[Exile's Flexible Armor]
[Level: S]
[Description: This is an armor created by those who were exiled from the kingdom. They carried a grudge and created this perfect armor with the intention of using it to assassinate the cruel king. As a result, they were all killed but the armor was kept because the king found it very interesting]
[Characteristic]
+Automatically adjusts size to fit the wearer.
+Automatically adjusts temperature and self-repairs when damaged.
+Has the ability to reduce shock from strong blows, helping the wearer to be more flexible in combat.
+Can absorb part of physical and magical damage.
+Has the ability to be invisible.
[Special: When fully equipped, Defense stat will increase by 50]
[Note: Only when you have all the items of the armor set will it be considered S-rank and the above features will be effective]
"Excellent!" Ruminas laughed gleefully.
She immediately removed the armor from the rack and tried it on.
Fit.
The fabric was soft yet felt surprisingly sturdy. When she moved, it didn't get in the way or hinder her movements at all.
"This is a real bargain!"
She clenched her fists, feeling her body lighten. If what the appraisal said was true, then this armor was nothing less than a treasure tailored to her fighting style—flexible and agile, yet sturdy enough to defend.
Ruminas looked at herself for a bit, then nodded in satisfaction.
"Good, with this, this trip will not be in vain."
She tried to look over its overall appearance.
A long black coat with silver trim and a hood attached. The fabric was not ordinary, but a magical alloy woven into threads, as light as silk but stronger than steel. It felt cool to the touch, as if it was covered in a layer of magical energy.
Inside the jacket was a thin, body-hugging armor made of a strange, grayish-black alloy. It was flexible enough to not impede movement, but still able to block fatal blows.
Other accessories such as gloves, shoes, and belts are also meticulously and perfectly made. When combined, they are not only strong but also look very cool.
"Most importantly, it can be invisible!"
Ruminas immediately tried to activate this mechanism of its.
Then she realized that this wasn't exactly invisibility, but rather blending in with everything around her, like being covered in a transparent layer of fabric. What's more, when she used her invisibility ability, her magic power bar would also start to decrease.
"Oh, so this uses magic. But I don't have any skills that use magic right now, so this isn't a problem."
"Adding 50 defense stats is truly invincible!" Ruminas laughed gleefully again.
"If I remember correctly, there were two golems in that huge hall just now. Let's go try them out."
So Ruminas decided to return to where she was earlier, she spent some time moving all the rocks blocking the way and was finally able to step inside.
"So beautiful…"
Her first impression when she entered was that this place was extremely splendid and beautiful. Not far from the dilapidated and old area outside, the inside was still as good as new.
And most importantly, the two giant enemies standing in front of him, they seemed to be guarding the door in the middle.
"It seems a little different this time? Appraisal!"
[Golden Golem]
[Description: Also a golem but stronger, yellow in color and equipped with fancy armor and weapons. Although it is made of stone, the armor is a modern weapon with a proper operating system]
[Characteristics: Strong attacks, high speed, can use earth attribute magic]
[Weakness: Central Core]
"It's not much different from the golems outside except for the one that uses earth magic, so I should be a little more careful."
The two golden golems in front of them also came to life when they saw someone enter, each of their movements carried an enormous pressure. Both of them were equipped with full armor, the one on the left had a long spear, the one on the right held a sword.
Their red eyes looked down at Ruminas and confirmed her as an intruder to be eliminated.
"Very well, let's see which one is stronger!" Ruminas picked up her axe. The little spirit followed beside her, a little scared but still ready to support her.
"Stand back, baby!"
Ruminas smirked, her hands tightening on her axe as she faced the two giants of solid gold. The new armor hugged her body tightly, not causing any hindrance, but instead making her feel more agile and light.
"It feels so comfortable"
The two Golden Golems moved at the same time. Despite their massive bodies, their speed was not slow at all. The one holding the spear charged forward, the tip of the spear glowing with a brown magic power.
"Oh? Used magic?"
Just as Ruminas dodged to the side to avoid the spear, the ground beneath her feet shook. A series of sharp stone spikes poked out from the tiled floor, almost piercing her if she hadn't jumped back in time.
"No kidding…"
She glanced at the remaining golem, who raised his sword high, gathering energy before bringing down a devastating slash. The shockwave from the slash sent dust flying, but when the smoke cleared, Ruminas was gone from their sight.
She didn't actually disappear, but activated her armor's camouflage ability. Thanks to that, she quickly crept in without being detected, closing in on the spear-wielding golem.
The axe in her hand swung up, aiming straight for one of its joints—an easily exploited weak point if one wanted to slow down an opponent's movement speed.
The axe blade collided with the golden golem's knee armor, creating a clanging sound that echoed throughout the great hall. But instead of cutting deep into the armor, it only left a faint scratch.
"…That's tough."
Ruminas quickly jumped back, out of reach of her opponent before the golem could react. As she thought, the golden armor was not something that could be easily cut through. If she continued to attack with a normal weapon, she would be no different from scratching its itch.
But these two weren't mindless golems like the ones outside. As soon as they sensed the attack, they immediately changed their stance, one defending, the other attacking.
The spear golem lowered its center of gravity, its spear tip flashing as it gathered magic power. From her combat experience, Ruminas knew immediately that it was preparing to launch a wide-area attack. She did not dare stand still any longer, immediately retreating further, her eyes observing the situation.
Sure enough, less than a second later, the golem stabbed its spear into the ground, creating a shockwave that spread throughout the area. The floor shook violently, and stone pillars shot up from underground, turning the area around it into a forest of sharp thorns.
