Meanwhile, the crew repairing the Normandy also came under attack from the Corpse Puppets.
The previously empty dock was now crawling with Corpse Puppets. They swarmed in from every direction, climbing everywhere like ants as they charged toward the Normandy.
Under Garrus's command, the crew repairing the Normandy swiftly took cover, established a defensive line, and returned fire.
Although the Normandy's crew fought bravely, they were badly outnumbered and steadily forced back. If this continued, not only would they be done for, even the Normandy might not survive.
"This won't do."
Watching the battlefield outside, Fang Zheng shook his head, then glanced at the little ones beside him and smiled.
"All right, go help them."
"Got it! Let's go, Illya!"
At that, Little Black, who had long since grown impatient, grabbed Illya and rushed out of the cabin. Kurumi and Yuki followed close behind, while Eriri widened her eyes and looked at Fang Zheng.
"Mr. Fang Zheng, can we go too?"
"Of course. Just activate your Hard Light Armor and fight like you did in the Game World."
Fang Zheng nodded as he stroked the kitten in his arms.
"Consider this a test as well. The monsters in games are completely different from reality... Well, this is a good chance to see whether you have what it takes to fight on the front lines."
"Hehehe... I can hardly wait!"
At that, Black Cat gave a cold laugh. She raised a hand and covered her right eye. Dark light flashed, and in the next instant, Black Cat appeared before them once more, dressed in the Darkmoon Blade uniform with a scythe on her back.
"Let me savor their death and despair!"
Watching Black Cat take the lead and leave, Asuna and Eriri exchanged helpless glances before following after her.
"Good luck."