BXBX NOVEL 179 Chapter 179
"Kingston." - David
I look up from the ground to see David, already equipped in his copper armor and holding onto his new copper shield. I was sitting on a chair, resting my elbows on my knees as I feel the sunlight slowly drift away. I had The Spear of Light leaning against the Krepost wall behind me and was twirling a goblin knife in my hands.
"What\'s wrong, David?" - Kingston
"I think we should get ready. The sun is setting and everyone has already put on their armor. We are waiting on you now." - David
"Right. Right." - Kingston
I tap my knees with my hands, standing up. The copper armor rattles against each other as I grab my spear and my helmet. I place the helmet on and walk around to the front of the Krepost. A lot had happened here since we created the Krepost with the most notable, the wall. Cutting down trees in the nearby forest and using the transported bricks, we made a wall that covers a significant rectangular area, cutting it just as the hill slopes down into the grassland.
Inside the wall, at the center is the Krepost, and next to it were simple wooden houses made out of long sticks, vines, and dead leaves. Instead of focusing on accommodation, we focused on the defenses first, using the Krepost as a temporary hospital. On the far left side of the Krepost is the open space where Celine has been taming the monsters, with a line of open sheds where they sleep.
The monster piglets and foals are kept in a small shed where they sleep at night, other times of the day they are wandering around with their parents. With the event happening soon, Celine ordered the 10 Zivotinjas to roam the forest, coming back only if it gets dangerous, while the 15 Xabarils stay near the gate with 5 Crizanna that Celine recently tamed.
We had simple mud stairs next to the gate as well as at the corners of the base where our archers are located as well as simple elevated mud stands, keeping watch over the surroundings. All our equipment had been provided by Ian, made by old man Hus, and I look at everyone here. Most of us were in stone golem armor, with some in wooden and leather armor and a few in copper armor. Our shields were held close to our chests and our weapons to the side.
Breathing in slowly, I look towards everyone stationed at the Krepost with me.
"Alright, it\'s almost time for the event. We have no idea what will happen, other than a lot of lights will appear and monsters will roam the ground. The walls are completed, and we have steps behind them, so we can look over them. I want everyone on watch, with David and Gibing at the gate. The Xabarils and Crizanna outside will be first contact against any monsters that approach the gate however, the moment it looks dangerous for them, we bring them inside.
The Zivotinjas are in the forest and will retreat towards us the moment they get into any trouble. I want everyone\'s eyes peeled to see any movement and to report it the moment you see it. Frank will take the South, with Gopopo handling the archers there. Ken will handle the East and Kaede will handle the West. Yor, anything you want to add?" - Kingston
Moving to the side, I let Yor take the lead. Since he has been with the troops preparing for battle. I had instead been outside, fighting monsters and gathering resources.
"Everyone needs to stay within the walls. Never go outside unless we absolutely require it. Anyone injured, retreat to the Krepost. We have enough people here to have 2 lines of defense, so the first line will stay on the wall while the second will be on the ground waiting. If the first line of defense needs to retreat, the second must go up as soon as possible to fill the gap. There is not much left to say other than, do not be afraid. Everyone here has your back." - Yor
Turning away from Yor and walking forward, I bang the butt of my spear on the ground and shout.
"GET IN POSITIONS!" - Kingston
"YES, SIR!" - Everyone
As quick as lightning, everyone bolts away to their positions. Celine approaches me from behind right as I was about to leave as well.
"Kingston." - Celine
"Yes? What\'s wrong Celine." - Kingston
"Umm, nothing. Just be careful." - Celine
"Of course. Don\'t worry, it will be fine." - Kingston
"I hope so." - Celine
Looking away from me, Celine walks towards the shed housing the baby monsters. Walking towards the gate, I look around and see everyone ready and in position, waiting for something, anything to happen, and as if on cue the event starts. A pillar of light erupts from behind me, illuminating the forest in front. I turn away to see not one, not two but 3 pillars of light erupting in the grassland and even more on the horizon.
[ Hello everyone! Are you ready? Well, regardless of whether you are, it is time to begin the third event! ]
[ Third Event - Attack of the Reaper\'s Army
Objective - Survive the attacks or Find a way to stop the attacks
Reward - Unknown, Top 10 per Continent receives a bonus ]
"EVERYONE! GET READY AND BE ON THE LOOKOUT!" - Kingston
Instead of going towards the gate, I went towards the slope where Frank and Gopopo were positioned. I see their bewildered faces as they watch the pillar of light appear all around.
"Kingston… What am I seeing?" - Frank
"That\'s what was predicted by Sylvia, but I didn\'t expect it to be so huge." - Kingston
"There are pillars of light everywhere in front of us. Look to the left there are a few in the distance and look to the right another couple of pillars. Behind us in the forest, there isn\'t any but looking in the direction, there is a pillar of light on the mountain next to the forest." - Gopopo
"Let\'s worry about what is in front of us for now. Gopopo do you see anything?" - Kingston
"At the moment nothing. Even if I can see in the dark and I can see further, it doesn\'t mean I can see everyth- Oh wait, I see something in the distance." - Gopopo
"You do?! What is it?" - Kingston
"Kingston… I don\'t know if we will survive." - Gopopo
"Why? What do you see? " - Kingston
"It\'s more of what I don\'t see… The once green grass is being overrun by skeletons. They are so close to each other that they are the only things I see." - Gopopo
"How far away are they? Are they only coming from the grasslands?" - Kingston
"So far, I can only see them coming from the grasslands. As for how far… Maybe 10 minutes? Although I do see some Zivotinja skeleton-like monsters in the midst, so it might be quicker." - Gopopo
"Alright. Once they are in range, the Krepost will attack first." - Kingston
"EVERYONE! THE MONSTERS ARE TOWARDS THE GRASSLAND! BUT THAT DOESN\'T MEAN THEY CAN\'T COME FROM OTHER SIDES. I WANT 2 PEOPLE FROM THE FRONT TO COME HERE AND 1 FROM THE SIDES!" - Kingston
Bringing in more people will reduce the power from those sides, however, with how large the army of monsters seems to be according to Gopopo I felt like I needed to reinforce this side more. Seconds passed and then minutes until, finally, the ridge of the roof disconnects, projecting upwards. I have seen this multiple times, but I still get fascinated seeing it.
It moves upwards for a bit before stopping, becoming a spear that is attached to the Krepost. The spearhead turns and points towards the grassland before ejecting itself into the darkness, making a whistling sound as it flies. Usually, I would go towards the direction of the attack and find loot dropped on the ground, but not this time. Going out there would be suicide.
"The Krepost has begun its attack… They are close. " - Kingston
The Krepost attacks every 10 seconds, but the army of skeletons has arrived. Their chattering teeth block out any sound, and the eerie blue flame that bobs up and down in their eye sockets sends chills down my spine. Luckily for us, it was an uphill battle for the skeletons, and the moment they go in range…
"ARCHERS! FIRE!" - Gopopo
A volley of arrows rains down on the skeletons at the bottom of the hill. With the torches placed on the outskirts of the Krepost wall, I was able to see the success of the archers, but the endless sea of bones tell me otherwise.
"Aim for the head, the moment they come close, attack them. Don\'t let them climb up the wall." - Kingston
The Krepost\'s attacks pierce through tens of skeletons in the distance because the wall is in the way, it isn\'t able to attack the front line, leaving it to us. Gripping my spear, I bring it up above my head, thrusting it downward on the first skeleton that enters my range, shattering its skull and leaving a small pile of bones. With that, it begins.