Project Mage

Roselle's intervention broke the tense standoff between Runebelle and Kintovar."Runebelle, what are you doing? Why are you pointing your cannon at Dr. Kintovar? She's our creator, o-our mother in a way! You can’t do this!"

Kintovar glared while addressing Roselle. "Roselle, get out of the way. This is something I need to handle." She raised her hand, signaling for Roselle to step aside.

"But, Dr. Kintovar, I can’t let Runebelle do this! It doesen’t make any sense at all!"

"I appreciate your concern, Roselle, but sometimes tough decisions have to be made. This is between Runebelle and me. Please, step back."

Roselle reluctantly complied, taking a few steps back to allow Kintovar to face Runebelle and her cannon alone.

Tears welled up in Runebelle's eyes. She hesitated, but after a while, lowered the cannon. "It's impossible..."Roselle is right, but she's also wrong. I don't know what to do anymore!"

Kintovar wrapped her arms around Runebelle. Runebelle's cannon disappeared. Tears flowed freely from Runebelle.

Kintovar whispered soothingly, "I'm glad you decided not to fire, but if you had, I would have deserved it, wouldn’t I? I've been so focused on Risebelle that I haven't given you and Roselle the attention you both deserve. I promised to be there for all of you."

Roselle felt a wave of relief. She thought to herself, ‘I don't know what that was all about, but I'm so glad its over. I'll ask Runebelle later, maybe… just maybe we can talk about it.’

Kintovar worked diligently through the night. She continued her repairs and research, but her thoughts kept drifting back to Haras, her partner. Kintovar whispered to herself, "I need Haras. She might be able to provide some key insight into to solving this, but she's in jail. We have to find a way to get her out of there."

She checked the tracking device, relieved to see that it still indicated Haras' presence. This gave her hope. Kintovar thought to herself, "Tomorrow, we should try to make a plan to get Haras out of jail. It won't be easy, but we'll have to try. Risebelle, I can’t finish your repairs just yet. I need to make do with what I have."

The new day dawned in Alden’s Cabin. Roselle and Runebelle woke up, finding comfort in each other's presence; however, their creator, Kintovar, was no longer on the couch where they had fallen asleep. Instead, they heard shouting coming from another part of the house.

Curious and a bit concerned, the two sisters untangled themselves and followed the sounds of commotion.Hidden in the doorway of the room, Roselle and Runebelle watched as Kintovar engaged in an intense conversation with Alden and his wife.

Kintovar spoke towards them with a serious demeanor, "I know it's risky, but we can't leave Haras to die in jail. She's a brilliant scientist, just like me, and she's been unjustly imprisoned! We need to break her out."

Alden and his wife exchanged worried glances. Alden, speaking cautiously, responded, "Kintovar, we've welcomed you and your creations into our home, and we've grown very fond of you. But breaking into a high-security jail could endanger our family."

His wife added, "We've tried to live peacefully here. We don't want to get involved in any criminal activities. It's too much of a risk, especially with Sally around."

Kintovar’s face remained resolute. “I understand your position. I truly do. But there needs to be a compromise. Here’s what I propose: I will attempt to get Haras out and finish the repairs on Risebelle. I will provide you with a clear timeline. If, during that time, any enforcement entities show up here, I will surrender without resistance and take full responsibility for any consequences.”

Alden’s face hardened. “I don’t want any CPU showing up here, no matter what. If you choose to proceed, you do so knowing you’ll have to leave.”

Kintovar’s gaze softened slightl. “I have no choice. If I’m to continue my work and save Haras, this is the path I must take. I’ll make sure that my actions are calculated to, minimize any risks to your family.”

Alden looked at his wife, who nodded reluctantly. “We’ve been through a lot already, Kintovar. If you must go, then we’ll support you in your decision, but remember—if things get complicated, you need to leave and not put us at risk.”

Kintovar nodded solemnly. “Thank you. I’ll do everything in my power to make this as smooth as possible.”

Kintovar reached for the handle of the door when her ears twitching slightly and heard some noise. Turning her head, she noticed a peculiar sight: a pair of shoes peeking out from behind the door. The shoes shuffled nervously.

Kintovar raised an eyebrow, “Now, what’s this?” she mused. Kintovar reached out and gently nudged the door open wider. She looked behind the door and saw the two sisters huddled together.

Kintovar laughed. “I suppose I should be flattered by your curiosity.”

Roselle looked up with wide, embarrassed eyes. “We were just… um… trying to see if everything was okay.”

Kintovar chuckled and shook her head. “You two are quite the spies. But I suppose I can’t blame you for being curious.”

Kintovar turned around and then began speaking."Listen closely you two, Haras, the brilliant scientist who has been my partner for years, is in jail, and we must rescue her. Mystimona, the mage who brought us here, is also imprisoned. We can’t leave them in that predicament."

Kintovar continued, "I've learned that Gaiza, Elena, and the Ice Princess Aliana are in East Jancito, while we're currently in North Jancito. The journey won't be easy. The North Jancito jail is at the top of the region, in the harshest conditions, with strong mages guarding it. But we can't let that deter us. Our main goal is to secure our allies."

Kintovar moved one hand to her waist. “This mission will test your skills, your ability to fight, and your strategic thinking. I need you to listen to my commands and work together as a team. It will be a rather difficult task for you two without Risebelle’s leadership, but we can't leave our friends behind. Are you both ready for this?"

