Boom—!!!
With an ear-splitting roar, the rift was brutally forced open.
Several enormous black warships, each as large as a town, slowly squeezed out of the crack and hovered above Metropolis.
Red Omega Symbols glowed across the ships' surfaces, radiating an oppressive presence that inspired fear.
Then, an army of Parademons darkened the sky as they poured out of the warships.
Their numbers were not truly endless, far fewer than the billions they had expected.
But the Parademons flying out exuded a visible aura of terror, inside and out. They were clearly far more elite and powerful than the ones they had destroyed before.
"Enemy attack!!!"
Steel Bone's warning came over the communications channel.
"It's Darkseid's flagship! They arrived ahead of schedule!!"
Every defensive line in Metropolis erupted into chaos, and everyone was stunned.
Hadn't they said it would take twenty-four hours?! Why had they arrived early?!
But now that it had come to this, there was no point saying more.
War never followed the plan.
Fortunately, under Batman's efficient command, Metropolis had already formed an initial fighting force.
Anti-aircraft cannons began charging, Amazon warriors drew their longbows, and resistance soldiers placed their fingers on their triggers.
"Don't panic! Defend according to the plan!" Bruce Wayne stood atop a high-rise building and calmly issued orders.
Yet his gaze immediately turned toward the conspicuous figure in a white wedding dress at the center of the plaza.
Bruce fired his grappling hook, his body swinging in an arc through the night sky before he landed steadily beside Harley.
"Harley! Listen to me!" Bruce grabbed Harley's arm, his tone urgent. "They're here! Come with me immediately! Take shelter in the bunker!"
"Let go of me, Batsy!" Harley forcefully shook off Bruce's hand. "Don't touch my wedding dress. You wrinkled the lace!"
Her eyes