Chapter 59：Studying Golems (2/2)
It was a neo ranked dungeon, so Arthur didn't fear it one bit. He had the dagger he brought from the trial as a weapon, even though he didn't know how to use it. His varying combat style was a huge flaw as he couldn't improve in any of them, but he was helpless. If he had some offensive runes, he would have an easier time fighting using his ability.
”You're late,” Jia was tapping his foot on the ground, clearly impatient. Ellen stood a distance away from him wearing an oversized robe that made her look even more doll-like.
”Sorry guys, the association was crowded as usual. How are your preparations?”
”More prepared than you are.” Jia scanned Arthur's gear and huffed. ”Let's go in, we don't have much time to waste.”
”Sorry about that, he's a good guy, just a bit conceited,” Ori whispered to Arthur and the latter simply nodded, unfazed. He even found his attitude a bit cute.
The team entered the dungeon that was shaped like a maze, green bushy walls running in all directions. They started walking as Ori and Arthur chatted, Jia throwing a few comments that weren't so nice, and Ellen staying silent as she walked behind them like a lost puppy.
After a few moments, a low-pitched roar rang in their ears. A two-meters green golem emerged from the wall, standing in front of them. It had a chiseled body, human-like muscles apparent. He looked like a bodybuilder with a round-egg head that had no features whatsoever.
”Okay guys, we need to render it immobile before we study its runes. We're not here to kill monsters, simply for study purposes.”
The group nodded and started taking out their weapons. Jia took out his sword, Ellen her staff, and Ori was already wearing his gloves.
”Jia you take the vanguard position. Ellen, attack it from afar as I distract it. Arthur, can you guard Ellen?” Their formation seemed to be already set, with only Arthur being the extra.
”Just stay back newbie, we've got this.” Jia started walking toward the golem with his sword in hand. He must have imagined himself to look cool, too bad he ticked Arthur off with his arrogance.
Before the three can take a single step, Arthur appeared from the shadows behind the golem. Under the eyes of the startled three, he slashed with his dagger at the golem's legs cutting them off like butter.
This golem was only a low-mid-tier monster, only stronger than primitive monsters. Arthur had no problem taking care of it on his own at the moment, not to mention the special quality of the dagger he used.
The golem fell helplessly to the ground, as it began to roar and tussle itself to stand. Arthur gave it no chance to realize what happened, nor did he give the group, as he amputated its arms as well.
”You were saying?” Arthur fastened his dagger to his belt, creating something like a holder. Even though he lacked the sheath for his weapon, by no means did the group dare look down upon him.
They were speechless, as they had never expected Arthur to be strong. Many could kill a low-mid-tier monster in their school, but they were usually ones that focused on combat and abilities, not runes.
They had all ill-assumed Arthur's weakness due to the fact he knew nothing about runes, but he still tried to join their club. With the fact that he was transferred here only recently, they had all thought he was a weak person who wanted to earn any credit he could get.
Jia gulped as he sheathed his sword, too embarrassed to look at the group and Arthur. He felt like he has been slapped on the face, but he couldn't deny it was because of his childishness. Even still, he felt bitter inside for being humiliated.
The group began to examine the golem, Arthur taking the lead as he studied the runes on its arms. He found out that the way the golem moved was similar to humans. There was a cord in its arm that was attached to the forearm. The cord was made of elastic metal that would be shortened when needed.
It was time to learn new runes.