-No One's P.O.V-

So right now, you, Iris, and Ricca arrived at the island where the Arch-Lich was.

Ricca: So that's...the monster's castle...

(Y/N): So it seems...

You and Ricca looked up to see Iris descending down and you can notice that she looks exhausted.

(Y/N): So, got anything to report?

Iris: Yup...This whole place is squirming with the powerful magical energy of monsters...Ugh...Ack...It's making my chest tighten...I was away from Ricca for so long...

(Y/N): Thanks for scouting ahead.

Ricca: You look unwell Iris, did something happen?

Iris: Ugh...The monsters' magic was overwhelming me. Fairies are sensitive to changes in magic energy...

(Y/N): Oof, are you doing okay?

Iris: I'm fine...It'll eventually get better...if I stay near Ricca and her waves of holy magic.

Ricca: Really? Wouldn't you feel better if you stayed inside me?

Iris: I would, but I want to be aware of the monsters who lurk around us, so I need to stay outside as much as possible...

Ricca: I see...Don't push yourself. If it gets too hard, you can come inside me whenever you like.

(Y/N): Phrasing, Ricca.

Ricca: Wait, did I say something wrong?!

Iris: Yeah, you did. Heehee...You probably should be a little more sexually aware.

Ricca: ...Mind your own business. You too, (Y/N).

(Y/N): Hey, you gotta sometimes learn about new things, Ricca. You may be kind-hearted, but you're still naive.

Ricca: *Sigh* Shut up...(Although...Iris used to say that she doesn't like joking around...She kinda reminds me...of my friend Olivia who married a man from the royal capital...)

(Y/N): Anyways, which location has the most powerful energy?

Iris: It's the top of the tower...That's where the powerfully evil magic is coming from. Arch-Lich is probably there...!

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After getting through the obstacles, the three of you find petrified soldiers on the way.

Ricca: So many stone status...They look like soldiers...Wait, are they...!?

Iris: The mage did mention something like this...That there was a monster that turns people to stone on this island...

(Y/N): It better not be something that is worse than just a gazer...

Ricca: Yeah. Hey, Iris...Is there a way we can turn these people back to normal?

Iris: If they were alive when they were petrified, killing the monster that cursed them should undo the spell...but I didn't see any gazers on our way here.

Ricca: The petrification monster...I wonder where it is...

(Y/N): (I hope it's not a Medusa...)

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After a couple of minutes of defeating the monsters, the three of you arrived at the bridge that leads to the entrance inside the castle. However...

Ricca: A silver golem...? Did that golem turn the soldiers into stone...?

(Y/N): No, what kind of golem has the power to petrify people?

You questioned until the golem extends its hands out, indicating that it starts fighting.

Ricca: ...!

Iris: What a surprise. It attacked us...I suppose it's the gatekeeper of this castle.

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Iris: Unlike the golem we fought before, this one is made of metal...Its body is going to repel your weapon if you slash at it. But you two have come this far. That golem is no match for you now!

(Y/N): Except for the fact that I can't damage it using this normal sword, but that golem has the same weak spot on its chest so we should go and attack it.

Ricca: Yup! Let's go kick this golem's butt!

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It took a little while for you and Ricca to defeat the steel golem until the three of you walked up to the castle gate.

Ricca: The gate to the castle is closed...Maybe I can climb up the wall by throwing my sword into it...Hmm...But I think I'll run out of magic before I can climb to the top...

(Y/N): I could honestly climb over using Hierophant Green, but I might have to leave you two behind to unlock the castle.

Ricca: Fair point.

Iris: Ricca, you've gotten pretty strong, but even your powers aren't enough to pry this sturdy door open...What do we do...?

Ricca: (Y/N), do you have any ideas?

Ricca asked as you think of a solution until you eventually got one.

(Y/N): Well...we could honestly ram the door open, but I don't know what object we could use.

Iris: Oh, I know! Let's have the golem we just defeated on the bridge destroy this door!

Ricca: What are we going to do with it? I also think its big arms are strong enough to break it open...but we shattered the red gem on its chest. It won't move anymore.

Iris: Heehee, I came up with the perfect idea. No wonder I'm the best magic-user in my village...! I'll get it ready, so could you two go defeat about three monsters and collect their Magic Stones?

Ricca: Sure, but...I don't have a good feeling about this...You were like this when started magic training, too...

(Y/N): Ahaha, let's just do what Iris says.

-Mini Time Skip-

A few minutes later, you and Ricca easily defeated the other monsters and gathered a couple of Magic Stones.

Ricca: Phew...Alright, we got the Magic Stones!

Iris: That was fast.

(Y/N): Hey, it didn't take us long, bruh.

Ricca: We have to get to Arch-Lich as soon as we can...and you said that the monsters' wavelength makes you feel sick when you're away from me, so we collected them in a hurry.

Iris: Thanks, I appreciate you two hurrying. Could you place the Magic Stones on top of the magic circle, then stand in the center of the circle?

Ricca: Sure, but...what are you going to do?

Iris: We're going to make a new core for the golem, and we're going to transfer your spirit into the controls.

Ricca: Huh...Wait, my spirit...!? You don't mean I'm going to end up as the golem...do you?!

(Y/N): What Iris is saying is that you have to take control of the steel golem so you can break through the gate.

Ricca: Wait, for real?

(Y/N): Yeah, when Iris had that idea just by looking at the golem, I immediately realized that you were going to control it.

