Project Mage

As the cloaked mage began to gather the magic energy needed to eliminate them, Risebelle spoke up. "Wait," she said, "Before we meet our end, there's one question I think it's only fair you answer."

The cloaked mage paused, their magical energy still crackling in the air, and nodded. "Very well," they replied, "Ask your question."

Risebelle took a deep breath and asked, "The Mana Extractor we disrupted earlier, was it real or an illusion?"

The cloaked mage hesitated for a moment before answering, "It was a decoy, an illusion created to lure anyone who sought to interfere with our mission."

Elite Mage Abner, who had been silent until now, stepped forward and revealed a shocking truth. He spoke calmly, "I have the Mana Extractor with me, merged with my body through my magical energy. It is safe from any harm unless you eliminate me."

Risebelle, Roselle, and Runebelle exchanged stunned glances, not expecting this.

Abner continued, "You see, the Mana Extractor is crucial to our mission, and I will do whatever it takes to protect it. So, my offer still stands. Tell me the location of Dr. Kintovar's lab, and we can find a way to resolve this in a more proper manner."

Roselle's was stunned as she processed the revelation about the Mana Extractor. Her eyes widened in shock at the unexpected turn of events.

Runebelle, on the other hand, wore an even deeper sadness on her face, her eyes widening in the feeling of surprise and sorrow.

Risebelle, wearing a smirk, decided to put her plan into action. She knew that her abilities was nullified by the light cuffs, but she had a different use in mind for them.

With calculated precision, Risebelle began to subtly struggle against the light cuffs. As she did, the cuffs reacted by emitting small but painful shocks in response to her movements. It was a risky gambit, but she needed to create a distraction.

The cloaked mage, focused on their impending magical attack, momentarily glanced at Risebelle as she feigned discomfort from the shocks. This distraction gave her the opening she needed.

With the sudden burst of energy, Risebelle activated her hacking ability, channeling her magic into the cuffs. Her powers surged through the restraints, overloading them with a burst of magical energy.

The cuffs emitted sparks and began to malfunction, the magical circuits within them short-circuiting. The sudden malfunction caught the attention of the cloaked mage, who turned their gaze towards Risebelle in surprise.

Risebelle with the element of surprise, dashed forward with incredible speed. Her strikes were swift and precise, delivered in a rapid combination:

Risebelle's right leg shot forward, aiming for the mage's midsection. Her boot made contact with the mage's cloak-covered abdomen. Following the kick, she pivoted and delivered a sharp elbow strike to the mage's chest, attempting to knock the wind out of them. Risebelle's open hand then came crashing toward the mage's face, her palm aimed at their nose. The sudden blow was meant to disorient the cloaked figure. Risebelle executed a low sweeping leg kick, aiming to trip the mage off balance and send them sprawling to the ground. She completed her combination with a powerful roundhouse kick, her leg arcing through the air with incredible speed, targeting the mage's head.

Risebelle's rapid combination of strikes caught the cloaked mage off guard, and the mage was sent flying into their companions, creating a chaotic scene as the cloaked figures stumbled and collided with each other. The surprise attack disrupted their concentration and temporarily halted the impending magical assault.

Elite Mage Abner remained calm despite the chaos, his emerald eyes narrowing as he assessed the situation. The other cloaked mages were disoriented and struggled to regain their footing.

Runebelle, looking at Risebelle with curiosity and questioned out loud,"Does this mean we could have used our hacking ability this whole time?"

Risebelle, her adrenaline still coursing through her, turned to Runebelle with a slightly exasperated smile. She replied, "Not exactly. The light cuffs nullify our abilities, and trying to use them would have caused us harm. But in this specific situation, I used the damage from struggling against the cuffs to my advantage. It was a risky move, but it worked."

Elite Mage Abner maintained his calm demeanor despite the chaos caused by Risebelle's attack. He simply nodded, acknowledging the turn of events.

Risebelle quickly shot a small burst of water magic at the cuffs restraining Runebelle and Roselle. The cuffs dissipated into shimmering motes of light, freeing the sisters from their magical restraints. As they rubbed their wrists, Risebelle began to explain the concept.

"Magic can be canceled out by using a more significant or opposing magic," Risebelle explained to her sisters. "In this case, my water magic countered the light magic of the cuffs, allowing them to disappear."

Elite Mage Abner, maintaining his composure, finally spoke in a measured tone. His emerald eyes were fixed on Risebelle, Roselle, and Runebelle with curiosity and intrigue.

"It is interesting," Abner admitted, "to see that Dr. Kintovar's creations, while not possessing innate magic, have displayed the ability to use it... I have heard the reports, but seeing it up close is another story..."

The cloaked mages began to gather their light energy and prepared to attack. Risebelle moved swiftly. With a burst of agility, she dodged the incoming energy blasts and closed the gap between herself and the nearest mage. Using her close-quarters combat skills, she struck the mage with a series of precise and powerful strikes, rendering them incapacitated.

Roselle joined the fray, her strength and agility on full display. She used her enhanced physical abilities to quickly incapacitate another mage, using her fists and kicks in a coordinated and effective manner.

Runebelle, however, hesitated for a moment, unsure of her abilities in close combat. She cautiously raised her fists, mirroring her sisters' movements, but she lacked their experience and confidence in this type of combat. Her movements were tentative, and she struggled to land a solid blow.

The remaining cloaked mages attempted to regroup and focus their attacks on the sisters, but Risebelle and Roselle's coordinated efforts were proving to be a formidable challenge.

