Project Mage

Abner, still struggling on the ground, managed to give Risebelle a defiant look despite his battered state. He clenched his fists, his emerald eyes filled with frustration as he began speaking.

"I will not let…these childish creations of such a heinous doctor...get the better of me like this," he rasped, sounding weakened but resolute. "The balance of this world must be maintained... even if it costs me my life."

Risebelle prepared to deliver the finishing blow,

"Your most famous last words, I’m sure," she said before unleashing a powerful shot from her cannon aimed directly at Abner, ready to put an end to this battle.

Abner turned the page of his book, a surge of magical energy radiated from him, creating an aura of intense light around his body. His emerald eyes glowed, and a sense of power seemed to emanate from him.

Risebelle, her cannon shot still on its way, hesitated for a split second as she sensed the change in Abner's energy. Something was different, and she couldn't shake the feeling that they were about to face a new and formidable challenge.

The shot from Risebelle's cannon struck Abner, but instead of the expected impact, it seemed to dissipate into the radiant aura surrounding him, as if absorbed by his newfound power.

Abner's smirk widened, and he spoke with a sense of triumph, "You underestimate the true extent of my abilities."

An intense light suddenly came from the Luminous Beacon above, and it descended upon Abner, enveloping him in its radiant glow. As the blinding radiance cleared, the sisters' hearts sank as they beheld the miraculous transformation that had taken place.

Abner stood before them, his body completely healed, not a single blemish or drop of blood on his clothes. His emerald eyes gleamed with newfound energy, and he radiated an aura of power that was even more formidable than before.

An intense light suddenly came from the Luminous Beacon above, and it descended upon Abner, enveloping him in its radiant glow. As the blinding radiance cleared, the sisters' hearts sank as they beheld the miraculous transformation that had taken place.

Abner stood before them, his body completely healed, not a single blemish or drop of blood on his clothes. His emerald eyes gleamed with energy of renewal, and he radiated an aura of power that was even more formidable than before.

Roselle panicked.

"What?! ... How is this possible? What did he do? He's fully healed, and there's not even a drop of blood on him!" she stammered while trembling. Her eyes darted between her sisters and Abner, trying to make sense of the situation.

Runebelle's sad face deepened, and she lowered her head, her shoulders slumping. The hope they had gained from their previous successful attack had been shattered, and she felt a sense of despair creeping in.

Risebelle quickly accessed her internal system, checking the percentage of magic remaining.

[System Message]

Magic Reserves: 30%

Risebelle's internal system displayed the remaining magic reserves, indicating that she had used a significant portion of her magical energy during their previous attacks. Her heart sank as she realized that their chances of defeating Abner had become even slimmer with his miraculous recovery.

Abner addressed the sisters with an air of superiority. “You won't defeat me, the chosen one of light so easily. You may have surprised me, but now I know the extent of what you are capable of." he declared, his emerald eyes fixed on Risebelle.

Risebelle, despite the odds stacked against them, responded

"We may not have expected this, but we won't give up just because you made it look like you healed yourself somehow," she declared, "We'll find a way to kill you. I can guarantee you that."

Roselle clenched her fists, flaring up, "We’ve lasted this long, and I don’t plan to stop functioning today," she added, her lightning ability crackling around her with suppressed energy.

“I won’t hesitate when my life is on the line!”

Runebelle, though wearing her usual gloomy face, nodded in agreement, showing her support for her sisters.

Abner, surrounded by the radiant aura of his newfound power, began to speak with an air of authority and wisdom. His emerald eyes gleamed with a sense of superiority as he addressed the sisters.

"Allow me to educate you on the concept of Greater Magic. It is a level of power that transcends the boundaries of human comprehension. Greater Magic is the pinnacle of magical mastery, a force that can never be replicated by mere technology."

He paused for a moment, allowing his words to sink in, before continuing, "Throughout history, there have been individuals who have ascended to this level of power, individuals who have harnessed the very essence of magic itself. I am one of those individuals, chosen by the light to protect the balance of this world."

