The Mytho Chronicles: Eclipse Of Faith

Chapter 45: The prodigy of Modern Era

The grand hall of the Sorcery Board Headquarters was unlike anything Ren Nakamura had ever seen. Towering marble columns lined the vast space, each one intricately carved with ancient runes that glowed faintly in the dim light. The ceiling, impossibly high, was adorned with a mural depicting the history of sorcery, from its mysterious beginnings to the present day. A giant circular table dominated the center of the room, around which some of the most powerful sorcerers from around the world were already seated, engaged in hushed conversations.

Ren followed closely behind his mentor, Ryota Takeda, feeling a mix of awe and trepidation. This was the first time he had ever been to a meeting of the Global Head of Sorcery Board, a gathering of the most elite sorcerers from every corner of the globe. Ryota, as the strongest sorcerer of the modern era, was a revered figure here, his name spoken with respect and even a hint of fear.

But for Ren, the sheer magnitude of the place, and the power emanating from the sorcerers present, was overwhelming. He could feel the weight of their gazes as they noticed his presence, their eyes lingering on him with curiosity and perhaps even suspicion. He had never felt so out of place, despite Ryota's reassuring presence beside him.

As they approached the table, the conversations quieted, and all eyes turned toward Ryota. He was dressed in his usual white suit, his glowy green Eagle eyes hidden behind his glasses, which reflected the light in a way that made him seem almost otherworldly. There was an air of authority about him that commanded attention, and when he spoke, it was with a calm, measured tone that carried effortlessly across the room.

"Ladies and gentlemen," Ryota began, his voice steady, "thank you all for gathering here today. As you know, we have much to discuss. But before we begin, I would like to introduce one of my students."

He placed a hand on Ren's shoulder, and Ren felt a jolt of nervousness. He had no idea what Ryota was going to say, but the seriousness in his mentor's voice made his stomach churn.

"This is Ren Nakamura," Ryota continued, his eyes sweeping over the gathered sorcerers. "He is one of my strongest students, and I believe he has the potential to become one of the greatest sorcerers of our time."

Ren's breath caught in his throat as Ryota's words sank in. He could hardly believe what he was hearing. Him? A potential to become one of the greatest sorcerers of their time? He wanted to protest, to say that Ryota must be mistaken, but the words wouldn't come. He was too shocked to speak.

The room was silent for a moment, the sorcerers exchanging glances, their expressions ranging from surprise to skepticism. But then Ryota added, with the same calm certainty, "Ren is a prodigy of this era."

The impact of Ryota's words was immediate. There was a collective intake of breath as the sorcerers absorbed the declaration. Ren felt the weight of their stares intensify, but this time, there was something different in their eyes—recognition, acceptance, and perhaps even a hint of reverence. It was as if, by Ryota's mere proclamation, they had all accepted it as an undeniable truth.

Ren could hardly believe what was happening. He had always strived to be a good student, to live up to Ryota's expectations, but this... this was something else entirely. To be called a prodigy by Ryota Takeda, in front of the most powerful sorcerers in the world—he wasn't sure how to process it.

Ryota gave Ren a slight nod, as if to say, You've earned this. It was a rare gesture of approval, and Ren found himself straightening up, trying to hide his confusion and anxiety behind a mask of calmness.

"Welcome, Ren Nakamura," a sorcerer with a deep, gravelly voice spoke up. He was an older man, his face lined with age, but his eyes sharp and clear. "If Ryota Takeda vouches for you, then you must be exceptional indeed."