Meanwhile, at the weapon site, Kevin, who had just finished charging the weapon, spoke into his earpiece. "The energy's full. Ready to fire at any time."
Sebas glanced at his console, where the gauge pulsed at maximum. "Excellent, Mr. Kevin," he replied with calm courtesy.
From the perimeter, Rea's voice broke in, edged with panic. "Guys, the enemy's closing in!"
"Then ready your blade, Rea," Cindy ordered, her tone sharp and unwavering.
Kevin's eyes flicked to the outer monitors, watching the swarm approach in waves. His hand tightened around the earpiece. "Will you all be alright out there?" he asked, voice low.
Belle's response came steady, almost cool. "Don't waste your focus on us. Just concentrate on your task."
Even as she spoke, the first wave of flying fish-like creatures descended, shrieking as they hurled themselves at the defense line. The air was suddenly alive with snapping jaws, whipping tails, and flashes of reflected light off their scales.
