“Kintovar, you o uand that tapping into my Zenith form is not something to be taken lightly. It’s a power that’s intense and es a lot of magical energy. The st time I used it was when I fought against the headmaster many years ago,” Mystimona said with a solemn look.

  Kintovar nodded. She had seen glimpses of Mystimona’s immense power during the battle with Roselle and Risebelle, but his Zenith form should be on another level entirely.

  “I remember seeing glimpses of your immense power during the battle with Roselle and Risebelle. But your Zenith form... I know it’s on another level entirely.”

  Mystimona looked away for a moment. “During that fight, I chose not to use this power. I made up my own rules for battling you after hearing everyone’s reasons fhting. Even though we were enemies, I hated that Headmaster who tried to trol me more than anyone else.”

  A small, knowing smile pyed on Kintovar’s lips. She ughed lightly, “Ah, but is not a battle, Mystimona. And we are not enemies anymore. We’re w together now.”

  Kintovar’s e face turned serious. She locked eyes onto Mystimona. “I don’t want to leave anything to ce. I o know what everyone do. We’re venturing into unknowory. Knowing the full extent of your abilities is crucial.”

  Mystimona sighed, then nodded in agreement. “Alright, I’ll show you…”

  Mystimona took a deep breath, giving a light growl as he began to tap into the immense power hidden within him.

  His body began to undergo a transformation, and the ges were nothing short of astonishing. Mystimona’s once-mase body shifted, being more femih each passing moment. His features softened, his jawline being delicate, and his hair, which had been long and purple, now cascaded down like a waterfall of amethyst strands. His eyes shimmered with an otherworldly iy, their vibrant purple hue pierg the very fabric of reality.

  With a scream that echoed through the forest, Mystimona’s voice transformed as well, now bearing a distinctly feminine quality. The sheer power emanating from his form caused the ground to tremble beh them. It was as if the very earth reized the might of his Zenith form.

  A radiant, glowing purple aura enveloped Mystimona, intensifying in brilliah each passing sed. It radiated an overwhelming magical energy that seemed to trahe boundaries of the physical world.

  Mystimona spoke, now pletely feminine, but carrying an eveer sense of authority. “This is my Zenith form, Kintovar, but as you see, it’s not something to be used lightly.”

  Kintovar stood ihe forest seemed shake at every sed, and the air surged with power. A tinuous static flowed around Mystimona’s body. She could hardly believe the incredible ges that had taken p him.

  “It’s truly remarkable, Mystimona,” Kintovar said, “Your power is beyond anything I could have imagihis is exactly what we o get off this isnd and achieve oals iy!”

  Kintained her posure before tinuing, “Now, we o determihe extent of your power and how much magical energy you gee in this form. We’ll due tests to gather the data we need. Are you ready, Mystimona?”

  Mystimona nodded with fidence.

  Kintovar retrieved a sleek, silver device from her satchel, its surface etched with intricate ruhat glowed faintly with a soft blue light. She approached Mystimona and carefully attached the deviystimona’s chest.

  “This device is desigo measure and analyze the magical energy you gee,” Kintovar expined, “It will also attempt to replicate the headmaster’s psychic powers using the data I gathered. But be prepared, Mystimona. This might strain you more than usual.”

  “Let’s do this.“Mystimona replied.

  Kintovar stepped back, giving Mystimona space. The device activated. It pulsed in rhythm with Mystimona’s heartbeat. A low hum filled the clearing briefly.

  Mystimona closed her eyes, fog inward towards her power. The transformation intensified and the aura grew brighter and dehe grouh her shook, and the air filled up with raw energy. The devi her chest glowed brighter, feeding off the surge of power.

  Kintovar closely monitored the device’s readings. The data streamed in rapidly, dispying plex graphs ari a small holographic s. Kintovar’s eyes darted across the information, analyzing every fluctuation and spike in Mystimona’s energy.

  The device emitted a high-pitched beep. Mystimo a jolt of energy course through her. A wave of mental force resonated her own abilities giving her access to psychic powers.

