[Warning!] [All Carrier-Based Drones have gone offline!] [The Zero-Point Furnace has entered an overload state!] [The Dark Matter Stabilization Field generator has entered an overload state!] [...]
Blood-red warnings flashed incessantly across the Holographic Projection.
With energy supplied by vast numbers of dimensional beings, the assimilation power of the two-dimensional Starry Sky Giant Painting gradually exceeded the output of the Dark Matter Stabilization Field!
The two-dimensionalized starfield was creeping inward toward the center.
The outermost swarm of Carrier-Based Drones had long since become a mass of distorted lines.
Now, the dimensional reduction attack had reached the conventional warships in the next layer inward!
The supporting fire coming from the far rear of the Human Fleet could do little against this Starry Sky Giant Painting spanning a hundred light-years. It could only slightly slow its spread.
Elsewhere, in the Tenth Empire and Neutral Faction's combat zone.
"Human Civilization's flagship is in danger!!!"
Powerful electromagnetic waves reverberated through the Tenth Empire's enormous flagship. "Support! We must support Human Civilization!"
"What about the Neutral Faction here?"
The emperor's expression darkened slightly, and he swiftly made his decision. "...We can't worry about all that now! Lay down suppressing fire, try to disengage, and support Human Civilization!"
The moment the order was issued, the imperial fleet unleashed several volleys, attempting to suppress the dimensional beings charging forward in endless waves.
The results were far from significant.
These Gardener Faction reinforcements had clearly seen through the Tenth Empire's intentions. Braving the imperial fleet's fire without regard for their lives, they held the Empire back from going to the rescue!
The chaotic battle made the emperor increasingly anxious.
Against a dimensional reduction attack on such a colossal scale, no one knew how much longer Human Civilization could hold out!
He turned his gaze toward