Master Of None

Chapter 2788: 2788. Golem Bodies

The number of golems made was not small, however, some of them were very small. Waker had personally been amazed by the size of the parts made for the fifteen rabbit shaped golems. They had been made to move through forested or grassy areas at a rapid pace and were even controlled by members of the spirit race with wind affinity.

This meant that the rabbit golems had been made with rune formations to absorb and store wind mana along with increasing their speed using wind mana. While their lighter metal bodies would make them weaker to any attacks, that wasnʼt an issue since they were able to move at a much faster pace. Hitting them would be extremely hard for basic monsters.

It was a good idea for the first scouting squad, especially since the others were golems shaped like different small birds, however, they had different talons with poisons in them to mildly paralyze or force a monster in to slumber. The design was more of an assassin design since it would make moving through certain areas safer rather than having open ended fights that may attract other monsters.

Just these two types of golem bodies for the spirit race members were extremely clear and perfect for the needs of the entire expedition. Yet, there was a lot more in terms of monster inspiration taken so that there were more aquatic golems.

Originally, Walker expected that there would be a small number of golems that were aquatics since making them function underwater with the right materials and right mana gems would be tougher. But he had forgotten that the dwarven race had always used their golems to travel through the caverns. Some often filled with water due to the way nature just happened to work with underwater rivers or rain flow.

Looking closely, the underwater golems mimicked after the baracuta were speed based but focusing on water flow related to natural currents. The rune formations on them allowed for better sensing of water changes that would allow for better speed.

Then there was the two octopus golems that were for defending the ships on the water. They would be attached to the ships when in need and able to capture or halt any monster in their tracks that tried to bother the ships. That way the other soldiers of golems could handle the trapped monster. It was a smart way to handle a very dangerous open space that had to always be monitored.

Along with this, there were several golems based on the ancient monsters sand sharp. They were able to utilize earth mana to blend in to the sea floor where the sands lay. But more importantly, they were made to be tougher and attack faster with their water affinity. This together allowed for a guarding force hidden but ready to defeat anything around where the ships would anchor later.

It would make the guarding situation easier when the merfolk and water elf soldiers were unable to be awake at all times or they were focused on exploring.

”Looks like you finally made it here, we were just looking at the armadillo golems that would be guarding some of the camps we make,” Su shouted a bit and drew Walker toward them. The larger golem was rolled in a ball but he could clearly see the layered scales that would allow the golem to deflect attacks more easily while also being used as a form of attack if it rolled fast enough.

The form was ideal since defense would be the largest focus in terms of safety for those moving through the unknown lands. Any attacks would be blocked well by these armadillo golems and with the fact that they also had earth affinity spirit race members piloting them, they could make small earth walls in an instant.

”Anything else that might be useful? I know that they have already beaten my expectations.” Glancing at Remey, Walker understood that she had a golem she liked.

”They copied a flame ape but made it smaller and took some traits from the tree hopping baboon. Itʼs better for attacking and handling everything from small monsters to larger monsters when they work together. They also have a fire type version and a water type version.” She was pointing out the dozen golems labeled combat golems for the expedition.

They were good ideas. Having diversity along with all around battle potential was what they ended for some basic coverage. Especially when there might be territories that needed the usage of someone capable of moving through trees.

”These will be the main forces in terms of golems. They should be able to take the front lines, coverage, and scouting. Meaning that everyone else will be able to separate their teams in to areas that the golems canʼt cover.” It appeared that Su was very interested in helping guide or lead the golems. More so than the squad captains she would also most likely take some leadership over since she had the most experience in terms of teaching and leading guards.

”As long as I donʼt need to bother with them as much. I have to deal with the dragonkin escort that Ignus is sending with me. They are all dragonkin warriors with fire affinity who can fight alongside my flames. Apparently, he chose them just based on their fire resistance instead of their actual strength.” The annoyed look at Remeyʼs, face told both of them that she didnʼt like having any escort at all.

Yet, when she fought she focused on fire a lot more than the other elemental knuckles. Simply because she could control them a lot better. Meaning that she would definitely make it more dangerous for others around her if they did not have some sort of what and fire resistance skills to defend themselves naturally. For the party, that wasnʼt an issue since they had all trained well enough to resist her fighting. Yet, others were not up to the same standards as them.

”That just means he is taking the time to make sure you can fight however you want. If they are guarding you then they will make sure that you are not having to worry about everything around you. Basically, they are guarding the craftsmen and you can fight to your heartʼs content.” Remey knew that Su was right but that did not mean she wanted to hear it, it was clear from the slight humph she responded with too.

”The spirit race seemed to have worked quickly to help make themselves a core to control the golems. That wasnʼt just Fleur encouraging them or the golem smiths working with them either.” Walker looked around and noticed that the spirit race around were clearly bragging to one another about the golems they could control.

Whether anyone else had caught on, this seemed to be something greatly growing in the spirit race. They wanted to be able to better interact with everyone and this was the way. They all appeared to have the desire to do more with what they could see around them and again, this was a way to do it. That bright mentality despite some of the spirit race having different temperaments due to their affinities was amazing.

It also meant that in the future, Walker might see the spirit race change characteristics and classes to better manage the golems. They might even begin to take on forms that better suited them to utilizing golems overall.

”Are you inviting that puppeteer class holder?” The question coming from Remey was out of the blue but she had been thinking about the golems trying to distract herself from her dragonkin escort on the future expedition.

”Puppeteer class?” Now it was Walkerʼs turn to be confused.

”Oh, you didnʼt hear about it?” Remey sounded a little too smug so Su took over.

”There is a demon who can use materials like your fire doll or earth doll and make temporary puppets. They can also build wooden or straw puppets that they can control by using thread infused with their hair and mana. Itʼs an interesting class but as long as they have the thread the can send their puppets in to dangerous areas.”

Now Walker had something interesting to think about. He had used the fire doll and even ice doll skills but neglected them since he had the party to support him. However, this was an interesting idea to pursue since using a puppeteer skill could be a better way to test for traps, dangerous conditions, or even to approach toxic areas.

”I will need to meet them and see if they are a good fit for the teams we are making. They could fit right in with the scouts.” With a knowing look, Remey and Su just glance at one another since they knew they had caught enough of Walkerʼs curiosity that he would be off to meet them after this.

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