Project Mage

Chapter 84: Beyond Technology



The clash between Haras's technology and the headmaster's Zenith Magic unfolded before the eyes of Kintovar’s Creations. Roselle stood in awe of the spectacle. The sheer power and magnitude of the battle were beyond anything she had witnessed before.

Risebelle, the serious one couldn't help but admit the reality of the situation. She turned to Roselle and remarked, "This is a level of magic we wouldn't have been able to handle by ourselves. We would have been destroyed..."

It was a rare admission from Risebelle. Risebelle never admitted defeat but in this instance it was different for it. She continued solemnly "Look at me, Roselle. I'm actually saying we can't handle something."

Roselle, offered a reassuring smile. "it’s okay, Risebelle," she said softly. "We don't always have to handle everything on our own."

Sybil's attention was now on Becky who had fallen victim to the headmaster's mind destruction. She kept a vigilant watch over her, ensuring her body’s safety while the intense battle continued.

In response to Roselle and Risebelle's conversation, Sybil nodded in agreement. "You're both right," she said, "There are times when we need to rely on others and work together to overcome challenges that are beyond our individual abilities. It's a lesson we're learning today."

The battle between Kintovar, Haras, and the headmaster reached a critical point as Kintovar unleashed a barrage of bullets from her small guns. However, the headmaster's immense power became evident as she effortlessly halted the bullets in mid-air, freezing them in place with a mere wave of her hand.

With another wave of her hand, the headmaster redirected the bullets back toward Kintovar. The bullets streaked through the air, closing in on her with deadly accuracy.

In a split-second decision, Haras activated the Quantum Mindsuit's protective barriers around Kintovar, forming a shimmering blue shield that surrounded her like a cocoon. The redirected bullets struck the shield, creating brilliant sparks upon impact.

The force of the bullets pushed Kintovar back, but the shield held, absorbing the kinetic energy and preventing any harm to her. Kintovar remained unscathed within the protective barrier.

The headmaster, frustrated by her inability to harm Kintovar, pulled back from the confrontation. She placed up her guard.

The headmaster raised her staff high, the yellow crystal at its tip spinning faster and brighter than ever before. Her eyes, now a blazing yellow, focused on her targets with a malevolent intent.

With a mental command, the headmaster sent out a wave of psychic energy that went over to Kintovar and Haras which they were unable to avoid.

The wave of psychic energy crashed into them and the creators felt an immediate, violent intrusion into their minds. Thoughts were wrenched open, memories forcefully dredged up and twisted into grotesque shapes. Their deepest fears, the shadows they kept buried, now surged forward, raw and relentless. It was an assault designed not merely to injure their bodies but to fracture their very spirits, to corrode their willpower until only despair remained.

Kintovar's mind was no stranger to the headmaster's psychic assault. The wave of energy washed over her and she felt her memories being altered and manipulated. Her past experiences twisted and distorted in an attempt to weaken her resolve.

However, Kintovar was not so easily defeated. The brilliant mind that had created advanced technology and innovative inventions was not easily swayed. She fought back against the intrusion, using her intellect and willpower to resist the headmaster's influence.

With a surge of mental strength, Kintovar pushed back against the psychic assault, gradually regaining control over her memories and thoughts.

Haras, within the protection of the Quantum Mindsuit, remained unaffected by the headmaster's attempt to infiltrate her mind. The suit's advanced technology acted as a formidable barrier, preventing any intrusion into her thoughts or emotions. Haras turned her attention to Kintovar after the psychic assault subsided. She asked with concern, "Kintovar, are you okay?"

Kintovar, despite the mental strain she had just endured, offered a reassuring smile. She placed her hands on her hips and adopted a confident posture as she replied, "I'm just fine, Haras. And I believe I've seen a way for us to end this."

With a hint of a mischievous smile, Kintovar continued, "I've got a plan, and I think it's time we put it into action."

Haras nodded in agreement, her Quantum Mindsuit radiating with energy as she prepared for their next move.

"Haras, this is it! This is the moment we've been waiting for. It's a wild gamble, but if we can pull this off, it'll be the greatest achievement in the history of combining magic and technology." Kintovar spun around and twirled with excitement despite her pains.

Haras, her helmet concealing her expression, but she responded with widened eyes, "Oh, you mean we'll finally have bragging rights at a creator’s conference, right?"

Kintovar couldn't help but chuckle at Haras. "Exactly, Haras," she replied with a grin. "And we'll have one heck of a story to tell."

"Well, Kintovar, I've always wanted to brag about my adventures with a superhero in a fancy quantum suit."

Kintovar chuckled again, “‘A Superhero quantum suit? That would be utterly preposterous’," she remarked with a wink; however, her face quickly turned serious as she continued, "But back to the plan, Haras. We need to act fast. The longer this battle drags on, the more the headmaster adapts to our tactics."

Haras nodded in agreement, “Right, Kintovar. So, what's this brilliant plan of yours?"

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The headmaster's eyes blazed with an intensity as she prepared to unleash her most devastating psychic spell. With a dramatic flourish of her staff, she announced its name with chilling conviction.

“That’s it. Iv’e allowed you all to live long enough! Behold, the depths of Magic!" she declared. "Gravity's Embrace: Absolute Skyfall!"

A surge of energy radiated from the headmaster, her aura unfurling like a dark, celestial across the battlefield. This spell, a masterpiece of arcane might, defied the laws of gravity itself. As she chanted the incantation, a swirling vortex of yellow and black energy materialized above her which swallowed the sky in its ominous maw.

In an instant, everyone on the battlefield was torn from the ground. Their bodies were rendered weightless and adrift. They ascended, higher and higher like marionettes on invisible strings being drawn toward the vortex's heart.

