Mira burst into laughter when she saw his face, "I'm joking, it's been two months, but that is two months too long, the Limit Breakers have all missed you, and it was with careful maneuvering we were able to make this meeting possible. Come let's sit down and I will tell you everything that has happened as far as we know while you slept. I am sure when you pick your master, they will tell you every other thing you need to know."
Without waiting for him she skipped over and jumped on the bed, sighing with pleasure at how comfortable it was.
Andar frowned, "Pick a master? Mira, I failed to Engrave my Meditation Art on my Spirit Matrix!" his voice was forlorn.
Her face went dull and her eyes carried a look of intense pity, but Mira's face then brightened, "I know that, but it seems all hope is not lost because you were given the title of Number One Under Heaven! This title does not only apply to the Black Tower but in every Great Tower, can you imagine that? The entire universe is going crazy!"
"Is that so?" Andar's voice became low, "What sort of title is that?"
Perhaps if he was an ordinary candidate, he might not have known the truth about what happened that day, but he knew he did not make any mistakes or was not capable enough. Andar knew he had been sabotaged, and the thought of them celebrating his genius while stabbing him in the back began to stoke the embers of his fury.
Andar had no quarrels with the World of Mages, and he wanted to become an intrinsic part of their culture, but once again he was reminded of the deep rot that pervaded places of power, and as the weaker party, it was not surprising that he had been run over.
Mira did not detect his thoughts as she excitedly rambled on, "It's a unique title that as far as I know has never been given to anyone, like ever. I mean you failed in Engraving the Supreme Meditation Art but your attempt has been the greatest ever recorded."
Andar sighed, "Huh, I tried and failed, that is nothing to be lauded over. I am surprised I was not given the title of the greatest failure under heaven!"
Mira frowned and tapped his nose with her index finger, "Oh don't be so glum about it, I heard the Archmages of the Black Tower nearly went to war against Archmages from other Great Towers that wanted to poach you for themselves, that is not the attention a failure deserves. I don't think anyone else could have achieved what you were able to do. Information about you is being requested and sold for exorbitant amounts, you are the hottest news in the entire galaxy. I had a hunch that you might be feeling down, so I brought the only thing you would need during this period."
Mira brought out a large tray and placed it on the bed, she began bringing out items from her spatial ring, and this reminded Andar to look for his own.
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