  The strain was immediate and intense. Mystimona’s body tensed, and her breathing became bored, but she gritted her teeth, pushing through the disfort to draw out her psychic potential.

  Kintovar observed with some . “Hold on, Mystimona,” she urged, “We’re almost there. Just a bit longer.”

  The deviystimona’s chest tio hum and glow, feeding off the surge of power. Kintovar felt herself being lifted off the ground, momentarily floating in the air as the physical energy intensified. The sensation was both exhirating and terrifying, a testament to the sheer magnitude of Mystimona’s Zenith form.

  Mystimona’s breathing became more bored. She could feel her strength starting to fail, but she toughed it out.

  Finally, the device emitted a series of rapid beeps which signaled Data pletion.

  “That’s it, Mystimona,” Kintovar said with relief. “You did it. You rex now.”

  Mystimona’s body slowly reverted to its mase form, the once-augmented power fading away.

  Kintovar watched this transformation with while raising one hand under her . Once Mystimona had fully transformed back she spoke with only a slight excitement, “Mystimona, your Zenith form is incredible, but the time straint is a challenge. We ’t rely solely on the psychic power to carry everyone for such a short duration. That’s okay though. I have another potential solution.”

  Kintovar expined. “The energy from the mystical forest is vast and powerful. We harhat energy to keep you in your Zenith form for longer periods. With the bined power of your affinities and the mystical energy, we achieve the flight we o leave this isnd.”

  Mystimona nodded in agreement, “It won’t be easy, but if it means esg this pce, then I am with you.”

  Kintovar smiled. “That’s the spirit, Mystimona. We’ll make this work. But first, let’s head back to the b and gather everyone. We have a lot to prepare for, and time is of the essence.”

  Together, Kintovar and Mystimona made their way back through the mystical forest. On the way back, Kintovar and Mystimona spotted Elena in the distance, silently their versation and transformation. Instead of frontihey decided to leave. They tinued on their way back to the b, leaving Elena to her thoughts in the mystical forest.

  Kintovar ehe b and found Haras diligently w on a project. Curiosity piqued, she approached to see what Haras to. There on the workbench were intricate designs and pos id out carefully.

  “What are you w on, Haras?” Kintovar asked.

  Haras looked up and smiled warmly at Kintovar. “I’m w on a special reward for Risebelle, Roselle, and Runebelle,” she expined. “After all their hard work iing us out of the danger zone, I thought they deserved something special to show our appreciation.”

  Kintovar nodded in agreement. She uood the importance of aowledging the efforts of her creations. “That’s a wonderful idea, Haras. What kind of reward are you creating for them?”

  Haras picked up a small, shimmering devid showed it to Kintovar. It appeared to be a crystal-like pendant with intricate engravings. “I’m making these ented pendants,” she expined. “Eae is attuo the individual preferences and personalities of Risebelle, Roselle, and Runebelle. They wear these pendants, and it will enhaheir e with you and with each other. It’s a symbol of our bond and gratitude.”

  “That’s a lovely gift, Haras. I’m sure they’ll cherish them.”

  Haras nodded and tinued her work, putting her heart and soul into creating these special pendants for their creations.

  Kintovar watched Haras work for a moment, her question lingering in her mind, but she decided not to disturb her at this moment. With a nod, she turo Mystimona and spoke, “Mystimona, you’re free to do as you please until I e back. Explore the b or take a break, it’s up to you.”

  Mystimona nodded in aowledgment, and Kintovar made her to the fourth floor of the b, where her room was located.

  Becky and Sybil couldn’t tain their curiosity as they approached Mystimona.

  “Hey, Mystimona,” Becky began, her eyes filled with excitement. “That Zenith form of yours was incredible. How did you acquire such power?”

  Sybil nodded in agreement. “Yeah, Mystimona, tell us. We’ve never seen anything like that before, except from the headmaster. How did you do it?”

  Mystimona chuckled, fttered by their i. “Well, it’s not something I use often,” he admitted. “I tap into it when I need an immense burst of power. But it’s a double-edged sword. It es a lot of energy and has a time limit before I revert to my normal form.”