Risebelle and Roselle's combined physical prowess proved overwhelming for the remaining cloaked mages. With precise strikes and agile maneuvers, they swiftly incapacitated all but one—the head mage.

The head mage stood in awe and disbelief, watching as the sisters displayed incredible strength and combat skill. They had not expected Dr. Kintovar's creations to be physically this formidable.

Elite Mage Abner, who had been observing the battle, remained composed but raised an eyebrow at the unexpected turn of events.

Risebelle, her chest heaving as she caught her breath, approached the head mage with a confident smirk.

The head mage, bewildered by the sisters' physical and magical prowess, looked with disbelief, "How... how can you be this strong? You're creations of Dr. Kintovar, not naturally born mages or physical brutes. This... this shouldn't be possible!"

Risebelle responded , “Dr. Kintovar's creations are not as limited as you might think."

Elite Mage Abner watched this exchange with a thoughtful gaze, his emerald eyes considering the implications of their strength. The cloaked mages who had been incapacitated remained on the ground, unable to intervene in the conversation.

"Vincent, Head Mage of the Society of Light," Abner began, "you shall go now, inform the Headmaster of what has transpired here today. It seems we have underestimated the capabilities of Dr. Kintovar's creations. This information may prove valuable. Take the unconscious with you."

Risebelle said 'Weapon,' and summoned her medium cannon into her hands. It materialized in her grasp. She aimed the cannon at the cloaked mages and prepared to fire, ready to eliminate the threat.

However, before she could unleash the powerful blast, Vincent, the Head Mage of the Society of Light, tapped into his psychic magic. He extended his hand towards the unconscious cloaked mages on the ground, and with a powerful display of telekinesis, he lifted them into the air, preventing them from being caught in the impending attack.

Risebelle's cannon finally fired , sending a massive energy projectile hurtling towards Vincent and the remaining cloaked mages. But before the blast could reach them, Vincent manipulated the unconscious mages like a shield, deflecting the attack away from them.

The blast collided with a nearby tree, causing a massive explosion that sent splinters and debris flying in all directions. The force of the explosion created a temporary smokescreen, obscuring the area.

Vincent seized the opportunity, using his psychic powers to levitate himself and the unconscious mages into the air. With a swift motion, he began to make his escape, soaring above the treetops and disappearing into the Mystic Forest.

Risebelle watched, frustratio burning in her eyes, as Vincent and the unconscious mages vanished from sight. She lowered her cannon but remained on alert, knowing that this encounter was far from over.

"We'll kill him later."

Elite Mage Abner, who had observed the entire skirmish, finally spoke with a firm tone. His emerald eyes were fixed on the sisters as he made his declaration.

"Negotiations are off the table," Abner announced, "You have displayed abilities beyond our expectations, and you threaten the lives of our mages. I can no longer take the risk of allowing you to remain in this world. You are a threat to the balance of this world."

As Elite Mage Abner made his declaration, his emerald eyes filled with resolve. He slowly opened the book in his hand, and as he did, a powerful surge of magical energy emanated from it. The pages of the book glowed with an otherworldly light, and Abner's presence seemed to intensify.

Abner declared with authority, "I will eliminate you personally, for the sake of the world's balance."

Risebelle, Roselle, and Runebelle exchanged glances, fully aware of the formidable opponent they faced. They stood ready for the coming battle, their own magical abilities and physical prowess at the ready.

Elite Mage Abner, with unwavering confidence, began to chant an incantation from the book he held. The words flowed from his lips with authority and power, and as he completed the incantation, he called out the spell's name, "Luminous Beacon!"

In response to his command, a radiant and colossal beacon of pure light materialized above the clearing. It bathed the entire area in a blinding, ethereal glow, casting long shadows from the trees and creating an awe-inspiring spectacle.

The Luminous Beacon hovered in the air, pulsating with intense energy. It emitted a powerful and radiant aura that seemed to pierce through the darkness of the Mystic Forest.

Roselle couldn't help but shield her eyes with her arm. She squinted against the overwhelming brightness and muttered, "This is... insanely bright."

Risebelle with a awe, added, "I didn't expect it to be this intense...”

Runebelle, with her gloomy look, simply commented, "It's hurting my eyes," as she blinked rapidly, trying to adjust to the overwhelming light.

With the Luminous Beacon's intense light energy surging around him, Abner wasted no time in launching a devastating barrage of light blasts at Roselle, Risebelle, and Runebelle. The blindingly bright projectiles streaked through the air, leaving dazzling trails in their wake as they closed in on the sisters.

Risebelle, her instincts sharp, shouted a warning to her sisters, "Get down and cover your eyes!" She knew that the blinding light was their greatest enemy in this moment.

The three of them dropped to the forest floor, their hands shielding their eyes from the overwhelming brightness. The light blasts struck the ground around them, creating small craters and scorching the earth.

Runebelle, with her innate sadness, struggled to maintain her composure as the dazzling display of light played havoc with her sensitive eyes. She clung to the ground, her body trembling with fear and discomfort.

Risebelle, using her combat instincts, scanned the area for cover. She spotted a large fallen tree nearby and quickly gestured for her sisters to follow her. With a burst of speed and agility, they made a dash for the fallen tree, seeking refuge from Abner's relentless assault.

As they reached the cover of the fallen tree, Risebelle spoke to her sisters, "Stay low and keep your eyes covered. We'll have to find a way to deal with his light magic. This might be a challenge...but we have to destroy that Mana extractor somehow...“