In the location where he previously knelt to observe the robe, a colossal creature emerges, its massive foot planted firmly in the very spot.
This towering behemoth takes the form of a 9-foot tall golem, a fusion of its structure with the essence of the surrounding fungus. The creature's body is adorned with intricate patterns of blue and cyan moss, which seem to pulsate and shift as if alive. Atop its head, a solitary mushroom sprouts, adding an odd and surreal touch to its appearance.
Devoid of a conventional facial structure, the creature lacks a mouth on its visage, instead placing it within the lower abdomen. The maw is an ominous sight, lined with rows of enormous, serrated teeth that gleam malevolently. A lengthy tongue dangles from within, dripping with anticipation for its next unsuspecting victim.
The golem's limbs are adorned with enormous claws that seem to have been hewn from the earth itself, each one poised to deliver a crushing blow. Its overall demeanor exudes a terror-inducing aura, with its frightful countenance and the amalgamation of fungal growth and stone forming a grotesque but strangely captivating spectacle.
[★]Fungoid Golem[Level 20]
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The golem bent down, carefully inspecting the dust on the ground as if searching for something. It seemed oblivious to any evidence, its gaze shifting around in a quest for clues.
Yuichi's thoughts raced anxiously as he observed the strange creature before him.
'What is that thing? Is it some sort of abomination?' He felt increasingly uneasy, his steps becoming quieter as he unconsciously retreated.
However, his attempt at stealth backfired as a fragment of stone wall broke off and clattered to the floor, disturbing the luminous fungus nearby.
In a tense moment, the golem's attention was drawn to the flickering fungus on its left side. With a low growl, it moved closer to the spot. Panicked, Yuichi pressed himself against the wall, trying to blend in like a part of the stone.
'It's getting closer! I need to get out of here!' Yuichi's heart raced as the golem approached.
Just as it seemed like the situation couldn't get any more intense, a sound caught their attention. A clattering of rocks echoed, and the golem suddenly turned its focus to the source of the disturbance, its movements swift and purposeful.
Seeing the golem charge toward the noise, Yuichi seized the opportunity and fled in the opposite direction.
'I have to escape from that monster!' His thoughts raced as his feet carried him through the eerie, cyan-lit corridors, each step causing the luminance moss to react.
Finally breaking free from the immediate danger, Yuichi stumbled upon a surreal scene that resembled a mushroom-covered meadow illuminated in cyan hues. Despite the beauty, he had one goal in mind — finding an exit.
'This must lead to the 19th floor.' Yuichi thought, remembering the information the system had provided about the dungeon's structure.
His eyes landed on a ramp that promised a way out, and he quickened his pace, hoping to guide his steps.
Suddenly, a spine-chilling shriek pierced the air, causing Yuichi to freeze in his tracks. The sound echoed through the corridor, filling him with foreboding. Trembling, he gripped his sword's hilt, prepared for the worst. And then, as if summoned from his deepest fears, the colossal golem stood behind him, its massive form radiating an aura of menace.
With a heart-pounding realization, Yuichi's gaze met the golem's fierce stare.
'Crap!' He barely had time to react before the golem lunged at him, propelling him forcefully into the wall. Pain shot through his back as he crumpled to the ground, blood tainting his lips.
Struggling to his feet, determination overcame the pain. Yuichi's fingers closed around his sword's hilt, and he faced the looming golem. With a quick, agile movement, he dodged as the golem unleashed a devastating attack that shattered the spot where he had stood just moments before. Gathering his strength, Yuichi raised his sword, his body tense and focused.
'This monster is formidable. I need to escape its reach.' Yuichi's thoughts raced as he readied himself for the imminent confrontation.
The golem roared and charged, its massive form bearing down on him. With quick reflexes, Yuichi avoided the golem's slashing attack, his movements accentuated by the cyan glow that enveloped the floor.
As the golem's attack missed, Yuichi seized the moment, swinging his sword with all his might. The blade struck the golem's flank, but to his dismay, it barely left a scratch. The golem's anger seemed to intensify, its retaliation swift and fierce.
The golem's powerful strike sent Yuichi hurtling through the air, crashing into the wall with a sickening thud that resonated in the corridor. Pain shot through his chest, and he grimaced, gasping for breath.
Slowly, the golem closed in on Yuichi, who struggled to his feet, his body battered and bruised.
'Crap! I'm going to die!' Yuichi gritted his teeth while proning on the ground.
In a state of bloodied and wounded determination, he began to crawl through the earth, his hand stretching out to retrieve his sword. With considerable effort, he managed to grasp the hilt and wrest it into the golem, his struggle evident in the motion.
'I'm out of stamina.' Yuichi cogitate. It is true that he's out of stamina because he used all of his energy for the past four hours. It makes sense for him to think about that.
The golem lifted its massive claw and struck him with force. He narrowly evaded the slashing attack, tumbling across the ground before gradually rising to a kneeling position, preparing to stand once more.
'I have to get out of here, but if I can't even do that, I need to kill it if that's the last thing I need to do!'
With desperation fueling his actions, he charged headlong at the monstrous golem, sword poised for a powerful strike. As his blade sliced through the air towards the golem, it deftly evaded the attack and lunged at him, knocking him off balance and sending him hurtling through the air.
"OOF!"
The impact propelled him into a solid stone wall with an unsettling thud.
"ARGH!"
The golem fixed its gaze upon him, a sense of anticipation filling the air as it moved forward, its massive feet thudding heavily.
'Crap... I messed up...!'
The golem's maw parted, and a viscous drool escaped its jaw, a low, menacing growl underscoring the tension of the counter.
'Crap... I can't do anything...'
The menacing golem loomed over him, its gaze fixated upon him with a threatening intensity, saliva dripping out close to his face. It poised itself, preparing to deliver a lethal strike that would end Yuichi's life.
In the final fleeting moment, an unexpected surge of memories inundated Yuichi's mind. Vivid recollections of the myriad emotions he had experienced over the course of seventeen years surged before his eyes.
Among them were fragments of unbridled joy, moments etched with laughter and warm companionship, as well as instances of poignant sorrow that had left their indelible mark. These memories converged into a tapestry of his life, woven with threads of happiness and threads of sadness, painting a poignant portrait of his journey.
'It's going to kill me... I'm going to die... Help me... Somebody...!'
And when the golem struck a powerful blow to Yuichi, unexpectedly, a gentle yet forceful gust swept through the air, and in an instant, the golem was surprisingly cleaved into fragments with astonishing speed.
Yuichi faintly heard the golem's flesh scattering on the ground and he slowly glanced over, struggling.
'What just happened?...'
Blood and flesh were dispersed in a gruesome display, scattered across the ground and the wall. He turned his gaze to the right and spotted a woman with long white hair and striking pink haze eyes.
'Who was that?...'
She stood there, her right hand emitting a soft, radiant blue glow. Her gaze remained fixed on the dead golem, her expression devoid of warmth, appearing distant and emotionless.
'Who is it?...'
The girl, her long white hair cascading like a veil, locked her pink haze eyes onto him.
'Who... are you?...'
The girl had finally noticed Yuichi on the ground and was about to take a step. But before she could reach him, Yuichi's vision began to fade, darkness creeping in until he succumbed to unconsciousness...
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