Kai, a Japanese graduate student, dies in a freak accident and wakes up in a sword-and-sorcery world. Chosen by a whimsical god, he receives the Golem Summoning skill. His golems are two massive ape-like creatures, always active but without free will, moving only on his command. The adventurer guild scoffs at him. Old-timer Godan sneers that two golems are useless.
But Kai has a secret weapon: his past-life knowledge as a science student and a hardcore pro-wrestling fan. He commands his golems
Golem Pro-Wrestling in Another World - The mightiest sorcerer Glenvald, an overwhelming duel and the frustration of total defeat.
The silence of the night enveloped the second floor of the Ram's Horn Inn.
Moonlight streaming through the window cast a pale glow over the blueprints scattered across the floor. Samples of stone and iron were piled high on the desk. On the walls, countless notes scribbled with golem structural diagrams were pinned up.
Kai sat in his chair, idly toying with a small metal fragment on the desk. A shard of magic ore. A stone that absorbed magic, mined from the Volga Mountains. Ever since his defeat at the hands of Malouno Kage, he had been betting everything on this stone.
*(I've tried the circuit for channeling magical energy countless times since then. There's a faint possibility it can interfere with spiritual entities. But will it work against that ultimate archmage?)*
His black short hair was more disheveled than usual. Not just bedhead—proof that he hadn't slept properly in days. His black eyes were bloodshot, with dark circles carved deep beneath them.
"……I need to switch the golem's constituent materials depending on the situation. I have to raise the precision of my telepathic control even further."
Kai stood up and spread both arms in the center of the room.
"Come, golems."
A magic circle rose from the floor. Two thin rings of light slowly rotated. The next instant, two massive ape-shaped golems materialized in the room.
Colossal bodies standing approximately 2.2 meters tall, with an estimated weight of three hundred kilograms. Their exteriors, forged from a combination of stone and iron, gleamed dully in the moonlight. Puppets without will. Warriors that moved only by Kai's telepathic command—his and his alone.
"Right, lariat stance. Left, suplex position."
The golems moved, their joints creaking and groaning. Number One extended its right arm horizontally. Number Two dropped into a low stance, as if wrapping its arms around an opponent's waist.
*(If I coat the surface of the exterior with a thin layer of magical energy, then it won't just be physical. It should be able to withstand magic, at least a little.)*
Kai closed his eyes and focused on supplying magical power to the golems. Deep in his chest, his magic core pulsed. He converted Lave and channeled it into the golems.
But—
"……Ngh, ah."
His vision swayed violently.
His magic consumption had exceeded his body's limits. Pain throbbed deep in his skull, and nausea welled up. Symptoms of magic intoxication.
"Not yet…… not yet. Just a little more, and the circuit will stabilize."
Kai gritted his teeth and continued supplying magic to the golems. A faint bluish-white light ran across the surfaces of both golems. The magic coating was beginning to form.
But the cost was steep. The color drained from Kai's face, and he could barely remain standing.
*Bang bang bang.*
"Kai! Are you still awake in there?"
From beyond the door came the voice of Mira Horn, the inn's proprietress. Kai hurriedly tried to dismiss the golems, but his magic was too unstable.
"W-Wait. I'm dismissing them now!"
Kai desperately cut off the magic supply to the golems. The two golems vanished without a sound.
"……Hah, hah, hah."
Kai dropped to his knees on the spot. Cold sweat ran down his back. His heart pounded violently, and he could hear the sound of blood rushing in his ears.
"I'm coming in."
Mira opened the door. The caring innkeeper in her forties placed her hands on her hips and surveyed the room.
"You've gone and made a mess of the room again…… wait, your complexion is terrible. Are you alright?"
Mira's voice shifted to one of concern. Kai forced a smile.
"Hehe, I'm fine. Just stayed up a little too late."
"You don't look fine. You haven't slept properly in days, have you? Are you going to be okay for tomorrow's duel?"
At Mira's words, Kai's smile froze for an instant.
