Volume 1 - Chapter 8 (1/2)

Rock Golem

For low-level adventurers, it is a monster equivalent to a grim reaper.

Unless you are an idiot, it is a monster which you run away from on sight.

It is common for novice adventurers to go against that rule and challenge the golem. Likewise it is common to get their asses handed to them.

I found it unusual that the path to the summit was clear of monsters

It seems that the trio had defeated all the monsters on their way here.

Perhaps the expensive equipment their parents bought them were too effective, they ended up overestimating their actual abilities and attempted to challenge the summit of the mountain.

For adventurers who try to jump ahead of the pack, a single mistake could cause them their life.

Unless an amazing person appears to save them.

[SOMEBODY. SOMEBODY PLEASE HELPPP.] (One of the trio)

The rock golem was chasing a man who was crawling on all fours in an attempt to run away

Although the rock golem’s movements was slow and dull, it had a large stride, resulting in a surprisingly high speed.

It caught up in an instant and raised its arm

If that attack lands on that boy, that boy will not survive.

I placed more strength into my legs.

At this rate, even with the bonus points in my status, i will not make it in time.

Looks like I’ll have to use my trump card.

I increased my concentration, and opened the door.

For an instant, i increased my leg power to increase my speed for two steps. In the moment before the attack connected, i arrived next to the chick.

The moment i arrived, i immediately closed the door. Opening it for too long places a strain on my body.

[If you’re afraid, just close your eyes!] (Youya)

I raised my sword, interrupting the golem’s fist as it was descending.

It is easy for me to avoid the attack, but if i were to avoid it the boy would be crushed under its weight.

On the other hand, if i were to receive the brunt of the blow, i wouldn’t survive either thanks to my weak defense

So i’ll choose the third option.

I swung up my sword following the rock golem’s attack, avoiding intercepting it directly as I would be crushed 100%.

I swung my sword at the edge of his fist, shifting the angle of the attack.

Ugh. It’s too heavy. The shift wasn’t enough to save the boy.

I slid the sword diagonally upwards and placed my palm on the sword to support the weight of the fist.

The fist follows along the slanted blade, landing on the ground next to me.

The earth was blown away along with me and the boy, surrounding the area in dust.

I landed on the ground properly and kept my sword in it’s sheath

The angle and position of the sword as well as the act of supporting the weight of the fist. The ability to guide and slide the fist away from it’s intended target. If there was any mistake, I would had been crushed without a doubt. But I didn’t hesitate in the slightest. If i couldn’t perform this kind of trick i would had been dead long ago.

Before i reset my level, i was a warrior.

My role was to be a wall for the party. With my low status, i had a weak defense and low speed, so i made up for it with techniques to receive all kind of attacks to complete my role.

Recalling the past reminded me of the strength and speed of the high-levelled monsters. Compared to them, the golem might as well not be moving.

[You can still crawl. You’re in my way, get out of here.] (Youya)

[Ah. It’s you.. Why would you-?]

[I came to help. If you understand now then get away quickly. We won’t be able to escape if you don’t get moving.] (Youya)

The golem threw another fist at us. I guided the fist with a similar technique once more.

Two attacks. Followed by a third. Multiple attacks rained onto us as I deflected them one after another.

[Why would you help us. Ossan it’s impossible for us to escape. The golem is too strong we can’t win.]

[Don’t worry. I will definitely save you guys. I am experienced at this. I am capable of beating monsters even twenty times my strength.] (Youya)

To prove my point, I countered the golem’s attacks whenever it failed to land a blow. The counters honed by years of training was capable of cutting into the hard golem.

Just because the monster had better stats than my own, does not mean that the battle was impossible. If that was the case, every adventurer would had died a thousand times over.

Well in the first place, I have beaten monsters and even other adventurers with statuses several times stronger than my own. The handicap of a cursed status became a blessing, sharpening my techniques and senses to the limit, allowing me to overcome many foes stronger than myself. It was only because I was weak, that I obtained strength through honing my techniques. The only thing that was holding me back was my cursed status.

[I’m sorry Ossan, I’m very sorry.]

The boy started crying on a fours as he crawled away.

Finally, the boy escaped.

With the boy gone, I can finally go on the offensive.

The reason why i chose to become a mystic knight was to obtain the special skill. But that skill was too risky to release with a young man to my back.

Watching the golem’s movements, it looked as if it was going to swing it’s fist down, however I know that the fist is just a feint, and the real attack will be it’s kick. It’s kick is powerful but his movements are far too telegraphed. It’s kick is probably too powerful for me to defend against.

However, I don’t have to defend anymore. I can afford to dodge with the baggage gone.

It’s kick is a powerful attack, but in exchange it leaves his body exposed.

It is the perfect time.

I began casting my magic.

The privillege that only mystic knights had was the ability to cast magic in close combat.

I approached the rock golem as i began my chants.

The benefits of casting magic was the ability to attack from a distance.