Shepard felt that she would probably never forget the sight before her.
Countless Bug Tide forces surged forth like a roaring flood, seeping into every corner of the streets and alleys. The Corpse Puppets that lunged at them with shrieks did not even raise the slightest ripple before being completely swallowed by the Bug Tide. The dark crimson "river" spread rapidly, occupying more than half the district in mere moments!
"W-Wait a second!"
Anderson came to his senses at that moment and hurriedly tried to stop them.
"There are still many civilians and Alliance soldiers in this city..."
"Don't worry. They know how to distinguish friend from foe."
Tilia chuckled softly, then turned to the other girls.
"Then go and bring all those civilians and Alliance soldiers here."
"Sure. That's more my kind of thing."
Hearing this, Eriri, Black Cat, and Asuna exchanged glances, then nodded. They quickly turned and left. Although they had fought Corpse Puppets aboard the Space Station before, to be honest, they did not enjoy this sort of battle. Rescuing people was another matter entirely, though. At least... it felt rather rewarding.
"Illya, let's go south!"
Little Black grabbed Illya and vanished among the skyscrapers after several leaps. At the same time, Kurumi led several Cursed Children northward.
Soon, the girls scattered in every direction. Meanwhile, the Reaper drones in the sky also came under the Swarm's counterattack. Once the Swarm had established its base, it immediately hatched a first wave of Spore Crawlers, blasting the Reaper drones into fireballs in midair. Drones quickly began to hatch, spires rose from the ground, and enormous eggs scattered around the hive suddenly burst open. One Dragon Dog after another opened its jaws in furious roars, flapped its wings, and soared into the sky to fight the Reaper drones