Andrew had been using world's favor and souls to conceal the Space Channel. Things had gone smoothly at first, but once Death activated her preparations, his progress slowed abruptly.
"A few minutes? I seriously doubt I can hold out that long. This is too hard. I have to fight the Seven right off the bat."
Tracy sighed. As expected of someone destined to become a female president, she had been thrown straight into a high-difficulty challenge.
Just then, the others arrived by helicopter. Seeing them, Andrew said to Peter, "You're up."
Peter had spent this time in the Wasteland World learning to control his Nuclear Explosion Ability, with fairly good results. At Andrew's command, he nodded, put on a mask, and flew out of the vortex.
Then Peter raised his left hand. The nuclear energy absorption device on it absorbed the nuclear radiation inside him, turning it into a red beam that shot toward the gunship overhead.
The gunship's rotor was sliced off instantly, and the helicopter spun as it fell.
"Shit."
Everyone cursed and hurriedly jumped down. As Black Noir leaped, he activated his attack system, launching two missiles toward Peter with long trails streaming behind them.
Peter hurriedly directed his Nuclear Energy Beam at the missiles. Boom! Boom! Both exploded in succession, and a massive shock wave swept through the surrounding area.
At the same time, the gunship crashed onto the ice, sending parts and chunks of ice flying everywhere. Fortunately, everyone aboard had already jumped clear.
Starlight Annie landed on the ground, unsure whether she should attack. Just then, Andrew's voice rang out in her mind. "Don't worry. Go ahead and attack. I've prepared for everything."
Reassured, Annie drew electricity from her watch. Her eyes glowed, and two electrical currents blasted toward Peter.
Peter hurriedly flew up