I was using a Lightning+5, and on my second try I went with a Demon's Spear+5, but going for a melee strategy in that environment, where I almost can't judge distance, was too hard. So I equipped over 40 combustions, marched to those bastards, and started casting like crazy, focusing one at a time, until they went down.
It went so smoothly the third time, I have to admit I was a little upset that I didn't break a sweat or used more than 5 flasks (that was a waste of a Kindle).
Anyhow, I'm now in front of Kaathe. What is exactly is he asking, and what are the consequences of this decision, icono?