"We don't have to follow Kalki's plan and become gobs," Duster said firmly. With the way the Sage spoke, he felt they were only given a limited set of options. But they were Heroes of Light. Chosen people with the power to bring light to a dying world. If Lucas could do that for the Nowhere Islands, Duster could follow his footsteps and do that for Crystallis.

In both cases, the fate of the world was at risk no matter what action they took, but it was better than letting the cycle continue.

"We have a choice, don't we? Once we control the Calamity inside us, we can get closer safely, right? There's no reason not to try anything else, right guys?" He directed the last question towards the other Heroes in the hopes that their affirmation would prove that he wasn't saying nonsense.