Chapter 15: The Search For The Time-Stopper Machine
The Archadians and Queen Archandia embarked on a mission to find the Time-Stopper Machine, a device created by the Archadians themselves. The machine's power source was based on Lara's moon sealing magic, which would temporarily hold Death's abilities at bay. However, the machine's effect would only last for 300 years, and it would not provide a permanent solution.
The Queen's advisors had warned her about the machine's limitations, but they had no choice. They needed to buy time to prepare for the ultimate battle against Death. The machine was hidden in a secure location, and only a few knew of its existence.
Meanwhile, in a hidden place in Gaia, Edge reported to Death about her confrontation with the Archadians. "I'm sorry, my Lord. I'm about to finish those Archadians, but they got a wizard on their side."
Death's expression turned cold. "Regardless of the outcome, you still failed to kill two Archadians. We don't have to worry about them once we find the Time-Stopper Machine."
Zapper, one of Death's allies, stepped forward. "Don't worry, my Lord. I'll be with these two mumbling techies in this task. I'll make sure we find that machine."
Zapper's past was marked by pain and humiliation. He was a weak magic user in magic school, and his classmates would often bully him. One day, they pushed him too far, and Zapper's true potential awakened. His magic surged out of control, and he unleashed a powerful blast of electricity that injured his tormentors.
After that incident, Zapper joined the Corpse, seeking a sense of belonging and family. He found solace in Death's words, who promised him power and acceptance.
On Earth, the Archadians started their search operation for the machine. SkyRick covered a wide range area from the air, SpecLady visited museums, Warmits searched underwater, ShadowGirl navigated isolated islands, and JackSpark searched the highlands.
When SkyRick noticed a unique mountain of sand in the Sahara desert, he dug and found the machine. However, Zapper appeared, using his magic to accelerate and knock SkyRick unconscious.
JackSpark arrived and engaged Zapper in battle. Edge and Terminator joined in, mocking JackSpark. "Just let us go with the machine, and we'll spare your life," Terminator said.
"I'll take you all down," JackSpark bravely replied.
Zapper laughed. "I got him! Don't intervene, you two. This will be a good exercise."
The battle between JackSpark and Zapper was about to start when the rest of the Archadians arrived. "This is a perfect place for war," Warmits uttered.
"Let's make a deal," Zapper said. "Whoever wins this battle gets the machine. Is that fair?"
"That's a great deal!" JackSpark shouted. "You'll pay for what you did to Rick!"
The battle between the techie and the wizard was heating up. Who would win?