Roselle was unscious in her cealed spot within the mystical forest. Her mind drifted once again into the realm mented memories from her past life. This time, the memories took her to a different moment in time, a se from her college days.

  Roselle found herself standing in the midst of a busy college campus, surrounded by the lively chatter of students. The sun cast a warm, golden glow over the se, creating an atmosphere of youthful energy and optimism.

  She gnced down at herself, realizing she was no lohe Project Mage but instead a young college student. Her attire was casual, and a backpack hung over her shoulder. It was as if she had stepped ba time to a simpler period in her life.

  A group of friends gathered nearby, ughing and talking. One of them, a girl with short red hair, noticed Roselle and waved her over. “Hey, Roselle! e join us!”

  Roselle approached her friend with a warm smile. “Sure thing! What’s going on?”

  Her friend grinned. “We’re pnning a surprise birthday party for Sarah. You in?”

  “Absolutely!” Roselle replied with enthusiasm. “I’ll do my part to make it a memorable day for her.”

  The day at college tinued with ughter, versations, and the joyful anticipation of the surprise birthday party for their friend, Sarah. Roselle and her friends had spent the afternoon decorating the on area of their dormitory, hanging colorful banners and arranging balloons.

  However, as the festivities were in full swing, an ued turn of events occurred. The college principal, a stern-looking woman with a no-nonsense demeanor, appeared at the se. She approached Roselle and her friends.

  “Roselle, may I speak with you privately in my office?” the principal requested, her tone leaving no room fument.

  fused, Roselle followed the principal to her office. Her friends exged worried gnces as they watched her leave.

  Ihe office, the principal gestured for Roselle to take a seat. She settled behind her desk and fixed Roselle with a stern gaze. “Roselle, I’m disappoio have to address this issue with you.”

  Roselle’s heart sank. She had always been a diligent and responsible student, and being called to the principal’s office was a rare occurrence for her. “What’s the matter, Principal?”

  The principal’s gre did not waver as she spoke. “Today, Sarah was involved in a serious altercation. She hysically attacked and sustained injuries.”

  Roselle’s eyes widened in shod . Sarah had been her dear friend, and the news of her getting hurt was both surprising and distressing. “What happened? Is she okay?” Roselle asked while trembling.

  The principal sighed, her disappoi evident. “Sarah is in the hospital now, receiving medical attention. She’s stable, but she’s been through a traumatic experiehe i occurred in the on area, and there were witnesses.”

  Roselle’s mind raced, trying to make sense of the situation. “Witnesses? Who could have done something like this to her?”

  The principal leaned forward slowly, her toern but measured. “Roselle, the witnesses have identified you as the one responsible for the atta Sarah.”

  The shock that gripped Roselle was overwhelming. She couldn’t believe what she was hearing. Accusations of attag her own friend seemed like a nightmare. “T-that’s impossible! I would never hurt Sarah! Me and my friends were pnning her birthday party together just ho! This is a lie! A lie I tell you!”

  The principal’s gaze remained unyielding. “I uand your denial, Roselle, but there are security camera footage and eyewitness ats that pce you at the se of the altercation. We will o iigate this matter thhly. Until then, you are suspended from the college pending the oute of the iigation.”

  Roselle’s world felt like it was crumbling around her. She was not only accused of hurting her friend but was now fag suspension from college, which had been a pce of learning and friendships for her.

  “Please, Principle! Please don’t do this! I didn’t do this, Principal. I promise you, I’m i!”

  The principal shook her head. “We will duct a thh iigation, and the truth will e to light. But for now, you must leave the campus and await further instrus. This is a serious matter, Roselle, and we will not take it lightly.”

  As Roselle left the principal’s office, she felt a sense of despair and fusion. How had things taken such a terrible turn? Her friends had been preparing a birthday surprise for Sarah, and now she was accused of harmihe weight of the situation bore down on her, and she couldn’t help but wonder if there was some sort of misuanding or if someone had framed her.

  Outside the office, Roselle’s friends awaited her return. She met their questioning gazes and could only shake her head, uo find the words to expin the shog turn of events.

  With tearful eyes, Roselle ran from the college campus, not knowing where to go or what to do. Her mind was clouded by fusion. She dashed through the familiar streets, her heart rag fear, anger, and sadness.

  Finally, she arrived at her home, her breaths heavy and bored. The door swung open, revealing her mother, a woman of unparalleled kindness and love. Her eyes widened with as she took in the sight of her distraught daughter.

  “Roselle, my dear!” Her mother rushed forward, embrag Roselle tightly. Tears quickly welled up in her own eyes. “What’s happened? Why are you in tears?”

  Roselle buried her fa her mother’s chest, her sobs shaking her fragile frame. The loving embrace of her mother was like a lifeline in the midst of a raging storm. Between sobs, she mao utter, “Mom, they... they accused me of hurting Sarah... I didn’t do it, Mom, I promise!”

  Her mother’s arms tightened around her. She rubbed Roselle’s back. “Shhhh, my dear, it’s going to be alright. I know you would never do anything like that. You’re not the type to hurt anyone, let alone your friends.”

  The tears flowed freely as Roselle g to her mother. Her mently stroked her hair and tio reassure her.

