Upon getting closer to where the sounds were coming from, Max saw green sparks bouncing all over the floor followed by loud and heavy bangs with quick, short grunts. With his eyes, he saw Gareth holding his green battle swords while hitting a statue of a lifeless iron golem.
Whenever he struck his sword against the golem, the iron would glow a bright red before either bursting or melting off. However, Max could see that he was holding back but giving his all at the same time. As if he was knowing someone was looking at him, Gareth stopped what he was doing and looked at Max.
Surprised to see his new visitor, he wiped the sweat off his face and said, "I didn't know you were an early riser." He chuckled. "Did I wake you?"
"No, it's not that at all," Max replied while looking at the sword and the chopped golem. He then remembered what the system said about these beast crystals that he needed in order for the upgrade to continue. "I have a few questions about…"
