The combined army of the Gilt Rats and the Black Hounds had started out struggling far more than they had ever anticipated. They were significantly higher in total numbers, outnumbering the defenders three to one. Because of that sheer mass, they arrogantly believed that their overall physical strength was infinitely greater as well. But right now, breaching the heavily fortified Fortis compound was proving incredibly difficult and bloody.
That stalemate was because of a number of highly calculated reasons. Although the total number of the Billion Bloodline group was smaller, they were far better equipped. They contained high-grade tactical equipment and reinforced riot armor that protected them rather well from some of the blunt objects and low-caliber fire the street thugs were throwing at them.
