Novel Full Chapter 123: The Golem of Power, Hardest Trial of Strength
Chapter 123: Chapter 123: The Golem of Power, Hardest Trial of Strength
[Golem of Power: Use only your physical strength to defeat the “Golem of Power,” the strongest enemy in the “Orc Trial of Strength.”]
The panel faded slowly after appearing before Leon’s eyes, and for a brief moment, silence filled the massive stone chamber as he took in his surroundings with careful attention.
Scattered around the edges of the chamber were skeletons. Most of them were clearly orcs.
Their large skulls and thick bones made that obvious.
It did not take long for Leon to understand what had happened here.
Even the native orcs who had managed to get the best score in the first trial had ultimately died at the hands of the thing standing in the center.
And that thing was staring at him right now.
—
[Golem of Power (Trial Boss)]
[Level: 50]
[Combat Power: 200,000]
[Details: The ultimate enemy of the “Orc Trial of Strength.” Any orc who defeats it will obtain the ultimate reward.]
—
“Hm.”
Leon’s eyes narrowed slightly as he examined the information.
Two hundred thousand combat power.
On paper, that number was lower than the [Trace of God of Magic], and even lower than Ghorak.
Under normal circumstances, Leon would not feel too pressured facing an enemy at that level.
But this was not a normal fight. This was a trial.
And more importantly, it was a trial governed by rules rather than limitations imposed on his body by external force.
There was a significant difference.
If his magic had been sealed by force, he might have tried to break through it with [Unaffected].
But this was a rule established by the trial itself, and breaking it would simply disqualify him.
Which meant he had to play by the rules.
Leon calmly opened his [Storage Space] and placed his staff inside without hesitation, knowing full well that even holding it might tempt him to cheat when things got dangerous.
In its place, he grabbed the [Orc Guard Sword +3] and held it firmly in his left hand while keeping the [Orc Lord Machete] in his right.
He rolled his shoulders once as he adjusted his grip.
Who ever said he could not use two weapons at the same time?
Leon lifted his head and looked forward just as the [Golem of Power] began to move.
Its massive stone body shifted slowly at first, grinding sounds echoing through the chamber as its joints activated.
Crimson light ignited within its hollow eyes, glowing brighter and brighter until they locked directly onto Leon.
The air seemed to grow heavier.
“…Magic would make this much easier,” Leon muttered under his breath with a faint smile, “but oh well.”
He did not hesitate.
Leon rushed forward immediately, both blades in hand as he closed the distance in a straight line, testing the golem’s reaction speed.
Slash!
He swung both weapons with full force at the golem’s torso.
Clang!
The sound that followed was loud and metallic, like striking solid steel.
Both blades bounced off harmlessly. Not a scratch.
“…Damn.”
The golem slowly lowered its head to look at him, and without even a moment of pause, it raised its massive fist and brought it down.
BOOOOOM!
Leon reacted instantly, leaping backward just before impact.
But even though he successfully dodged the direct hit, the sheer force of the blow cracked the stone floor and sent a shockwave through the chamber that knocked him several meters away.
He slid across the ground before regaining his footing.
“…I cannot rely on Emilia’s [Strength Buff] either,” he thought, steadying his breathing.
The golem was enormous, and almost all of its combat power was concentrated into two things: overwhelming strength and absurd durability.
That was why so many orcs had failed here.
They likely tried to overpower it directly. And they were crushed.
Leon’s eyes flickered briefly toward the skeletons again, noticing how many of them were reduced to shattered remains rather than intact bones.
They had not died from cuts or piercing damage. They had been smashed.
Still, Leon was not worried.
Because while orcs were strong, most of them were not particularly intelligent.
Players were different. Ghorak had been different. But the majority of native orcs relied on instinct and brute force rather than strategy.
Which meant they had likely overlooked something obvious.
Leon’s lips curved upward slightly.
The [Golem of Power] had a weakness. And it was not subtle.
The golem remained stationary for a moment, almost as if waiting for Leon to charge again.
Leon did exactly that.
He moved forward once more, but this time his eyes were sharper, analyzing every movement of the massive construct.
’Its speed is mediocre,’ he noted internally. ’For something that big, that is expected. And because of that… it cannot catch me if I play this right.’
Abyssal Slash!
His body dissolved into shadows, blending seamlessly into the dim corners of the chamber.
The golem froze for a second, its glowing eyes scanning left and right.
Then it began swinging its fists wildly, smashing the air and ground around it in an attempt to hit something.
