Zeldre:

himself off and looking around cautiously: "Yeah, but nothing this good comes without a catch. Stay alert."

, still rubbing his head from the fall, doesn’t seem as interested in the treasure. He absentmindedly kicks a gold coin away, his mind elsewhere:_

Kurt: "Could really go for a nap right now…"

they start exploring the room, Rim’s eyes light up when he spots a massive chest in the corner, ornately decorated and just begging to be opened. He’s about to rush over when the ground beneath them rumbles once more. The coins and coats start sliding away as something massive begins to rise from the treasure pile. A golem, made entirely of gold, jewels, and weapons, pieces itself together right before their eyes:_

Zeldre: :wide-eyed: "You’ve got to be kidding me…"

Rim:

his fists, a grin spreading across his face: "Alright, big guy, you want a piece of us? Let’s go!"

Rim can charge, Kurt steps up beside him, grabbing a nearby spear from the treasure pile. He hurls it with surprising accuracy at the golem’s chest. The spear hits with a clang, but the golem barely flinches. Not deterred, Kurt picks up a heavy mace and swings it at the golem’s leg with all his might, making the creature stagger:_

Kurt:

, gaining confidence: "You didn’t see that coming, huh? Let’s show this thing what we’ve got, Rim!"

laughs and joins the fray, jumping in to deliver a powerful punch to the golem’s side. The two work in tandem, attacking from different angles. Kurt is surprisingly nimble, moving with speed and precision, while Rim’s brute strength lands heavy blows that reverberate through the golem:_

Rim:

as he lands another blow: "Not bad, Kurt! Who knew you had it in you?"

Kurt:

, slightly out of breath: "I’ve got a few tricks up my sleeve. You focus on the big hits, I’ll keep it off balance!"

continue their coordinated assault, Kurt using whatever weapons he can grab from the treasure pile while Rim pummels the golem with raw power. For a moment, it looks like they might actually have the upper hand. But the golem, though slowed, is far from defeated. It suddenly roars and moves faster than either of them expected. With a swift motion, it swings its massive arm down at Kurt:_

Kurt:

, narrowly avoiding the blow: "Whoa, that was close!"

as Kurt lines up another strike, the golem suddenly changes tactics. It swings its other arm down with incredible force, slamming it into Kurt’s shoulder with a sickening crack:_

Kurt:

his teeth, suppressing a shout of pain: "Damn it…!"

freezes, his eyes wide as he watches Kurt go down, his arm hanging uselessly at his side. The sight of his friend injured like that makes Rim hesitate for just a split second, but it’s enough. The golem, seizing the moment, swings its massive arm again and strikes Rim hard, sending him crashing into the wall with a bone-crunching impact:_

Zeldre:

, eyes wide: "Rim!"

groans as he struggles to stand, his body aching and a few bones clearly broken. But the sight of Kurt, still trying to get up despite his injury, snaps him back into focus. Gritting his teeth, Rim pushes through the pain and stands back up:_

Rim:

, voice trembling with determination: "I’m not gonna down if you're not down with me…"

, seeing Rim get back up, grits his teeth and looks over at Zeldre, who’s still frozen in shock:_

Kurt: "Zeldre, stop being a pussy and lock in! We’re not going down like this!"

, jolted by Kurt’s words, quickly surveys the room. His eyes fall on the now-destroyed chest, and among the scattered debris, he spots a glowing dagger. His mind races—if there’s a way to stop this golem, it has to be with that weapon. He rushes over, grabbing the dagger, feeling its power surge through him. With focused determination, he grips the weapon tightly and vanishes in a flash of light, reappearing high above the golem:_

Zeldre:

, to himself: "Time to end this."

After Zeldre slashes the golem, they are suddenly teleported high into the sky, far from their previous location. Rim, holding Kurt securely, looks around in panic as they float in the air.

Zeldre, floating nearby, bursts into laughter, clearly enjoying the absurdity of the situation. “This is too much! Look at us, we’re flying!”

Rim, struggling to keep Kurt steady, looks over at Zeldre with a mix of frustration and desperation. “Bro, could you stop laughing for a second? We’re about to hit the ground!”

Kurt, barely awake and swaying a bit, mumbles, “Guys, maybe a little less laughing and a bit more... not falling... would be nice.”

Zeldre, still laughing, manages to catch his breath long enough to say, “I can’t help it! This is just too funny! But alright, alright, I’ll focus.” He waves his hand, but his laughter is still evident.

Rim, trying to stay calm, says, “Seriously, Zeldre! We need to land safely. We’re coming in fast!”

As they approach the ground, Zeldre suddenly pulls out the dagger and slashes it through the air. A powerful gust of wind erupts from the blade, slowing their descent dramatically. They land gently on a grassy field, the impact cushioned by the wind. They hit the ground with a slight bounce, landing safely but with a few rolls.

Rim, getting up and brushing off the grass, looks around, a bit out of breath. “Wow, that was close. I thought we were goners for a second.”

Zeldre, still chuckling but now more composed, stands up and surveys their surroundings. “That was wild! But hey, we made it. This place is actually pretty nice. No giant monsters or anything.”

Kurt, now fully awake and stretching, looks around with relief. “It’s a nice change. It’s so peaceful here. I almost forgot what that felt like.”

Rim, still catching his breath, adds, “Yeah, it’s great to have a breather. But let’s not get too comfortable. We’ve got to find a new base. We can’t just hang around here forever.”

Zeldre nods, now focused. “Right. We need to find a secure spot to set up. This place might be calm, but it’s also unfamiliar. We should explore and figure out where we can establish a base.”

Kurt, looking determined, says, “Agreed. Let’s take some time to scout the area. We need somewhere safe to regroup and plan our next steps.”

Rim stretches and looks at his friends. “Alright, let’s get moving. Who knows what else this place has in store for us?”

They begin to explore their new surroundings, chatting about their options and keeping an eye out for a suitable place to establish their new base.