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Chapter 3 - Chapter 3 - "Escaping Hackle Room"

Yukta:

I have The Brilliant Plan to Escape the Hackle Room

Understanding the Rituals & Breaking the Seals

The Hackle Room was protected by powerful magical seals created by the king's twin sons. These seals had been carefully constructed using ancient rituals and spells to trap the children inside. However, the seals had a fatal flaw—they relied on an ongoing source of energy that came from the king's power and the rituals that sustained it.

Yukta had learned over the years that she could manipulate small portions of this magical energy if she channeled it correctly. However, the seals themselves were nearly impossible to break directly by brute force.

Ankrit and Yukta knew they had to weaken the power of the seals first before attempting a full escape. This meant they needed to disrupt the rituals that reinforced the seals. After studying the guards' patterns and monitoring the rituals' times, they figured out the key points in the ritual cycle that could be targeted.

Yukta:

"We need to interrupt the rituals that keep these seals active. The king's sons perform these rituals every night, and the guards rely on their magical power to maintain the locks. If we can interfere with just one, it will create a weakness in their hold."

Ankrit:

"Let's plan it during their ritual hour, when the guards are busy and distracted. I've noticed the cracks in their magic. When their power is focused on maintaining the seals, it's vulnerable."

The Ritual Disruption

The plan involved a two-pronged approach: Yukta would focus on disrupting the rituals themselves, while Ankrit would use his newfound strength and skills to deal with the guards.

Yukta's Task: Manipulating Ritual Power

Yukta had been studying the magical ley lines that powered the Hackle Room's seals for years. She had found the ritual patterns that connected the seals and the guards' movements.

Yukta planned to use minor magical forces to disrupt the rituals without drawing attention. She would use a ritual of her own, a counter-ritual, that would interfere with the energy flow, disrupting the connection between the seals and the king's twins. This would cause the seals to weaken temporarily, enough for her and Ankrit to make their move.

She had memorized the incantations, and when the time came, she would perform a precise counter-ritual at the center of the room.

Yukta (whispering to herself):

"Just a small shift in their energy… and everything will begin to unravel."

Dealing with the Guards

Ankrit, now a muscular and powerful young man, had honed his skills to perfection. Over the years, he had studied the guard's routines and their weaknesses. He knew that the guards relied on the magical seals to protect the Hackle Room, but they were vulnerable when the seals were disrupted. The guards were strong, but their strength was tied directly to the ritual magic they were sworn to protect. If that magic was weakened, the guards would be forced to fight with reduced power.

To ensure their escape, Ankrit would need to engage the guards directly—quickly and decisively.

Ankrit:

"I'll use their own fear against them. Once we disrupt the seals, the guards won't be able to react in time. I'll disable them before they can sound the alarm."

The Escape

When the moment finally arrived, Ankrit and Yukta made their move.

Yukta activated the counter-ritual, sending a pulse of energy through the ley lines. At first, nothing seemed to happen. Then, the walls of the Hackle Room began to vibrate, and a soft hum filled the air. The magical power that held the room's seals intact wavered.

At the same time, Ankrit slipped silently into the shadows, moving swiftly toward the guards' posts. His enhanced strength and agility allowed him to slip past the guards undetected, knocking out the weaker ones with swift, precise strikes.

As Yukta's ritual disrupted the magical flow, the guards' abilities started to wane. Their strength faltered, their movements slowed, and their magical senses dulled. It was a window of opportunity that Ankrit could not afford to miss.

With one swift motion, Ankrit disabled the first guard, locking him in a chokehold before dropping him to the ground, unconscious. Another guard turned in surprise, but Ankrit was already upon him, using his fists and feet to overpower him quickly. Each guard fell, one after another, as their magic faded under the pressure of the disrupted seals.

Yukta, focusing intently, whispered the final words of the counter-ritual. The seals around the door began to glow a brilliant yellow, then flicker. The once-impregnable door was now only held together by a fragile barrier.

Yukta:

"Ankrit, the door is open. Let's go!"

Breaking the Twin Brothers' Power

Once the guards were down and the seals had weakened, Ankrit and Yukta made their way toward the door.

However, breaking out of the Hackle Room wasn't just about physical strength—it was about breaking the power of the king's twin sons. Their influence stretched far beyond the walls of the Hackle Room.

The twin brothers had set up the most secure ritual lock, one that required their direct control to override.

They had no choice but to confront the twin brothers before they could escape.

Ankrit:

"I'll face the brothers. I know they'll try to stop us. You get the magic. I'll handle the rest."