*(Tomorrow's duel. A duel against Glenvald, the kingdom's strongest court mage. I can't afford to lose. No—I don't expect to win. But ending it without being able to do anything…… I absolutely refuse.)*
"I'm fine. Leave it to me."
Kai stood up and rolled his shoulders lightly.
"More importantly, can I ask for a bigger breakfast tomorrow? I want to fuel up before the duel."
"……Are you really okay? Don't push yourself too hard."
Mira continued to gaze at Kai with worry. Kai smiled and waved his hand.
"I'm fine, I'm fine. I'm stubborn, you know."
Mira let out a sigh, then closed the door and left.
Once alone, Kai slumped back down onto the floor.
*(Fine…… there's no way I'm fine. My opponent is Glenvald. The strongest in the kingdom. No matter what I do, he's not someone I can beat. But—)*
Kai clenched his fist.
*(But I have no choice. I'm done running away. In my previous life, I was always running. When my professor stole my research, I couldn't say a word. I threw away my chance to start over with my own hands. I never want to feel that way again.)*
He looked up at the window. The moon peeked out from between the clouds.
*(Tomorrow, I'll give it everything. I'll clash with him at full power, together with my golems. If that's not enough, then so be it.)*
Kai slowly collapsed onto the bed.
His consciousness began to fade.
*(Ah…… I need to sleep. Tomorrow comes early.)*
He fell into a deep, mud-like slumber.
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The next day.
The Colo Diana arena, located at the eastern edge of the royal capital Folkhalt, was wrapped in unprecedented excitement.
The spectator stands, with a capacity of roughly three thousand, had been filled since early morning with people from all across the capital. From nobles to commoners, adventurers to merchants—people of every class had gathered to witness this duel.
"Hey, is that the rumored golem user?"
"Yeah, a young man named Kai Kurosaki. They say he defeated a special variant."
"His opponent is Lord Glenvald, you know. There's no way he can win."
"But the strongest archmage himself challenged him to a duel. There has to be something to it."
The murmuring of the spectators enveloped the entire arena.
In a corner of the front row sat Godan. Short reddish-brown hair, bloodshot reddish-brown eyes. Stubble growing unkempt from his jaw to his cheeks. He kept one hand on his sword's hilt, chin raised as he looked down upon the arena.
"Heh. Let's see how long that golem bastard lasts."
Godan snorted derisively. Several adventurers of Godan's faction stood at the ready around him.
"That brat, challenging Lord Glenvald—he doesn't know his place."
"It'll be over in an instant. Serves him right."
Godan grinned.
"Exactly. Let's enjoy the front-row view as that heretic golem gets smashed to splinters before true magic."
At that moment, the arena entrance opened.
Kai walked slowly toward the center of the arena.
His black short hair was neatly groomed today. His black eyes stared straight ahead. His expression, unlike his usual jokester demeanor, carried the sharpness of a honed blade.
"He's here!"
"It's Kai! The golem user!"
Cheers and jeers mixed together erupted from the stands.
Kai stopped at the center of the arena.
*(This is the place where I give it everything. Let's do this.)*
Kai spread both arms.
"Come, golems!"
A magic circle expanded. Two golems materialized at Kai's left and right.
This time, they were golems built primarily from iron. Their silver bodies gleamed brilliantly, reflecting the sunlight. They looked like steel warriors.
"Whoaaaa!"
"So those are golems! Amazing!"
The stands erupted in commotion.
Kai sent telepathic commands to the golems.
*(Number One, front-right. Number Two, rear-left. Take your positions so you can move at any moment.)*
The two golems moved into position with grinding sounds.
At that moment, the entrance on the opposite side of the arena slowly opened.
"……I apologize for the wait."
A quiet voice, yet one that resonated throughout the entire arena.
A man with long silver hair flowing loosely and deep purple eyes narrowed sleepily walked toward the center of the arena with an elegant gait. His features were almost too refined. With each step, faint starlight seemed to spill from his robes.
