Project Mage

Roselle continued to ascend toward the dark moon, the surges of darkness relentlessly pushing her closer to its malevolent presence, the situation grew increasingly dire.

Alan, surrounded by flames, made his move, attempting to advance toward Arlysa to disrupt her spellcasting. However, Sylra materialized before him. With her earth power, she clashed with his fiery energy, trying to force him into the path of the darkness.

Alan was no stranger to such tactics. He swiftly evaded the clash and moved out of harm's way. He remained focused on his mission to confront Arlysa and prevent the completion of the dark spell.

"Aqua Whirlwind!"

The Aqua Whirlwind formed around Risebelle with its swirling waters and razor-sharp blades creating a tempest of chaos.

Sylra immediately sprang into action. She swiftly moved to Arlysa using her earth aura to protect them. She created an earth around themselves which prevented the water from reaching them. The clash of water and earth created a barrier of elemental forces.

Risebelle thinking on her feet channeled her icy magic into the Aqua Whirlwind which intensified its power and causeda freezing effect. The whirlwind transformed into a swirling tempest of frigid water and ice encasing Arlysa's earth dome in a thick layer of frost. The dome, now frozen solid, momentarily halted Arlysa's attack.

Seizing the opportunity, Risebelle dashed towards the frozen dome. With a powerful jump, she leaped onto the icy surface and aimed her cannon at the ground. The cannon discharged a blast of energy, propelling Risebelle upward towards the dark moon. Her outstretched hand reached for Roselle, who was dangerously close to being consumed by the dark celestial body.

The situation became intense as Risebelle's fingers inched closer to Roselle's hand.With a heart-pounding moment of desperation, Risebelle's fingers brushed against Roselle's outstretched hand, and then, with a final burst of effort, she managed to grab onto her sister's hand. The intense heat radiating from Roselle's body caused the ice around Risebelle to melt rapidly. As the ice melted away, Risebelle endured the searing pain of the burn damage gritting her teeth.

Roselle, noticing Risebelle's sacrifice, couldn't hide her concern. "Risebelle, you're melting!" she exclaimed as she held onto her sister.

Risebelle and Roselle descended from the dark moon's grasp. Risebelle wasted no time in giving her sister a quick command.

"Roselle, gather a fireball!" she exclaimed.

Roselle nodded in understanding and focused her energy, conjuring a fiery sphere of power between her hands.

With a swift yet coordinated effort, Risebelle and Roselle aimed for the ice dome where Arlysa and Sylra were trapped. Roselle hurled the fireball with precision, and it struck the dome with explosive force, shattering the frozen prison and sending fiery shards in all directions.

Arlysa and Sylra were caught off guard by the sudden attack due to being frozen and ended up engulfed in the explosion. The intense flames and shards of ice inflicted severe damage on the duo.

Runebelle caught Risebelle and Roselle ensuring their safe landing on the ground below.

"That was quick thinking, “Alan said.

The group turned to survey the aftermath of their attack on Arlysa and Sylra. The Duo were battered and scorched by the explosion, struggling to regain their composure. The dark moon in the sky still loomed ominously, but their enemies appeared significantly weakened, providing a temporary advantage to their group.

Arlysa, though out of breath and weakened held her staff aloft to continue her spell. Sylra, however, appeared to undergo a transformation. Her eyes turned a fiery red, and a surge of power emanated from her.

With her eyes burning like fire, Sylra spoke with raging intensity. “How dare you interrupt Arlysa’s spell. I won’t stand for this! We'll see this through to the end!"

Arlysa had a dark aura swirling around her. She raised her staff higher and spoke with a sinister edge as she announced the spell. "Malevolent Awakening!"

Once the word’s left her lips, a surge of dark energy enveloped Sylra which was intensifying around her body and amplifying her abilities. Sylra's anger flared. She she let out a deafening roar with a red glow radiating from her with an ominous presence.

Sylra moved swiftly and began to create boulders from her rock shards. She sent them towards Alan. Alan unleashed a torrent of fire to counter the incoming assault. The clash of elements created a chaotic display of flames and rocky projectiles shooting past each other but Alan managed to hold his ground for the moment.

Sylra now decided to close in on Risebelle. Her attacks came with blinding speed. Risebelle attempted to form a water shield to protect herself; however, the force of Sylra's earth magic proved overwhelming. The shield shattered instantly and Risebelle was left dazed and battered struggling to remain conscious.

Sylra charged at Runebelle, the young creation of Kintovar wielded her giant needle, attempting to fend off the oncoming assault. However, Sylra's newfound power, enhanced by Malevolent Awakening, allowed her to move with incredible speed and precision. She deftly dodged Runebelle's attacks, creating an opportunity to unleash her quicksand trap.

With a sudden and calculated move, Sylra triggered the trap beneath Runebelle's feet. The ground turned into a treacherous pit of quicksand, trapping Runebelle and immobilizing her. Struggling to escape the sinking sand, Runebelle felt her movements grow sluggish and her situation grow dire.

Meanwhile, Sylra turned her attention to Roselle, who had attempted to use her fire magic to stop Arlysa. Sylra deflected Roselle's fire blasts with ease and shouted at her with anger in her tone. "How dare you try to touch Arlysa!"

Gathering the power of the earth into her fist, Sylra delivered a devastating punch to Roselle. The impact sent Roselle flying through the air, her body battered and barely able to maintain consciousness. The battlefield had turned into a fierce and chaotic battleground, and the sisters found themselves facing overwhelming odds.

