Nightmare 3.....

I have done everything I can at this point. I've informed the village people, and they have also prepared all they can. Anyone who can fight is in the front of the village, and people who can't fight are in the middle to be protected. They also have weapons if it comes down to the worst, but I know if it comes down to it, they will all just die.

As I was preparing myself for a long fight, I realized I can just grind my levels a bit more. 55 is good, but honestly, it won't take too long to at least get to 60. All five points will go to endurance, as I will need that a lot. I can't afford to get tired, so that's what I did. I went to Limgrave and grinded levels till I hit 60.

Right now, as I was sitting and observing the mountains like I always do, for the first time, I saw some activity. I can finally release my breath and feel calm, as I realized the wave was starting. So I opened my inventory and pulled out a long bow. I looked at how many arrows I bought; I think they will last me quite a while. So I took aim and fired, and just like that, the first beast fell to the arrow.

Now it was truly starting, and I summoned my other 10,000 army. They surrounded the village in a wide area; they will act as bait and give the villagers time. Going through a line of 10k fodder will take some time for even these wild feral monsters. I was on the tallest tree with my bow ready, but I know I will have to go down myself at some point. For now, the best bet is to thin their numbers a bit from the top.

As the first beast died, soon many followed. From the vibrations I was feeling, I can say it will be hard. My choice to put my points in endurance seems like a right idea after all. And just like that, I was busy using my bow as fast as possible. Like every weapon in Dark Souls, I just know how to use it, so my power and technique were good. I had to aim it myself, and that I have taken care of after practicing a lot in Limgrave. Sigh, so many wasted arrows, but no need to think about it as the beasts were getting stronger.

Now monsters were finally coming out. For the stronger ones, I used my skill mighty shot now and then. For now, there were not too many, so I alone was taking care of it. But I know it won't last long. So I finally gave orders to pull the trees down that were half-cut in the front. My army was waiting under the soil and mud to come out with their weapons in a surprise attack. Who knows if it will work or not, but I had to try.

And just like that, it's not even been half an hour. Their numbers were doubling every five minutes, and the war was finally on a full scale. While this was happening, my Nightmare spell was constantly pinging me about my kills. I thought it would be annoying, but it's satisfying to me to be aware if the creature is truly dead or not. I have to keep checking on things; it just started, and I have lost almost 3000 of my army. Well, I did not have high hopes for them anyway.

And just like that, the wave continued for some time. It's been going well now, but I can sense the powerful demons and devils are coming too, and this will break down like a castle of cards if they get to it. So I finally summoned the weak mages. Most of them know only a simple crystal arrow, but they are there just for show mostly, as they will not do the damage. The real star will be the bears for now; they can take care of the weaker demons.

The fight was going all according to plan for now. My various traps and tricks are helping me, and I have not lost too much of my army. The bears have killed the weaker demons, and I have helped them clear it from my bow and killed them with fully charged mighty shot. I was thinking and planning on the spot. It was not like my commands were perfect, but they helped as I had a high viewpoint. I recognized my mistakes every minute. At this point, I am so bad at using my army. I probably have to learn about battle and formations. I hated those in my previous life as I was a peace lover, but well, see where I am now—killing has become a daily thing for me.

So just like that, the wave kept getting bigger and more unbearable. I had to call my army to the back, as more and more stronger devils are now showing their faces. But I relatively kept them at bay myself. Now the wave was getting too big, and I have to finally summon the giants and the watchers to take the pressure off the army that has lost another 5000 of them. I was still in the back, as I did not want to go and fight on the front lines. That would be bad; we would have no info, plus the watchers were more skilled than me and can take care of any devil or demon on their own.

So I kept firing and giving commands. The watchers were fighting a corrupted devil, and it looked like a tough motherfucker, as it was taking them some time to deal with it. But I had to keep my cool because I know things will only get worse from here on out. I looked at the number of arrows I have, and now they don't look as endless as I thought they were. The giant was more helpful than I thought; he was really good against clearing an area, as he had such a big sword and his beast roar. It can hit from quite a distance and many at the same time.

All three watchers are working perfectly, almost too perfectly, as it seemed like there were not three but one body fighting. I guess these guys were truly scary when they had a large number. It was truly great, but even then, it was hard to keep up with the enemy numbers alone. As the wave went on, more and more corrupted demons and devils were coming out. The sloths were at the back of the line; they will be a barrier if something breaks in, as they will take care of it. And they were busy too.

At this point, I feel like I too have to join them any moment now, just waiting for something. I have to observe them more, as I feel this wave was not so mindless. As I was already seeing them avoid my traps. Sigh, please don't let it be what I am thinking it is.