibly dangerous”

Serin stepped forward “If this is too far Evan does not need to”

But Evan raised a hand “No I accept The world is speaking through these spells I need to hear it”

Arilon whispered “Be careful Evan Multi element spells kill untrained mages”

“I know” Evan said “But I am not casting I am listening”

The arcanists formed a circle surrounding Evan Each raised their hands glowing with mana of different elements wind fire lightning stone water light their voices ready their breaths controlled.

The eldest arcanist said “We will chant together Through your system If any rule breaks the spell collapses Stay aware outsider”

Evan inhaled deeply closing his eyes “Then begin”

The arcanists spoke
Six voices
Six elements
Six rhythms weaving into one

Evan heard everything
The breath
The resonance
The vibration in their bones
The natural waveform of mana
The ancient language beneath it all

He raised his hand “Wind caster increase rhythm spacing by one unit Fire caster tongue forward Lightning caster raise vowel height Earth caster loosen chest resonance Water caster extend vowel by half beat Light caster stabilize breath”

The arcanists adjusted mid chant
Instantly
The spell shifted
Stabilized
Merged

Mana filled the chamber spiraling upward
The elements braided into a single swirling sphere
A prism of raw magic
Stable
Powerful
Alive

The room shook
The runic walls glowed bright

Serin shielded her eyes
Myra gasped
Arilon whispered “He has unified them”

The eldest arcanist finished the chant
The magic sphere condensed
Then dissolved harmlessly into a cloud of warm light

The chamber fell silent
Utterly silent

Finally the eldest arcanist stepped toward Evan
And bowed

“We cannot break your rules
Your unifying theory holds
Magic follows the human voice
But the voice follows the world
Your system is the truth we lost”

The others bowed as well
Some proud
Some reluctant
All convinced

Evan felt his knees weaken slightly
Serin caught his arm “Breathe Evan”

Myra whispered “You just survived the highest magical test in the kingdom”

Arilon looked at him with wonder “Evan Hartley You have rewritten our understanding of magic”

Evan inhaled
Long
Steady
Grounded

Then he whispered softly
Almost too quietly for anyone to hear

“The world is still speaking
And this is only the beginning”