Chapter 83: Stone Golem


    We’re in a desolate place covered in rocks.


    「So there really are stray golems.」


    「It is said that they escape from dungeons.」


    「So, to defeat them we must aim for the cores, right?」


    「Yes, it is similar to the magic core of Living Armors. The destruction of the core equals the death of the golem. But when it’s a golem of that size, the supply of magic power from the magic stones it has can only keep powering the core, therefore if you take or destroy those magic stones , the golem will no longer be able to move.


    We were hiding behind a rock, observing a stone golem over 3 meters tall.


    As Sophia explained, there were 5 magic stones arranged in a cross-like formation on the Stone Golem’s chest. The core is supposed to be in the middle of those, but it wasn’t on the surface.


    To find out whether we can tame a golem or not, we went to this location. At first we were planning on trying it on the Iron Golem in the dungeon, but everyone had commented that a Stone Golem might be more susceptible to influence.Th.e? most uptodate novels are published on n(0)velbj)n(.)co/m


    For Sophia, this golem is a win. If we’re talking normal Stone Golems, it is powerful in strength but its movements are dull, however, the golem in our sights doesn’t worry about its size and looks to be quite agile.


    「I estimate that the core of that Stone Golem is a vastly superior item. Supposing that Takumi is able to tame it, I’m certain it will be a great addition to our battle potential.」


    According to Sophia, the class of that Golem is called Ancient Ruin Guardian class.


    Upon closer look, the golem feels like it has intelligence, which, excluding myself who is clueless about normal golems, surprised Sophia and Maria.


    The stone golem in front of us has an appearance similar to a marshmallow man with two long arms and basketball sized fists. If hit by those fists, it wouldn’t end with just an apology. I pondered on how I would go about taming it.


    「But that golem, it was likely a genuine guardian protecting ruins somewhere. It has magic stones and patterns engraved in parts of its body.」


    「I think that’s a possibility. There are ancient ruins whose State Preservation magic was broken and have since decayed, so it might be a guardian that has lost an ancient ruin to protect.」


    When ruins decay, their guardians usually crumble as well, but once in a while, there are irregular beings such as this one that become stray monsters, or so said Sophia’s grandmother.


    「Takumi-sama, I think you should destroy its limbs using magic first. After that, destroy its face.」


    When Sophia said that, I looked at the Stone Golem’s head. I don’t know those eyes had sensors, but it had two eyes.


    「Those eyes are likely dangerous.」


    「You’re right, I have a feeling those are bad, somehow.」


    I think that there’s no way that the guardian has only the physical attacks of Stone Golems. Maybe lasers?


    「What’s the information from the Adventurers Guild?」


    「Hans-dono explained that, previously, there was a subjugation request for it, however, it always ended in failure. Not long after, because there wasn’t any reports of damage in this area, the request was rescinded.」


    True, this area is a land rarely visited even by adventurers.


    Status


    Race: Guardian Golem


    Age: 23,120


    Level: 120


    Condition: ???


    Vitality: 800


    Magic Power: 300


    Strength: 650


    Agility: 280


    Stamina: 650


    Dexterity: 150


    Intelligence: 200


    Unique Skills


    Reformation Lv8


    Light of Judgment Lv3


    Passive Skills


    Superhuman Strength Lv8


    Physical Resistance Lv10


    Magic Resistance Lv5


    Active Skills


    Taijutsu Lv7


    Bludgeon Technique Lv6


    Presence Detection Lv5


    Magic Perception Lv5


    Earth Attribute Magic Lv8


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