18 General Rick enters the war

The relentless barrage of heavy fire persisted, bombarding the Entomons while the humans retreated. Thousands of miniature Atom suits were crushed and consumed by the Greedworms in the chaos.

Millions of Colossus Atom suits formed a formidable second line of defense, supported by Prugnator-Droids, Cyborgs, and Meta-humans. They were outfitted with cutting-edge weaponry, representing some of the most advanced arms in mankind's arsenal.

"Boom…"

A Greedworm erupted from the ground, yet the Colossus Atom suits were already primed for such an assault. Several of them swiftly sprang into action, coordinating as a cohesive team. With precision, they drove their swords into the writhing body of the Greedworm, which wailed and squirmed in an attempt to break free from the encirclement. Two robust Atom suits leaped and clung onto the creature's body with tenacity, their actions resembling a fight for survival. As the confrontation intensified, more swords plunged into the vital parts of the Greedworm, targeting its head with relentless determination.

Their size, numbers, and coordinated teamwork enabled them to overpower the Greedworm, successfully defeating the first of many. However, even as they vanquished their adversaries, millions of Entomons continued to descend from the sky like an unyielding rain. Approaching the human camps became an arduous task amidst the relentless barrage of bullets and lasers, illuminating the sky in a continuous display of warfare. Despite the sacrifices made by their comrades, a few Entomons managed to slip through the defensive lines, only to be swiftly dispatched within seconds of their landing.

Observing the escalating threat, the Stag Queen dispatched the Rhino King to address the situation. Unfazed by the onslaught of weapons, the Rhino King exuded confidence in their formidable physique. Their massive stature and tank-like build instilled a sense of assurance, augmented by the gleaming polish of their thick metallic armor.

He commanded his elite warriors to spearhead the assault, positioning Rhino Entomons at the forefront of the charge. With unyielding determination, they surged directly toward the human camps, ready to engage in battle.

"Thump, Thump, Thump,"

The earth quaked beneath the weighty strides of the Rhino Entomons.

Upon witnessing this formidable advance, the humans swiftly redirected their firepower toward the approaching Rhino Entomons.

"Patatatat….."

"Pew pew pew…"

A deluge of bullets and lasers assailed the Rhino Entomons, yet their resilient skin deflected the onslaught effortlessly, leaving not a single scratch upon their formidable frames. Undeterred, they continued their relentless advance, utilizing their massive bodies as shields as they surged toward the human camps, accompanied by billions of Entomons in their wake.

"BOOM, BOOM, BOOM..."

Missiles were launched directly at them, illuminating the entire sky and giving rise to numerous mushroom clouds. The ensuing fireballs incinerated smaller Entomons to crisps, while the shockwaves propelled surrounding Entomons far and wide, leaving many injured in their wake. Those Rhino Entomons who bore the brunt of the direct hits lay twitching upon the ground, their bodies battered and large chunks missing. After a few seconds, some ceased movement altogether, while a few managed to survive the onslaught.

"Whew…"

"That might slow them down momentarily, but it's hardly cost-effective," Rick sighed, casting a weary gaze across the battlefield. He marveled at the creatures' extraordinary resilience; surviving a direct hit from one of the most advanced missiles was truly remarkable. Any other creatures would have been reduced to mere crisps. However, the outcome wasn't as effective as they had hoped. The chances of a missile killing the Rhino Entomons with a direct hit were only fifty-fifty, and there existed an even higher class of Noble Entomons, far stronger than these Rhino variants.

Up to this point, Rick had been carefully assessing the purported strength of the so-called Noble Entomons, yet he had yet to encounter any individuals among them who posed a significant challenge. If others were privy to his thoughts, they might dismiss him as delusional or accuse him of harboring an inflated ego, despite his reputation as one of the youngest and most powerful Generals in the ranks.

What troubled him most was the presence of the true Queen, orchestrating events from behind the scenes. Rick sensed an invisible net gradually tightening around them, ensnaring them all in its grasp. As one of the foremost fighters, he possessed keen instincts, and at this moment, he felt suffocated by the unseen pressure bearing down upon him.

As a General, Rick always cast his gaze far ahead, and he recognized that these Entomons served merely as cannon fodder. Nevertheless, their current strength proved comparable to their own forces.

"Boom, Boom, Boom."

A barrage of heavy metal projectiles was unleashed, aimed at the oncoming Rhino Entomons charging relentlessly towards them.

"Bam, Bam, Bam…"

The collision between the sharp metal projectiles and the Rhino Entomons reverberated with a resounding impact. Despite penetrating a few centimeters into their thick armor, the projectiles merely created cracks and left behind numerous scratches. The sheer size difference between the Rhino Entomons, standing around 50 meters tall, and the projectiles rendered the latter mere annoyances—painful but not lethal. Though the barrage succeeded in causing discomfort and pushing them back, it could only delay their advance rather than halt it entirely.

"ROAR!!!...."

The Rhino Entomons staggered under the impact, emitting roars of pain as the projectiles cracked their armor. Although the initial damage appeared minor, the relentless bombardment inflicted serious harm. Rick recognized the potential danger; repeated hits on the same location could eventually breach their armor.

