[ scene: A copper golem is standing there unable to move and the three elves are staring it down]
After the titanium golem fiasco.. I started training Luna , Liam and Levi
We began by copper golems and they had it rough
Since copper is relatively ductile they managed to beat it with normal spells
But good luck pulling that off against a titanium or a tantalum golem…
So I wanted them to one shot-kill it
*Goes behind Luna*
Colt [speaking in a soft tone] : "Your aim is perfect… now make a water ball"
*A water ball is formed above Luna's hands*
Colt : "Good, now imagine the water being pressed onto itself… imagine the water ball getting smaller…"
*Luna's face turns red*
Why is she blushing?
Colt[still practically whispering in her ear] : "Press it harder, harder, yes, that's good… make it into a blade, now shoot it at the golem."
*The water pierces the golem and the core and comes out of the other side.*
Water cutter at high pressures can cut copper, but this isn't an option against harder materials, we'll need to do actual water jet cutting and it's not an option here.
But I can't believe she did it without knowing what pressure even is!!
Colt[in shock] : "YOU DID IT !! LUNA YOU'RE A GENUIS!! A MAGICAL GENUIS!!"
* Liam and Levi stare in shock*
Luna [happy] : "It's because you're a good teacher, Colt"
Colt : "Believe me, that was all you!"
*Turns to Levi and Liam*
Colt : "Luna can explain it better than I can… now it's your turn."
[Scene : Each of the twins taking down a golem using the same method, Colt sucks the golem corpses into his item box]
[Scene : The three elves standing in a triangular form, surrounding a silicon golem]
*The three use earth magic to make earth lances then launch them at the golem at high speed.*
*The lances pierce the golem, the golem collapses, Colt sucks the corpse into his item box*
And so it went..
[Scene: The three elves staring down a titanium golem. Around it, remains of earth lances are on the ground. Colt is silently observing]
Levi [breathing heavily, sweat on his face] : "What's with this thing? None of our spells seem to work on it."
Liam : "We tried wind, water , earth and fire and we barely left a dent."
Luna : "We can't give up now. It's the last one we'll have to defeat."
Liam : "We've gotten stronger but.. I don't see a spell working on that thing and it's not even moving."
Levi : "If one spell won't work, Then we try combining a few."
Luna : "What do you mean?"
Levi : "We'll try breaking it after we soften it a bit."
Liam : "And how do you plan to do that?"
Levi : "The same way they make things out of iron: we'll melt that thing."
I don't know how potent their magic is.. I mean.. melt titanium?
Levi : "Luna, you have the most magic out of the three of us. You'll do the fire spell. You have to keep it burning and make it as hot as you can. I'll use earth lance on that thing."
Liam : "What about me?"
Levi : "If Luna's fire isn't enough we'll need you to step in. Ready?"
Liam : "Yes."
Luna : "Let's do it."
*Luna aims her palms at the golem, a stream of fire is launched hitting it in the torso.*
*Levi uses an earth lance, it shatters on the golem's torso.*
Levi : "It's not enough!"
*Liam uses the same spell as Luna*
*Levi attacks again, this time the lance dents the golem just a little*
Liam : "We need more power!"
*He and Luna increase their power*
Liam : "Can't.. keep it.. for long"
Levi : "On it."
*Levi uses another earth lance, the core is exposed*
Levi : "JUST DIE ALREADY!!"
*Hits the core with an earth lance, Colt deactivates "static" ,the golem remains still*
Colt : "Nicely done you three, you brought down one of the toughest golems out there."
*The three sit on the ground from exhaustion*
Liam : "And you took it down in one hit.. We'll never catch up."
Colt [walking towards them] : "I told you.. Don't compare yourselves to me. You three are already stronger than most known living beings in this world."
Levi : "Most known living beings, always so formal and elaborate."
Liam : "Still, why shouldn't we compare ourselves to you? Don't sell us short."
*Colt sits down next to Luna*
They managed to bring down a titanium golem. Not bad.. though tantalum or tungsten golems won't go down with this strategy. Now I see why the wasteland continent is so feared.
Colt: "Now you need to rest. I'll open a gate and-"
Levi : "No need!"
*Levi and Liam stand up.*
Liam : "Yeah, we have.. uh.. things to do, we're close enough to the village anyway."
Levi [as they're leaving] : "We'd better go now."
Colt [smiling and yelling] : "You don't have to be so awkward about this."
Levi : "We're not."
*They both go into the trees and leave Colt and Luna's sights*
*Colt laughs, turns to Luna*
Colt : "My work here is done."
Luna : "The contract signing is in a few days. I have to ask, you could have anyone you want… why me?"
Colt [Looking into the distance] : "Because you're you. You accepted me.. with all my secrets, all my burdens, all my flaws, even my darkness. No hesitation. You gave me back things I thought I lost forever. Because I love you… and I want to spend the rest of this life with you."
