Three Golems

Knowing there was nothing else they could do except fight, the group shifted in an instant. The fear that had just moments ago clouded their faces melted away, replaced by stern focus and hardened resolve.

Their eyes sharpened, breathing slowed, and they each took their battle stances. This is what they always did when they were in the same situation like this before.

When Jan said they had to fight, that meant the path of retreat was gone. The enemy had already marked them and they couldn't escape. The best use of their strength now was to face the threat head-on rather than waste energy running in vain.

The three golems stepped forward.

Each movement was heavy and deliberate, their stone limbs grinding as they moved.

But Jan narrowed his eyes, he was certain that sluggishness was only a façade. These things weren't truly slow. They were just waking up. Once they reached full power, their pace would change drastically.