Ron stood poised for his daily task, a routine that had taken a new turn from the mundane days of the past. Strengthened and empowered, he no longer had to vanquish the smaller Antikos, deeming them too feeble for his enhanced abilities. Instead, Ron set out on a quest for mightier adversaries. His mind had already singled out the elusive targets, but the challenge lay in uncovering their whereabouts, prompting Ron to embark on an exhaustive search across the land.
The monsters he sought were no ordinary creatures. Dark Golems, akin in appearance to their mundane counterparts, harbored a latent danger that belied their exterior. Ron was well aware that their prowess surpassed that of regular Golems, not merely due to physical strength but also owing to their mastery of demonic magic and heightened intelligence. Caution became Ron's ally, for wounds inflicted by their demonic spells healed at a languid pace. Undeterred by this knowledge, Ron set out to confront a dark Golem, recognizing the futility of facing an entire herd.
Though typically found roaming in packs, some dark Golems faced banishment by the ruler of their ilk. Ron's journey, therefore, led him towards the fringes of the herd, where the banished ones were said to dwell. It took hours of relentless pursuit until Ron finally laid eyes on a solitary dark Golem, its ominous presence palpable in the air.
Prepared for the impending encounter, Ron approached stealthily, lacking the prowess of long-range magic. A calculated move, yet the dark Golem detected his presence and retaliated with a barrage of demonic spells. Green bolts crackled through the air, but Ron's agility allowed him to evade the onslaught, seizing the opportune moment to strike. He leaped onto the dark Golem, aiming to exploit its vulnerability by attempting to gouge out its eyes.
The battle, however, took an unexpected turn. In a swift countermove, the dark Golem seized Ron and flung him forcefully to the ground, the impact leaving a substantial crater in its wake. Ron succumbed to the darkness, consciousness slipping away as the malevolent creature stood victorious, its enigmatic eyes gleaming in the aftermath of the clash.