Battle of Kamas 10

However, just as they tried to lock onto the Cursed Horizon, a large number of enemy drop pods and Assault Boats suddenly appeared on the flanks. They were not targeting Imperial vessels, but plunging straight toward Kamas's surface—a transport force carrying more Chaos reinforcements and sacrificial materials.

"Intercept those drop pods first!" the Lion King immediately amended the order.

If those reinforcements and "fuel" reached the ground, Leona's pressure would multiply.

The Imperial fleet's lances and point-defense fire shifted, weaving a net of destruction through the void. Countless drop pods were blasted apart before reaching the atmosphere, becoming brilliant but fleeting fireworks.

Yet a considerable number still slipped through the interception and fell toward Hera City.

That distraction interrupted the Indomitable Truth's assault momentum. Serafex's main fleet withdrew again to maintain its distance, while the harassing formations regrouped.

"He is exploiting our concern for the ground battle," the Lion King said in a low voice, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Serafex had precisely seized upon his weakness. If they ignored it, the ground situation would collapse; if they focused all efforts on interception, the fleet would be unable to provide effective, sustained fire support for Hera City's central district—especially the long-term target lock and continuous energy output required for precision strikes against fixed targets.

"Notify Leona and Chen Xi," the Lion King told the communications officer. "The orbital level is facing stubborn enemy resistance. We cannot guarantee sustained, precise fire support for the center of Hera City. The ground offensive must rely on their own strength to break the deadlock."

On the ground, outside Hera City.

Leona received the message from orbit. She gave no reaction, merely turning her gaze back toward the distant central plaza, which resembled the entrance to hell.

The situation on the Lion