  He paused for a moment, a hint of seriousness in his eyes. “And as for how I acquired it... it’s a long story involving my time at the Magical Academy and a desperate situation. But let’s just say it was a st resort.”

  Becky and Sybil exged gnces, intrigued by the mystery surrounding Mystimona’s Zenith form.

  In the quiet of the evening, as the group prepared for dinner, Gaiza’s thoughts drifted back to a distant memory from her childhood at the Magical Academy.Young Gaiza was shivering iimidating corridors of the Magical Academy, feeling dwarfed by the older students who moved arouhe timid, wide eyes of Gaiza darted nervously from person to person until someone walked up to her.

  “Why are you shivering?” Young Elena sounded as smooth as silk, and she had a face of fidehat immediately caught Gaiza’s attention.

  Young Gaiza blinked up at the taller girl, almost speechless. “I-I...”

  Elena didn’t wait for a plete answer. She gently took Gaiza’s hand and said, “e on, we ’t be te for css.” She guided Gaiza through the maze of hallways. Ohey reached their destination, Elena finally introduced herself. “I’m Elena, by the way. Elena Aragon. What’s your name?”

  Gaiza hesitated for a moment, then mao stammer, “I’m... Gaiza.”

  Elena gave a small smile. “o meet you, Gaiza. Stick with me, and you won’t have any problems in this pce.”

  And from that day faiza and Elena’s friendship began to blossom, though it would be marked by the ges that would e.

  One day, in the chambers of the Headmaster’s office, The Headmaster look at her with a calg eye.

  “Elena Aragon,” she said, “You have proven yourself to be exceptional. You have shown unwavering loyalty to the Academy, and yical abilities are beyond question. You have earhe right to be my right hand.”

  Elena bowed respectfully, “I am honored, Headmaster.”

  Gaiza, who had apanied Elena to this fateful meeting, watched with awe.

  The Headmaster tinued, “From this day forward, you will assist me in matters of utmost importance. Your loyalty will be to the Academy above all else. Is that clear?”

  Elena nodded. “Crystal clear, Headmaster.”

  A few days after Elena ointed as the Headmaster’s right hand, tensions began to subtly shift between her and Gaiza. The onseparable friends found themselves spendiime together. Their iions were strained and distant.

  Oernoon, Gaiza couldn’t tain her frustration any longer. She sought out Elena in a quiet hallway, but as soon as Gaiza got there, she ut in a state of shock by Elena’s words.

  “Elena, what do you mean we’re not friends anymore?”

  Elena turo face Gaiza, “Gaiza,” she replied calmly, “things have ged.”

  Gaiza’s hands trembled. She gripping Elena’s shoulders. “But why? You promised we’d stick together.”

  Ele Gaiza’s gaze evenly with not even a hint of a ge from a ral look. “The Academy needs me, Gaiza. I have responsibilities now, duties that e before personal friendships.”

  Tears welled up in Gaiza’s eyes. “What?! W—D--- Does this mean nothing to you? Our friendship meant nothing to you at all?”

  Elena sighed. “My loyalty lies with the Academy. I ’t let personal feelings interfere.”

  Gaiza’s grip on Elena loosened. Her hands falling to her sides. She stepped back, heartbroken and lost for words.

  Gaiza remained deep in thought throughout dinner, her mind dwelling on the memories of the past and the friend she had lost to ambition and power. Aliana noticed Gaiza’s distant demeanor throughout dinner. She gently touched Gaiza’s arm, breakihoughts. “Gaiza, your food is going to get cold,” she said softly though gave a small chuckle. “Though, with pastries, they taste good either way.”

  Gaiza blinked, realizing she had been staring into nothingness. She looked down at her untouched food. The pastries still warm and inviting; however, her appetite had vanished along with her peaind.

  “I ’t leave things like this,” Gaiza murmured to herself. Without another word, she pushed her chair back abruptly and stood up, causing a few heads to turn in surprise.

  “Gaiza,” Aliana shouted, but her cry was too te.

  The door to the b swung shut behind Gaiza. She disappeared into the mystical forest. Aliana exged worried gnces with the others at the table.