The Golem Mage Chapter 3: One Of The Big Three

When his name was announced, Alec approached the stage holding the Orb of Awakening and gazed directly into it.

Yet as he stared longer, a sense of bewilderment grew within him, captivated by the orb's brilliant glow.

"Put your hand on the orb and focus your mind on it; the orb will handle the rest," instructed the nearby teacher.

Alec obeyed the teacher's directions, laying his hands upon the Orb of Awakening. In no time, a refreshing stream of power surged into his body via his palm; that's when he realized the awakening process had started.

This power coursed through every corner, limb, and area of his form, purifying him deeply. He nearly let out a pleased moan but instead uttered a low groan.

The power's influence felt like consuming a potent elixir that purged years of built-up toxins from his system; afterward, the power returned to his palm and flowed back into the Orb of Awakening.

At once, the current of power rushed up his arms and reentered the Orb, which burst into a vivid shine displaying two distinct elemental traits: a vivid yellow hue and a vivid red hue, each indicating strong elemental affinity.

Yet another uproar erupted, though now Alec's revelation of dual high-affinity elemental attributes sparked an even greater stir.

Shouts and breaths of amazement echoed everywhere, leaving all onlookers stunned and amazed.

In truth, few had high regard for the Gordon family's young master, whispered to be a illegitimate child, yet Alec had now quelled his critics with this stunning feat.

As in previous instances, the Grand Elder and Patriarch stepped forward to quell the disturbance whenever chaos arose among the crowd.

On this occasion, parents of the youths in queue along with fellow family observers added their voices to the buzz, overwhelmed by the immense revelation.

"The family is thriving," became the main subject of discussion while they buzzed about the wealth of gifted individuals this year and how an underdog like Alec emerged as a Dual affinity Mage with both affinities at high levels, surpassing the typical mid-tier Earth affinities among clan mages.

The Patriarch arrived at Alec's side first this time, his grin stretching broad across his face, evidently delighted by Alec's success.

"You performed splendidly, young one," the Grand Elder added, chiming in with approval. "Your talent is exceptionally impressive."

A wave of thankfulness and ease flooded through Alec; the backing and motivation from his kin were invaluable to him, particularly from his grandpa.

This faith in him strengthened his self-assurance and resolve to rise as a mighty mage.

While the excitement began to fade, the Patriarch, face still alight with joy, addressed his sibling, the Grand Elder. "Cover for me here, brother. I've got to leave," he urged, his tone laced with haste.

The Grand Elder gave an affirmative nod, aware that his brother itched to impart wisdom and direction to Alec following his mana joint's activation; as they separated, the Patriarch gave Alec a fond slap on the shoulder.

The Patriarch called forth a favored golem, something Alec had witnessed repeatedly, as the Patriarch possessed three elite Golems and now invoked one among his treasured trio.

This Golem towered imposingly at six feet, radiating a formidable presence; its eyes blazed with crimson glow, and its frame, molded from durable clay laced with mana, projected raw power.

A collective intake of breath rippled through the audience upon beholding the golem; awe shone in their gazes, for numerous attendees beheld one of the exceptional guardians of the Gordon lineage—the Patriarch's famed "Big Three" golems, legends in their own right.

The Golem reached out with its lengthy limbs and softly enfolded both Alec and the Patriarch; next, it leaned forward into a near-right-angle stance before propelling upward with immense thrust.

Alec felt startled upon noticing their path led to his grandfather's garden area; apparently, this special golem had gained a basic awareness or merely adhered blindly to the elder's orders.

Bracing for a harsh touchdown given the golem's velocity and might, Alec laughed inwardly, savoring the idea of a lighthearted payback for his grandfather's flashy flair.

Yet unexpectedly, a twisting surge of force emanated from the golem's soles during descent, steadily reducing its speed.

It descended smoothly to the earth, touching down gently and precisely; it appeared that some kind of cushioning mechanism was built into its soles.