But Leon did not attack immediately. He waited.
He watched the rhythm of its movements, the slight delay after each heavy punch, the way its weight shifted from one leg to the other.
And when the opportunity appeared—
SLASH!
Leon emerged from the shadows at the side of the golem and swung both blades simultaneously, darkness-infused energy wrapping around the edges.
He aimed not at its torso, not at its arms, but at one leg.
The impact rang out sharply. This time, something different happened.
A small crack appeared on the stone surface.
It was tiny. Barely noticeable. But it was there.
Leon’s eyes gleamed.
The golem immediately attempted to retaliate, turning its body and swinging, but Leon had already retreated.
And after a while…
Abyssal Slash!
Leon did the exact same thing, aiming at the exact same spot he had hit the first time.
Slash! Crack!
This time, the crack in it grew up slightly more, and Leon’s grin widened at the same time.
What followed was what most wouldn’t even call a battle.
Leon attacked, dodged the attacks of the golem of power, then waited for another opportunity.
Over and over again he did it, attacking the exact same spot.
Each time, the crack grew slightly wider.
After the fifth strike, the line was clearly visible.
After the seventh, small fragments of stone began to chip away.
After the tenth—
ROOOOAR!
The golem released a thunderous roar that shook the chamber, and its entire body began to tremble as if entering some kind of enraged state.
Then, unexpectedly, it rushed forward.
“Huh?”
Leon’s eyes widened slightly as the massive construct charged with far greater speed than before.
Its fists slammed down repeatedly, one after another, leaving deep craters in the ground.
It was faster now. More aggressive. But it was also unstable.
Leon narrowly dodged each strike, his movements sharp and controlled, knowing that a single direct hit would likely crush him instantly.
He did not miss the broken bones around him.
He knew exactly what would happen if he miscalculated even once.
Still, he did not panic. Instead, he waited for the right opening.
Abyssal Slash!
For the final time, he disappeared.
The golem spun around, swinging blindly.
And then—
SLASH!
Leon reappeared at the exact same spot and unleashed everything he had into that weakened leg.
The crack exploded outward.
CRACK!
A spiderweb of fractures spread across the entire limb.
Then—
BOOM!
The leg collapsed entirely, crumbling into rubble.
The golem’s massive body wavered, its balance completely destroyed.
For a brief moment, it tilted forward. And then it fell.
BOOOOM!
The impact shook the entire chamber.
The moment its torso slammed into the ground, the stress was too much.
Its body shattered into countless pieces of stone.
Leon stood there, breathing steadily as dust slowly settled around him.
A grin appeared on his face.
“I knew it,” he said calmly. “When facing a giant opponent, you don’t try to overpower it. You make it fall.”
Ding!
[You have killed “Golem of Power (Trial Boss)” and gained 280,000 experience points.]
[100% Drop Rate has triggered…]
Leon immediately checked his [Storage Space]. There was only one item.
[Golem of Power Essence: Consuming will increase Strength by 70 and Constitution by 30.]
“Not bad at all.”
Without hesitation, he consumed it. A warm surge flowed through his body.
Ding!
[Congratulations, you have leveled up to Level 45 + Level 46!]
[Due to “Heaven’s Blessing,” you have gained 400 points in all attributes and 400 free points to distribute.]
Leon nodded slowly as he reviewed the notification.
Only four more levels until fifty.
He would need to be careful from now on. Leveling too quickly might interfere with certain plans he had in mind.
And then—
The panel he had been waiting for appeared.
Ding!
[You have completed the “Orc Trial of Strength” and may now choose between two rewards.]
“Oh?”
That was unexpected.
From what he remembered, there was supposed to be only one ultimate reward.
But instead, two things materialized before him.
The first was a sword, simple in appearance yet radiating a faint aura.
The second was an orb glowing with a deep red light.
Ding!
[You can either choose to obtain the amazing “Orc Bloodline,” allowing you to gain intense strength and become one of the strongest.]
[Or… you can have this lame sword.]
“…?” Leon stared at the panel.
[Make your choice:]
[Lame Sword] [Amazing Orc Bloodline]
Without even a moment of hesitation, Leon selected [Lame Sword]. He did not even blink.
He had not come here for some temporary orc bloodline that would limit his future growth.
He already knew of far superior bloodlines he could obtain later.
And so he chose exactly what he came for to begin with.
The panel flickered. Then a new message appeared.
[Seriously?]