Yukta:

Remember first brother name is zorath and second one is talos now let's enter

As Ankrit and Yukta entered the final chamber, the air trackled with raw magical energy. There standing tall and imposing, were the twin brothers-Talos and Zorath. Their eyes glowed with intense power, and the atmosphere seemed to vibrate with their presence. They had come to stop them, no matter the cost.

Talos (sneering):

"So, you've made it this far. But do you really think

you can defeat us? You are mere children."

Zorath (grinning):

"You should've known your place, Ankrit. You're nothing without us. Nothing!"

Fight for freedom

before Ankrit could even make a move, Talos raised his hand, and lightning shot forth, striking Ankrit with incredible force. Ankrit staggered, his body shaking from the sheer impact, but his resolve remained unbroken. He couldn't afford to fall now.

Zorath raised his hands and black tendrils of shadow erupted from the ground, wrapping around Ankrit's legs and arms, pulling him toward the dark center of the chamber.

Zorath:

"Struggling against us? How amusing. Let's see how long you last.

Ankrit, now bound by the tendrils, clenched his fists. With a surge of his inner strength, he broke free, his body glowing with light as he ripped through the shadows.

But as soon as he was free, Talos launched another devastating barrage of crimson lightning at him. The strikes

hit their mark, each one a powerful blow to Ankrit's chest. He fell to the ground, his body scorched and shaking, the air thick with the smell of burnt flesh.

Talos (mocking):

"Pathetic. You think you can defy us? You'll regret this."

Ankrit lay on the cold stone floor, struggling to breathe. His muscles burned with pain, and his body ached from the earlier attacks. But through the haze of agony, he saw Yukta standing strong, her eyes full of determination. She had believed in him, and he wouldn't let her down.

Ankrit (breathing heavily):

"Yukta:

I can't... keep going..."

Yukta (with a fiery resolve):

"You can, Ankrit. You have to! We're almost there! Don't let them break you!"

In that moment, Ankrit found the strength to push past his pain. He rose to his feet, his hands glowing with energy as he charged toward Talos, determined to finish this once and for all.

The Twin Brothers' Full Fury As Ankrit closed the distance, Zorath sent another wave of shadow magic, this

time forming a massive shadow beast that lunged at him. The creature's claws raked against Ankrit's skin, cutting deep, leaving him bleeding and struggle to hold onto consciousness

Ankrit gasped in pain, but through sheer willpower, he pushed forward. Talos wasn't finished. however. With a snap of his fingers, the very air around Ankrit grew dense with magical energy. almost suffocating him. Lightning flashed around Ankrit, narrowly missing him but creating a storm that seemed to close in from all directions.

Talos (taunting):

"Is that all you've got, Ankrit? You're already finished. There's no way out now."

Just as the storm grew more intense, Ankrit closed his eyes and focused, drawing on the energy yukta had taught him to hamess. His hands glowed brighter, his power

coalescing around him as he defied the pain, his voice breaking through the storm.

Ankrit (with determination):

I will not fall! This ends now!"

A Moment of Hope Ankrit unleashed a massive burst of energy, pushing back the shadow beast and breaking through the dense storm Talos had summoned. With one

final surge, he reached Talos and struck, his glowing fist smashing into the price chest.

The shockwave sent Talos stumbling back, his magical defenses cracking. He growled, trying to raise a hand to

retaliate, but it was too late. Ankrit had already reached his limit.

In the chaos of the battle, Yukta saw her chance. She stepped forward, her own magic swirling around her, and cast the final spell that had been building in her for years. She focused all her energy into severing the bond between the "twin brothers and their magic, disrupting their power at its very core.

With a powerful blast, Yukta's magic shattered Talos and Zorath's connection to their spells, and the brothers

were suddenly left vulnerable their powers gone.

The twin brothers, now powerless, fell to their knees, gasping for breath. Their magical auras were gone, leaving

them like mere mortals. Ankrit, though barely standing, stared down at them, his chest heaving as he caught his breath.

Ankrit (panting):

This is over. You won't control anyone ever again."

Zorath (weakly, his eyes burning with rage):

"You think you've won? You're nothing without your power... and nothing without us."

Talos (struggling to stay on his knees):

"You may have beaten us today, Ankrit... but the prophecy will always find a way."

But Ankrit, standing strong with Yukta beside him, knew better. This was just the beginning, and together, they would make sure that no one would ever suffer like they had again. Ankrit and Yukta stood victorious, having broken through the brutal onslaught of the twin brothers. With the brother's defeat, the chains that bound them to the Hackle Room were broken. The fight was over.

Now, a new path awaited them-one where they would fight for justice and lead the charge toward a new world, by concurring the power of all country and free all the kids who doues not have power