Chapter 188 - End of the Battle
A series of lightning struck one after another.
Maintaining its aerial superiority, the Spirit Bird struck downwards, and together with its elemental attacks, it phased through the Core Guardian’s body, dealing constant damage over time. Meanwhile, Rhode utilized his flexible body and agility to maneuver around the Core Guardian while borrowing the strength of the Centaur Knight to launch attacks. The Core Guardian’s movements started to slow down under the two-pronged attack from Rhode and the Spirit Bird. Although its attack power was high, golems were still golems. They still lacked the necessary thought process. Back in the game, this BOSS was considered to be one of the best to defeat among the average mercenary groups. The strategy was simple: Two close combat players would keep the Guardian Golems at bay while the healers would tend to their wounds. But then who would fight the boss?
Two mages. Yes, two mages who were supposedly doomed in close combat.
And their strategy was simple. One of them will attack with spells, triggering the Core Guardian to counter-attack. At the same time, another mage will stand to the back and release another spell. Even if the spell didn’t deal much damage, the Core Guardian would still turn its head over to attack and abandon its previous target.
Comparing to the usual BOSSES that targeted the player who dealt the most damage or accrued the most aggro, the Core Guardian would only recognize the enemy who attacked the last. It seemed rather brainless, but this was indeed the behavior of a golem. When the BOSS was new, many mercenary groups who weren’t aware of this characteristic, died many times. However, after they realized the strategy, the golems became easy targets. After all, these golems were man-made without any intelligence at all.
And right now, Rhode was employing the exact technique. Using his Spirit Bird as a diversion, it was as though there were two mages releasing spells. As he was a swordsman, he needed to cover more distance to in order to deal damage to the Core Guardian. His speed wasn’t exactly slow because he had ‘Shadow Flash. Occasionally, he would still get hit, but with the Centaur Knight tanking the damage, Rhode didn’t sustain much damage.
The Spirit Bird continued to harass the Core Guardian. Lightning bolts from its wings fell onto the Core Guardian’s body. Despite not dealing much damage, but as long there was some damage then it would be fine.
In actuality, the design of the Core Guardian wasn’t really a mistake. The massive golem had a strong defense, and regular attacks couldn’t harm it. Low-level knights couldn’t even leave a trace of a mark on its thick metallic armor. Earth, Fire and Water elemental spells were harmless to it; only the Electric element could deal some damage.
Looking from this angle, actually, this design was quite appropriate. After all, not many enemies could threaten the Core Guardian, so as long as it defeated the enemy that could harm it, then the rest of them wouldn’t pose any problems to it.
In the next second, bright lights flashed through the air, shooting towards the exposed interior of the Core Guardian.
“!!!”
As if it detected the enemy’s all-out attack, the Core Guardian raised its arms to block for the first time. Not only that, it released a massive amount of steam. Along with the steam, the Core Guardian’s metal armor suddenly changed positions, forming a defensive shield to guard against Rhode’s attack.
But at this time, the blade had already reached the front of the golem.
The sword on Rhode’s hand continued to strike forward. A series of flashes discharged from the blade, producing a blinding light. Finally, it connected with the Core Guardian’s body and the raging lightning attacks surged around the metallic body. Accompanied by an explosion, its armor was blown off.
And due to this, the Core Guardian’s movement stopped entirely. To Rhode, this was enough.
The sword that was blazing with electricity pierced through the golem’s armor and struck into its body.
The Core Guardian went silent.
Afterwards, a massive amount of white steam was released from its body.
Now’s the chance!
Rhode was clear what was going to happen next. He retreated quickly and ran towards Anne.
“Anne, get down! Raise your shield!”
Rhode quickly shouted towards Anne and rushed to her side. The white steam suddenly increased in density, and the sound was becoming increasingly deafening. Not much time was left! Rhode grabbed Anne’s head and forced her to duck, barely avoiding a nearby Guardian Golem’s attack.
“Raise your shield!! Now, quick!”
“Ah, yes!!” Anne was still trying to register what was happening, quickly responded.
She hastily raised her shield and covered both of them. At the same time, a Guardian Golem’s attack came from above. At this point, Anne was totally confused but she still obeyed Rhode’s orders.
And suddenly, there was a loud bang!