The Unwilling Protagonist

Chapter 38: The Homunculi and Their Creator; Temperance

Thanks to the efforts of Iradin's scouts (the ones who hadn't been stung by angry hornets), the other armies pursued Reighland and the other fugitives to Magician's kingdom. In a sense, they were going to kill two birds with one stone: end Magician's reign and capture or kill the fugitives.

As the dwarves brought their siege engines forward, Tower began to shift...

Opening Theme:

Reighland was eager to continue the ascent of the tower. The sooner she met Magician, the sooner she could kill him, and the sooner she could prevent the World from being unleashed.

She stopped upon entering a third room filled with a large blackfire pool. There, Temperance stood waiting patiently with a smile on her face.

"Hello, Reighland." Temperance said gently, "Hello, Hero, and company..."

XIV member of the Order of the Arcana: Temperance

Lvl: 41

Strength: 31

Endurance: 55

Dexterity: 43

Talent: MAX+

She doesn't seem to be that troublesome... Y/N thought.

"That's because she's not the one fighting..." Geralt explained.

Reighland held her sword up. Y/N, Miriam, and Kara did the same with their weapons while Charlotte became the new backline support.

"I know you're not alone, Temperance." Reighland said, "Where are the homunculi?"

"Well, if you're so eager to meet them..." Temperance stepped back, and suddenly, a large hulking figure dropped from above. Y/N recognized the figure as Strength with its armor and brash attitude.

"I present to you: Homunculus 8!" Temperance said proudly.

"OKAY, I'M HERE! WHO WANTS TO DIE?!" Homunculus 8 shouted.

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"Well, she didn't miss out on keeping Strength's behavior." Geralt commented.

Everyone circled around the large homunculus as it intimidated them with its size.

"WHO WANTS A PIECE OF ME?!" Homunculus 8 taunted.

Y/N decided to use an old strategy. He charged his fist with light magic and used his Rush ability on Homunculus 8's armor. Unfortunately, his wrist was grabbed and he was lifted to the large being's face height.

"GOT YOU, ASSHOLE!" Homonculus 8 grinned.

In response, Reighland, Miriam, and Kara charged at the homunculus. It threw Y/N at Kara with great force and slammed its fist near Miriam; the shockwave was enough to send her flying. Reighland's sword did nothing against the solid blackfire armor of the homunculus, and when she attacked its joints, it didn't even flinch. Homunculus 8, despite its large size, managed to keep up with Reighland's speed, and eventually grabbed her head.

"DO YOU EVEN KNOW HOW FUCKED YOU ARE?!" It shouted as it slammed Reighland into the ground multiple times before throwing her towards Charlotte. Charlotte ducked as Reighland's ethereal body collided against the wall and quickly reformed itself.