The Crystal Desert opened before them like an ocean of petrified light. Every step was a gamble against uncertainty. Lloyd pressed on, knowing that beneath the geometric beauty of this place lay the raw materials needed to forge his industry. He would not allow the climate, the crystal creatures, or the mountain itself to stand in his way.
The expedition had only begun to decipher the secrets of the ice, but Lloyd's will was a fire that would not be extinguished until it had consumed the full potential of these lands. The horizon, fragmented into a thousand glimmers, promised power, and he was prepared to take it by force if necessary.