The two sisters nodded. Kintovar then explained, "Once we've rescued Haras and Risebelle is fully repaired, we'll plan our journey to South Jancito. The technology there is crucial, and we've been invited to visit by Lina. It's an opportunity we can't miss. But for now, our focus is on North Jancito and the jailbreak. We need to move quickly and efficiently."

Kintovar looked at Roselle and Runebelle while placing two fingers by her sunglasses. " Now then, you two, let's shift our gears and rescue our friends. We will begin the operation post-haste."

The sisters nodded in unison.

Roselle, now donning a bright orange jacket with a hood that Kintovar had made for her, looked up at Alden with confidence. "We promise to bring Haras back, Mr. Alden. And Mystimona too, and we won’t bring the Cpu come here! I promise, promise!."

Alden smiled warmly at the sisters. "I know you will, girls. Just be safe, and remember, it's a long way up north. Take care of each other and follow Kintovar's lead. We'll be waiting for your return."

Sally, now clutching a stuffed animal, approached them. She looked at Roselle and Runebelle with wide eyes. "You'll come back to play, right?"

Roselle bent down and gave Sally a gentle hug. "Of course, Sally. We'll be back to play, and we'll bring Haras with us. You’re going to love her!"

Kintovar, who had been observing the scene, approached them. "Thank you for your understanding, Alden, Sally. We'll be back soon. Keep safe while we're away."

With those words, the two sisters and their creator set off on their mission.

The group of Kintovar,Risebelle and Rosebelle set off in the vast expanse of the terrain stretching before them. Roselle only now realized saw just how far away the jail was. It felt like they were trecking up North for hour’s ontop of hours."Do we really have to walk all the way, Kintovar? It's so far..."

Kintovar, wearing a confident look beneath her pink sunglasses, responded, "No, Roselle. I've anticipated this challenge. We don't have to walk the entire distance. I've prepared something to make our journey easier."

With that, Kintovar reached into her lab coat and pulled out a small device. She pressed a button, and moments later, a sleek, futuristic vehicle emerged from a concealed location nearby. It was a compact hovercraft.

Runebelle's eyes widened in amazement. "That's incredible, Kintovar. It's so... advanced."

Kintovar chuckled. "I told you, my technology can work wonders. This will get us to our destination much faster, and we'll have more time to plan our approach to the jail."

Roselle and Runebelle looked excitedly at the hovercraft, they climbed aboard.

The hovercraft glided smoothly over the terrain, moving effortlessly. Roselle and Runebelle settled into the comfortable seats, their eyes wide with wonder.

"I've never been in anything like this before," Roselle exclaimed

Kintovar smiled, “It’s a taste of what technology can offer. There's so much more to discover, and I hope this journey opens our eyes even more to the possibilities."

The hovercraft descended near the North Jancito Jail, touching down with a gentle hum. Roselle, Runebelle, and Kintovar stepped out and pulled their hoods up to protect against the chilly snow. The imposing structure of the jail loomed before them.

Kintovar looked at the jail and then at her creations. "This is where Haras is being held. Remember, the objective is to free her and Mystimona. Follow my lead."

Roselle and Runebelle nodded.

Meanwhile, inside the North Jancito Jail, Haras, the brilliant scientist with bubblegum-colored hair, sat in her cell. Her pink lab coat and dress stood out in the cold cell. Despite her dire circumstances, she was filled with energy and enthusiasm.

"Hey, you!" she called out to the guard who had been stationed outside her cell. "Do you have any idea how boring it is in here? I've already calculated at least twenty different ways to escape. Should I get started?”

The guard, a stern and stoic individual, barely acknowledged her presence. His attention clearly elsewhere.

Haras sighed and continued to fiddle with a small gadget she had managed to create. She smiled and looked up at the guard. “You know, it's quite nice of you all to let me keep my lab coat and gadgets! These are the nicest officers I've ever had the pleasure of dealing with!"

The guard, his patience worn thin by Haras's incessant chatter, snapped, "Oh brother, Will you please just shut up?! I can't get a moment's peace with your constant 'tech this, escape that' nonsense."

"Oh, come on, Mr. Grumpy," Haras replied. ”I bet I could create a better door with my tech gadgets than these dull cells you folks have here. You'd be amazed at the kinds of things I can do!"

The guard chuckled and shook his head. "Keep dreaming, Missy. These cells are reinforced with magic, you see. No ordinary gadgets are gonna get you out of here. They're designed to keep even the craftiest of individual’s right where they belong. So unless you've got some magic tricks up your sleeve, you're not going anywhere." He leaned against the cell bars with a smug grin on his face.

Haras tilted her head. “Oh, really? So you haven’t heard of the wonders of technology? It’s quite a marvel, you know. I could show you how it works if you just gave me a chance.”

The guard scoffed. “Technology? That’s just a bunch of junk. Magic runs the world, not your fancy gadgets. If you knew anything about real power, you’d throw that tech of yours in the trash and start hitting the magic books, missy.”

Haras chuckled while spinning around a circular-shaped invention of her own. “Well, you never know what a brilliant mind can come up with. Maybe you’ll get to see the real magic that is technology really soon.”