As they advanced, they encountered destruction and chaos. When Ivan’s group reached the end of the long corridor and entered the hall where the forum was taking place, a large auditorium opened up to their eyes, built two stories high. It was a majestic space with an amphitheater-like seating arrangement that usually allowed the audience to have a clear view of the action on stage from any vantage point.
However, now the hall looked like a battlefield. Some of the glass panels that provided natural light were broken. Broken glass and parts of the interior lay everywhere, creating dangerous obstacles along the way. Traces of fiery attacks were visible everywhere: scorched walls, ceilings with charred holes and mangled chairs.
The hall was in chaos. About fifty soldiers were stationed at different levels of the auditorium and fired fiercely. They tried to repel the attack from the supers, trying to hold back their advance. But the number of military personnel quickly decreased due to powerful and accurate enemy attacks.
From above, from the upper tier of the audience, Zeus, Fireball, and another one above, controlling the wind, attacked mercilessly. The fireball created powerful jets of flame, directing them directly at groups of military men, while Zeus periodically struck the earthen sphere located in the center of the hall with lightning. These impacts caused discharges that struck anyone who got too close. The super wind created gusty whirlwinds that instantly changed the direction of attacks, creating additional difficulties for the defenders.
The hall was turned into an arena of deadly confrontation, where every shot and every action with a gift could be decisive. The air was filled with the smell of ozone and burning, and the sounds of gunfire and explosions created a deafening roar that made the walls tremble.
In the hall itself, in addition to the military and the three flying supers, there were also dozens of enemy supers and four groups of military with a gift, who were trying to cover the fighters without abilities.
Ivan, assessing the situation, quickly organized his group for a retaliatory attack. Sofia, Andrey and other supers prepared to use their abilities to create counteraction to the attacking supers. Ivan instantly reacted to the threat, summoning a powerful shield of the spirit, which unfolded in front of them like a transparent wall, absorbing and dispersing the energy blows of the enemy supers.
Sofia, taking advantage of the moment when the attackers' attention was focused on overcoming Ivan's shield, launched a counterattack. She accurately fired a series of icy volleys aimed at weakening the enemy. Her attacks, although they were aimed at the supers, but in close cooperation with the fire of the military, created a deadly combination.
At the same time, Kalashnikov assault rifles in the hands of the military constantly spoke in their formidable language. Bullets, unlike spiritual attacks, had a completely physical effect, which clearly surprised the invaders, who were accustomed to relying on their spiritual shields and abilities. The invaders may have been prepared for spiritual warfare, but ordinary bullets and direct confrontation forced them to retreat and seek cover.
- Keep them at gunpoint! Don't let them recover! - Ivan shouted, coordinating the efforts of his group and the military to make the most of their moment of confusion.
Sofia, whose attacks were becoming more precise and destructive, shouted to her comrades:
- Focus on those below! We can break through their defenses together!
Thanks to the well-coordinated actions of Ivan's team and the professionalism of the military, they were able to hold their positions and inflict serious damage on the attackers. At the same time, the fortified positions around the auditorium ensured their ability to continue their defense, preventing further capture of the bridgehead.
As soon as other supers burst into the hall and were able to move from their positions to the main hall, the intensity of the battle increased sharply. The auditorium, already damaged from previous attacks, turned into a full-fledged battlefield, where the forces of both defenders and attackers converged. Gradually, the military began to arrive, filling the hall with people.
The military, who tried to maintain order and security, were unprepared for this level of confrontation. They tried to repel the attacks of the super-invaders, but were unable to effectively counter the spiritual abilities of the enemy. They fell by the hundreds, their efforts seeming to have little effect in this battle dominated by superpowers.
The hall was filled with the sounds of battle: the roar of explosions, groaning metal, screams of pain and rage. All this merged into a chaotic symphony of destruction. The Overlords erected barriers, launched elemental and physical projectiles, and attacked anyone they could reach, while the defenders tried to form some kind of defensive line in an attempt to slow down the enemy advance.
The scene was terrifying: the military, trying to take cover behind the destroyed walls and overturned tables, were easy targets for the supers, whose attacks became more precise and destructive by the minute. The air was saturated with the smell of burning and ozone, and the floor of the auditorium was covered with the remains of destruction and bodies.
Ivan, Sofia and others continued to resist, using all their skills and abilities to somehow stabilize the situation.
- We need to concentrate our efforts! - Ivan shouted, trying to coordinate the actions of his group. - We can't let them break through any further!
But the enemies did not try to move anywhere further. Sofia, meanwhile, has focused on creating protective ice barriers around the most vulnerable areas in an attempt to protect surviving military personnel and reduce the number of casualties.
The battle unfolded with unrelenting brutality, with every participant understanding the stakes of the conflict.
