Watching From Above
Now that we were close to our expedition target, the Landship's observation deck offered an expansive view of the terrain surrounding the Theotech Vault, a vast expanse that shifted between jagged ridges and shimmering, unnatural landscapes that seemed almost alive with latent energy.
The entire area pulsed faintly, a sign that the Vault had begun to awaken, readying itself to repel intruders.
I stood near the railing, the slight breeze tugging at my golden hair. Charis stood beside me, her posture relaxed but her white eyes scanning the horizon with quiet intensity.
Below us, the bastion's network of Heavenly Maids and Assault Drones worked efficiently and stealthily, keeping tabs on the Vandasisimo's camp, their movements illuminated on the translucent displays embedded into the deck's floor.