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These thousand tanks had all their barriers pierced through by that single Black Lightning. Tank after tank crackled with sparks and electricity before exploding all at once.
Even the Imperial soldiers were blasted out.
Gobta did not grow complacent. He immediately pressed the advantage, transforming into a black whirlwind and sweeping toward the remaining tank forces.
Just like that, Gobta alone wiped out the Empire's ground vanguard.
The situation had been completely reversed.
After Rimuru gave the order to "give it everything you've got," every monster of the Demon Country Federation, including its officers, unleashed their full strength.
The Empire suffered devastating losses.
Huge numbers of magic-infused tanks and soldiers were slaughtered.
The Empire's prized Air Force Operations Corps was utterly annihilated.
At this point, the Empire's defeat was already apparent.
The Demon Country Federation continued to press the advantage, beating the Imperial Army back step by step.
The Empire's advanced weaponry and magical technology proved especially fragile before the overwhelming strength of the Demon Country Federation.
Although Rimuru, Benimaru, and the others understood the principle of not pursuing a cornered enemy, as the saying went, "Strike while the iron is hot; momentum fades with each attempt." Thus, they did not stop.
Instead, they advanced with extreme caution and, with their own morale soaring, carried out the final sweep against the Imperial Army.
While the Demon Country Federation pressed its advantage, things were far less pleasant for the Imperial Army. After all, the current situation was far too unfavorable for the Empire!
Gasta, the commander of the Imperial Army, realized the disadvantageous situation and hurriedly issued the order to "retreat."
He wanted to preserve the Empire's remaining fighting strength and wait for the right opportunity to regroup and fight the Demon Country Federation again.
But while Gasta's hopes were beautiful,