Round 181 Transcript

As Merrin speaks, the chamber lurches violently, causing them to stumble. The ground beneath them trembles, and the sound of shifting stone fills the air. The golem, still battling Varrika, is knocked off balance, its massive form swaying precariously. The pool's churning waters continue to rise, threatening to engulf them all. Varrika, still clinging to the ledge, grits her teeth in pain as she struggles to maintain her grip. Her eyes lock onto Merrin, filled with a mix of fear and determination. "We have to get out of here," she shouts above the din, her voice barely audible over the growing chaos. Merrin's gaze darts around the chamber, searching for an escape route or any other advantage they can use against the golem. The Voice's presence looms in the shadows, its true intentions still unknown. The Time-Splitting Sword's secrets remain a mystery, but one thing is clear: they must act quickly to survive.

I brace myself against the shifting stone, my knuckles white as I cling to the ledge. The golem teeters on its feet, momentarily off balance. I see my opening. "Now!" I shout to Merrin. "While it's off guard!"

I grab my crossbow and take aim at the golem's head, my heart pounding in my chest as I try to steady my breath. The chamber continues to shift and shake around us, but I force myself to focus on the target. "Varrika, get ready to run!" I shout, my finger tightening on the trigger. "When this thing goes down, we need to move fast!"

I squeeze the trigger, sending a bolt flying towards the golem's head with all the strength I can muster.