This round of lottery draws had been quite a profitable one.
Aside from the Spring of Drowned Maiden (Magic World Special Edition) — which Louis still had no idea how to use — almost everything else could be put to immediate use.
Among the prizes, the Adaptive Guardian Golems stood out the most.
They were powerful constructs capable of adapting to any terrain, designed for both regional defense and personal protection.
As long as their energy supply remained stable, they could maintain surveillance indefinitely — even acting as loyal, close-guard bodyguards.
Each golem shared the same appearance: tall, slender, and remarkably agile-looking, about two meters in height, their outer shells gleaming silver with intricate golden circuitry running across their bodies.
Every unit came equipped with a pair of magi-blades, a short energy dagger, a firearm mounted on its back, and a defensive shield designed for close-quarters protection.
Every movement, every function, consumed immense amounts of energy to sustain.
Fortunately, Louis's draws had also yielded something ideal — Energy Amethysts, an all-purpose power source.
These crystals came from the world of Robo Adventure Chronicles — a place full of robot cars, fighter-plane androids, and beast machines constantly wrestling each other.
In that world, Energy Amethysts were a universal currency — capable of instantly replenishing energy reserves.
When used here, a single Energy Amethyst could power one golem for ten years of standard operation, or maintain continuous high-intensity combat for an entire year.
They looked noble and disciplined — just the kind of protectors Louis needed.
In the coming years, he suspected the Muggle world might increasingly be dragged into wizarding affairs.
And given his growing reputation, his parents could easily become targets.
Activating these three golems would form the perfect protective line around the Wilson household.
Much more reliable, in fact, than sending his Shadow Legion or Dark Assassins — both of which were entities far too tied to his darker alter ego, the kind that screamed "United Villains of the Big Family, one World!"
Those didn't exactly align with the clean, righteous image of "Louis Wilson."
"Emmm… let's test their power."
Louis cast an illusion to block Peter Pettigrew's view, then expanded the Room of Requirement's interior with a thought, transforming it into a massive football-field-sized space.
He then picked up a faintly glowing lavender crystal and inserted it into the energy port of one of the golems.
"Beep!"
With a clear tone, the golem's eyes lit up — twin beams of crimson light scanning its surroundings.
The red glow swept over Louis from head to toe, and then an electronic voice echoed:
> "Beep! Commander identity confirmed. Ranger Unit–73502 at your service. Please issue orders."
The golem stood at attention and saluted smartly.
"Perform a strength test," Louis ordered. "Punch me with full force."
> "Error! Directive invalid. A golem may not attack its commander."
Louis blinked, then chuckled.
It seemed whoever had designed these things had included a very firm safety protocol — even the master's direct orders couldn't override their self-defense logic.
Since he couldn't test it that way, he'd just have to find a live target.
"Come out… Shadow Abominations."
At his call, the shadow beneath his feet began to boil.
Dozens of slick, inky tentacles slithered out, dragging with them gelatinous, slug-like creatures from the darkness.
These were members of his Shadow Legion, amorphous monsters with boneless arms that writhed and squirmed as they crawled forward, bodies glistening like oil.
Upon fully emerging, they all bowed in unison toward Louis — their Supreme Commander.
"Go," Louis commanded. "Destroy that golem."
The moment his order fell, the shadow creatures hissed and surged forward — transforming into writhing black tendrils that lashed toward the gleaming silver golem across the field.
The tentacles wrapped tightly around the golem's arms and legs, constricting with tremendous force and causing it to stumble slightly.
But the golem didn't fight back — because these creatures were summoned by Louis, and Louis hadn't given it any order to resist.
Still, even without retaliating, the golem showed no sign of strain.
Its slender limbs remained unbent despite the crushing grip of the shadow creatures, moving smoothly and effortlessly.
After confirming the golem's physical resilience, Louis gave his next command:
"Golem, eliminate these Shadow Troops — use any weapons at your disposal."
> "Affirmative."
The sensors on the golem's head lit up, glowing like the eyes of a predator suddenly awakened.
It slowly reached toward its waist, fingers closing around the twin magi-blades hanging there.
More shadowy tentacles lunged at it, wrapping around its arms — but the golem's grip was unshakable.
Shing!
Twin blades drew from their sheathes — though in truth, they were more like hilts than swords.
In the next instant, soft violet light erupted from the handles, condensing into glowing, razor-sharp energy blades.
They were light sabers!
Louis's eyes gleamed. The twin blades caught his full attention.
Hmm… perhaps… maybe… possibly…
"The golem itself is impressive," Louis thought, "but its equipment — and the technology behind it — that's what really deserves study."
Still, he didn't stop the test.
The magi-blades flashed through the air, slicing apart the tentacles coiled around the golem's body.
When a fresh wave of shadow beasts surged forward, the golem crossed its blades before it and spun — turning into a whirling storm of slashing light.
Everywhere it passed, the black creatures were shredded instantly.
None of the Shadow Legion's grotesque forms could withstand its assault.
Its relentless, blinding attacks turned those slimy, blade-resistant monsters into a joke.
But it didn't stop there.
After a flurry of devastating cuts, the golem reached behind its back and drew its firearm.
With a mechanical hum, the weapon charged — and then unleashed a beam of light, as thick as a finger and ten meters long.
Pchhh!
It pierced through a line of shadow beasts in one blast, then spun on its heel, sweeping the beam in an arc — erasing an entire ring of enemies in a single rotation.
Its combat power was absolutely maxed out.
However, Louis knew raw power wasn't enough — not if these machines were meant to serve as guardians.
"Golem, initiate defense protocol."
> "Yes, Commander."
The golem's sensors flashed again. It sheathed one blade, then grabbed the shield mounted on its back.
The shield looked small at first — but with a flick of its arm, it expanded into a three-meter-tall barrier of solid light.
Even just standing there, it radiated a sense of absolute security.
Then a pulse of light spread outward from the shield, expanding rapidly — fifty, sixty, seventy meters — until it hit the walls of the Room of Requirement and bounced back.
Nothing could block that wave.
And within its range, all hidden entities were instantly revealed — even the shadow creatures lurking beneath Louis's own feet were forced out, writhing in panic.
An integrated detection and revelation spell!
Louis's satisfaction deepened.
"Can you cloak yourself?" he asked.
The golem didn't answer verbally.
Instead, it retracted the shield, and its body began to fade — turning completely transparent until it vanished from sight.
If not for his mental perception, Louis wouldn't have been able to sense it at all.
"Perfect," Louis murmured, grinning. "A golem that can fight, guard, and vanish. Absolutely flawless."
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