Though somewhat cruel, whether considering population density, evacuation difficulty, or reconstruction difficulty, this was the optimal solution.
Having clearly learned from the information Gwen brought back just how terrifying the Antimatter Legion was, no one objected.
"As for the specific troop deployments and defensive priorities, Yolandale and Kevin among you understand them better than I do. I won't interfere too much. You can decide them yourselves."
After meeting everyone's eyes, Gwen's stern expression softened slightly, revealing a faint smile.
"Finally, before I leave, I'll leave you with one more safeguard..."
As he spoke, Gwen raised his hand. A soft, bright blue glow lit up in his palm, spinning endlessly like the flowing Ginga and drawing everyone's gaze.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, streams of slightly illusory light flowed from the miniature Ginga in Gwen's palm. Like streams forming an interwoven network of waterways across the earth, they flowed into everyone's hands and became slightly illusory Ginga Sparks.
Virtual Sparks were an ability possessed by both the Ginga Spark and Dark Spark. They could divide their own power, allowing others to gain the power to transform as well.
"These are Virtual Sparks. They can let you transform into giants roughly fifty meters tall for battle, while comprehensively enhancing all your physical abilities and greatly increasing your combat power...
You can think of it as controllable Artificial Collapse without side effects. The only limitation is that its upper limit and duration depend on your own qualities."
Seeing that everyone before him now held a Virtual Spark, Gwen put away the illusory Ginga in his palm and explained.
"But with a great battle imminent, won't it be too risky to share your power with us when you're about to face an Emanator of an Aeon, or perhaps even an Aeon?"
Compared to the combat