Chapter 175: Magic Reflection
Next, Matthew didn't use "Create Mid-tier Golem" but instead chose to activate "Grant Animation."
The once rigid obsidian softened, as if gaining life.
Matthew glanced at Mountain, who walked over confidently, pressing his body against the obsidian structure that was almost the same size as him.
Slowly, the two figures merged, with Matthew maintaining the "Grant Animation" spell.
Matthew could visibly "see" the magical circuits originally controlled by Mountain slowly integrating into the body of the obsidian golem as if it had come to life.
The process was very similar to the previous transfer experiments Matthew had conducted.
No major surprises occurred, especially since Matthew had spent 10,000 Fate Energy ensuring every detail was accounted for!
The entire process took about five minutes.
Without the support of the magical array structure and circuits, the remains of the clay golem rapidly crumbled to dust.
The motionless obsidian golem had fully accepted Mountain's core.
After successfully transferring Mountain's consciousness, Matthew felt even more confident.
The idea of further modifying Mountain's core for future transfers now seemed increasingly possible.
But for now, the work was only halfway done.
Matthew activated "Create Mid-tier Golem."
The obsidian body, which had not yet fully taken shape, began to refine itself.
Various patterns and designs replaced the jagged edges.
A new set of magical array structures and mana circuits were etched into the obsidian golem's body.
Mountain's core was carefully compressed with Matthew's help, shrinking to fit inside the most protected part of the chest.
As Mountain connected to the array models and circuits, Matthew began further modifications on its limbs.
The hands and joints became more flexible.
After adding more intricate arcane models, Mountain could perform every action a human hand could.
It could even perform special movements that surpassed typical joint capabilities with ease.
After all, supported by magic and arcane arrays, the golem's joints had unique energy-sustained properties.
As for the legs, Matthew had considered options like treads, spider legs, or four-legged designs.
However, he realized that these would require entirely new magical structures, visual designs, and data prototypes.
For now, Matthew shelved these ideas.
Combat necessities had to ensure durability, stability, and functionality, which required long-term refinement and adjustment.
Using the help of the data display model...
Matthew spent an hour fine-tuning Mountain's structure and joints to maximize body and limb flexibility.
With the physical structure complete, the work was half done.
The next task was to awaken the unique traits of the obsidian golem and imbue it with essential abilities.
During the modification process, Matthew discovered an interesting characteristic of golems.
Compared to other classes that required learning, insight, and training to acquire skills and proficiencies...
Well-made golems were much easier to mass-produce and equip with abilities!
While it might be difficult for other spellcasters to understand martial proficiencies and close-combat techniques...
Spellcasters often wished they could dedicate all their time to making money, experimenting, and studying magic.
But for Matthew, mastering such things was effortless.
Now, Matthew could "see" into the soul and understand the structure of each proficiency in action.
Matthew didn't fully comprehend all the intricacies yet, but that didn't stop him from copying them and putting them to use.
Of course, copying them wholesale, like making spell scrolls and inscribing them into a golem's core, had a low success rate.
Luckily, Matthew never worried about success rates.
Two hours later, Matthew exhaled with satisfaction, looking at the newly finished obsidian golem.
In appearance...
Its glossy black surface gleamed, exuding a deep, captivating allure.
Its square head had two glowing red gem-like eyes that pulsed softly.
Standing at 1.8 meters tall, its sleek and nimble body hinted at agility.
It bore a slight resemblance to obsidian statues from Matthew's original world.
Mountain raised a hand, spread its fingers, then clenched a fist, appearing quite curious.
Matthew inspected Mountain's stats, nodding in satisfaction:
Mountain
Identity: Servant of Matthew Serle.
Type: Mid-tier Obsidian Mutant Construct / Half-Elemental Lifeform (HP +30, Advanced Energy Magic Immunity, Physical Defense +5)
Height: 1.8 meters
Weight: 600 lbs
Challenge Rating: 11+
Class: 3rd-level Sorcerer
Attributes:
Strength: 12 → 15
Dexterity: 10 → 14
Constitution: 14 → 18
Perception: 10 → 11
Intelligence: 14 → 16 (Idle time: 160 days, Active time: 16 days, Combat Mode: 16 hours)
Charisma: 16 → 17
Luck: 0
Attack: 3
Magic Attack: 3
Defense: 7
Magic Defense: Advanced Elemental Magic Immunity, 6
HP: 36 + 30 / 66.
Mana: 160 + 30 (Class Levels) / 190.
Talents: Dexterous LV3, Earth Element Absorption LV3 (Recovers 30 Mana per hour while idle)
Proficiencies:
Advanced Proficiency - Magic Reflection LV1: 10% chance to reflect enemy spells!
Mid-tier Proficiency - Fine Control LV2.
Mid-tier Proficiency - Defensive Stance LV1.
Mid-tier Proficiency - Weapon Mastery LV1.
Low-tier Proficiency - Battlefield Veteran LV1.
Legacy: None
Skills:
Magic Resistance LV3 (Magic Defense +6), Grapple LV2, Ambush LV2, Charge LV1.
Abilities: Knowledge 85 (Mid-tier), Craft Magic Items 80 (Mid-tier), Alchemy 80 (Mid-tier), Reconnaissance 85 (Mid-tier)…
Spells:
0th-circle Spells:
Light LV1, Prestidigitation LV1, Mage Hand LV2,
1st-circle Spells:
Create Lesser Golem LV3, Soften Earth and Stone LV3, Scorching Ray LV5.
Evaluation: Growing Unique Lifeform!
Mountain's attribute growth was substantial. Under Matthew's modifications, it had leaped to become a unit with high-level combat power.
Mountain's potion-making, golem crafting, and learning efforts had manifested through this transformation and body upgrade.
What pleased Matthew the most was that Mountain had acquired a highly valuable advanced proficiency—Magic Reflection!
Magic Reflection granted a chance to reflect enemy spells, a tremendously powerful proficiency.
This advanced proficiency could even be passed on to other obsidian golems!
Imagine a squad of obsidian golems, which were already immune to high-tier energy magic...
For spellcasters, they were already a nightmare to deal with.
Now, they could also reflect spells, making them truly monstrous.
Facing an attack by a squad of obsidian golems...
Spellcasters below high-tier would be utterly powerless.
Even extraordinary spellcasters would find them a huge headache!
In addition to forming an obsidian golem army, Matthew could pass on this proficiency to others!
For instance, Yaya, who already had powerful magic resistance and life force, and was currently napping nearby!