Djer, who had been closely observing the creature's sheer size and weight, exhaled deeply before speaking. His voice, though calm, carried a sense of finality that left no room for debate.
"We're not carrying this one back," he stated, his eyes scanning the massive body of the beast sprawled across them. "It's too damn heavy. We'll take the crystal after killing it and leave the rest."
The others didn't hesitate to agree. A few nods, a couple of exchanged glances, and just like that, the decision was made.
Nate, however, couldn't help the flicker of shock that crossed his features, though he kept his mouth shut. They knew about the crystals. Did that mean they understood what the crystals were actually for? Did they know about their attributes and potential power? His mind was racing with questions, but he knew now wasn't the time to ask. There was something more pressing at hand.