The Plan Part 1

Returning to the Palace with the newly crafted tires, the sky was transitioning into a deep shade of ocean blue as the sun neared the horizon. The group arrived back to find the field alive with activity, soldiers scattered across, some assisting in constructing the vehicle's main wooden frame.

"Hey, we're back!" Ramon shouted cheerfully, breaking the evening's tranquillity as he strode into the bustling field.

Jack's surprise was evident upon seeing the large number of soldiers in the area, engaged in various tasks, conversations, and some even playfully wrestling with each other. Near the center of the field, long sticks with burning fire were strategically placed, lighting up the gathering.

"So, you got the tires, huh?" Kamil inquired, his face marked with specks of dirt.

"Yeah," Jack confirmed before expressing his curiosity, "What's going on here? Why are there so many soldiers?"

Kamil explained it was Friday, a day for relaxation and socializing among the soldiers. He also mentioned utilizing their help to expedite crafting the car's mainframe and requested Jack's inspection of the progress.

Approaching the mainframe, Jack observed its construction. Crafted from sturdy, thick wood, it took the shape of a rectangle on one side, while the other side was angled like a triangle to provide the driver with better visibility. The car boasted three windows on each side and offered ample headroom, allowing Jack to stand comfortably inside. The entryway was situated at the back, featuring a hinged half-door that folded downwards, reminiscent of carriage doors, secured by a convenient locking mechanism.

Jack returned to Kamil, wearing an impressed smile. "Wow, great work. This thing looks strong."

"Yeah, we had some of the soldiers help out, so we got it done quickly," Kamil replied, urging to proceed with adding the tires.

Commander Menes emerged from the crowd, playfully slapping Kamil's back, causing Kamil to draw a sharp breath from the impact. "Commander, why did you do that?" Kamil asked, trying to alleviate the discomfort by rubbing his back.

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Menes chuckled, "Come on, boy, you're weak if you can't handle that little pat on the back."

Angrily, Kamil retorted, "Pat on the back? What an understatement."

"Jack, did you get the tires? My men have been waiting for you to build it so they can get a ride," Menes inquired.

"Yes, all we need to do is lift it and add some custom attachments for the tires to connect to the wheel," Jack explained.

"Let's get to it then. Men, come over. We're building this thing," Menes commanded his soldiers.

The soldiers stood up from their wooden chairs, gathered around the car's frame, and began to surround it, five on each side, ready to lift.

"Okay, let's begin. Ramon, bring the tires here," Jack instructed.

Placing the tires evenly, Jack directed the soldiers to pick them up and bring them closer to the pointed hooks on the outer side of the frame. Carefully attaching each tire to the mainframe, Jack swung them to test if they were secure.

"All good!" Jack exclaimed as the soldiers slowly released the car, lowering it to the ground.

Then, there was a thud.

The car absorbed the shock of the fall from a few inches high, indicating that the tires and their shock-absorbent system worked perfectly.

"Oh, great! The sound of success!" Kasib joked.

"Yeah, it means the car will survive in Egypt's harsh environment," Jack affirmed.

Khonsu stepped forward and suggested, "Well, let's test it out, shall we?"

The group entered the car, finding benches for seating and a round car handle made of wood covered with leather sheets. The windshield was a cutout with no glass, and a sun visor outside the car protected the driver's eyes. The side windows could be opened or closed by lifting them up and securing them with a stick.

Sitting comfortably in the driver's seat, Khonsu asked Jack, "So, how do I drive this?"

Jack pointed at the dashboard and replied, "First, use your power to touch that metal bit, then use this acceleration pedal to move forward. The harder you press, the faster it'll go. To stop or slow down, use the other pedal—the harder you press, the harder the stop will be."

"Okay, I get it now," Khonsu replied, activating his power to touch the metal sheet. But nothing happened.

"Did it start?" Khonsu asked.

"Yeah, it did. Do you feel the vibrations?" Jack inquired.

"Yes, I do," Khonsu replied as he slowly began to move the car forward.

Outside the car in the field, Ramon, the rest of the group, and the other soldiers were amazed as they watched the car move silently forward.

"Finally, it worked!" Kamil exclaimed.

"It's fast," Ramon commented. "Indeed," Menes added, intrigued by the new invention.

"I want to ride it too!" Kasib exclaimed, echoing the feelings of both the soldiers and himself.

"Khonsu, I think you should brake now," Jack advised.

Unable to locate the brakes, Khonsu panicked as the car headed toward a wall. Hastily, he turned the car around back toward the palace.

"What are you doing, Khonsu?" Jack asked urgently as he fell backward.

"I can't find the brakes!" shouted Khonsu, still gripping the accelerator tightly.

The car raced backward toward the crowd.

"When do you think they will stop?" Ramon asked.

"Stop? Oh, shoot!" Kamil realized his mistake.

"Everyone, run!" Kamil shouted.

As the car approached, soldiers dodged it, some trying to avoid a collision while others jumped on it. Menes, aiming to protect everyone, used his power to stop the car. He ran and managed to lift it up.

Kamil rushed over and quickly attached the wire for the brakes to the tires. Meanwhile, Jack inside the car pressed the brakes for Khonsu with his bare hands.