Ricca: That's nice, but it sounds too dangerous! I changed my mind. Let me try throwing my sword at the wall. I think I can climb it!

Iris: I doubt you can. Besides, even if you were able to climb the wall, you would be depleted of magic. How would you fight the monsters that are no doubt lurking beyond the gate then? If you want to stop Arch-Lich as soon as possible, just do what I say, alright?

You and Ricca placed the magic stones on the pentagram as Ricca stands in the center of it.

Ricca: ...

Iris: If a monster can make a golem core...Heehee, it should be easy as pie for me! I'm the best among my fairy friends, after all...It's my first time doing this, but I'm sure it'll go well.

Iris says in a gleeful tone.

Ricca: "First time"? "I bet"? That only makes me more nervous...I won't end up as a golem forever, will I...?

Iris: Don't worry. Your spirit is linked to the holy knight's brooch, so when (Y/N) breaks the crystal core, you'll automatically return to your own body.

Ricca: Are you sure...? Ugh...Okay...

Iris: Heehee, jus watch! They don't call me the best magic user in the village for nothing. I'm going to activate the magic circle, so you stay still there.

That's when a bright light occurs around Iris as this goes on for a few moments until the light fades away.

Ricca: Whoa, I'm so high up...Huh...? This is the golem's arm...! Did I really become the golem...?! Iris...? (Y/N)...? Where are...Oh, there you two are...!

Iris: Yup. Your spirit is in the golem now, so it's more accurate to call that your shell.

Ricca: Don't talk about my body like that.

Iris: We don't have much time, alright? I made you a ribbon out of the leftover Magic Stone, so cheer up.

Ricca: Wow, it matches the blue ribbon I always way! Wait...this ribbon looks hard. It's not cute at all...Hey (Y/N), how do I look?

You let out a small chuckle before speaking up.

(Y/N): You look hilariously cute.

Ricca: Really?

(Y/N): Yup.

Iris: Hey, would you two quit talking? Anyway, I'm glad the golem body is working just fine. Heehee, and it was my first time making the core! I really am amazing...

(Y/N): You should congratulate by giving yourself a medal, Iris.

Iris: Thank you very much.

Ricca: You're absolutely sure I'll return to my body, right?

Ricca questions until Iris looks around.

(Y/N): Hm? Something wrong?

Iris: This feeling...Monsters are gathering around us. Looks like we took too long. We better destroy that gate soon.

Ricca: O-Okay...(Y/N) please look after my body! The monsters might do things to it...!

(Y/N): Relax, I won't let them get near it.

Iris: Now hurry and destroy the castle gate before any powerful monsters get here. After you take down the gate, (Y/N) can break the core and return to your body.

Ricca: Ugh, okay...I'll go destroy the gate.

Iris: Good. You should be able to beat any monsters that come at your way with that body.

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Ricca: So many monsters...

Iris: Those monsters recognize that you and your golem body are an enemy. I've strengthen the core crystal with magic, so it shouldn't break under those monsters' attacks. Still, you'll flinch if take too much damage, so keep your guard up.

Ricca: Alright, I kinda feel sorry for them since I'm so much bigger, but...I can't show any mercy to Arch-Lich's minions!

(Y/N): You better hurry now, Iris, and I can't hold off these monsters that long.

Ricca: I know.

-Mini Tim Skip-

It didn't take long for Ricca to slowly destroy the monsters through the bridge and destroy the castle gate entrance.

Ricca: The gate broke! Iris, I'm coming back! I just have to break the crystal on my chest, right?

Iris: That's right! (Y/N), use your Stand to destroy Ricca's core!

(Y/N): On it!

You quickly run towards the Golem Ricca as you summoned out your Hierophant Green and said...

(Y/N): Emerald Splash!!!

Hierophant Green fires a barrage of emeralds towards Ricca's crystal core. It took a few moments before it eventually breaks.

(Y/N): Alright, I destroyed it!

You said until we see Ricca's blue spirit quickly heading back to her original body.

You quickly ran back to her aid.

(Y/N): Hey, you doing okay?

Ricca: Uh-huh, I'm doing fine!

Iris: So, how does it feel to control the golem for the first time?

Ricca: I'd say it was great!

The three of you chuckled a little before you spoke up.

(Y/N): Alright, let's head inside.

Ricca and Iris nodded as the three of you entered the castle.

Iris: So this is Arch-Lich's castle...

Iris says until everyone hears something...

Claret: Ri...cca...! (Y/...N...)!

(Y/N): Someone's calling.

Ricca: Oh! I think Claret is trying to contact me. We're close enough to each other for the crystal balls to connect.

Ricca then pulls out the crystal ball and starts to communicate through Claret.

Claret: Our ship is about to arrive on the island.

Ricca: That's good to hear. Please be careful.

Claret: Yes, of course. Oh, by the way, the captain of the soldiers sent people to other towns and even the royal capital to ask for reinforcements before we set sail.

(Y/N): That's amazing! Hehe, it feels good to have some friends on our side!

You said with a light-hearted grin on your face.

Ricca: Heehee, that's reassuring. We'll be going a bit further, then.

Claret: Alright, please be careful, you three.

Ricca: Thanks.

(Y/N): Oh, before we cut off, we found a lot of petrified soldiers on the way. Watch yourselves for any monsters lurking around once you get to the island.

Claret: The petrification...monster...

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(A/N: That's that! Stay tuned for more!)