The dust settled and Sam found himself sprawled on the warehouse floor, a sense of imminent danger hung heavily in the air, signaling the beginning of a perilous showdown with Alfred. Before he could gather his bearings, the relentless assault continued as the golem's chains dragged him across the ground, leaving him vulnerable.Suddenly, another golem emerged, wielding a massive sword and shield like a formidable knight. With thunderous steps, it charged towards Sam, who was still being pulled. Reacting swiftly, Sam summoned his ace technique, clapping his hands together and channeling his energy outward to create a protective windsphere. Just in time, the windsphere intercepted the sword's swing and freed Sam from the grasp of the other golem.However, the respite was short-lived as two energy beams pierced through the windsphere, one grazing Sam's left shoulder and shattering the windsphere in the process. ‘Huh? It is still intact!’ Sam realized that his magic barrier had held f
The relentless swings of the knight golem's sword filled the air. Sam danced between each strike, narrowly avoiding the deadly blows. Meanwhile, the four-arm golem closed in, its massive frame casting an ominous shadow. With each step, it seemed to shake the very ground beneath Sam's feet, reminiscent of the brute warlock he had faced before, though lacking its lightning-fast agility.Across the warehouse, the centaur golem thundered into action, its horse-like metallic hooves echoing like a heavy tank in motion. Armed with two lances, it charged towards Sam with formidable speed, each swing of its double lances threatening to cleave through anything in its path.Thinking quickly, Sam seized upon an idea. Using the inactive golems scattered around the warehouse as makeshift shields, he positioned himself strategically, absorbing the oncoming attacks.With a deft maneuver, he directed the lance of the charging centaur golem towards an inactive horned golem, its metal body shattering up
Sam's heart raced as he forced Alfred to halt the charging of the devastating beam. But Sam’s hand could not reach him.Alfred flew back too quickly and too far for Sam to catch, leaving him to land on the ground once more. Aware of his vulnerable position, Sam retreated to the side of the warehouse where he could keep both the golem and Alfred in sight."Damned assassin! You are forcing me to use this!" Alfred's voice boomed, still convinced that Sam was sent by his rivals.From the raised platform in the corner of the warehouse, the fabric began to rumble then tear apart, revealing two massive claws that tore through the fabric. Emerging from it was a colossal metallic monstrosity, its presence filling the warehouse with an aura of dread."Behold, my secret project that I've been working on for the past three months day and night! The Drake!" Alfred declared triumphantly, his laughter echoing off the walls of the warehouse.The Drake Golem, partially obscured by the tattered cloth,
Even in defeat, the artificer still suspected Sam of being an assassin sent by his rival. "Who sent you?" Alfred demanded, his voice betraying a mix of defiance and desperation."No one," Sam replied firmly, his gaze steady as he met Alfred's accusatory stare."You are such a talented sorcerer," Alfred began, his tone shifting to one of persuasion. "Don’t waste your talent with them. Work with me instead. How much are they paying you? I can pay twice as much."Sam felt a twinge of temptation at the offer, but he quickly pushed it aside. He couldn't trust a man who had just moments ago sought to kill him. "No one sent me.”“Why do you care so much about hiding your master? Don’t you see my status and wealth? I can pay you even four times as much if you want!”“I came on my own," he asserted, crouching down to grab Alfred's collar with a firm grip.With his victory secured, Sam pressed Alfred once more. "Did you steal the wizard's spell?" he demanded, his voice tinged with urgency.Alfr
Four golem fists hurtled towards Sam with deadly precision and speed. With a swift series of wind steps, Sam narrowly evaded their crushing blows, his heart pounding in his chest as he saw the marks they left behind.But his respite was short-lived, as the onslaught continued from above. Golem hands, each wielding a menacing sword or lance, rained down upon him with relentless force. Sam reacted instinctively, hurling fireballs in a desperate attempt to counteract the barrage. However, his efforts proved futile as the projectiles did little to deter the relentless assault.Dodging and weaving nimbly, Sam rolled across the floor, his movements a mess as he relied on instinct as he attempted to avoid the deadly shower of metal. He threw more fireballs, not for damage, but to obscure Alfred's vision.With each fiery blast, the warehouse filled with smoke and flames, shrouding the battlefield in a haze of confusion. Sam seized the opportunity to maneuver through the chaos, his senses on h
As the beam faded, Alfred's laughter echoed through the warehouse, only to abruptly cease when his eyes met Rafael's defiant gaze."What? How? How could you still stand?" he exclaimed, disbelief etched on his face.Rafael paid no heed to Alfred's questions. Instead, he darted with purpose, evading the onslaught of attacks from the swarming golem's parts. Alfred unleashed a barrage of flying punches, sword slashes, and spear impaling moves, but Rafael's movements were nothing short of mesmerizing.With a blend of uncanny agility and unpredictable maneuvers, Rafael dodged with a chaotic grace. Sometimes he moved straight, and other times he executed acrobatic somersaults in midair, confounding his adversaries.Under Rafael's control, Sam became an enigma, unleashing a whirlwind of unpredictable movements that left Alfred bewildered and frustrated. Unaware of the change in Sam's body control, Alfred grew increasingly frustrated, pouring more energy to crush Sam.The warehouse became a fr
"I'll take this... and this," Sam chimed mischievously as he swiftly pilfered various items from the chaotic wreckage of the warehouse, sending them off to the safety of his dimensional vault. He made sure to snag the most valuable parts of the golem, particularly the precious magic crystals that powered them.Rafael suggested that Sam should consider devouring the magic crystals, just as he had done earlier, but Sam quickly dismissed the idea with a shudder of revulsion. He still vaguely tasted the bitterness of the powdered crystal lingering in his mouth from Rafael's antics, and he had no desire to experience that sensation again.As Sam busied himself with his looting spree, he couldn't help but overhear the distant sounds of commotion outside the warehouse. Curious, he approached the door and peered outside, only to be met with the alarming sight of the Archon Complex building engulfed in flames, courtesy of his earlier handiwork.Amused by the unexpected turn of events, Sam coul
Lyra stood in the dimly lit room, distress evident in the furrow of her brow and the worry lines etched on her face. She couldn't shake the sinking feeling in her stomach as she glanced out the window, where the glow of distant flames danced against the night sky."Sam, what have you done?" she asked, her voice trembling with concern. "That fire in Thaumapolis, you started it?”“Do I need to repeat myself?” Sam chuckled, his tone casual.“People could have been hurt!"“Of course, I beat him!” Sam's smirk widened as he spoke.“Beat who? Who are you fighting with?” Lyra's confusion deepened.“The artificer,” Sam replied, unbuttoning his suit.“Y-you beat… Regina? The young girl? Why would you do that?” Lyra's voice wavered with disbelief.“Oh, right. I beat her and her father too,” Sam said, continuing to unbutton his suit.“What do you mean too? Who else did you fight with? Whyyy?!” Lyra's questions came rapid-fire.“I was just reclaiming what had been stolen,” Sam said, pushing Lyra's