7 We Have the Numbers, We Got This (1/2)

Taking advantage of the situation Ivan needed to use motivation to inspire his friends.

He already saw the effects of motivation and how far despair can go. After a few hours of not being able to find an exit through the cave everybody felt hopeless.

But once Dean found that clue it made everyone feel more energetic and positive.

It was surprising how similar the events were but as long as Ivan could lift up everyone's spirit there should be some kind of effect.

If the power of motivation could be that powerful then that means his friends will have a potentially higher chance.

He only felt there was potential in the idea of this however putting it into action was a lot more difficult.

What Ivan had to do was use the right words in the right way. One badly phrased sentence could instantly demoralize his friends.

Currently he could just see the faintest of hope in their eyes, a seed that he needs to grow.

”How long must one wait to be cornered and overpowered before what they hope to reach. The inadequacy we believe to have is nothing more than a figment of our imagination. Why?”

Everyone stared at Ivan with a weird gaze but Dean saw what he was trying to do. Looking around he agreed with this tactic but couldn't understand how charismatic the impression was made.

He was surprised by Ivan's capabilities but saw Christian still giving a hostile gaze.

sighing 'Why can't we all be friends? Even in a deadly situation like this he still wants to hold a grudge. Would I be raised this way if I was spoiled?'

Ivan further howled his speech ”Because we have the numbers. We outnumber him. We are superior in every way if we work together.”

His speech was unfortunately cut off as the golem threw a fist in Ivan's direction with him barely dodging.

There was a hint of appreciation from the golem for finding another skillful student.

'A person who is able to keep their cool in a deadly situation as well as take control is a person who deserves praise'

Shaking his head the golem grunted 'Even so, that doesn't mean he gets special treatment. Only if he passes the trial will he have truly earned his rights.'

The short speech was still enough to inspire everyone as Ayesha drew a dagger, Pierre a short sword,Anne a saber, Rose a cutlass and Dean with a dagger.

Ivan immediately yelled out a suggestion

”Two people will fight the golem and attempt to get to the core from the back. Take turns taking feints and try to scratch or chip the surface. Once tired please take a rest and swap with another”

This idea was quite ingenious as it did take the large numbers against a single golem into play. The speech was without unreasonable thoughts but with this, he gained more trust from his friends.

Deciding to use the plan the 7 children took turns in pairs having a go at the golem.

The golem's punches were far too deadly. The hits would have a moderate rate of actually hitting the kids despite their best attempts to dodge.

The damages that were done could be considered quite lucky for the cultivation level of the golem. If they took the punches head on without any resistance then it would be no surprise if their bodies became mush.

The most they suffered was deficiency in energy and a few bruises. with the other 5 children taking a rest they could prepare to swap out with the pair that is currently fighting and help heal others.

A few bandages and ointments were enough to keep the rest going and if necessary hydrate themselves with water and eat food to replenish their vitality.

However was the golem really that dumb?

Would the golem really watch himself get abused as other people watched to later abuse him as well?

Taking advantage of their carelessness he feinted a punch to one of the kids he was currently fighting with to further direct that to a kid crouching.

The kid that was crouching was Ivan. Applying ointment to a few cuts, he was stuck in his position, unable to escape from what seemed like a fist that increased the closer it got.