Silence fell once more as Lin Mu looked at the husk, then at the elders. The situation was clear. They had the path, the method, even the tools. What they lacked was the strength to take the final step.
It was like standing before a door with the right key, yet not enough strength to turn it.
Lin Mu exhaled slowly.
"We have the solution," he said quietly.
The Fireforge Elder nodded.
"But not enough strength to follow through,," he replied.
The Mountain Dwarf Elder rested the massive earthen hammer against his shoulder, his expression thoughtful.
"We are close," he said.
"Closer than anyone has ever been with material like this."
He looked at Lin Mu.
"But close is not enough."
Lin Mu clenched his fist slightly.
He understood.
They were standing at the edge of success, and yet, unable to take the final step forward.