"ROAR!!!..."

Despite the rain of bullets and numerous scratches adorning their armor, the enraged Rhino Entomons charged forward unabated. With each passing second, they drew closer to the human camps, their determination unyielding.

"Thump, Thump, Thump…"

The colossal Rhino Entomon, towering at 50 meters, was the first to breach the human camps. With a powerful stomp, he propelled himself into the air, descending like a meteor upon the encampment below.

"BAM!!.."

He descended into the sea of Atom suits, his massive body crushing several beneath his weight upon impact.

"Bam, Bam, Bam…"

Multiple explosions reverberated across the battlefield as thousands of elite Rhino Entomons crashed into the frontline, signaling a pivotal shift in the tide of the conflict.

With the Rhino Entomons spearheading the charge, billions of legged Entomons surged onto the battlefield, creating a flood of adversaries. Meanwhile, an elite soldier clad in Colossus Atom suits bravely stepped forward to confront the Rhino Entomons, while soldiers in Mini-Atom suits engaged the smaller Entomons alongside billions of Prugnator-Droids, Meta-humans, and Cyborgs.

The battlefield descended into chaos as both sides became entangled in intense close-combat clashes. Amidst the tumult, even more Entomons poured onto the battlefield, led by higher-class and Noble Entomons, further escalating the ferocity of the conflict.

In the command center of the Warship Battlestar II, high-ranking officers including Brigadier Generals, Major Generals, and Lieutenant Generals were gathered, overseeing the unfolding events with grave concern.

"Henry! Rally everyone and halt the advance of those Rhino Entomons. It's time for all hands on deck," Rick commanded.

"Yes, Sir!!!" echoed the resounding shout from everyone present as they swiftly mobilized into action, prepared to face the formidable Rhino Entomons head-on.

Each of them hastened to their respective personal warehouses, where they swiftly donned their Bio-suits and Atom suits, gearing up for the imminent confrontation with the Rhino Entomons.

The cargo doors of the ships swung open, unleashing a swarm of hundreds of lights that streaked across the battlefield.

"Boom, Boom, Boom…"

The lights streaked through the air with such incredible speed that they generated sonic booms in their wake. They soared into the sky before descending upon the battlefield like celestial meteors, illuminating the chaos below with their radiant descent.

"BAM, BAM, BAM…"

As they landed on the ground, the lights created large craters and sent shockwaves rippling outward, pulverizing thousands of lower-class Entomons into a pulp. The Stag Entomons and Rhino Entomons momentarily ceased their battle, their attention drawn skyward as they beheld the hundreds of lights descending from above. Sensing the imminent danger emanating from these newcomers, their bodies tensed in anticipation of the impending confrontation.

Before they could react, a long sword flew through the air with precision, piercing deep into the head of one of the Rhino Entomons.

"Thud!"

The Rhino Entomon slumped to the ground, a gush of blue blood flowing from its fatal wound, signifying its demise. Akira approached the carcass and retrieved his long sword, a smirk playing on his lips as he glanced at Henry. It was a silent declaration, a subtle assertion of his prowess as a fighter. Akira had long sought to surpass Henry since their induction into the army, yet he had never managed to achieve that feat until now.

Henry remained unfazed by Akira's gesture, his focus unwavering as he surveyed his surroundings. Once he discerned his position amidst the chaos of the battlefield, he swiftly adjusted his posture, blending seamlessly with the soldiers around him to conceal his presence. With practiced stealth, he disappeared into the sea of soldiers, ready to fulfill his duty without drawing undue attention to himself.

A group of soldiers clad in Colossus Atom suits found themselves struggling to contend with a particularly resilient Rhino Entomon. Despite their relentless attacks, they found their efforts thwarted, only managing to leave superficial scratches on the creature's formidable armor.

"Bam.."

As the Rhino Entomon charged towards the fallen soldier, the others swiftly moved to intercept its path. Working together, they grasped onto its horn and anchored themselves firmly into the ground, creating a barrier that halted the creature's advance. Despite the immense force exerted by the Rhino Entomon, the soldiers stood resolute, preventing it from reaching their comrade on the ground.

The soldier at the forefront twisted his waist, leveraging the momentum of the charging Rhino Entomon to execute a daring maneuver. With practiced agility, he deftly sidestepped the creature's charge and seized its horn, utilizing its own force to flip it over.

"Bam…"

As the Rhino Entomon was flipped upside down, one of the soldiers seized the opportunity to leap onto its exposed underside. With precision, he drove his sword straight into the vulnerable joints in its carapace, aiming to inflict a decisive blow.

"Crack!!!"

A resounding crack echoed through the air as the sword plunged deep into the body of the Rhino Entomon, rupturing its carapace. Tons of blue blood gushed forth from the gaping wound, marking the success of the soldier's strike.

"Screech..."

The Rhino Entomon squealed and wriggled in agony as it attempted to rise from the ground, but relentless strikes from more swords plunged into its body, driving it back down. With each blow, its movements grew weaker until finally, it ceased to stir altogether, defeated by the combined efforts of the soldiers.