Glenvald. The strongest court mage of the Restia Kingdom.
The instant he appeared, the atmosphere of the arena transformed. The murmuring of the spectators fell silent, as if water had been poured over them.
"……As expected of the kingdom's strongest. His aura is different."
Someone muttered under their breath.
Glenvald stood before Kai and bowed elegantly.
"Kai Kurosaki. I thank you for indulging my boredom today."
Kai shrugged lightly.
"Indulging your boredom, huh. Well, if I get to fight you, I can go all out too. I'm grateful."
Glenvald smiled. His eyes were not smiling at all.
"That's good to hear. Shall we begin, then?"
Glenvald traced a circle in the air with a ringed finger.
"Are you ready?"
Kai sent telepathic commands to the golems.
*(Here we go. I'll probe his response with the first strike.)*
"Come at me whenever! Go, Number One! Lariat!"
Simultaneously with Kai's shout, Golem Number One at the front-right surged into motion.
The silver giant charged forward, skimming the ground. Its right arm extended horizontally.
"Whoaaaa!"
Cheers erupted from the stands.
Golem Number One's lariat swung through, aimed at Glenvald's neck.
But—
"Hm."
Glenvald lightly waved one hand.
That was all.
Suddenly, a tremendous wind erupted.
*DOGOOOOON!!!*
The wind magic blasted Golem Number One's massive body away. The three-hundred-kilogram mass of iron soared through the air like a scrap of paper and slammed into the arena wall.
*GAAAAAN!!!*
The wall shattered, and Golem Number One was buried beneath the rubble.
"Wha—!"
Kai was speechless.
*(He blew away Golem Number One with one hand? With wind magic alone?)*
"Is something wrong? We've only just begun."
Glenvald stood there with a composed expression. That composure fanned Kai's impatience.
"Not yet! Number Two, suplex!"
Kai issued orders to Golem Number Two at the rear-left.
Golem Number Two circled behind Glenvald and attempted to wrap its arms around his waist.
"I see. A throwing technique. Interesting."
Glenvald touched his hand to the ground.
"However—"
The ground heaved upward.
*DOGOOOOON!!!*
A mass of earth erupted from beneath Golem Number Two's feet. The earthen mass crushed the golem's legs.
*GAGYAAAAN!!!*
Golem Number Two's ankles buckled. The giant lost its balance and toppled forward.
"Damn it!"
Kai sent telepathic commands to Golem Number Two.
*(Get up! Can you stand?!)*
But with its legs crushed, Golem Number Two could not rise.
"……Your golems appear to be vulnerable to physical destruction. Crush their legs, and their movement stops."
Glenvald analyzed calmly. His tone was like that of a scholar observing an experiment.
Kai gritted his teeth.
*(Damn it…… his magic isn't just wind. He uses earth too. Too versatile. But I still have options.)*
Kai reactivated Golem Number One from within the rubble.
"Number One, switch materials to stone! Increase mass and maximize the power bomb's impact!"
Golem Number One rose from the rubble. Its exterior transformed from iron to stone. The silver gleam shifted into a heavy gray texture.
"Ho. Switching materials. That's the first time I've seen that. Truly fascinating."
Glenvald's purple eyes glinted.
"However, if mass increases, movement slows. Have you not considered that the opening would be exploited?"
Glenvald traced a circle in the air with his finger.
"Wind Blades."
Countless blades of wind assailed Golem Number One.
*ZASHUU! ZASHUU! ZASHUU!*
The stone exterior was shaved away by the wind blades. Countless gashes were carved into Golem Number One's surface.
"Still moving, are you? Sturdy."
Glenvald spoke with apparent admiration.
Kai sent telepathic commands to Golems Number One and Number Two simultaneously.
*(Number One, power bomb stance. Number Two, dropkick. Attack him from both sides at once!)*
"Go—! Body slam!"
With Kai's shout, Golem Number One seized Glenvald from the f
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