Weapons clashed with sharp clangs, dust filled the air, and flames flickered through the haze.
Senku led the remaining members of the main squad cautiously forward under cover of the fighting, weaving through the chaotic battlefield.
Kohaku began fighting in earnest.
She wasted no time against the soldiers surrounding her. One clean, sweeping kick sent a man straight to the ground.
As she twisted and darted about, several more soldiers fell in succession, unable to get anywhere near her.
After dispatching the enemies in front of her, Kohaku caught sight of Senku and the others arriving to reinforce her. She immediately broke away from the fighting and hurried over to join them.
"Still no word on Li Xiang?"
Senku remained calm. "She's most likely been captured and locked up."
"I've already sent Ryusui, Ginro, and the other two to look for her." Senku quickly brought them up to speed, then looked at everyone and gave a firm reminder.
"Let's assess the situation and deal with the enemies in front of us first. Then we can focus on finding her."
Finally, Thorn withdrew from the battlefield, quietly taking cover in the rear to observe the situation.
Under his command, wave after wave of soldiers pressed forward, keeping the Science Kingdom's members locked in combat as the frontal battle grew fiercer.
Kohaku and the others had barely regrouped when they came face-to-face with Xudi.
Arrogant and vicious, Xudi fixed them with a hard stare and spoke in a hostile tone. "A bunch of invaders who don't know their place. I suggest you surrender immediately."
"The consequences of daring to trespass into Harem and cause trouble are more than you can bear."
Faced with his blatant threat, Gen Asagiri scoffed on the spot, his face full of contempt.
He drawled dismissively, "Heh. I