The golem roared as its paw descended toward Gareth, who barely managed to jump to the side before the impact shattered the ground where he had been standing.
Fragments of rock shot out in every direction, and one of them struck Fernis in the shoulder as he tried to approach from the right flank.
"Damn it, be more careful!" Fernis shouted as he staggered backward.
"It's not my fault you're in the way!" Gareth replied irritably.
Adam ran toward the creature with his sword raised, searching for an opening in its defence. He had brought the weapon as part of the standard equipment for the mission, and now he was grateful he had.
However, when he barely managed to land a blow against one of the golem's hind legs, the rock that made up its body proved far more resistant than expected.
The blade bounced off with a metallic sound that vibrated through his arms, and he had to retreat quickly when the beast's tail swept the air toward him.
