Li Wei's broadcast, reverberating across frequencies, had been both a declaration of war and a promise of hope. Super Earth City, now fortified with advanced perimeters and the constant presence of Helldivers and Elite Soldiers, braced for the inevitable confrontation. Aegis's intelligence confirmed the concentrated forces of the Hunters and the WLF, both determined to crush this new threat to their dominion.
"Aegis, what's the Hunters' highest concentration point?" Li Wei ordered from the command bridge, Super Earth City glowing beneath them. "We won't wait for their attack. We'll take the fight to them."
"Commander, the largest Hunter concentration is in the ruins of the old Financial District, 15 kilometers north. An estimated force of 2,000 personnel is using the structures as fortifications," the AI reported.
"Good. Prepare for a large-scale assault. I want all Elite Helldivers, two companies of Elite Super Earth Soldiers, and all available Combat Vehicles. Combat Engineers will accompany the assault team to demolish their defenses. It's time to clear the path for reconstruction."
Assault on the Financial District: The Hammer of Democracy
Super Earth's offensive was a whirlwind of steel and fire. Li Wei personally led the assault, his Helldiver armor gleaming under the morning sun. 'Liberator' Tanks breached the Hunters' makeshift barricades, their plasma cannons pulverizing defenses. 'Patriot' APCs deployed Elite Soldiers and Helldivers, who advanced methodically, their energy weapons cutting down enemies.
First-Person Account: The stench of gunpowder and burnt concrete filled the air. The Hunters' fury was palpable, their shouts echoing among the crumbled buildings. A group of them attempted an ambush from a collapsed skyscraper, throwing Molotov cocktails and firing rifles. But these weren't Kree, or Nomus. They were desperate men. "Suppressive fire!" I roared, my Helldiver rifle sweeping the rooftop, energy bursts pulverizing their strongholds. My Helldivers responded instantly, their rocket launchers reducing the building to rubble. The coordination was perfect, a deadly dance of war.
Li Wei encountered a Clicker that had infiltrated the Hunters' lines, its guttural click echoing in the air. The Hunter leader, a burly man with a spiked bat, lunged, attempting to strike Li Wei. Li Wei dodged with a fluid motion and, in a brutal instant, disabled the Clicker with a blow from his rifle and disarmed the Hunter leader. "You're no match for Super Earth," Li Wei hissed, before knocking him unconscious with a precise strike. The despair in the leader's eyes as he fell, the same Li Wei had seen in his own life, spurred him on.
The battle lasted hours, an urban hell of fire and steel. Combat Engineers cleared debris and dismantled traps. Super Earth Medics tended to the few civilians caught in the crossfire, while base Super Earth Soldiers secured cleared zones.
The Sanctuary Expands and Hope Grows
By day's end, the Financial District was in Super Earth's hands. The offensive had been a resounding success. The Hunter forces were decimated, their primary organization dismantled.
"Commander, the Financial District neutralization mission has been completed. 15 square kilometers of terrain have been secured. The Hunters have been eliminated as an organized threat," Aegis reported.
Main Objective: Financial District Neutralization: Completed.Reward: 2,500 War Credits.Bonus for Rapid Offensive Operation and Infected Cleanup:Reward: 1,000 War Credits.Total War Credits accumulated: 7,500. Current Commander Level: Level 3. The option to construct 'Advanced Urban Reconstruction Modules' and recruit 'Cultivation Specialists' has been unlocked.
With the new territory secured, Li Wei ordered immediate reconstruction. Advanced Urban Reconstruction Modules, deployed by Combat Engineers, rapidly transformed the ruins into functional infrastructure: housing units, transportation systems, and communication networks. Cultivation Specialists, recruited with the new War Credits, began establishing hydroponic greenhouses and vertical farms, promising food self-sufficiency in short order.
The sanctuary's expansion did not go unnoticed. Li Wei's radio message had reached more corners. Survivors, seeing the new constructions and the promise of security, began arriving in droves. Entire families, groups of children, gaunt elders—thousands of them.
Li Wei, alongside Momo, greeted the newcomers. Momo, with her Creation Quirk, was invaluable, generating additional supplies and equipment as needed. Her compassion and warmth were a perfect counterpoint to Li Wei's cold efficiency.
"Commander Li Wei," an elderly woman said, her eyes filled with tears as she looked at him with a mix of reverence and awe. "You... you are a miracle. You have brought life back."
Li Wei nodded, his gaze fixed on the crowd. There was a glint of hope in his eyes, something he hadn't felt in his own life. The reconstruction of this world mirrored his own reconstruction.
The Shadow of the WLF and the Echo of Liberty
"Commander, intelligence reports confirm that the WLF has taken notice of our expansion. Their leader, 'Abby,' has issued a hostile statement, calling Super Earth an 'invading force' and a 'threat to their autonomy.' They are regrouping," Aegis reported.
Li Wei felt the familiar sting of resistance. Freedom, for some, meant control. And that, he would not allow.
Super Earth City continued to grow, a monument to human resilience and interdimensional intervention. But the war was not over. The WLF lurked, and the threat of the infected remained. The fight for true liberty in this world was just beginning, and Li Wei, the forge of democracy, was ready for the next assault.