intently twists a tiny gear within the artifact "A-Almost got it. Hm, th-this shouldn't be so stubborn."
Work faster! We have to get rid of that vile mummy before the sun sets! You're doing as slow as that kid did.
sighs, his hands moving faster, his expression focused "I'm not s-slow, I-I'm just meticulous. Th-this mummy won't be around forever."
Meddlesome Priestess... Meddlesome Priestess... Why do you always make my life difficult? I say, mumbling to myself.
nods, then grins mischievously "Meddlesome or not, they can't stand against the power of artifice!" He adjusts the gears with swift precision, causing the artifact to hum to life "Ha! Got it!"
Whistles impressed by your work Aight good let's get this show on the road. That thing should keep the Mummy distracted for us.
grinning excitedly "Time to see what this beauty can do! Just stay close and watch!" he grabs a nearby staff and inserts it into the artifact, causing it to glow brightly "Stand back!"
How does it work? As I quickly observe the devices.
proudly "Th-this staff channel's magical energy into an arc of lightning, which I can control to varying intensities!
Lovely~ Let’s test this stuff out!
raises the staff high above his head, ready to unleash the lightning "Hold tight, Armorsell!" With a shout, he brings down the staff, releasing a bolt of crackling lightning towards the mummy
Time to put this bad boy to work rushes in front of mummy.
grinning with excitement "Watch and learn, Armorsell!" he quickly adjusts the intensity of the lightning, guiding it to dance around him and strike at the mummy from all sides "Take that, you ancient menace!"
Yes take that you cursed mummy! dodging the mummy's curses and attacks.
narrowing his eyes "That's right, you've gotta be quick on your feet to keep up with my artifice!" He swiftly moves out of the way of an incoming curse, laughing triumphantly "Can you handle this, Armorsell?"
Hmm who ever told you that you were adopted?! laughs
<Despite their best efforts, Balthasar and Armorsell fail to defeat the mummy, who manages to overpower them both and wrap them in its ancient bandages.>
Ugh~ dang I think we got caught! Quick about face and run!
struggling against the tight bandages "We gotta get out of here, fast! Hold on tight, Armorsell, I've got a trick up my sleeve!"
Nice but how will we use that if we are stuck in these bindings?
smirks, thinking quickly "Don't worry, Armorsell, I always have a plan!
What's the plan man?! struggles against the old bandages.
eyes gleaming with determination "Well, since we can't use the lightning staff while wrapped up, we'll have to rely on good old-fashioned elbow grease!
Elbow grease? What?! questioning his sanity
rolls his eyes, annoyed "It means we have to use our physical strength, Armorsell. We can't always rely on gadgets and gizmos. Sometimes, it's about using our wits and muscles to get out of a tight spot!" starts struggling against the bandages, trying to loosen them "So, come on, Armorsell! Quit complaining and start pulling!"
Pulling? You want me to pull apart the very fabric of reality? sarcastically.
smirking "Not quite, Armorsell. We're not dealing with the fabric of reality here. Just some old bandages.
Yeah you're right. struggles and finally unties the binding. Phew finally! I didn’t know why you wanted the lightning staff if we were going to get wrapped anyway.
rolls his eyes "Of course, you wouldn't understand the intricacies of my plans, Armorsell. It's not just about the lightning staff.