The Skybreakers pressed their assault.
Kenjiâs rotary cannons shredded Steel Golems, tearing through their armored torsos until cores were exposed and collapsed!
"Theyâre easy to deal with as long as you destroy their cores! Donât target anything else!"
Riku agreed as he also started flying low...
Seeing that he still had enough energy, he decided to use his Spirit Cannons as well.
Soon, a beam of Spirit Energy passed through Mud Golems that tried to entangle a Mummy Lord.
"Haha! Kill them all!"
Hiroshiâs suppressive fire also cracked Stone Golems apart, scattering fragments across the battlefield, and for the cores that were exposed, they were immediately targeted by the Skeleton King!
"Asad knows what heâs doing... Just trust the cleanup on him."
Just like that, Ayaka coordinated their formation, marking targets and timing volleys so the mechs struck in unison.
Sheena led the charge. Her mana blade cleaved through a Silver Golem with its radiant body sputtering before shattering into shards.
"Golem line broken. Push forward!" she commanded.
But she was actually curious about the Silver Golemâs remains. Those silver chunks might be worth a lot after all. Still, she knew that the looting could happen later.
With the aggressive assault of the Mech Frames and the Undead Creatures summoned by Asad, the defenders were definitely weakening.
The onceâimpenetrable wall of Golems was now rubble, and their fragments just littered the ground.
But the rockets were still causing problems.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Fredâs unit fired another volley, forcing the Skybreakers to move and dodge.
One rocket grazed Hiroshiâs frame, scorching its plating, while another detonated near Ayaka, shaking her stabilizers. Yet none fell.
The mechs endured the assault with their armor getting scarred but still intact.
Below, Asadâs reinforcements arrived.
Rooooaaar!
The ground split open as Doom Knights marched forward!
They were clad in blackened armor with their blades dripping with deathly energy. Behind them, waves of Bone Soldiers and freshly summoned mummies surged once again, filling the path that the Mech Frames had created...
"Nice... Theyâre slow, but theyâre finally here." Sheena muttered as she saw the Doom Knights.
Then, the Skeleton King roared, leading the charge into the courtyard.
The outer wall was now completely gone. The Overlord Clanâs shelter was exposed. Now, they must either reclaim this part of the shelter or retreat to their inner wall!
But the defenders werenât giving up!
From the inner lines, soldiers armed with enchanted rifles and spirit-charged crossbows opened fire. Explosive bolts detonated among the undead, tearing apart clusters of Bone Soldiers!
"The undead army is weak! Destroy them!"
"Do not fear the Skeletons! Fire at them!"
They were actually unafraid of the aggressive advancement of the undead!
Soon, even some Aura Knights hurled javelins that pierced through mummies. Their weapons were also glowing with elemental power.
"Hold the line!" commanders shouted from the ramparts.
Fredâs rocket unit reloaded... Thankfully, Delillahâs alchemical fuel was so effective, they would have no issue continuously firing...
It didnât take that long before the Rocker unit fired another volley that streaked skyward, forcing Kenji to break formation.
"Damn it, theyâre not stopping! Those rockets are getting more accurate," he growled, firing back at the courtyard to suppress them.
Unfortunately, they also had their own barrier, and it was difficult to eliminate them at once.
Just like that, the battlefield became chaos.
***
Skybreakers flew overhead, cutting down defenders and smashing through monuments.
Undead hordes poured through the opened path, overwhelming the outer defenses.
Then, Overlord soldiers fought desperately with their weapons alongside the remaining golems...
Furthermore, Rocket fire lit the sky, and each volley was threatening to cripple the mechs. Although the defenders were being overwhelmed, they werenât completely without hope!
Sheenaâs voice could then be heard through the comms. "Stay focused. The wall is gone... Now we break their heart and push to the remaining monuments. Asad, flood the courtyard!"
Asadâs laughter echoed from within the Bone Scorpion. "Already done."
The Doom Knights slammed into the defenders with their blades and cut through anything that blocked their path!
Then, the Skeleton King clashed with a squad of Aura Knight...
Everyone could see that the Overlord Clanâs shelter was bleeding, but it was far from defeated.
The battle seemed to have entered its most brutal stage...
***
From the command tower, Lancelot had been observing the battle... He remained calm throughout the whole ordeal as he knew that they still had many things they could do. He just didnât want to expose all the tricks up their sleeves.
Soon, his eyes widened.
A shadow fell across the battlefield.
"What is that...?" one soldier muttered.
However, Lancelot knew it immediately. It seemed that he had to take this matter seriously now.
