(Too tired, I'll correct the typos tomorrow morning, everyone can read this again at noon tomorrow)
The one who suddenly intervened in the battle was none other than Medusa, who had numerous encounters with Lancelot and his party. Those bizarre figures with grayish-white skin were the petrified flesh golems they had seen before. The petrifying gaze, exclusive to the serpent-haired witch, is an extraordinarily powerful innate spell ability. As long as both parties make direct eye contact, it immediately begins to take effect, turning the living person into a statue, including all the equipment they carry.