*Looks at Luna finds her face and ears red*
Colt [whispering in her ear] : "I love it when you blush like this…"
Colt : "It's a bit.. I don't know if it's early or late but, just for a while, let me take you on a date the likes of which was never seen in this world."
Luna [flustered] : "Okay."
*Colt carries Luna like the princess she is*
Luna [surprised and flustered] : "What are you-"
Colt : "Prepare for a new view… one I always wanted to share with the one I love."
*Colt flies vertically like a rocket. Luna closes her eyes and clings harder.*
Colt : "We're here."
*Luna opens her eyes to see a view of the world with the beautiful green main continent underneath and she looks around to see the ocean.*
*Colt lets Luna stand in mid-air since "float" is used on her as well.*
Luna [looks around in awe] : "It's beautiful."
Colt : "It is… not as much as you though."
*Luna looks at Colt , blushes*
*Colt puts his hand around her shoulder, pulls her close*
Colt : "See, Luna.. this is the world we live in… it's beautiful. I'm so happy I was born into this world… it's much easier here… I can see the light… and the darkness so clearly. I love this world for that… but I love it even more because you're in it."
Luna [flustered and embarrassed] : "mmm-stop saying things like that… I'm dying here."
Colt [laughing] : "You're so cute right now."
Luna : "Come on.. stop."
Colt [laughs] : "Alright, so where would you like to sign it?"
Luna : "It's customary to sign the wedding contract in the house the couple will live in and then they should throw a celebration."
Colt: "Is that so..?"
Luna : "By the way, you never told me where we'll live… I know travel won't be a problem because of your magic.. but still.."
Colt : "You'll see it in a few days."
Colt : "For now… let's take you home."
[Scene : Colt in the castle kitchen looking at ingredients and spices]
Now we need the main ingredients.
"Atomic manipulating" some of these was a pain. Worth it.
[scene : Colt under the sea surrounded by a cylinder of dim white light stretching to the surface and in the range of that cylinder, water floats like it's in space]
Since no humans can live in the sea, obviously, most if not all sea creatures are mutated. For some reason they never attack humans in this world.
*The water pressure formula is shown*
As for water pressure.. The pressure law is water density times depth below water surface times g
*The term g is colored in red, "G=0" appears and the red g shifts to a red zero*
and by setting G to zero around me, there is no pressure to speak of
*The pressure turns to a red zero as well*
*Back to Colt*
Found it.
*The view shifts to show a giant crab*
Come to papa.
[scene : Colt outside the castle, looking at the corpses of the giant crab and a giant shrimp]
Colt : "Imagine if a mutated shark were to attack… *shivers* I don't want to think about it."
I don't know if anyone in this world had eaten seafood before… but when I tried it, it was more delicious than the seafood on earth… probably because of the mana infused in the creatures here.
[scene : Colt in the kitchen looking at pots of food, he isolates them]
Colt : "Well, time to get our families."
*gate*
*Colt appears in front of his house to find Mark, Clarissa and Clarice ready to go*
Colt : "Uh… how long have you been waiting like this??"
Clarissa : "We saw something glowing outside… we rushed out to find you."
Mark : "Is this seriously your magic??"
Crap! I forgot I never told them about "gate" before… well, at this point of time it no longer matters. With calamity class powers and all.
Colt : "Guilty as charged.. and you'll find I can do a lot more than this."
Colt [points at the gate] : "If you please."
*They reach Colt's castle*
*The family stares in awe as they witness the castle, the flowers, the trees, and when they turn around at the sound of waves… they see the swimming pool and the ocean*
It may be night in the main continent but here.. the sun has just risen… I didn't pull an all-nighter like this for a long time…
Mark : "What's all this? Is it the king's?"
Clarissa : "I thought you were taking us to your home!"
*Loud rumbling noises.*
Those are just the golems trying to break through my walls… good luck breaking through missile proof walls you idiots.
Clarissa : "And what's this sound??"
Colt : "It's nothing to worry about."
Since I can manipulate atoms at will, I made these walls strong enough to take anything as well as adding layers of hexagonal shaped carbon atoms to absorb the shock
Still, I need to go deal with them. Just because I made the walls, doesn't mean they'll last forever.
Besides, this only happens about twice a year now… not that I mind the materials.
Colt : "Father, keep Clarice away from that *points at the swimming pool* and give me a minute I'll be back with Luna and her family"
*gate*
[scene : Colt sucking shattered golems to his item box]
*gate*
*Colt reaches Luna's house*
*He finds that they are coming out on their own*
Well, they must be excited.
*Luna and Colt go hand in hand and the rest follow*
*After crossing*
Colt : "Take it all in , Luna, because here is where you'll live from now on."
Everyone [in shock] : "NO WAY !!"
*Colt laughs his heart out.*
Mark : "So, this isn't the king's castle??"
Colt [laughing] : "No way, it's my home."
Zeno : "When did you build all of this??"
Colt : "I started when I was 12."
