Chapter 22: The boss strikes back
The boss's roar echoed through the cavern, a sound so powerful it shook the stone walls. Shards of rock detached themselves from the ceiling, crashing heavily to the ground. The air itself vibrated under the sound wave, as if the entire cave was answering the monster's call.
The black stone colossus' glowing eyes lit up with a new intensity, and with him, the four other golems still standing began to move. This time, there was no hesitation in their heavy steps. They were no longer content to defend.
They were attacking.
- They've changed strategy!" exclaimed Erik, raising his shield.
- Stand back!" shouted Isaac, anticipating the carnage that was about to follow.
The golems rushed at them with surprising speed for their massive size. The ground shook beneath their feet, and their huge arms, as wide as tree trunks, swept through the air with destructive force.
Isaac barely had time to leap back before an enormous fist of stone crashed down where he had been standing a fraction of a second earlier. The ground exploded under the impact, throwing sharp fragments in all directions.
Jonah was not so quick. A sideways blow hit him in the torso, sending him tumbling for several meters before he crashed into a wall. He let out a cry of pain as he felt the air leave his lungs, but he was still alive.
- Hold your positions! yelled Isaac.
But just then, the boss made his first real move.
In a slow, calculated gesture, he raised his two massive arms above his head. His torso opened slightly, revealing a dark red glow pulsing through his heart. The rock vibrated around him.