The next day Ethan entered the art room, eager to continue his creative streak, but found himself face-to-face with Sophia, the school's top art student. She gazed at him with a hint of disdain."Leave now, Wright. This room is reserved for true artists, not wannabes like you," Sophia sneered. Ethan stood his ground. "I need to use this room to complete my art project. Please, Sophia, let me stay."Sophia raised an eyebrow. "Beg me, then. Maybe I'll consider it.
Ethan's eyes locked onto Sophia's, his voice steady. "I'll prove it to you, Sophia. I'll show you what I'm capable of. And you'll see that I'm not just a pretender."
Sophia sneered again, but Ethan could sense a flicker of uncertainty behind her eyes. She knew he was different, that he had something she didn't. But she refused to admit it.
The System, sensing the tension, spoke up in Ethan's mind. "Ethan, be cautious. Sophia is a formidable opponent, and her disdain for you is rooted in her own insecurities."
Ethan nodded to himself, his mind racing with the implications. He knew that he had to tread carefully, but he also knew that he couldn't back down now. He had come too far, and the System's recognition was too precious.
"Okay," Sophia said finally, her voice dripping with condescension. "You can stay. But don't think for a moment that this is an invitation to join my inner circle. You're still just a novice, Wright."
Ethan smiled to himself, his heart racing with excitement. He knew that he had won this small battle, but he also knew that the war was far from over. He took a deep breath, his eyes locked on Sophia's. "I'm not just a novice, Sophia. And I'll prove it to you."
As Sophia turned to leave, Ethan felt the System's presence in his mind grow stronger. He knew that it was time to take his art to the next level, to push the boundaries of what was possible and make his mark on the world.
And so, with a sense of determination and purpose, Ethan began to work on his latest piece, the System guiding him every step of the way. Little did Sophia know, but Ethan was about to unleash a creative storm upon the school, one that would shake the very foundations of the art world.
The System whispered : "Ethan, since you have reached Level 2... and now it's time to unlock Level 3."