Sienna Cerkol a very beautiful young woman of 22 years, was far more than a mere heiress to an influential aristocratic house. With her long hazelnut hair cascading in soft waves down to her legs her face framed by an elegant fringe swept to the right, and her mesmerizing violet eyes that seemed to absorb the light around her she captivated everyone who crossed her path.
Her appearance was that of a noble figure, but her true essence lay in her brilliant mind and insatiable thirst for knowledge.
Always dressed in a perfectly fitted white lab coat, a pair of glasses perched on her stunning eyes, Sienna spent her days immersed in scientific research. Unlike other young women of her rank, she was deeply disinterested in political intrigues and the usual aristocratic socialities.
For her the pursuit of knowledge and experimentation were far more fascinating endeavors. Her time was divided between her estate where she had a personal laboratory, and the laboratory of the Ednia Amiria Academy a renowned institution for its advancements in merging magic and technology.
A Tumultuous Experiment
One afternoon, Sienna was in one of these laboratories, handling energy stones and rare minerals sourced from the volcanic reefs of Ednia.
These stones imbued with pure magic and unfathomable power, were fueling her latest project: a revolutionary machine of her own design.
As she inserted the stones into the device, a muffled detonation echoed throughout the room, followed by a light explosion that blasted a gaping hole in the ceiling.
Jonady accompanied by his new comrade Kaylen entered the laboratory, drawn by the noise of the explosion. Upon seeing the state of the ceiling Kaylen sighed, crossing his arms with an exasperated look.
— "You really need to stop with your eccentricities Sienna !!."
Sienna responded with a crystalline laugh, approaching him lightly and catching his arm.
— "And you should help me with my research" she said with a mischievous smile.
Kaylen turned his eyes away with a disapproving snort.
— "Don't drag me into your nonsense, Sienna."
At that precise moment, another figure burst into the laboratory, hurriedly. Eric Sienna's older brother and a knight responsible for the academy's security, seemed to display a desperate air. He swept his gaze across the room his eyes stopping on the gaping hole in the ceiling.
— "Sienna! How many times do I have to tell you not to test your inventions in the academy?"
Sienna pouted at her brother shrugging her shoulders with a provocative wink.
— "Yes big brother I understand." But her cheeky smile betrayed her insatiable thirst for experimentation. She would do it again.
Jonady who had remained silent until then observed the scene with growing interest. What he saw impressed him: the machine Sienna had built bore a striking resemblance to an M2-2 flamethrower from his own world. Its energy source appeared to be the magical energy stones capable of storing magic. Behind her another of her creations, caught his attention: a wood stove with a design similar to those from the early 20th century integrating complex craftsmanship to optimize energy efficiency.
With a calculated smile, Jonady stepped forward toward Sienna and Kaylen.
— "Both of you should come work directly for the palace. Your talent is far too precious to stay here."
Kaylen displayed a curious smile his brow furrowing with intrigue, while Sienna adjusted her glasses intrigued.
— "Why would a mere student like you be able to make such a proposal?" she asked raising an eyebrow.
Kaylen answered quickly before Jonady could speak.
— "He's the new monarch in disguise."
Sienna blinked then shrugged with disarming lightness, amused.
— "Hmm, the new monarch? I see. In that the case, why not." She smiled.
— "I've seen all there is to see here. Exploring new horizons might be interesting."
Kaylen eventually accepted, believing he had nothing more to learn at the academy. Working alongside Jonady, the new monarch, awakened a new curiosity in him.
Perhaps this proximity to the king would allow him to see the world from a different perspective.
In the future
That day marked the beginning of a collaboration that would change history. Sienna's sometimes tumultuous experiments gave rise to a new tradition: henceforth, students of the Ednia Amiria Academy were required to present a scientific demonstration as their final exam, a ritual imposed on every generation.
But beyond that, it was also the meeting place of three emblematic figures: Jonady the visionary monarch, Kaylen the wise and calculating white tiger and Sienna the scientist hungry for knowledge.
Together, they would not only transform the future of the kingdom of Ednia but also leave an indelible mark on history.
Their bold ideas innovative collaboration, and relentless pursuit of progress would define a future where magic and technology walked hand in hand shaping the future of the island kingdom of Ednia.