The Watchmaker's Will"
At its base sat a massive, circular granite pedestal, completely covered in intricate geometric carvings of interlocking gears, astronomical signs, and ancient Sanskrit scripts regarding the flow of time.
This was the master control desk of his grandfather's ultimate legacy.
"Marcus, clear the debris from the hydraulic release valves at the base," Ethan ordered, stepping onto the stone platform.
As he approached the pedestal, the mechanical pocket watch in his vest pocket began to react violently. It didn't just vibrate; it grew intensely hot, the silver casing glowing with a faint, iridescent blue light that cut through the dim, soot-filled air of the foundry. The internal gears of the watc