Enigma Tower (Celestial Spire Book 1) by Benjamin Drake

Author:Benjamin Drake [Drake, Benjamin]
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Published: 2024-01-01T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 25: The Pendulum Swings

Leo couldn't suppress a low whistle as the massive doors creaked open, revealing the Clockwork Chamber beyond. "Well, I've seen some sights," he mused out loud, "but this? This is something else."

"Keep your eyes on the gears, Leo," Marla teased, her hand lightly brushing his arm, sending an unexpected shiver up his spine despite the gravity of their situation.

The chamber unfolded before them like a three-dimensional blueprint come to life. Enormous gears meshed seamlessly with one another, cogs turned in mesmerizing synchrony, and tiny escapements clicked away, each beat marking the relentless passage of time within the tower.

"Is it just me or does anyone else feel like we've been swallowed by a giant clock?" quipped Jasper from behind, earning a soft chuckle from the group.

"Focus," Leo admonished, though his tone was light, amused even by the absurdity of their surroundings. He took a step forward, the sound of their footsteps lost amidst the symphony of whirring and ticking.

"Everything in here must have a purpose," Leo said, more to himself than the others, his gaze following the intricate network of brass and silver that seemed to pulse with mechanical life.

"Remember what Eldric used to say about the beauty of complex systems?" Sofia's voice cut through the cacophony, her eyes wide with wonder as she traced the movements of a particularly ornate set of interlocking wheels.

"Something about... the sum being greater than its parts?" Leo offered, trying to recall the exact phrase. He watched as a series of small hammers struck chimes in a sequence that felt random but surely wasn't.

"Exactly," Sofia smiled, her words echoing the sentiment. "We need to think like the clockmaker—every gear, every spring is essential."

"Or we can just smash everything until it lets us through," Jasper suggested, only half-joking. The corner of Leo's mouth quirked upward, but he shook his head.

"Patience, my friend. We're not here to break the clock. We're here to learn how to run with it," Leo replied, absorbing the lesson without fully realizing it.

"Does anyone else get the feeling time is quite literally against us?" Marla's voice held a hint of playfulness, yet her eyes were scanning the room with the sharp focus of a hawk.

"Then let's not waste any more of it." Leo stepped further into the Clockwork Chamber, a determined glint in his eyes. He could practically feel the potential of each second in this place, ripe with challenge and opportunity.

"Careful timing will be key," Sofia added, her brow furrowed in concentration. "Just look at the precision of these mechanisms."

"Timing..." Leo echoed, the word resonating within him. It wasn't just about the mechanics; it was about them, about him—knowing when to leap, when to hold back, when to take that shot at something more, something unspoken between him and Marla.

"Alright, team," Leo clapped his hands together, a decisive ring to his voice that drew everyone's attention. "Let's see what this level has in store for us, and let's keep our wits as sharp as the teeth on these gears.

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