The ground shook violently as two colossal figures walked like the ancient mountains.
These were the Giant Ancient Golems, awakened from their slumber. It had been a long time since they last moved.
The last time these Golems moved was hundreds of years ago when the Stein Clan was last attacked. And it was because of the help of these Golems that the Stein Clan was still standing tall to this day.
However, now that clan had to face their own Protectors, especially while most of their Elders were kept busy by Gabriel. This was the worst difficulty that they had ever faced.
With their massive bodies composed of ancient stone and their eyes glowing with an otherworldly energy, the Golems stood as formidable adversaries against the Warriors of the Stein Clan.
The Warriors of the Stein Clan, renowned for their mastery of magic, quickly assembled their forces.
Clad in shimmering armor, each warrior carried a staff imbued with elemental power. They formed a protective circle around their elder, a man named Eldrik.
With a stern expression, Eldrik channeled his magic, sensing the immense power emanating from the approaching golems.
As the golems drew nearer, the earth quivered beneath their colossal feet. With each step, they caused tremors that sent shockwaves through the ranks of the Stein Clan. The warriors stood firm, though fear flickered in their eyes.
"Prepare yourselves. We need to hold them back or everyone will die!" Eldrik commanded, his voice resonating with authority.
With that, the warriors raised their staves, summoning a tempest of wind to buffet the golems. But the wind merely brushed against their stony forms, having little effect.
Undeterred, the warriors unleashed bolts of lightning and torrents of fire, attempting to exploit the golems' weaknesses.
Yet the golems, impervious to the magical onslaught, pressed forward relentlessly. Their colossal fists crashed down, smashing the earth and causing plumes of dust and debris to billow into the air. The warriors dodged and weaved, narrowly escaping the devastating blows.
Eldrik's eyes narrowed as he realized the futility of their efforts. He knew they had underestimated the power of the ancient golems. The golems, devoid of emotion or mercy, showed no signs of weakness or vulnerability.
"Fall back!" Eldrik shouted, his voice laced with desperation.
The warriors, their faces etched with frustration and determination, regrouped as the golems advanced, their steps shaking the very foundation of the battleground. Eldrik surveyed the situation, contemplating their next move.
The golems reached even closer, their presence overwhelming. With an ear-splitting roar, they unleashed a combined onslaught of brute force and unyielding power. The ground beneath the warriors trembled violently as the golems' blows crashed against their defenses.
One by one, the warriors of the Stein Clan succumbed to the golems' might. The earth soaked in their blood as they fell, their magical abilities proving insufficient to overcome the ancient behemoths. Eldrik, the last remaining warrior, stood alone, his staff trembling in his hands.
With a heavy heart, Eldrik acknowledged their defeat. The golems, towering over him, stood as a testament to the unstoppable forces of the past. As the warriors lay defeated and broken, Eldrik's eyes met those of the golems, a silent acknowledgement passing between them.
The golems, having achieved their purpose, didn't retreat and attacked Eldrik.
Eldrik summoned all his strength and readied himself for the final battle. With graceful movements, he weaved and dodged the golems' attacks, striking back with his staff. The battle raged on until finally, Eldrik received a fatal blow.
His body flew back, falling in the distance. His staff also fell in the distance. Before he could even get up, he saw the massive foot of the Giant Golem hovering above him.
He could only close his eyes as the giant foot came crashing down, crushing him under its weight.
After taking care of all the guards, the two golems stepped closer to the mansion and started destroying it slowly.
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Inside the Mansion, the sound of demolition and Explosions resounded everywhere.
The Spirit Armor of the Stein Clan Patriarch shone brightly. His arm that was cut off, appeared again. However, it appeared to be made of spirits, allowing him to hold things.
Gabriel took a step back, raising his finger only. "Let me test this..."
He raised his hand. As soon as the Stein Clan Patriarch flew toward Gabriel; Gabriel's fingers moved, creating a strange pattern in the air, as if he was creating a word on empty air.
Unlike when he was in the Beast Region, he didn't take a long time to create it. However, what he created was only the most basic one.
That was the only one he had managed to master.
Before the Stein Clan Patriarch could even get close to Gabriel, he saw the strange word being completed.
A bright ray of light shot out of the strange world.
****
The Golems were still destroying the mansion when they suddenly stopped, sending a familiar energy. It was as if they were scared of it.
A bright beam of light shot out from the mansion, destroying everything in its path.
In the end, the beam of light hit a mountain in the distance, however it didn't stop there either, leaving a giant hole in the mountain itself, allowing to see through it.
Inside the mansion, Gabriel was breathing heavily. This attack had exhausted him completely. However, this was also what allowed him to see the true might of these words.
Everything that was before him, disappeared. Even the Stein Clan Patriarch was nowhere to be found. Only a few traces of his clothes could be seen fluttering in the wind, as if he was caught in the attack and was destroyed.
The attack that was intended for the Stein Clan Patriarch didn't just catch him, but also a few other Elders in the back.
The remaining Elders were frozen in place. In the end, they just dropped to their knees in fear. It was as if their bodies refused to listen to them.
Gabriel couldn't use any more magic for the time being since he exhausted himself. However, Raphael and the others were still here, which allowed him to freely exert himself.
Gabriel glanced at Ulesis on the other side of the hall.