The headmaster held onto a malevolent smile while watching her opponents struggle in the grip of Gravity's Embrace. The higher they ascended, the more the gravitational force intensified, pressing down with crushing, unyielding pressure. It was a symphony of suffering with each note being a scream.

Roselle, Risebelle, and Sybil stared in horror and disbelief as the headmaster unleashed her devastating spell. The ground vanished beneath them, swallowed by the maw of the vortex. Their bodies grew unbearably heavy, the pressure mounting with each passing second. Breathing became a battle, movement an impossibility. Fear and agony painted their faces as they hung in the sky, caught in the merciless grip of Gravity's Embrace.

Roselle clung to her sisters, her innocent blue eyes wide with fear, and whispered, "What's happening? This power… we can't go on like this or we’ll be crushed!"

Risebelle, usually the more confident of the two, couldn't hide her fear either. She clutched onto Roselle and Sybil, her blue hair blowing in the turbulent winds and said ,"This...this is way too much. We can't even fight back against this level of power."

Sybil, ever the calm and collected one, tried to maintain her composure but couldn't hide her concern. She glanced at the others and said, “Kintovar and Haras must have a plan. We have to trust in them…"

As the relentless force of Gravity's Embrace continued to crush those caught in its grip, the headmaster's triumphant laughter echoed through the sky.

"Yes, yes, with this, I WIN!" she proclaimed. "It's over Kintovar! None of your tricks can save you now!"

The gravity of the headmaster's spell bore down on them. Kintovar acted in haste. She reached into her pocket and pulled out a small cylindrical device labeled 'lip-glaze.' With a nod, she tossed it toward Haras.

Haras caught the device, her movements slow and labored under the immense pressure. She looked at Kintovar and a smile came to her. she nodded back.

Kintovar's came through on their communication devices, "Time to make the ultimate sacrifice, Haras."

Haras nodded with tears streaming down her eyes nearly instantly," It's been a pleasure working with you, Dr. Kintovar."

Kintovar and Haras prepared to execute their daring plan. Kintovar aimed her Bg-356, the weapon now back in its formidable form, and calculated the trajectory carefully. The pressure was overwhelming, but they refused to let that stop them.

Haras, her Quantum Mindsuit shielding her from the worst effects of the gravity, braced herself for what was to come. She held the 'lip-glaze' device in her hand, ready to activate it at the precise moment.

With a decisive blast from the Bg-356, Haras was propelled through the air at breakneck speed. The sheer force of the launch sent her hurtling toward the center of the headmaster's devastating spell.

As Haras closed the distance, she activated the 'lip-glaze' device, and the concentrated magical energy of the forest surged within her. Her lips met the destructive force of the headmaster's spell, and for a brief moment, the world seemed to hold its breath.

The clash of powers was intense, a battle of wills and magic that defied comprehension. The headmaster's spell met its match in the form of Haras and the 'lip-glaze.' The sheer force of their collision created a shockwave that rippled through the sky.

Then, with a blinding flash of light, the headmaster's spell was nullified. The crushing gravity that had held them aloft suddenly vanished, and the creators and their sisters began to fall back to the ground.

While the creators and their sisters began to descend from the sky, the headmaster's desperate cry pierced the air. Her bloodshot eyes reflected a manic’s as she shouted, "NO! Temporal acceleration!"

With newfound speed and agility, the headmaster surged forward, closing the gap between her and Kintovar at an alarming pace. Her aura blazed with a ferocious intensity as she targeted the creator.

Kintovar, undeterred by the headmaster's sudden burst of speed, remained focused. She knew that their only chance was to strike now, while the headmaster was vulnerable. With a confident smirk, she transformed her Bg-356 into its more formidable form.

"One more time, baby!" Kintovar exclaimed with excitement. She aimed the weapon at the charging headmaster, and a torrent of energy erupted from the Bg-356, forming a powerful projectile.

The attack rocketed toward the headmaster, and their powers clashed once more. However, this time, Kintovar was descending, taking advantage of the headmaster's temporal acceleration to maneuver and attack from a different angle.

Kintovar carried a triumphant tone once she descended. She was still locked in a fierce clash with the headmaster. She shouted, "You know, it's funny. The very thing that's going to defeat you... is lipstick, didn’t I tell you that? But you should look around you!"

With a sly grin, Kintovar pointed upward, directing the headmaster's attention to the sky.

As they descended, the skies above began to darken, and raindrops fell from the heavens.

Risebelle, falling alongside Roselle, summoned her acid rain ability with a triumphant shout.

“Acid Rain!”

"Oh no!" the headmaster exclaimed, realizing the peril she was in.

Just as Roselle began to plummet, Risebelle swiftly grabbed her sister, ensuring they remained safe in the air. Risebelle then urged Roselle to take action.

"Fire now, Roselle!" Risebelle commanded.

Roselle summoned her massive cannon, a formidable weapon of immense power. The cannon materialized in her hands, crackling with energy as she charged it with its maximum of 200% of her magical power. The yellow lightning that surrounded her being transformed into a fiery red, a symbol of her unparalleled strength.

Aiming the cannon at the headmaster, Roselle locked onto her target with unwavering focus. She unleashed the full might of her charged cannon. She went forth a devastating blast of red energy that streaked towards the headmaster with unstoppable force.

The impact was instantaneous—a colossal explosion erupted in a dazzling display of light and energy. It was a cataclysmic burst that swallowed the headmaster and her Zenith Magic whole. The force of the blast sent shockwaves tearing through the sky, shaking the very foundations of the forest and covered the area in a giant smoke cloud.

Once the debris from the attack began to clear up, Roselle looked around but maintained a serious look. Was the battle truly over? Had the headmaster been defeated?


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