As the meandering trail unfurled beneath our strides, my companion, a lively lad at my side, deemed it an opportune moment for formalities. With exuberance, he declared his name to be Lucio and animatedly recounted tales of his deep affection for the stars. He boasted about injecting a dose of modernity into our reality through his inventive contraptions. Amidst his vibrant monologue, a seed of skepticism sprouted in my mind, questioning the authenticity woven into his words.
"... and someday, I could ascend to the position of Queen Felice's chief mechanic!" he proclaimed, his enthusiasm unbridled.
"Fantastic, truly amazing," I replied with a tinge of sarcasm, met only by another of his infectious smiles.
Lucio extended an invitation to his dwelling—a peculiar amalgamation of hut and robotics seamlessly entwined. Upon stepping inside, the ostensibly ordinary abode underwent a profound metamorphosis. Bazooka-styled mechanisms emerged from the floor, eliciting an instinctive leap backward and a flinch on my part. Lucio promptly positioned himself as a protective barrier in front of me.
"Show some respect; I've got a guest here!" he exclaimed.
The bazookas powered down, making way for an expansive screen and a microphone. In the blink of an eye, a cinematic message materialized on the display.
"Please state your name."
Perplexed, I turned to Lucio for guidance, and with an encouraging gesture, he signaled me to proceed. Reluctantly, I approached the microphone, my bewilderment palpable.
"Cobalt..."
In response, the contraption transmitted two succinct words:
"Welcome, Cobalt..."
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Cobalt and The Five Stars
ФэнтезиWhen a boy simply known as Cobalt awakes in a dimension far from his own, he is more than determined to get back home, all while making friends along the way, to harness the legendary five elemental stars to create a gateway back to his world. Howev...
