Norgannon changed his tone. "Arcane magic is merely a means for you to understand the mysteries of this world, not a reason to become dependent. Understanding arcane magic and mastering it ultimately develops into understanding and mastering the mysteries of the world."
"Master arcane energy, elevate it, and understand the world's secrets. It will benefit you for the rest of your life."
"But there is one thing you must remember. Mastering higher-order laws of energy does not mean that, once you obtain higher-order power, you become invincible. Ordinary energy can still forge a god. Absorb this knowledge well."
Patrick had a vague sense that the ancient Kaldorei might have ended up as they did because they had taken the wrong path, while the High Elves had only scratched the surface in their exploration of the world, advancing from arcane energy to the power of space.
The knowledge Norgannon possessed was profound and magnificent. Patrick felt he had absorbed only a small fraction of it. The knowledge in his mind seemed to come alive, and his arcane energy slowly began to draw together and merge.
[Don't overthink it. I think Norgannon meant that even if you master the power of space and the power of time, you mustn't underestimate your enemies. Applying and accumulating power are both profound fields of study. According to your past memories, the most powerful weapons would be thermonuclear weapons. Fusion between microscopic physical particles produces tremendous destructive power, but do you think possessing such a weapon makes you invincible, with no one capable of stopping you?]
"What country could possibly be that foolish? Besides, there was no magic in the world I used to live in. The two aren't comparable."
[The principle is actually the same. You may possess the most powerful thermonuclear weapons, but your