When Leon's heart and mind were shaken by the mighty power of the knights, many others were likewise swept up in a whirlpool of emotions.
Native Civilization!!!
They had thought knights were already unscientific enough, but they had yet to witness what was truly beyond science.
They knew the power of the Fortress Cannon well. It was the absolute shield they relied on for self-preservation.
Unless science and technology underwent a revolutionary theoretical breakthrough, this was the strongest weapon under their current technological system.
Perhaps their Fortress Cannons still had plenty of room for improvement, but that could not conceal the fact that they had crossed the threshold into ultimate weapons.
Even the invading extraterrestrial civilization could not withstand bombardment from the Fortress Cannons.
This had been the line of defense in their hearts, until it was shattered.
"Impossible! How could this be possible?"
Their cries of alarm carried despair, disbelief, and fear.
"Keep attacking! They're at the end of their strength—they definitely can't withstand a second shot."
"The Fortress Cannon has overheated. We need to wait."
"Mobilize the other Fortress Cannons! I want to blast these birdmen out of the sky."
In the face of despair, all reason vanished.
They no longer cared about defensive lines or sensible allocation of forces. Killing these birdmen was all that mattered.
Because they knew that once they lost the deterrent weapon that was the Fortress Cannon, their destruction would only be a matter of time.
Faced with the madness of most of their colleagues, those who remained rational had no choice but to break convention.
Whether it meant mobilizing other Fortress Cannons and allowing glaring gaps to appear in their defenses, or continuing the attack under extreme conditions, both were acceptable.
Unfortunately, the Six-Winged Power Angels displayed their resilience. As long as