Juni had given up his personal flying device, which allowed all the mages to fly, with the addition of a third device. It wasn’t as good as Matt’s Tier 7 flying sword, which was not only a higher-end model, but also a model made in the Empire proper. Its quality was far superior to any product made in the vassal kingdom.
The mages kept overhead, and didn’t range too far out, but just far enough to keep them from being ambushed. Despite all of their preparation, they encountered no resistance until they came to the plain of grass containing the rift that they had targeted.
The golems had created a fortification around the rift, and had small walls built up with stone, either from the rift or scoured nearby. It was only chest high for the golems, but it gave them a modicum of protection an