Apparently, descending from the Floating Fortress was a massive transport platform, its engines roaring as it broke through the clouds.
Chains and clamps rattled as the platform lowered, carrying rows of armored figures and mechanical humans...
Lancelot nodded as they arrived.
"Super Soldiers... and Warden Units. Theyâre dropping their reinforcement already."
The platform slammed into the ground outside the breached wall.
Boom!
Dust and debris scattered as its gates opened.
Soon, the Super Soldiers marched out. They were towering men clad in special armor. Their bodies were enhanced with the Super Soldier Serum, making them extremely suitable in this war.
Each of them also carried heavy weapons. They were halberds, shields, and rifles that were upgraded with Item Upgrade Crystals.
Beside them, the Warden Units activated.
These androids were built for suppression. They may not be as huge as the Super Soldiers, but they were all quick, and they were true weapons.
Their arms could even shift into cannons and blade-like appendages if necessary. They moved in perfect synchronization, and of course, it intimidated the defenders.
At this point, Selvaris, one of the Overlord Clanâs commanders, finally appeared. He stood at the innel wallâs ramparts and gave a command.
Soon, the squad leaders knew what to do.
"Suppress the undead! Force the Skybreakers to burn their energy!"
Apparently, they knew that the Skybreakers did not have unlimited power. They would soon need to return and replenish their energy or even get repairs.
***
On the other hand, the Super Soldiers also made their move.
"Destroy the shelter!" Atlas, the commander of the Super Soldiers, roared.
Immediately, the Super Soldiers and the Warden Units raised their arms.
Energy shields flared across their bodies as they advanced into the courtyard.
Of course, the Wardens led the path since they had very high defensive capability, while the Super Soldiers followed.
"Ohh... Theyâre finally here." Sheena commented as she saw the Super Soldiers and Warden Units.
"Perfect timing... Iâm only about 35% here..." Ayaka muttered as she looked at her Mechâs energy reserves.
Suddenly, they heard Kenji curse. "Damn... Theyâre forcing us to activate shields. If we keep this up, my energy reserves wonât last."
Ayakaâs tone was calm as she heard that. "Itâs fine... Weâve done our part... Itâs normal that they want us to burn out."
"Thatâs right... Shane is also coming... We canât just end this all by ourselves." Riku added as he realized that he had the lowest energy left. He should be leaving the battlefield very soon.
***
At the same time, Lancelot had already confirmed that Shane wasnât present for some reason...
âHe must be waiting... I guess he had some other plans. For now, I canât let them break through the inner wall.â Lancelot mused as he soon informed Selvaris to make his move.
Just like that, from the Overlord Clanâs inner ranks, Selvaris stepped forward.
He had the Electricbrand Talent, and with this ability, it should be effective against the Warden Units or even the Mech Frames!
"Hey! Come here!" Selvaris shouted...
He raised his hands, and bolts of electricity leapt across the battlefield.
Boom!
One strike lashed toward Rikuâs Skybreaker, forcing his shields to activate...
Thud!
Sparks cascaded across his Mech Frame, and it rattled his internal circuits!
"Damn it! Electric interference!" Riku shouted, fighting to keep control.
Another bolt slammed into the Skeleton Kingâs blade, forcing the undead monarch back a step as its crown flickered.
Selvaris grinned as arcs of lightning danced across his armor. "You think your machines and corpses can overwhelm us? Iâll burn them all down!"
Selvaris didnât stop with the Skybreakers. His eyes locked onto the Warden Units advancing in formation beside the Super Soldiers.
"Those machines... theyâre nothing but walking batteries!" he laughed!
He thrust both arms forward.
Crack!
Bolts of electricity surged across the courtyard, arcing from one Warden Unit to the next. Their synchronized march suddenly stopped as if their circuits overloaded!
However, for some reason, they still started moving!
"Ho~ You got some nice defense but try this..."
Just like that, Selvaris increased the intensity of the attack, and soon, something happened...
Boom!
One androidâs chest plate exploded. Then, another unit staggered, and its head even started smoking as Selvarisâ lightning burned through its core.
The Super Soldiers raised their shields, trying to protect the Wardens, but Selvaris was just getting started!
Furthermore, the Overlord Clan wasnât just relying on Selvaris alone.
From the shadows of the inner wall, Mireya finally appeared with her Phantom Shadow Talent activated.
"Assassins, with me," she whispered...
Just like that, her squad of killers melted into the battlefield...
They moved unseen, slipping past the chaos until they were right behind the Super Soldiers!