  “You’re my sweet, loving daughter, and I believe in you. “The sight of her daughter in such distress brought tears to her mother’s eyes as well. She couldn’t bear to see Roselle suffering in the least. “Let’s sit down, and you tell me everything dear. We’ll figure out how to clear your ogether.”

  Roselle and her mother sat down together, their bond of love and trust providing a f anchor in the midst of turmoil. Roselle reted the events leading up to the accusations . Her mother listened ily to every word.

  After Roselle shared her fears and doubts, her mother spoke with unwavering fidence. “I know you, Roselle. I know the kied person you are, and I believe in your innoce. We’ll gather all the evidence we , and we’ll find out the truth.”

  Her mother’s words were a source of strength for Roselle. The belief her mother had in her character and iy gave her the ce to face the challenges ahead. “Thank you, Mom,” Roselle whispered, her tears beginning to subside. “I don’t know what I would do ever do without you.”

  Her mother smiled warmly, her love shining in her eyes. “You’ll never be alone, my dear. You have your friends, too. Lean on them for support, and together, you’ll overe this adversity.”

  The mention of her friends brought a mixture of emotions to Roselle’s heart. She thought about the surprise birthday party they had been pnning for Sarah, and the accusations,“What if my friends don’t believe me, Mom? What if they hate me when they find out?”

  Her mother’s haly cupped Roselle’s cheek, and she spoke with unwavering vi. “True friendship is built on trust and uanding, my dear. If your friends are true friends, they will stand by your side and support you through this difficult time no matter what. Trust in the bonds you’ve fed, and have faith in their love for you.”

  Roselle took a deep breath. “I’ll do my best, Mom. I’ll prove my innoce I won’t let this accusation define me.”

  Her mother’s smile was filled with pride and love.

  “That’s my girl. Remember, you have the strength within you to overe any obstacle, and you’re never alone as long as you have those who care about you.”

  With a heavy heart, she gently pulled away from her mother’s f presence. “Mom, I have to go. There’s something I really o do, and I ’t dey it any longer!”

  Her mother nodded uandingly, her eyes filled with both and pride. “Be strong, my dear. Remember that I’m here for you, and your friends are too. Face whatever lies ahead with both ce and vi.”

  With the warmth of her mother’s support still fresh in her heart, Roselle felt ready. She khat her path wouldn’t be easy, but she had faith in her innod the bonds she shared with her friends.

  As her memories of that fateful day at college began to fade, Roselle slowly regained sciousness in the hidden spot within the mystical forest. Her eyes fluttered open, and she felt a surge of energy c through her, her lifeford magic fully restored. The strange vision of unsciousness had passed, leaving her feeling at maximum power.

  Roselle quickly checked her status:

  Status: Roselle

  Lifeforce: 100%

  Magic: 200%

  on Charge: 0%

  Timer: N/A

  Location: Hidden spot within the mystical forest

  Threat Assessment: Maractors (5 Left)

  Project Mage Data Colle: 10% plete

  Roselle shook her head, spped her cheeks, then muttered to herself with a wide grin. “Time to get ba the game,”

  Roselle heard the unmistakable sound of shots being fired in the distahe urgency of the situation rushed back to her, and she knew she had to rejoin her sisters itle against the mages.

  With a burst of energy, Roselle attempted to stand up and rush bato a; however, as she stepped forward, her feet slipped out from under her on the slippery blue energy that her sister, Risebelle, had ingly set. She let out a surprised yelp and ically tumbled to the forest floor.

  Roselle couldn’t help but ugh, “Risebelle thinks of everything, even making sure I stay on my toes... or rather, on my backside.”

  Meanwhile, in the midst of their intetle, Risebelle and Runebelle found themselves fag the formidable ancer, Aliana. Her sword shimmered with an icy aura as she unleashed a flurry of relentless attacks, each strike imbued with freezing magic.

  Risebelle, her eyes sharp and focused, expertly deflected Aliana’s sword strikes with her on. The etal against ice resohrough the forest as they exged blows. Her water-based magic provided a yer of prote, creating a barrier of swirling currents that repelled the freezing cold of Aliana’s sword.

  Runebelle, her green energy at the ready, utilized her pilrs to both support her sister and unch terattacks. Runebelle sent one of her fiery pilrs to csh with Aliana’s sword. The fmes danced and crackled, f a barrier of intense heat that opposed the icy bde.

  Aliana, with a swift and precise strike, mao cut the fiery pilr in half. The fmes splintered and sputtered, and as the pilr broke, the freezing cold of Aliana’s sword began to ehe remnants of the fiery magic. Soon, what remained of the once-fiery pilr was nothing more than a frozen, icrusted structure.

  Aliana grinned with a cold demeanor yet her smile never left her face “It seems your fiery pilrs were no maty icy bde. I must say, they did help me warm up a bit.”

  Risebelle, uerred by the situation, responded with her eyes slightly l “Well, I suppose we only hope for a scorg sun to e out a your icy tricks. We’ll be fine, but I have a feeling you won’t be as fortunate when we decide to get serious.”

  Aliana chuckled in response, her grin never wavering. “Oh, you have quite the sense of humor. But let me show you what a Swod is truly capable of.”