Mark : "12 !! But according to you… you were… oh no…"
Colt : "Oh yes… *in a dramatic tone* WELCOME , TO A PLACE WHERE NOTHING SURVIVES… WELCOME TO THE WASTELAND CONTINENT"
Luna [taking this with a free spirit] : *laughs*
Luna : "You never seize to amaze me . Every time I think I know what you're thinking, you come up with something new."
*Colt smiles.*
*Everyone looks at her with shock.*
Zenon : "You can't be serious about living here."
Luna : "I am … it's perfect."
Zeno : "IN THE WASTELAND CONTINENT !! NOT GOING TO HAPPEN!! I'M NOT ALLOWING IT!! TAKE US HOME THIS INSTANT!!"
Colt [suddenly becomes terrifying] : "Do you really think I'll put my love in danger??
You're the one who wanted a safe place for her to live!!
For your information : I despise humans more than you do… I have a whole continent here, why in this world would I live in the main continent ?!!!
You're my wife's grandfather.. and you have my respect but don't ever think you can tell me what to do… no one in this world tried it and lived."
Clarice [getting closer to Colt, saddened] : "Brother, you're scary."
Oh crap, I forgot she was here.
Colt [smiles] : "I'm sorry… I got a little carried away."
Luna[sensing his immense anger, knowing they awakened something that should've remained dormant, clings to Colt] : "Like I said. It's perfect. Thank you, for making such a wonderful place."
Clarissa [finally recovering from shock] : "So, wait this is… my son's home!!"
That's what you got from this whole conversation!!
Colt : "Yes, mom, sorry I didn't tell you before… but I'm stronger than you think."
Clarissa [in a sudden rush of joy] : "My son will live a good life!!"
*Goes on to stare Luna in the face.*
Clarissa : "Take good care of my boy."
Aaand this is why we ran away that night.
Colt [goes near Mark , whispers] : "You know, I can build a place like this one for you and mom and Clarice. Just ask, since you faced reality, surely you know that this is the perfect place for us."
Mark [smiles] : "I know… but Clarice still has school and I'd like to serve our domain lord's family for a while longer. They're good people… so, don't worry about us. Just live a happy life."
Colt : "Sure will *turns to face everyone* ALRIGHT LET'S HEAD INSIDE."
*As they walk , Lana suddenly whispers to Colt*
Lana : "I didn't say anything to see how this turns out but, I know my daughter… she's happy. Thank you."
Colt : "Thanks. I needed to hear that."
*As they walk inside they see that the interior is well lit by sunlight in the morning and chandeliers at night*
I could easily have made solar panels and light bulbs but… is it something I should do?
Do I have the right to change this world forever?
The development of this world is greatly affected by magic.
If I ever create something technological… I'll keep it under wraps only for my bloodline to know or else.. This world is screwed. If people learn "atomic manipulation". That's a recipe for disaster.
I know human greed and cruelty all too well… in fact… I'm the worst of them all.
*They reach a room with a big long dining table and many chairs*
*Luna and Colt stand at the head of the table while everyone else takes a seat*
*Colt's family at one side Luna's at the other*
*Colt takes out the contract, establishes the magic*
*Colt signs it, hands the quill to Luna*
Colt : "As soon as you sign…"
Luna [as she signs it] : "..We'll be together."
*The contract shines a bright white color, then the shining fades*
Now for the ring..
*Colt opens Item box, takes out the ring*
*Colt takes Luna's hand , places the ring on the ring finger*
*Everyone gasps in awe seeing the ring's four-colored beauty*
Zeno : "It's done."
Mark : "From now on you're.."
Clarissa : "..Husband and wife"
Colt [smiles] :" Thank you, everyone, for your unwavering support. Your continued presence means the world to us, and we sincerely hope that we can count on your steadfast support in the times ahead."
Formalities
Colt : "Now then, I prepared a little something as a token of my gratitude."
*Colt goes and comes back with flying plates around him… full of different recipes for crab and shrimp*
*The plates land elegantly in front of each person… the meal is still hot and fresh*
*Colt takes his seat next to Luna at the head of the table*
*Everyone looks at the food with confusion and hesitation*
Clarice [innocently asking the question everyone wanted to ask] : "Brother, what's this?"
Colt[smiling] : "It's seafood, it's delicious"
Clarice [confused] : "Seafood?"
How to explain it…
Colt : "You know that big lake outside?"
Clarice[nods] : "mm"
Colt : "It's called the ocean. Underneath the water, there are yummy things … these are some of those things."
*Without a second of hesitation Luna and Clarice taste the food*
*Observing their reactions everyone started eating*
As I thought they've never had seafood before
The twins loved the shrimp, the royal elf couple got hooked on the crab.
I'd say choosing seafood was the right call.
[Scene : Colt and the rest are standing outside the castle]
Colt :"And for the finale.."
*Colt launches pouches creating another fireworks display*
Luna : "There are even more colors than last time !!"
Colt : "Like I said before, this place is a treasure trove. And now, I can share it with you"
*They kiss*