MTL NOVEL Chapter 21: chapter 21 kakeith planning
As the battle between Kaelith and the Special Elite Rock Golem unfolded, the Golem's health gradually decreased, but the process was slow and steady, reflecting its formidable resilience and the difficulty of the fight. With each attack, Kaelith could see small changes in the Golem's health bar, but the creature's massive, stone-like form made it clear that it would not go down easily.
The Golem's Slowly Decreasing HP
1. Initial Damage and Regeneration At the beginning of the fight, Kaelith's arrows seemed like a mere nuisance to the Golem. He started off by using his Focus Shot, hoping to pierce the Golem's hardened stone armor. His first Focus Shot hit the Golem's chest, causing a loud, echoing crack to reverberate through the cave. The Golem's HP bar dropped by only a small fraction—around 5%. Kaelith could see that even with a successful shot, the Golem was tough, its stone armor absorbing most of the impact.
The Golem responded by using Stone Slam, its fists crashing down onto the ground, sending tremors through the cave. Kaelith had to leap out of the way, avoiding the shockwave that followed. The Golem's skin had a regenerative quality, and after receiving damage, Kaelith noticed it started to slowly recover. His previous Focus Shot had caused some cracks in its stone exterior, but the Golem's regeneration skill allowed it to heal back to full armor in a matter of seconds. He couldn't afford to let the Golem recover like that for long.
2. Focus Fire on Weak Points Realizing that the battle would be a drawn-out one, Kaelith switched tactics, focusing on exploiting the Golem's weaknesses. The Golem had several cracks along its body, particularly around its joints. He aimed for these gaps repeatedly, using Focus Shot to hit the thin areas around its knees and elbows. After the second Focus Shot, he saw a more noticeable decrease in the Golem's health. This time, the Golem's HP dropped by about 8%, and a deep fissure appeared on the stone plate protecting its torso.
The Golem roared in pain, its massive arms rising high as it prepared for another Stone Slam. Kaelith took advantage of the opening, landing a Rapid Fire barrage while the Golem was still recovering from the shock of the hit. The Rapid Fire barrage launched a volley of arrows, hitting the Golem's exposed joints and causing small chips to fly off its body. The Golem's health bar dropped by another 10%, a clear sign that Kaelith's strategy of targeting weak points was beginning to pay off. The Golem's attacks became more frantic, and Kaelith could see it becoming frustrated.
3. Golem's Earthquake Fury As Kaelith pushed forward, he saw the Golem's health nearing the halfway point. The Golem was now visibly weakened, but it still had a few tricks up its sleeve. When its HP dipped below 50%, the Golem triggered Earthquake Fury, a devastating move that caused the ground to shake violently. Rocks rained down from the ceiling, and the very walls of the cave seemed to tremble with the Golem's rage.
As the earth cracked beneath his feet, Kaelith had no choice but to leap into the air, narrowly avoiding a falling boulder. His heart raced as the cave seemed to collapse in on itself, but he used this moment to his advantage. While the Golem was caught up in its fury, Kaelith fired several more Focus Shots, this time aimed at the Golem's chest. The Golem's armor cracked further, and its health dropped by 12%. The Golem let out a deafening roar, but Kaelith was relentless, using his superior mobility to keep hitting its weak spots.
The Golem was slowing down. Its massive arms were no longer as swift, and the cracks in its stone body had widened. The damage was accumulating. As the Earthquake Fury ended, Kaelith noticed the Golem's HP drop below 40%. It was now on its last legs, but Kaelith could tell that the Golem was preparing for a final stand.
4. The Final Push With the Golem weakened and its health now dangerously low, Kaelith knew the end was near, but he couldn't let up. He had to finish it. He continued to use Rapid Fire to maintain pressure, but this time, he added a new twist. As the Golem lumbered toward him, Kaelith lured it into a narrow alcove where the rock formations created natural cover. The Golem followed him, its massive feet pounding the ground with each step, but it was slow—its stamina waning.
Kaelith used his Focus Shot once again, taking advantage of the narrow space to carefully line up the shot. The Golem's chest, cracked and bleeding, was the perfect target. He fired the shot, and it landed squarely in the heart of the Golem's weak point. The Golem staggered back, its stone armor beginning to crumble under the force of the blow. Its HP dropped another 15%, and Kaelith could feel the satisfaction of seeing his efforts come to fruition.
The Golem attempted to retaliate, using Rock Barrage to launch large stones in a desperate attempt to hit Kaelith, but he was faster now, using his Agility to weave in and out of the barrage, dodging effortlessly. He then used his remaining Focus Shots to hit the Golem's exposed back. Each shot caused another chunk of its stone body to break off. The Golem's health bar reached 5%, and it was now trembling, every movement slow and labored. The Golem was running out of time.
5. The Final Shot With one last Focus Shot, Kaelith aimed at the Golem's exposed core. He knew that this was his moment to finish the battle. The arrow flew through the air with deadly precision, piercing the weakened stone armor and striking the Golem's core. There was a deafening crack, and then the Golem crumbled to the ground, its stone form breaking apart completely.
The Golem's health bar finally reached 0%, and with a final, resounding thud, it collapsed. Kaelith stood victorious, his breathing heavy but triumphant. The battle had been long, difficult, and filled with near-death moments, but his determination and careful planning had paid off. He had beaten the Special Elite Rock Golem, and in doing so, he had gained valuable experience, new techniques, and valuable loot.
As the Golem's body disintegrated, Kaelith looked around, noticing the Spiritual Flower glowing faintly in the corner and the Rare Chest resting just beside the Golem's remains. He smiled to himself, knowing that his hard-earned victory had just unlocked more opportunities ahead. The journey was far from over, but this battle was a significant step forward.