Almost the moment the enemy began to mobilize, Ethan had already completed his pre-battle deployment.
Every Sky Fortress was launched into position, forming a layered defensive array in the upper atmosphere. Long-range artillery, spatial interference nodes, and energy shields activated in perfect sync.
War machines were grouped and standing by. The outer perimeter of Emerald Castle shifted into full lockdown—maximum alert.
Ethan knew Drake wouldn't give them another chance to breathe.
The battle was coming. Sooner than later.
By the time the final Sky Fortress locked into place, the distant sky had already begun to refract unnaturally.
Spatial fluctuations surged.
The Phoenix Empire's main fleet had arrived at the edge of the battlefield.
Massive warships advanced slowly, their metallic hulls gleaming with cold, merciless light.
Their energy engines roared like thunder, each pulse adding to the crushing pressure that blanketed the air.