"If I get hit, I'll probably be stabbed…"
She sneered, landing lightly on a rock protruding from the ground, steadying her body like a cat. Her sharp eyes scanned the two golems, trying to find a weak point.
"—I have to break through the outer armor first," she said to herself.
The attack just now gave her a bit of a clue. When the golem stabbed its spear into the ground, there were some parts of its body that emitted a faint light, especially its wrists and knees, perhaps that was where its magic system was most concentrated.
"If I could damage those places…"
She jumped back a distance, activating her armor's stealth ability. It was best to take advantage of the chaos from their magic attacks to approach.
But at this moment, the sword-wielding golem charged forward.
It didn't use magic, it simply swung its sword with terrifying force, creating a straight slash at the spot where she had just been standing. A long crack appeared on the stone floor, showing the terrifying power of the slash. If she had still been standing there, she would have definitely been cut in half.
Ruminas didn't wait to be cornered. As soon as the golem completed its downward slash, she slipped behind it, attacking the glowing wrist.
Clang!
Once again, her axe failed to penetrate completely, but this time it worked. A small spark of electricity flashed, signaling that the internal systems had been impacted.
The golem backed away, its sword arm pausing for a moment. Only a second, but it was an opportunity.
Ruminas didn't miss, quickly dashing past, continuously attacking vulnerable spots—wrist, knee, elbow. The armor hadn't completely shattered, but cracks had already begun to appear.
"Okay, let's continue like this—"
Before she could finish her thought, the spear-wielding golem changed its target. From its position, the spear tip emitted a dazzling light, and in an instant, a powerful beam of energy shot straight towards her like a laser beam.
Ruminas only had time to react on instinct, she jumped to the side, but the energy beam was not just a simple attack. It slammed into the ground, exploding into a series of sharp stone fragments that flew everywhere.
One of them grazed her arm, leaving a small tear in her shirt.
"Damn… They're not giving us an easy time."
She looked down at the tear on her sleeve, not worried about the wound, it was just a small scratch, but for another reason. This armor had the ability to self-repair, but what if it was constantly damaged?
No matter what, she had to end this battle quickly.
"—How can we destroy their outer armor in the shortest amount of time?"
She squinted, looking towards the spear-wielding golem. If her assessment was correct… then perhaps it was time to take a little risk.
Ruminas reached out, gripping his axe tightly. An idea began to form in his head.
"What if we directly use our own power to break the armor?"
"It seems a bit risky but worth a try"
She took a deep breath, then charged straight towards the sword-wielding man.
Golems have no emotions, nor complex tactics. They only have one mission: to destroy intruders. That is, when she becomes the target, they will not care whether there are teammates within attack range or not.
The sword golem immediately swung its sword down with terrifying force. Ruminas leaned to avoid it, the blade grazing her shoulder, creating a powerful cutting wind.
But she didn't stop.
In that brief moment, she turned and slammed her axe into the golem's leg, not to damage it but to knock it off balance.
Thump!
The Golem staggered. As she expected, it paused for a second to regain its balance. That second was more than enough.
On the other side, the spear-wielding golem was already in a firing stance. When it sensed Ruminas nearby, the tip of the spear glowed once more to gather energy for its laser attack.
And Ruminas immediately jumped out of position!
The bright laser shot straight through the air, and BOOM!—a huge explosion rang out.
As the dust cleared, Ruminas grinned.
As she had expected, the spear golem's shot not only caused damage, but also exploded upon hitting a hard surface. The problem was, its target this time wasn't her… but its comrades.
The armor on the sword golem's shoulder was partially broken, exposing the stone inside. Pieces of charred metal fell to the ground, smoke rising from the scorched parts.
"Good, it works"
But before she could celebrate, the spear golem moved, this time it didn't shoot anymore but instead charged straight at her with surprising speed. Its spear cut a sharp line through the air, aiming straight for her stomach.
Ruminas quickly turned around, using her axe blade to block.
CLANG!
The impact made her entire arm numb.
She gritted her teeth, twisting her wrist to change the direction of the force, but her strength wasn't enough and she ended up being sent flying, crashing into the pile of rocks, shattering them completely.
"Oh…" Ruminas felt a slight pain all over her body, but other than that, there were no injuries, which proved the excellent defense level of this armor.
Ruminas quickly sat up, wiping away some blood from the corner of his mouth.
"Alright, now just repeat a few more times and we can successfully break the sword wielder's armor."
She used her stealth to dash forward, returning to a position between the two golems, creating a situation where the spearman had to shoot past the swordman to attack her.
And as expected, it gathered energy!
Meanwhile, Ruminas only focused on dodging the sword-wielding monster's attacks while maintaining his central position.
Ruminas focused, waiting for the right moment…
"Shoot!"
The dazzling light appeared again—
Ruminas immediately dodged to the side.
BOOM!
Another explosion rang out.
This time, the entire chest of the sword golem was destroyed, pieces of armor flying everywhere, revealing the core inside. Unfortunately, Ruminas was too close and was also affected by the explosion.
The entire armor was burned black, her body was also burned, but fortunately the armor slowly recovered and her wounds were treated by the little spirit.
"Hurry!"
Ruminas did not miss the opportunity.
She stood up and charged straight at the sword-wielding golem at full speed, raising her axe high, aiming straight for the exposed core.
The axe blade swung down, piercing straight into the rock core inside.
A BIG BOOM!—
The entire golem stopped, the light in its red eyes fading… then going out.
A loud 'bang' rang out as it crashed to the ground, its body cracking into pieces.
"One"
She turned back, eyes on the other one.
"…Now, it's your turn."