Suddenly, the golem threw a punch, and out of nowhere, declared that the trial was over and that it would escort me. It then closed its mouth and began walking in one direction.

• Thud! Thud!

With steps as large as a building, the vibrations accompanied its movement. I felt the vibrations traveling up through the soles of my feet and leisurely observed my surroundings.

Earlier, I had only gathered information for battle and didn’t pay much attention to anything else. But now, with the battle over, I could comfortably examine the Floating Island.

The island's outer walls …