Frostbound

"Are you sure this is going to work, Chris?" Austin questioned from beside me.

We were both standing next to each other admiring the pinnacle of my creation. A marvel of magic and engineering combined together flawlessly. The system couldn't have done better if it tried.

"As sure as I can be," I answered.

"I'm not questioning your... masterpiece, but it doesn't look like it's going to work." Austin tried his best not to sound skeptical but I could hear it in his tone.

How could I not hear it when I was skeptical myself?

"Are you doubting me?" I said with false seriousness.

"Certainly not. I'm just saying that this looks like a horribly thrown-together shack that has magic lines running all over it that could be confused for a toddler who got too creative with a crayon." He said before adding, "Not to mention the mana stones sticking out of it at seemingly random places."

"Damn, tell me how you really feel. Well... it may not look the best... or look good at all... or show any semblance of the bare minimum of certainty, but it will work. I can feel it!" My words declined in confidence before rising back with my final statement.

"How likely do your feelings say this will end in an explosion?" I could hear the air quotes the jackass was using.

"Oh, ye of little faith, my friend. You'll see. After the wave is over, it will work to perfection, I guarantee it." I announced patting him on the back.

"Sure, Christopher, sure. Let's hope so." He mumbled.

It had been a hectic finish but I managed to complete the 'Wind Chamber' with a few hours to spare. The sun was on its way up on day 85 and it would soon be noon. The 29th wave was almost here and after fighting the beasties off, this marvelous creation and I had a date.