Abner's emerald eyes bore into the sisters as he spoke, "Greater Magic allows me to wield the very forces of nature, to manipulate the elements, and to tap into the raw energy of the universe. It is a power that grants me dominion over life and death, a power that can reshape reality itself."

He raised his hand, and the Luminous Beacon above pulsed with even greater intensity, casting a blinding radiance over the clearing. "You see, Dr. Kintovar's creations, while impressive, your powers pale in comparison to the true might of Greater Magic. You are but children playing with toys, while I wield the power of gods."

Abner's words hung in the air, as he builds up an incredible surge of magical energy.

“Luminous Judgment!”

As Abner unleashed the formidable spell known as "Luminous Judgment," a profound transformation occurred in the very fabric of the world. The Luminous Beacon above shone with unparalleled brilliance, radiating a blinding light that engulfed the entire clearing.

The clouds above opene up in the skies, and in an instant, beams of divine energy descended down from the heavens, their intensity and purity unmatched by anything the sisters had ever witnessed. These beams struck with pinpoint accuracy, and as they descended, they seemed to pierce through reality itself.

Runebelle, the target of this celestial onslaught, desperately summoned her three pillars to shield herself. The three pillars formed a protective barrier around her, but the celestial beams disregarded their existence entirely. It was as if they passed through the pillars without resistance.

Realizing that her initial defense had failed, Runebelle pushed beyond her limits. She summoned more pillars, attempting to create a towering structure that would shield her from the relentless assault.

However, even this advanced technique proved futile against the overwhelming force of Luminous Judgment. The celestial beams of divine energy continued their descent, striking Runebelle with unerring precision. The impact was cataclysmic, unleashing an explosion of radiant energy that shook the very ground beneath them.

Runebelle's tower of pillars shattered into fragments of ice, earth and fire, unable to withstand the colossal force of the attack. She was engulfed in the blinding radiance, her bodyobscured by the intensity of the divine energy. The sheer power of Luminous Judgment was devastating, and it inflicted colossal damage that seemed insurmountable.

Roselle and Risebelle, watching in horror, could only helplessly witness the devastating effects of Abner's Greater Magic. The clearing was bathed in an otherworldly radiance, and the echoes of the celestial assault reverberated through the Mystic Forest.

As the blinding radiance began to fade, the extent of the damage became apparent. Runebelle, her body battered and scorched, lay motionless on the ground, her gaze of sadness hidden beneath the aftermath of the celestial onslaught.

[System Message]

Life Force: 0%

Runebelle's life force had been completely depleted, and she lay motionless on the ground, her form no longer showing any signs of vitality.

Roselle rushed to Runebelle's side in a hurry. Roselle knelt down beside her fallen sister and called out, "Runebelle!"

Risebelle carefully examined Runebelle's lifeforce, her hands trembling as she assessed the dire situation. She quickly realized the gravity of the damage and shook her head in dismay.

"Her lifeforce is completely drained... There's nothing left," Risebelle whispered, speaking filled with a rare sorrow and helplessness. She looked down at her unconscious sister with a heavy heart.

Roselle's worry mirrored Risebelle's, and a sense of deep concern washed over her. They had faced many challenges together, but seeing Runebelle in this state was something they had never experienced before. She looked at her unconscious sister with fear. Her heart raced.

"We need to do something," Roselle said, "We can't just let her... we have to find a way to help her, Risebelle!"

Risebelle nodded in agreement with a heavy heart. "I've never seen lifeforce drop to 0% before, not even in myself," she admitted, choking as she continued.

"I don't know if there's anything we can do at this point, Roselle. Only Kintovar would know, and guess what, she’s not with us."

"The same fate awaits both of you," Abner declared, his tone unwavering. "Take this as a lesson, Dr. Kintovar's creations. The same fate awaits you both. There is no escaping the power of Greater Magic."

With those words, Abner's aura of light began to dissipate, leaving the clearing in a state of eerie stillness.

