Cursed Statues

As the old butler traversed the courtyard, his steps echoed amidst the serene yet foreboding ambiance. Sol stood at the entrance, his gaze locked intensely on his companion, concern etched upon his features. The wind teased at Sol's robes, causing them to billow around him in a dance orchestrated by the invisible currents.

Suddenly, the once-still sculptures lining the courtyard stirred with an otherworldly animation. Their stone forms, adorned with ancient engravings and piercing gazes, shifted with an eerie sentience. Malevolent intent radiated from their eyes as they fixated their gaze upon the intruder, the old butler.

Among the animated statues, the gargoyle-like figure, with its golden body crackling and fissures forming, revealed a concealed force lurking within. With a resounding clang, it propelled itself into the air, hurtling towards the old butler with deadly intent. Its claws, imbued with a terrifying power, descended with an ungodly ferocity.