The ominous presence of the Dark Golem cast a shadow of foreboding as Ron lay unconscious on the harsh ground. It felt like the culmination of Ron's journey as he descended into the depths of his own consciousness. Once again, a recurring dream emerged, echoing one from several months ago. In this dream, vibrant flames danced, brighter and more prolific than before. Unlike the previous instances where the flames retreated, this time, one flame approached Ron. A mesmerizing spectacle unfolded as Ron found himself face to face with a flame harboring a small spherical stone.
The desire to grasp the enigmatic stone lingered, but just as quickly as the flame had drawn near, it retreated, leaving Ron in wakefulness. However, reality had little time to settle as the imposing figure of the Dark Golem loomed before him. The Golem swung its colossal hammer, and Ron, still immersed in the remnants of his dream, swiftly conjured a shield spell. The clash between the Dark Golem's force and Ron's magical barrier sent shockwaves, throwing the Golem backward. Unaware of the physical toll on his own body, Ron remained intensely focused on the unfolding battle.
Summoning the arcane, Ron manifested four dark flames and launched them towards the head of the Dark Golem. Reacting with a defensive shield spell, the Golem found its vision obscured by the dark flames. With only 5.3 seconds to devise a surprise attack, Ron seized the fleeting opportunity. Silent as a shadow, he maneuvered to the right, channeling mana into his being with unprecedented intensity. As the countdown concluded, the Dark Golem regained its sight, but Ron had vanished from its immediate view. It took the Golem a few seconds to realize Ron's strategic repositioning, but by then, it was too late.
A resounding blow struck the belly of the Dark Golem, creating a gaping hole that signaled the end of its menacing presence. Ron, however, was not unscathed. Tremors wracked his body, the consequence of unleashing more mana than his mortal frame could bear. Fortunately, Ron hastily purged the excess mana, averting a potential cardiac calamity. An arduous journey back to the depths of hell awaited Ron, where he could convalesce and tend to his battle-worn wounds.
In the aftermath of the clash with the Dark Golem, Ron reflected on the errors of his approach. His lack of vigilance had led him into the fray blindly. Amidst the chaos, Ron turned his attention to the Draconik Egg, noting a fresh crater in its shell. A surge of elation coursed through him; finally, a change in the mysterious egg that had remained unchanged for months.