The situation on the battlefield became increasingly desperate. The military leaders were being pushed back and there were already casualties. The guy with the energy networks, with which he tried to stop the stone elemental, was killed by a blow from Zeus and five minutes later he was resurrected and rushed into battle again. Some were unlucky and never returned. The military, despite mounting losses, continued to advance, like a wave ready to crash against the rocks of the enemy’s impregnable defenses.
Alexander, seeing the senseless losses, mentally criticized the decisions of his commanders. “What are the commanders thinking about!” - he thought to himself, watching how new ranks of military men rushed into battle and fell under the blows of the enemy.
But the most surprising thing is that the hundreds of soldiers who died were able to clear out the enemy’s superiors. The bullet found its victim and at that moment there were six opponents left on the battlefield, supers, each of whom had significant power and combat skills. Their skills constantly gave them an advantage, even against a numerically superior enemy. The four groups of military supers tried to coordinate their actions to effectively counter the remaining attackers, but the task was complicated by constant attacks and the need to protect the remaining military personnel.
The battle continued with unabated intensity. Explosions of spiritual energy illuminated the hall, creating an eerie play of light and shadow on the destroyed walls. The sounds of battle - screams, shots, clashes - created chaos in which everyone looked for a way to survive and gain the upper hand.
Ivan, leading his group, shouted instructions:
- Focus on support! We must cover each other and use every opportunity to counterattack!
Alexander, sensing the growing chaos and realizing that conventional methods of fighting were ineffective against such opponents, decided to intervene. Using his new abilities, he quickly established a mental communication channel with Ivan, who at that moment was coordinating the actions of his group.
“Calm down, don’t be scared, this is um... Private Businka,” Alexander’s voice sounded quietly but clearly in Ivan’s head.
Ivan, surprised by the unexpected voice in his head, was momentarily distracted, staring at the hare, who seemed out of place in such a battle. At that moment, his shield was hit by a stone thrown by one of the opponents. The blow was powerful, and Ivan barely stayed on his feet, quickly regaining his concentration.
- Bead? - Ivan answered out loud, once again peering at Alexander. - What are you talking about?!
Alexander, seeing that Ivan had regained his concentration, continued:
- Now is not the time for litigation. We cannot allow the battle to continue like this. Too many lives are lost. Look around, the military is not useful now and is dying in vain. They also interfere with the passage of other supers.
- Agree. - said Ivan, looking back at the military men. He was willing to take any opportunity to turn the tide of the battle in their favor. - What do you offer?
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Alexander continued communicating with Ivan through a mental communication channel.
- Ivan, we need to act. The superiors will simply kill all the fighters. Find the commander, get ordinary people out of the attack. This is the first priority. And also, order Andrey to find the jammer, he’s smart, he can handle it. Without coordination of actions, we are like without eyes. And we can’t coordinate in any way! - Alexander continued. Control of communications was critical in the current situation to prevent disorganization and chaos among the defenders.
- Fine. And Sofia? - Ivan asked, looking worriedly to the side where Sofia was helping the wounded military, covering them with ice barriers.
“I’ll cover her with a shield, don’t worry. “I won’t hurt her,” Alexander responded confidently, confirming his readiness to protect his comrade in battle. - “Drop me to her and you can go.”
Ivan, having received instructions, threw the hare to Sofia on the move and quickly told Andrei the combat mission. Alexander, landing on Sophia's shoulder, immediately created a powerful spiritual shield around them both. This shield became, as it were, an extension of his will and abilities, providing protection not only to him, but also to Sophia, who continued to assist the wounded and coordinate the defense.
Meanwhile, the battlefield was dominated by three powerful opponents, each of which posed a unique threat and required a special approach in the fight. The fireball, which glowed like the flame of the sun, was especially destructive. His heat was so intense that it literally melted the walls around him, creating waves of distorted air that even bullets could not penetrate. This ability not only protected him from gunfire, but also posed a mortal threat to anyone who got too close.
Zeus, another powerful adversary, used his powers to destroy the earthen dome beneath him and launch direct attacks on the enemy. His own electric field served as a reliable shield, but also distorted the trajectories of bullets, deflecting them to the sides, which made him virtually impregnable using conventional weapons.
The third enemy, clad in earthen armor, moved along the lower part of the hall, quickly maneuvering between covers. His armor made him vulnerable to hits but virtually immune to damage, absorbing bullets and protecting him from explosions. This allowed him to move around the battlefield with impunity, supporting the firepower of his allies and expanding the area of destruction.
Together, these three not only posed a huge threat, but also unchecked the architecture of the university, gradually turning it into ruins. Walls and ceilings collapsed, creating dangerous obstacles in the path of military personnel and superiors, and dust and debris filled the air, making visibility and breathing difficult.
