Chapter 554: Eager To Fight (1/2)

Chapter 554: Eager To Fight

Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_

Sensing that the time was ripe, Aamir ordered to detonate all the explosives that they had buried around the perimeter of the city. The explosion shook the ground like an earthquake, as the explosion tore open a few openings in the Zergs' marching column. But, the rest of the Zergs quickly filled in the gaps.

They marched like migrating ants on a prairie, destroying everything along their way. They felt no fear, and their only goal was to move forward and destroy.

Although the primitive Zergs had evolved in some respect, their habits largely remained the same on the battlefield.

The Zergs had started the war without any drum beats or inspiring speeches before the battle. Under the command of dark ones, the primitive Zergs marched forward, trampling on top of their own kind's dead bodies without any feelings. Soon, the Zergs breached the city wall and finally brought the battle into the city.

With that, Aamir and the other leaders joined the battle as well. They were all capable high-level warriors, and therefore, were able to dish out decent damage to the Zergs. By then, there was no need for Aamir to be the commander, since the battle had gotten so heated that tactical maneuvering was nearly impossible.

This was a real battle, and a battle that would be remembered for years to come.

Meanwhile, the missing warriors were not having it any easier. Even the legendary warrior Yin Tianzong felt tremendous pressure while fighting the terrible opponent he had never seen before.

What was worse, they had been trapped inside this bizarre world for over a year now.

The landscape in this world stretched out for no ends, with a group of warriors fighting for their lives in it. Among them were mastery casters, field medics, and METAL warriors.

Meanwhile, in the real world, Blizzard and Thunder Fire had sent out their last man to the battle. The five level twenty warriors from Blizzard had become the kingpin of the defense on the ground, while the three level twenty warriors from Blizzard were busy keeping the flying Zergs at bay.

Pamir's Eagle also had decent performance during the battle; it was evident that they had been hiding their real power all this while.

Each faction fiercely guarded the area they were responsible for, and was able to hold their ground despite the never-ending waves of attacks. The mastery casters rained fire on the Zergs, their fire damage being much more effective than bombs. The fire was able to melt through the shells of the Zerg and render them defenseless, while the bomb was only able to slow them down temporarily.

”Captain, it's not looking too great out there. At most, we will be able to last for another 24 hours.”

Before the battle, Aamir had carefully installed the defensive lines at key checkpoints. He had prepared three layers by using three choke points; once one layer was breached, the defenders would be able to retreat into the next layer.

Hearing the news of the attack, Sanders also gathered his forces in the Jade city, ready to reinforce Maersa district as he had promised. However, Aamir wondered if he would make it in time.

Truth be told, Aamir preferred not to think about the possibility of reinforcements, just in case it would give him false hope. At times such as this, one had better rely only on oneself.

”We have been fighting side by side for so many years. Do you still remember how we wanted so bad to take over Maersa City when we first started the Blizzard band? Now, our wish has come true. Haha!”

”Captain, I never regretted following you for all these years!” Hans saluted to his captain with a broad smile on his face. ”We never feared death! Plus, I think we still have a chance!”

”Oh? Do tell!” Aamir was pleasantly surprised by Hans's claim. Perhaps victory was closer than he had thought.

”Haven't you noticed that not only the number of Zergs are well within our estimation, but so far, we also haven't seen a single legendary level dark one yet. If this is the same for the rest of the battle, we might have a chance after all. Plus, I believe that Wang Tong and his cohort will return in time. ”

”I want to agree with you... As a matter of fact, I do! However, the reality is that Wang Tong is still missing, and we can't count on an empty promise from Hamir.”

”That is very wise of you to think that. Our fate is in our own hands. Take a break Captain; I will cover for you for now. You will need some good rest before the hardest part of the battle arrives.”

Although midnight on the mars was not pitch black like on earth, human body clocks still dictated the limit of their endurance. Therefore, Aamir would be needed during that time to blow a second wind into the soldiers.

The warriors fought in shifts, but the Zergs were like a never-ending nightmare. However, as long as there were no legendary dark ones, with proper defense and preparation, it was not impossible to hold off a Zerg attack for a long time. However, as the war dragged on, the soldiers started to exhaust themselves, and their morale started to fall.

Marcos was a veteran warrior, so he had lived through worse times than this. However, he had to admit that this was the most passive situation he had ever been in.

When midnight arrived, all faction leaders went to the front line and administered the defense while encouraging their soldiers. However, the soldiers new found courage and enthusiasm were quickly quelled by another massive wave of attack.

”Have you seen that dark one? He is the one leading the attacks. We can't just sit inside our turtle shell and let them come at us. We need to do something!” Marcos piped up.

”I will do away with him,” Pamir said without a second of thought.

”Bring more soldiers with you and don't waste your time once you are done your job. ”

”Don't worry about me, old man!”