s inventions and technological advancements."
"Stolen," I heard Luke mutter.
"That's right. The king is quite famous for his taste in 'borrowing' inventors from foreign kingdoms."
"Luke, you take care of this. I don't want to harm them, and my sixth sense is failing me."
"Because of the excitement?"
"What do you think?"
"That you desperately need my help."
I sat back down beside them, crossing my arms, knowing that until I calmed down and regulated my emotions, I wouldn't be of much use. Just then, a hard hit from the back of the truck briefly veered us off the road.
Fortunately, the old man proved to be a good driver of this machine, quickly steering us back onto the safe path that would lead us out of these mountains.
"Luke!"
"I'm on it."
I felt Luke's magical energy surge significantly before a stream of water splashed down on my head, drenching me completely.
