"I can't believe the Hive actually pulled it off!"
"With the addition of reinforcements, the main defense line has been completely consolidated. The Tyger Claws' madness seems only like a death struggle. As long as the bridge is captured, the Tyger Claws will truly become turtles in a jar!"
"The win rate has reached 63%. If the bridge is taken, it might increase by another 20%. It seems justice truly lies with the 'western army' this time! Audience, a miracle is truly about to happen!"
With the support of the Reserve Unit, the main defense line was strongly consolidated. Positions were no longer lost, and some were even recaptured.
This drew all of the Tyger Claws' firepower, preventing them from turning back to surround the MaxTac on the bridge. The scales of victory seemed to have tipped toward the Hive, needing only the battle on the bridge to deliver the final decisive blow... Amidst the city's fervent atmosphere, the battle on the bridge also reached its conclusion.
Motorcycles sped wildly, the surrounding air seemingly stretched into colorful streamers. Two incompatible motorcycles charged straight toward each other on the bridge.
At the last moment, V braced her hands on the fuel tank, propelling her body high into the air. The uncontrolled motorcycle immediately collided with the enemy's, and in the violent crash, the metal instantly twisted into a heap of scrap.
Her slender figure cut a perfect arc through the air, landing lightly like a dragonfly on the back of a Tyger Claw bike.
"Get the hell off me!"
The Tyger Claw roared and swung his blade back.
Dodging the katana's sweep, V spun and kicked the Tyger Claw off the bike.
Kicking off the bike with both feet, utilizing a move called "Rabbit Kicks Eagle," V flew into the air again. Her single-handed firearm finally got its chance to shine. Pulling the trigger, bullets scattered like celestial blossoms, mowing down the Tyger Claws below.
The uncontrolled bikes crashed like runaway wild horses, scattering and smashing onto the ground.
Landing like a swooping swallow, V couldn't help but gasp for breath as she surveyed the scene she had created.
After fighting for so long, even her stamina was running low.
Fortunately, the war had already been decided.
"Retreat! Retreat!"
In nearly half an hour of brutal fighting between MaxTac and the Tyger Claws on the bridge, the final victor finally emerged: MaxTac.
The Tyger Claws suffered nearly two-thirds casualties, paying a painful price. The twisted, smoking motorcycles and scattered limbs finally roused the primal urge for survival in the remaining Tyger Claws.
Hating and fearing, they glanced at the Blue Phantom in the middle of the road, finally daring not to attack again, and turned around and fled without hesitation.
Faced with Jotaro's threat and the threat of the "Phantom," they submitted to the latter.
"Finally..."
Large beads of sweat rolled down Panam Palmer's face; she was pale and close to exhaustion.
Even she couldn't endure such high-intensity combat.
The Tyger Claws were repelled, but MaxTac's casualties were also significant, having lost a full quarter of their personnel, including several Aldecaldos warriors.
"Panam Palmer, we've been loyal enough. Isn't it time to think about Saul's words?"
A Nomad helped Panam Palmer off her bike, speaking in a low voice.
"What?"
After half a day of fierce fighting, the sudden silence after the deafening gunfire left Panam Palmer momentarily dazed, but hearing the Nomad's words instantly brought her back to reality, and her expression immediately became resolute.
"I am the captain of this operation. Everyone follows my orders."
How could Panam Palmer not know what Saul was talking about.
It was an order for them to retreat if things went wrong.
But Panam Palmer almost immediately dismissed that thought.
She was never one to give up halfway.
So she decisively refused.
"We will not leave until the war is over."
"The Hive risked its life to save Saul, so we won't give up now."
"My order is to fight alongside The Hive until the very end!"
Panam Palmer's tone was resolute.
It must be said that giving such a decisive order in this situation required immense courage.
Panam Palmer and her people did not know the situation on the main battlefield, nor did they have a God's Eye View.
Now they had barely managed to repel the enemy, but they were still an isolated force deeply surrounded.
"My God, unbelievable! The battle on the bridge is decided! It's The Hive! The Hive won!"
"Praise Night City, praise The Hive! A miracle has happened, right before our eyes!"
"The encirclement of the Tyger Claws is complete! The Tyger Claws are like a girl cornered in an alley. I bet in less than half a minute, she'll be stripped naked!"
..."Impossible!"
"Absolutely impossible!"
Jotaro held his head, watching in disbelief as the battle situation collapsed.
But the next moment, he became furious.
"Where are the reinforcements? Where are the reinforcements from the Second Echelon? We've sent the request for support five times! Why aren't they moving!?'"
If even one unit of the Second Echelon had moved, the bridge wouldn't have been lost.
Jotaro turned around and roared at the Liaison Officer.
Stared at by his boss's blood-red pupils, the poor Liaison Officer shivered suddenly.
Terrified internally, he timidly stated the reason.
"The people in the Second Echelon said..."
"Said what!?'"
Seeing the man's slow, pathetic manner, Jotaro flew into a rage and pressed the gun against his head.
With a shiny gun pointed at him, the Liaison Officer dared not hesitate any longer and quickly blurted out.
"The people in the Second Echelon said they are currently having a meal and cannot launch an attack!"
The Liaison Officer quickly finished speaking and tightly closed his eyes, letting the cold muzzle rest against his forehead... While Jotaro's frontline forces and The Hive were locked in a deadly, inseparable battle, what were Bukit's Forces, the Reserve Unit, doing?
To be honest, not much.
They were merely carrying out the arduous and lengthy daily task that every person must adhere to throughout their life—eating.
In the Second Echelon, Bukit's people accounted for the vast majority.
At this moment, their temporary camp on the main road was as lively as the front line, the only difference being that Bukit's men were enjoying the liveliness of a feast.
"Come, come! This soy sauce was specially air-freighted by the Boss from his hometown. Everyone, have a taste, there's enough for everyone!"
Separated only by a river, where the front lines were fighting to the death, Bukit's men were pairing steaming, bubbling Oden with their meal, sweating from the heat.
Half an hour ago, when the front line was raging, Bukit suddenly issued an order.
To ensure abundant stamina during the battle, all members were to enjoy Oden right where they were.
All action would wait until they were full.
So everyone started drinking, and the festive atmosphere seemed to attract the Yojimbo under "Swordmaster" Yoshiteru.
Since they were all brothers of the Tyger Claws—a single stroke can't write two 'tiger' characters—they simply sat down on the ground and ate and drank together.
For a while, the hosts and guests got along well, enjoying themselves immensely.
It was thoroughly enjoyable, except for the constant phone calls from a certain ambitious person.
"Drrrrrrrr..."
"Moshi Moshi, this is the Second Echelon under Lord Bukit. What is your business?"
"Why aren't you attacking..."
The voice coming from the other side was not that of the whiny Liaison Officer; it was cold as iron, sending a chill down the spine—it was Jotaro himself.
But the Tyger Claw who answered the phone merely frowned, quickly relaxed, and spoke calmly.
"Apologies, our forces are currently dining and cannot launch an attack."
After speaking, without waiting for a reply, the Tyger Claw abruptly cut the signal.
"Big Brother, who was that?"
"It's nothing, just a delivery guy."
"Hahahaha!"
The Tyger Claw sat back down on the ground and rejoined the banquet.
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