Roselle, her body battered and bruised, could hardly keep her eyes open. She glanced at her system status, her vision blurred as she struggled to stay conscious.

Roselle's Lifeforce: 10%

Risebelle, one eye closed and her body aching from the relentless battle, managed to check her own system status.

Risebelle's Lifeforce: 15%

Runebelle, who had endured less damage than her sisters, observed her own status.

Runebelle's Lifeforce: 55%

"Roselle! Risebelle! Runebelle!" Alan shouted desperately but he was drowned out by the overwhelming onslaught of boulders and the chaos of battle. His attempt to reach them was hindered by the relentless assault leaving him struggling to make his presence known.

Sylra was still seething with anger and frustration. She stomped heavily on the ground with her rage echoing through the land. She took slow, deliberate steps as she approached the nearly unconscious Roselle.

"You won't escape me, Roselle," Sylra hissed, “I’ll have my revenge for what you've done…Unfortunately for you, no god awaits you on the other side!"

Roselle's mind raced with a whirlwind of thoughts. She couldn't escape the overwhelming presence of Sylra's hatred, a hatred born from the loss of Thalindra, the forest guardian she had been forced to confront.

‘Do I deserve this?’ Roselle questioned herself. ‘I had no choice but to defend myself. Thalindra left me with no other option, and yet... ‘Her thoughts trailed off as she grappled with the complex emotions swirling within her

In that intense moment, Roselle confronted the consequences of her actions and the pain it had caused others.

Sylra made it over to Roselle and she placed a strong grip around her neck. She then she lifted her off the ground. Roselle felt a rush of fear and desperation. She was helpless in the face of Sylra's vengeance.

Slowly, her punch hand moved forward in a calculated, approach toward Roselle, as she declared,

"Finally, Kintovars creation, the one who took away Thalindra is in my hands! Ahahaha! You have taken so many lives already and Thalindra… So for and all the lives taken by your hands and for Thalindra Roselle, THIS IS MY REVEENNGE!!!!!"

‘This wasn't what I wanted,’ Roselle thought, her gaze locked with Sylra's intense, revenge-filled eyes. ‘I never wanted to be someone who took the lives of mages or even the forest guardian, Thalindra. But... ‘She paused, her thoughts gravitating toward the painful truth. ‘Mages, including Thalindra showed us no mercy. Thalindra herself sealed off any escape route, leaving me with no other choice but to confront her.’

Sylra's clenched fist drew closer and everything became Gray for Roselle as her life began to flash before her eyes. Roselle's mind raced with memories and inner thoughts.

"I remember," Roselle whispered to herself, “My earliest moments. When Dr.Kintovar activated me... the Mages eliminated anyone with zero magic… including Scientists.. How could they do such a thing? No mercy... they showed me no mercy." She reflected on the harsh reality she had faced, the struggle for survival in a world that had shown her nothing but cruelty.

Her body began to stir, slowly but resolutely. Her flames intensified, and her spirit burned brighter with each passing second. "I can't fail Dr. Kintovar... I can't let my sister’s down," she thought while gaining strength. "I've come so far... we've come so far... for this chance at a future together." Roselle's desperate thoughts transformed into resolve as she fought to survive and fulfill her purpose.

In the nick of time, just as Sylra's clenched fist threatened to strike Roselle’s head off of her body, the ground beneath Sylra began to grow unbearably hot. Suddenly, Alan burst forth from beneath the boulders, gasping for breath but still ready to intervene. With a surge of power, he shouted:

“Extreme Magic: Blazing Inferno!”

The flames erupted with a ferocity that engulfed both Roselle and Sylra. The searing heat and scorching intensity of the fire were enough to force Sylra to lose her grip on Roselle. Gasping for breath, Roselle found herself free, her body singed but still intact. She still had her head! She desperately tried to regain her composure and breathing amidst the blazing inferno that raged around her.

Roselle found herself within the searing embrace of the Blazing Inferno. This was when she noticed something peculiar. Her body which was inherently infused with the fire element appeared to grant her a remarkable resilience to the scorching flames. Unlike Sylra who had been consumed by the inferno, Roselle felt the intense heat wash over her without causing harm.

"Finish her now, Roselle! Don't waste this chance!" Alan’s said with urgency.

With an understanding nod, Roselle began to gather the flames around her creating an intense heat that radiated from her being.

"I'm sorry, Sylra, for everything that's happened. I can't change the past and I can't go back. There is only one thing I know for real… I won't give up this fight. The Magical Academy is our enemy. I will fight with everything I have left, and together, me and my sister’s destroy the Magical Academy and take down the headmaster!"

Roselle gathered her strength and focused on her attack. She could feel the fiery energy surging within her. Flames swirled around her, forming a concentrated stream of intense heat.

"Fire Stream!"

The concentrated blaze erupted from her, resembling the power of Alan's Magic. Sylra reacted swiftly, raising her earth defenses in the form of boulders. However, something was different this time. Her defenses seemed weaker, and she struggled to maintain them as Roselle's fire stream overwhelmed her.

Frustration and anger boiled within Sylra as she shouted out roughly, " What the hell?!What's going on here?! Why are my boulders--?"

With a knowing smile, Roselle interrupted, "In Alan's Extreme Magic, the fire element is boosted, but all other elements are hindered. Some people's powers may even be shut off entirely if their affinity isn't high enough."

Sylra's desperate struggle against the fiery onslaught intensified but it was clear that she was overpowered. Her screams of frustration and pain went through the area. The flames blazed out in a powerful explosion that engulfed a large radius. The intense heat and force of the attack caused the ground itself to tremble.