The bandits charged forward as one, their formation crude but effective through sheer numbers. Multiple bandits converged on each student, using their numerical advantage to overwhelm individual defenders.
Marcus met the first wave head-on, his greatsword sweeping in a wide arc that forced three bandits to leap backward. "Thunder Edge: Storm Cleave!"
"BOOM!"
Lightning exploded from his blade, striking one bandit who had been too slow to retreat. The man screamed as electricity coursed through his body, but he didn't die—Level 5 Genetic Soldier constitution was tough enough to survive a glancing blow even from a more powerful opponent.
The twins moved like shadows, their curved daggers flashing as they intercepted bandits trying to flank Marcus. Their coordination was perfect—wherever Kai struck, Ren would immediately follow up, and vice versa. They couldn't kill their opponents quickly, but they could slow them down, create openings, buy time.