Ivan was already trying his best to find a commander, among the military and the chaos that was going on, and he succeeded. He wanted to take them out when important information came to light. Alexander was about to contact Roman when his mind caught important information. He had not yet broken contact with Ivan, so he heard their conversation.
- The President is here! - Alexander quickly got his bearings and realized that the President was under a protective dome, which Zeus was so actively hitting. - Apparently, they covered it with shields as soon as the attack began. How many supers under the shield are holding back the attacks of this monster?
Realizing the importance of the information received, Alexander instantly refocused his attention on the current situation. The realization that the president was under the very dome that Zeus had so persistently attacked forced him to reconsider his actions.
- Ivan, the president is protected by the dome! Zeus attacks him. Something needs to be done. - He mentally conveyed the message to his commander.
Ivan, catching Alexander’s thought, looked around the battlefield. Indeed, in the center of the hall, under a massive earthen and spiritual dome, the President was hiding along with several other supers who were clearly called upon to ensure his safety. The president himself and his top guards were not visible under this earthen shield, but Alexander was sure that they were there.
- How many of them are there, under the shield? How many supers protect the president? - Alexander thought questioningly, realizing that each of them was probably working to the limit of their capabilities to contain the power of the enemy.
A fierce battle continued on the battlefield at this time. Alexander understood that they urgently needed to neutralize Zeus before he could break through the protective barriers. He decided to try to strengthen the protective barrier around the president.
- Ivan, I’ll try to strengthen the defense. We need time for the military to retreat. I hope other supers will join the battle by this time. - he conveyed his plan.
Ivan, recognizing the need for action, shouted:
- Sofia, protect the dome! The President is there! - the girl sprayed the order and rushed to the earthen protection, covering it with a thick crust of ice. The girl climbed to the very top and dome as she walked, transferring her strength to maintain her defense.
Alexander concentrated and began to direct his energy to strengthen the dome, trying to create additional layers of protection. The energy fields around the dome began to strengthen, thanks to Alexander's efforts, which gave the supers protecting inside the dome the opportunity to catch their breath a little.
When the order to retreat the main forces became known, the hall with the president began to quickly empty. The military, having completed their evacuation tasks, retreated, leaving behind only groups of supers - both defenders and attackers. Now the conflict was moving into a new phase, where the confrontation became even more chaotic and unpredictable.
Andrei, meanwhile, was able to get to the roof of the university, where the radio signal jammer was located. Or rather, a specific person who radiated energy, interrupting any means of communication. The enemy over created a kind of dome, where it was in the very center and covered the entire territory of the university. Now he was sitting in the lotus position and did not react in any way to any external stimuli.
Andrei’s task was to disable this superior in order to restore communication and coordination of forces. But there was a problem, he was not alone on the roof. There was another one next to the enemy plane, which Andrei immediately noticed and grinned.
Andrey stopped for a moment, assessing the situation. The enemy was ready for battle, his gaze was full of determination and aggression. The enemy controlled the element of wind, creating gusty whirlwinds around himself, which could be directed against Andrey at any moment.
At the same time, in the hall with the president, where only the supers were present now, the battle reached its climax. Alexander, supporting the protective dome, and Sofia, trying to neutralize the attacks of the enemies, felt the situation becoming more and more tense.
When Zeus struck the dome with his prepared attack, he discovered the source of the additional protective dome beneath him. His anger reached its limit. Recognizing his old enemy in the defenders, he could not contain his emotions. Furious, he shouted in English:
- You again, furry one! I'll kill you! - and began to gather his strength to strike with deafening power. Surely it will take hundreds of souls to do this, but it seems Zeus has lost his composure. Glowing currents of electricity began to swirl around his body, creating an aura of pure destructive energy around him.
At this critical moment, when Zeus was completely absorbed in preparing his powerful blow, another group of military supers burst into the hall. After fighting their way through the rubble scattered throughout the room, they entered the battle with full determination to change the tide of the battle. They quickly assessed the situation and began to use the metal scraps scattered around the hall, turning them into weapons of sorts.
One of the supers had the ability of magnetism, which allowed him to manipulate metal, creating defensive and offensive structures from it. Working together in a coordinated manner, he began to throw debris towards Zeus, who, engrossed in preparing his strike, did not immediately notice the approaching metal fragments.
The debris, attracted to his electric body, began to form a kind of dome around him. With each new piece of metal, the dome became denser and thicker, eventually trapping Zeus inside an iron cage.
Trapped inside a metal dome, Zeus tried to use his lightning to destroy the cage, but quickly discovered that each strike only strengthened the magnetic properties of the dome, making it even more impenetrable. The situation for a moment seemed hopeless for one of the strongest people on the planet.
This moment gave the team of supers the necessary advantage. Taking advantage of the opportunity when one of the main opponents was neutralized, they were able to regroup and focus on the remaining threats still active in the hall.