Mithril Lizard

 Queen Mia (in a solemn voice): — Lucas, we have reached a decision. Metal is needed to make weapons, and it has been decided which mine we will use. But there is a difficulty. One of the elders frowns and continues the discussion. Elder Eldran: — The mine is inhabited by a Mythril Lizard. No magic can pierce its skin. Queen Mia (nodding): — Yes. Therefore, we entrust this task to Moris. He has found a way out of impossible situations before, and I trust he will find a way again. You, Lucas, deliver this message to Moris. He is given a letter sealed with a stamp. Lucas respectfully takes it with both hands. Lucas (bowing): — Understood, Your Majesty. The palace door opens, and he rushes out. 

[Scene: Moris at the Academy] Sunlight pours through the window as Moris works on an experiment at the table. Beside him, Rocky — the white tiger — quietly observes. Moris takes off his inventor’s glasses and takes a deep breath when the door creaks open. Lucas enters holding the letter. Lucas (smiling): — Master, you have a letter from the Queen. Moris accepts the letter and carefully opens it. The letter reads as follows: "A mine containing iron has been found, but a Mythril Lizard lives there. Magic has no effect on it. It will be difficult to defeat it without magic. We cannot risk our soldiers’ lives. We ask you to find a solution. In the past, when we were hopeless, your science gave us hope. Now, we trust you will find a way out of this dilemma. We believe in your science and in you." His smile fades, replaced by a serious expression. After reading the words, he exhales heavily. Rocky (telepathically): — What does it say? Another impossible situation? Moris (whispering): — Always… hope in the impossible… He gently closes the letter. Lucas, unable to contain his curiosity, asks. Lucas: — Master, what does the letter say? Moris: — The mine has been found. But… there is a Mythril Lizard there.

  A creature with skin as hard as steel, immune to magic. Lucas’s face fills with fear. Lucas: — The Mythril Lizard… wasn’t that just a legend? Moris: — No, if the Queen says so, it’s real. The main thing is, we need to know its weak point. Lucas: — I think your student Lyra has seen it. Moris (lifting his head): — Excellent. Summon her immediately! [Scene: Academy Hall. Lyra arrives] Lyra rushes in. Lyra (bowing): — Master, did you call for me? Moris (directly): — Did you see the Mythril Lizard? Lyra (eyes trembling): — Yes… I still see it in my mind. Moris: — Very good. Draw its image. We need to know its appearance. Lyra’s hand trembles as she sketches the large lizard. Moris studies the drawing for a long moment. Then he cannot hide a smile. Moris (pleased): — Bingo! Exactly as I thought. A normal lizard, but… its skin acts as armor against magic. He turns to Lyra and Lucas: Moris: — Listen carefully. Its only weak point is its eye. If we strike there, the bullet reaches its brain, and it falls with a single shot. But it won’t be easy. Lucas: — So… we use a bow? Moris (sighing): — No. An arrow is not enough. We use a sniper. Lucas’s eyes widen. Lucas: — A sniper… Moris: — This weapon strikes accurately from a distance. But… it requires great trust. We need a brave person like you. Lucas (startled): — Master, but what about you? Will you draw its attention yourself? Moris simply smiles. Moris: — Don’t worry. I can fight too. [Scene: Training with the new weapon] Moris lifts the sniper from the table. The long weapon, made of dark metal, gleams in the hall’s light. Moris: — Here, Lucas. The sniper. You can see the target clearly through the scope. This is how you load the rifle… He demonstrates each movement slowly. Lucas listens carefully. Then he takes the weapon, peers through the scope. A target is set. Lucas takes a deep breath and tries to pull the trigger. But his hand shakes, and the bullet misses. Lucas (disheartened): — No… I can’t master this. Master, choose another elf instead of me… The hall falls silent. Moris steps closer. His eyes are full of confidence. Moris: — Do you know why I chose you? Because you are brave. Even when holding a weapon you’ve never seen before, you tried to learn it. That is true courage. Without risk, there is no hero. He hands the sniper back to Lucas. 

 Moris: — If you stop, your courage remains empty words. But if you continue, it becomes real power. Life’s law: only those who move forward reach their goal. Lucas’s eyes fill with tears. He nods. Lucas: — Thank you, Master… He peers through the scope again. This time he controls his breath and pulls the trigger. The bullet strikes the target perfectly. The sound echoes throughout the hall. Lucas exhales in relief. Moris (smiling, patting his shoulder): — See? I told you, you can do it. Rocky laughs telepathically. Rocky: — This is how my master trains a student. Moris (looking ahead): — Rest now, Lucas. Tomorrow, we go to the cave. The camera slowly pulls back. In the eyes of the students standing in the hall, a spark of wonder and hope shines. The sky has just begun to blush, and the first rays of the sun turn the palace dome golden. Birds can be heard. At the grand palace gate, Moris walks with steady steps. (The camera slowly descends from above, showing Moris in full.) He bows to the Queen. Moris (in a calm voice): — Once again, I thank you, Your Majesty. I promise to live up to your trust. Queen Mia (smiling warmly, handing him a map): — We believe in you, Moris. This map will guide your way. But be careful, none who have entered the lizard’s territory have returned alive… Moris takes the map with both hands, bows, and departs. [Scene – Palace Gate] The palace’s massive gates open, and Moris steps outside. Lucas waits in front of him.

  Lucas (with a worried expression): — Master, did you get the map? Moris (smiling): — Yes, we have it. Now we depart. Lucas (doubtfully): — But will we walk there?.. Moris pauses slightly, glances over his shoulder, and smiles. Moris (confidently): — Don’t worry, I won’t let you walk alone. He spreads his hands, and light begins to gather in his palms. A magical smile appears. In a flash, glowing energy pours onto the ground, forming a massive vehicle — a monster truck. (Camera shows the vehicle from below: massive wheels, steam rising from the engine. A menacing growl is heard.) Lucas (eyes wide): — M-m-master!.. What… what kind of monster is this?! Moris (calmly): — This is the Bison. In short, a cart that moves without horses. Lucas (half frightened, half amazed): — Without horses?.. How does it move?.. Moris (patting the vehicle): — Come, you’ll see on the road. Get in. Lucas hesitates slightly, but climbs into the vehicle with trust. Lucas (skeptical): — Does this cart really move on its own?.. Moris laughs and shows him the mechanisms. Moris: — See, if you pull this lever, the wheels rotate. Step on the right pedal, and the cart moves. You can turn using this part. Lucas (eyes shining): — Amazing! Did you really make this too?.. Moris: — You’ve never seen a cart like this before, probably. Lucas (laughing): — Oh, Master… you never tire of surprising me! Moris (serious): — It’s not time to be amazed yet. Let’s go catch the lizard. [Scene – The Bison vehicle in motion] Moris starts the vehicle. The engine’s roar echoes across the plains. The wheels churn the ground. (Camera: first the steam from the engine, then the turning wheels, then inside the cabin showing Moris and Lucas.) The vehicle surges forward, kicking up dust, leaving the palace behind. Lucas (shouting): — Master, this power!.. Moris (calmly): — Enough to take us to the lizard’s lair. [Scene – The Road] The Bison vehicle climbs the foothills and heads toward the forest edge. 

  The camera shows them from a distance: the massive vehicle raising dust on the road, the sun rising behind it. Thus, Moris and Lucas set out on their dangerous journey against the lizard. The crow that had been watching Moris flies after them. Then the camera shifts to the mine, where yellow eyes gleam from the darkness of a cave.