Just like blacksmiths using the auto-crafting feature to instantly craft items by providing the necessary materials, the concept of golem summoning operated in a similar manner. The key difference was that Broken was using a summoning ticket he had obtained, rather than possessing the class or skill necessary to do it himself.
[The progress bar is 100%. Sufficient materials have been fed. Would you like to summon the golem now?]
He chose yes.
[Analyzing the materials.]
[Analyzing the ideal combination.]
[Analyzing the new golem form.]
[Analyzing the ideal skills.]
[The golem is ready to take form.]
The golem hologram floating in front of him began to expand and then fell to the ground. He took several steps back to watch the transformation unfold.
It was a golem of considerable size.
[Shadowbark Titan Level 225 has been summoned.]
[Quality Enhancement (Passive Skill) has been triggered, upgrading the Grade by two levels higher.]
Before him stood not just a golem, but a monstrous golem! The titan loomed twice the height of him, with a humanoid form but a gorilla’s head. Its body was composed of a sleek black platinum that appeared to undulate in shadowy patterns, intertwined with moss, vines, and darkly hued plants. In its massive right hand, the titan wielded an enormous great sword. What a magnificent form!
He stared in awe, taking in the sight of the newly formed golem, the Shadowbark Titan. Freya’s eyes widened, clearly impressed by the imposing creature that now stood before them.
She finally exhaled a sigh of relief as she looked at the colossal golem standing under the moonlight. “At least, the golem looks impressive, Broken.”
Broken also smiled, admiring the new golem now standing before him.
“Now, let’s see its status,” he said, walking closer. As he did, an interface appeared before him—a console with various menus to control the golem. But first, he checked the golem’s status.
[Name: ??? – Shadowbark Titan]
[Grade: Legendary]
[Tier: 5]
[Level: 225]
[Strength: 981 | Agility: 324 | Intelligence: 273 | Constitution: 746 | Stamina: 459]
He stood there, stunned, staring at the information in front of him. The Tier and the Grade- was he seeing it correctly?
“What happened, Broken? Tell me,” Freya asked. “Show me the status!”
Broken shared the status screen with Freya, and she gasped, covering her mouth with her hand in shock.
“Damn, Broken! Damn, this is insane! Is this because of your Luck stat and the Quality Enhancement skill?” she exclaimed.
Broken nodded slowly, agreeing. “The Quality Enhancement skill upgraded the Grade by two levels, so it should have been Epic. But here it is a Legendary-grade golem.”
“Damn! This is too much! You’ve really hit the jackpot! This is absolutely incredible,” Freya continued, still in awe of what she was seeing.
“And it has a Tier 5,” he said quietly.
“I believe the Tier 5 is related to how you completed the dungeon. You destroyed the golem core of the final boss in a rather unconventional way, didn’t you? I’m sure that influenced the golem’s high Tier. And look at its form-it has a gorilla shape,” Freya noted.
Broken nodded. “Yes, the golem resembles the final boss in the dungeon. But this golem has much cooler armor and weapons.”
Taking another deep breath, Broken gazed at the form of the Shadowbark Titan once more. He then focused on the golem console in front of him. It was a control panel for the golem, featuring options for attack, defense, and other settings.
“I didn’t expect the golem’s control settings to be this detailed.”
Freya nodded. “Yes, you can use voice commands, but you also have the option to adjust everything manually.”
Broken scanned through the overall menu. There were various commands like Attack Command with options for Aggressive Mode, Defensive Mode, and Target Focus.
[Aggressive Mode: Instructs the golem to actively seek out and attack any hostile entities within a specified range.]
[Defensive Stance: Prioritizes defending a designated area or protecting specific allies, engaging only when threats are detected.]
[Target Focus: Allows selection of specific targets for the golem to prioritize, such as high- value enemies or objectives.]
Freya added, “For a passive mode, you can set the Attack Command to Defensive Stance or move on to the next command, Patrol & Movement.”
[Patrol & Movement]
[Patrol Route Setup: Set up waypoints or routes for the golem to follow, ensuring consistent monitoring of a specified area.]
[Roving Patrol: Enables the golem to move randomly within a designated zone, covering more ground unpredictably.]
[Area Guard: Assigns the golem to guard a particular area, remaining stationary or moving within a limited range to react to intruders.]
Broken then read the details of the next command. There were still many types of commands left, such as Area Coverage & Control, Special Abilities Management, Behavioral Settings, and more. Each one was comprehensive, allowing for deeper settings and fine-tuning.
“What do you think?” Freya asked.
“This is more complex than I anticipated,” he admitted.
“But it also means you have a lot of control over how the golem operates. With the right settings, you can make it adapt to various situations,” Freya pointed out.
Broken continued to analyze and fine-tune the settings on the golem. He set the patrol area around Slumdon Town, using the map to designate the blocks that the golem would control. He also specified where the golem should be positioned and set the threat levels that would
trigger its actions.
“The control options on your golem are more complex, probably because it’s a Legendary Grade!”
“Yes,” he nodded slowly. “Do NPCs have consoles this advanced for controlling golems?”
“No, I think this kind of detailed control is only available to players,” Freya explained. “Golem creators usually design templates for their golems, so they don’t have to set each one manually. Or they simply issue commands using their voice, and the golem adjusts
automatically.”
Broken nodded, satisfied with the settings he had made.
“Now, you need to name it,” Freya said.
Broken smiled, taking one last look at the golem standing motionless before him.
“I’m a bit worried about your naming choices, Broken. It’s a shame your summons rely on
your taste for names,” Freya teased.
“Don’t worry, I’m good at naming,” he responded confidently. “How about ‘Blackthorn’?
What do you think?”
Freya gave a hesitant smile. “Uhm… not bad.”
Nodding, Broken updated the name information in the console.
“Oh, right. I almost forgot,” Freya added. “You need to power the golem using a golem core.
Do you have one, right?”
“Yes,” Broken confirmed with a nod.
He took the golem core from his inventory and carefully inserted it into the console.
[The golem core has been installed. The Blackthorn – Shadowbark Titan is now ready for use.]
Broken smiled as the golem before him started to move, shifting the massive greatsword from its side and embedding it into the ground. Then, as if almost in reverence, it returned to its original position, standing still and upright before him. Taking a deep breath, Broken couldn’t help but marvel at the incredible creation. “Wouldn’t it be fascinating if I could have an entire army of golems like this?” he mused
aloud.
“Yes, it would be,” Freya responded. “But the cost for that would be astronomical, not to mention the maintenance. You’d need several golem cores to sustain them over time, and there’s no guarantee you’d end up with golems as impressive as this one.”
He nodded. “True. This single golem already drained almost everything from my inventory.” He glanced back at the console. “But that’s nothing to worry about. Now, let’s see what skills
this golem has.”