266 It goes on 1 (1/2)
The drums played, making the birds scatter into the air, adding to an ominous ambiance. Silence then fell before the sounds were replaced by the cries of monsters.
”They're coming!”
Monsters rushed out of the forest, charging in towards the traps set by the humans. Soon, there were over hundreds of monsters charging through the plains. As they appeared, the Durans that were placed as bait began to cry in terror.
”FIRE!!”
Arrows were fired into the air as the monsters closed in. Thousands of arrows blanketed the sky before raining down upon the monsters.
”It's time! Activate the traps!”
”Oo-rah!”
Tens of soldiers then whipped their horses and Durans to activate the traps that had been set. As thick ropes were pulled, wooden stakes that were buried in the grass fields sprang up, skewing the monsters as they charged straight into them.
”Fire! Fire!”
”They're coming over! Throw the spears!”
Arrows and spears flew over, penetrating monsters that were climbing over the stakes. However, there were too many monsters and they soon closed the distance between them and the frontline soldiers with shields.
”Stop them! We have to stop them here!”
”Set the fire!”
The grass bundles were set on fire and monsters began to scream as they tried to back away.
”Attack!”
With an order, spears were thrust outwards between the shields at those monsters.
It was a terrible battle, but after around thirty minutes, the number of monsters began to dwindle.
”Ugh…”
A soldier slumped down onto the ground, breathing heavily. The ground was full of blood puddles everywhere, but it didn't matter. Most soldiers around him were the same, slumped and breathing heavily.
”We've won.”
The soldier mumbled without much excitement or enthusiasm. Nobody expressed their victory with joy.
”Dammit. This is far from a victory….!”
The soldier frowned. He was looking at the bodies of his fellow soldiers, which were apparently much more than the number of dead monsters.
”But it's better than before. At least we can fight back,” Pig-nosed Bex mumbled as Rodan smiled bitterly.