Roselle's mind wandered back to a memory of the past. She couldn't help but feel a deep sense of nostalgia and sadness. She remembered the first time Runebelle had been activated, the innocence in her big eyes, and her tentative awakening. Dr. Kintovar's scolding had been a stern reminder not to frighten the young creation.

Over time, Roselle and Risebelle had made efforts to change Runebelle’s never-ending sadness. It had been a challenging journey, but they had seen progress. They had shared countless moments together, though they were small ones, supporting each other and trying to bring a smile to Runebelle's face.

Now, as she gazed at her unconscious sister, Roselle couldn't shake the overwhelming feeling of loss and despair.

Roselle reached out and gently put her hand against Runebelle's cheek. She whispered softly, ", Runebelle… You have to... you can’t…. you just can’t leave us like this... I haven’t made you… I have to... to…make you--”

Roselle's grief transformed into a fiery resolve, she turned her anger toward Abner. Her eyes blazed with unmasked fury

"You'll PAY for what you've done," Roselle declared, her words exclaimed loudly. She clenched her fists, her lightning ability crackling around her in response to her heightened emotions. Roselle’s yellow lightning, crackling around her, began to shift into a deep and ominous red. It was a sign of her using a dangerous level of magic—200%, far beyond her normal capacity.

You're going to regret every single moment you’ve caused us pain," she snarled. "Every scream, every tear, every loss—I'll make sure you feel it all!"

Her power erupted violently, red lightning arcing through the air with a deafening crack. The ground beneath her feet scorched and split, sending tremors through the battlefield. Her hair whipped wildly around her face, caught in the maelstrom of her unleashed magic.

Risebelle noticed this alarming change in Roselle's powers. She stepped closer to Roselle and urgently called out,

"Roselle, calm down! You know that you can't use that much magic all at once! You'll drain yourself completely!"

Memories of Runebelle flashed before Roselle's eyes. Her desire to defeat Abner pushed her beyond her limits. Her red lightning, already a sign of her exceeding her normal capacity, began to darken, crackling with an ominous and unstable energy.

Roselle's magic reserves were depleting rapidly, but her need to avenge Runebelle and protect her remaining sister was unwavering. She pushed herself further, well beyond the 200% limit, reaching 215%.

[System Message]

Magic Reserves: 215%

WARNING: Magic capacity exceeded. Overexertion may result in severe consequences.

Despite the warning, Roselle's resolve only grew stronger. The dark, pulsating energy surrounding her continued to intensify, and her magic reserves climbed relentlessly.

[System Message]

Magic Reserves: 230%

WARNING: Magic capacity critically exceeded. Continued overexertion will have dire consequences.

Roselle's eyes blazed with an intense magical power as she channeled more power than she had ever wielded before. The energy coursing through her was wild and uncontrollable, but she pressed on without stopping.

[System Message]

Magic Reserves: 250%

DANGER: Magic capacity dangerously exceeded. Immediate cessation is advised.

Roselle's red lightning had become a swirling storm of darkness, crackling with an intensity that defied all reason. Her own system messages were screaming at her to stop, but she had gone too far, fueled by her grief and anger.

Risebelle, her concern growing with each passing moment, pleaded , "ROSELLE, PLEASE STOP! YOU'LL RISK YOUR OWN LIFE FORCE IF YOU PUSH ANY FURTHER!"

[System Message]

Magic Reserves: 275%

CRITICAL OVERLOAD: Magic capacity in extreme danger of rupture. Cease this action immediately!

Roselle's body trembled as the overwhelming magical energy threatened to consume her. Her red lightning had turned into a vortex of darkness that threatened to spiral out of control.

[System Message]

Magic Reserves: 300%

IMMINENT RUPTURE: Magic capacity has reached its absolute limit. Catastrophic consequences imminent.

At 300% magic capacity, Roselle's transformation reached a catastrophic climax. Her red lightning, now an ominous shade of violent purple, crackled and surged chaotically all around her. Her body trembled as the overwhelming energy threatened to tear her apart from the inside.

Risebelle's eyes widened in terror as she watched her sister push herself to the brink of magical rupture.

"Roselle… You're going to risk everything?!”