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"Hmm?"
Inside the carriage, Shane, who originally did not plan to speak again, suddenly appeared thoughtful as he directed his gaze towards a certain direction.
(An enemy…?)
Shane's Enemy Detection skill reacted, informing him that an enemy had appeared.
(The reaction isn't very strong, indicating a low level, and there's only one of them.)
Shane quickly made this judgment.
However, Shane did not alert Vivian and the others.
After all, he was currently just a new adventurer who hadn't learned any skills. Speaking up without reason might arouse suspicion afterward.
So, Shane intended to observe quietly and seize the opportunity to act.
Shane underestimated Vivian's team a bit.
"— Vivian!"
In the next second, Tielle abruptly raised her head, breaking her silence, and spoke with a vigilant voice towards the direction of the carriage seat.
"...!"
Vivian, driving the carriage, immediately tightened the reins and stopped the carriage amidst the horses' loud neighs.
Inside the carriage, Lu Muya and Merica were already standing up, entering a state of alertness.
Witnessing this scene, Shane was initially surprised but quickly understood.
(Have they already detected the enemy?)
Shane glanced meaningfully at Tielle, who had jumped out of the carriage.
This girl likely had the Enemy Detection skill, just like Shane. Unfortunately, her Skill Level was low, causing her to detect the enemy later than Shane.
Vivian and the others were well aware of this, immediately becoming alert the moment Tielle alerted them. Their rapid response showed their cohesion as a team of adventurers.
As a result, Shane followed behind Lu Muya and Merica, carrying his pack and sword as he leaped from the carriage.
The group gathered in front of the carriage and looked toward Vivian, who was calming the agitated horses.
At this moment, Vivian appeared calm as she focused her gaze on Shane.
"Look over there, Shane."
In the direction Vivian pointed, a rock was slowly moving, eventually rising like a giant stone statue.
"That's a Golem, a demon creature originally just a special magic mineral rock, transformed into a demon due to magic influence while located near a Magic Source."
Vivian explained this to Shane.
"Mages sometimes create these creatures with magic to fight and work for them. These creatures can appear anywhere, and the higher their level, the larger their size. Some Dungeons' Golems may even contain precious minerals, attracting many people's covetous attention. Nonetheless, they also disguise themselves as roadside rocks, launching attacks when someone passes by."
Naturally, such Golems contain minimal magic minerals, and their Level is low, otherwise, they wouldn't leave their Magic Source habitat to attack humans by the roadside.
"They target trade caravans transporting minerals and adventurers like us who carry weapons and equipment made from precious metals. Consuming these metals is their way to gain strength, level up, and gradually Evolve their bodies."
Vivian said this to Shane while watching the Golem, which had started charging towards them.
"Judging by this Golem's size, its Level should be around fifteen, at most not exceeding twenty, so it shouldn't be a dangerous opponent for you."
This statement immediately clarified Vivian's intentions for Shane.
"I've left it to you," Vivian said to Shane. "Let's see how strong you are."
This was Shane's first test as an Adventurer and a new member of Vivian's team.
Shane realized that not only Vivian, but also Tielle, Lu Muya, and Merica, were focusing their gazes on him.
In front, the Golem, resembling a giant made of stone, approached with Heavy footsteps.
"Understood."
Shane nodded to everyone, then walked toward the Golem while drawing the sword from his side, holding it in his hand.
With each passing moment, the distance between Shane and the Golem shortened.
Vivian, Tielle, Lu Muya, and Merica quietly observed from behind.
Feeling the gazes from behind, Shane began to strategize mentally.
(What level of power should I show?)
As a newbie Adventurer who hadn't learned any skills, he definitely couldn't reveal too much combat power.
(Firstly, I can't use Extreme Transformation or display resistance skills, so I mustn't get hit.)
Unlike Extreme Transformation, an actively used skill, a passive skill took effect permanently once acquired, and Shane couldn't choose to use or not use it at will. So, to ensure his passive skills wouldn't be exposed, Shane had to avoid detection as best as he could.
Additionally, his fighting method needed to slow down, avoiding too much display, and during Evasion, he needed caution to keep both the Military God and Evasion skills concealed.
As for the Holy Sword, it was naturally out of the question to use it.
(But I can't be too clumsy either.)
Otherwise, if Vivian and the others deemed him unfit as an Adventurer, the test's result would be detrimental, undermining his goal of becoming an Adventurer.
Therefore, Shane needed to perform adequately but not excessively while concealing his numerous skills to avoid exposure.
(…This is too difficult for me.)
Shane felt troubled at heart.
But the demon showed no mercy toward Shane's predicament; with Heavy footsteps, it had already charged before Shane.
"Here it comes."
Shane could only shake off all thoughts and focus completely as he looked at the Golem before him.
At that moment, the Golem, now in front of Shane, raised its massive arm and swung its stone-like fist at Shane.
The Evasion skill immediately reacted, prompting Shane's body to dodge.
However, to prevent exposing his skill, Shane restrained himself and only twisted his body to dodge the attack awkwardly, waiting until the Golem's fist was nearly upon him.
Immediately, a gust of wind rushed past Shane.
"Boom!"
Amid a Resonating ground-shaking noise, the Golem's Heavy fist brushed past Shane and struck the ground, causing the earth to tremble and sand and rocks to swirl.
At this point, Shane, having dodged to the side, abruptly moved, seizing the opportunity when the Golem was stiff from its missed attack.
"Clang!"
With a clashing sound, the Sharp sword traced an arc, smashing into one of the Golem's legs, forcing it to kneel on the ground.
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