At this moment, it was not only the three members of E601 Squad—all those present turned to look at Luo Zhen.
That included Flonne.
Looking at this young man surrounded by endless fame and rumors, everyone could not help but show a trace of anticipation in their eyes.
That was only natural.
"Weren't you the strongest Aerial Combat Mage in 'Floating City'? Didn't you win effortlessly even on the front lines? Then hurry up and sortie!"
Misora's voice was filled with urgency.
Everyone must be feeling just as desperate right now, right?
They were desperate for Luo Zhen to intervene.
The situation was already obvious. It could be described as hanging by a thread.
The three members of Special Operations Squad S128 had yet to defeat the Mutant Strains of 'Tianjin Four,' while the Arknarok-class around them kept harassing them from the side, gradually allowing the three to be surrounded by an army of Demon Scarabs. The situation looked exceptionally perilous.
There was no need to mention the defensive line protecting 'Floating City.' Just as Luo Zhen had said, as the Aerial Knights' mana gradually neared depletion, many of their firing and bombardment rates had dropped, and even their power had declined. Their breathing had also become increasingly ragged, causing the defensive line to retreat faster and faster, drawing ever closer to 'Floating City.'
As time passed, many Aerial Knights on the front line began to suffer injuries, yet they refused to retreat. One after another, they gritted their teeth and fought to the death against the Demon Scarabs.
The Aerial Knights' disadvantage was growing increasingly severe, and the signs of defeat had already begun to show.
By contrast, the enemy's numbers did not seem to have decreased much at all. Even the large Mutant Strain commanding the enemy had