They do make a very good point, but the good doctor is not entirely convinced. The last time he had a dream like these, there were...many, many more 'living' creatures than just him and, in this case, a giant anthropomorphic bipedal tortoise.

"As reassuring as it is, I'm afraid I am still sceptical. We must search for other survivors post-haste, or I fear we truly will be the only people standing at the top of the mountain."

Faust makes to move, but once more his exhausted form betrays him, staggering despite himself. It takes a firm grip on his weapon to keep himself upright.
Damn it. Damn it all. Why did it have to be an entire mountain climb?