The humans fought back with ferocity, their soldiers handpicked by Rick's most trusted subordinates, each one representing the pinnacle of excellence among the ranks. These elite warriors possessed extraordinary fighting prowess, honed through rigorous and intense training, and tempered by countless life-and-death battles. Their unwavering dedication and skill made them formidable adversaries on the battlefield.

Indeed, with each encounter, the soldiers grew more adept at combating the Entomons. Through experience and adaptability, they honed their tactics and strategies, learning from each engagement to become more effective in their fight against the relentless onslaught of their adversaries.

Henry's strategic approach proved highly effective as he seamlessly blended into the ranks of the soldiers, ambushing Noble Entomons with precision and stealth. By targeting these high-value adversaries covertly, he managed to eliminate 13 of them without drawing any unwanted attention. This method proved far more efficient than engaging in direct confrontations against multiple foes simultaneously, demonstrating Henry's keen understanding of tactical warfare and the importance of eliminating key targets swiftly.

Recognizing the strength of the Generals, the Entomons began to coordinate their attacks, ganging up on them in an attempt to overwhelm their formidable adversaries. Aware of this tactic, the Generals remained vigilant, relying on their combat skills and strategic prowess to fend off the relentless onslaught of the Entomons.

As more and more Noble Entomons fell on the battlefield, the chaos of individual battles consumed the attention of both humans and Entomons alike, leaving little opportunity for diversion. However, the astute gaze of the Stag Queen, overseeing the entirety of the battlefield, detected the anomaly amidst the fray.

The Stag Queen narrowed her eyes, scrutinizing the entire battlefield in search of the perpetrator. Her keen observation revealed a silvery-white figure moving stealthily towards one of the Noble Entomons. Within moments, the Noble Entomon fell lifeless to the ground. Recognition dawned upon the Stag Queen as she realized the identity of the individual—none other than the formidable adversary whom she had faced in battle before, the one who had bested the Stag King. Having exchanged blows with him previously, she knew all too well the extent of his power.

"Screeechhhh…."

She screeches, signaling the Entomons on the battlefield. Suddenly, all of the Entomons' attention shifted towards Henry, who was kneeling down amongst the crowd of soldiers.

He realized he had been exposed, so he stood up and charged straight towards the nearest Noble Entomons. The Noble Entomons was startled; he swiped his claws, but Henry dodged easily and pierced his frequency claw straight into the Entomon's head.

"Plop…"

The Stag Entomon slumped to the ground, motionless, its life extinguished.

"Now that I've been exposed, there's no need to hold back anymore," he grinned, determination gleaming in his eyes as he charged straight towards the frontline where the Entomons were densely clustered.

Akira, clad in his Sakura Atom suit, narrowed his eyes in concentration. Beside him, Li Wei and the other Generals also turned their attention towards Henry, who was swiftly advancing towards the frontline, effortlessly dispatching Noble Entomons with each precise strike.

"Kodama! How many Noble Entomons did Henry kill?" Akira inquired over the public channel.

"71…" came the reply in a monotone female voice.

A collective gasp swept through the ranks as the report echoed across the battlefield. Even Li Wei and the other Generals, who had heard the transmission, were taken aback. It became apparent that Akira's kill count of 14 Noble Entomons paled in comparison to Henry's staggering tally of 71. The disparity in their performance, along with the lower kill counts of the others, underscored Henry's exceptional prowess on the battlefield.

Upon hearing the news, Gunther was consumed with rage. Without hesitation, he charged towards one of the Noble Entomons, seizing its horn with a fierce grip. With a primal roar, he swung with all his might, using the captured Entomon as a weapon to slam into the other two nearby Noble Entomons, unleashing his fury upon them.

"Bam.."

As the Noble Entomons crashed to the ground, Gunther seized the opportunity and brought his hammer fist crashing down onto the face of the one lying prone, delivering a devastating blow.

"BAM!!"

With a sickening squelch, the head of the Noble Entomon was reduced to a pulp under Gunther's mighty blow. Shaking off the blue blood dripping from his fist, he turned his attention to the remaining two Noble Entomons, who sprang up from the ground in a frenzied manner, ready to continue the battle.

As the two enraged Noble Entomons charged towards him with wild screeches, Gunther grinned and activated his hammer fist. Vibrating at high frequency and low amplitude, akin to the frequency of the sword, his hammer fist possessed immense destructive power. Anything it touched crumbled into dust instantly, rendering even rocks into mere particles with a mere touch.

With a steely resolve, Gunther readied himself to face the oncoming onslaught from the two charging Noble Entomons.

"Swoosh…"

With agile reflexes, Gunther rolled on the ground to evade the spearheaded charge of the first Noble Entomon. As he rose to his feet, he faced another attack head-on, swiftly deflecting the horn strike with practiced precision. Seizing the opportunity, Gunther countered with a powerful swing of his fist, knocking the Noble Entomon to the ground.

Without hesitation, Gunther slammed his foot onto the ground and propelled himself into the air. Gathering his full strength into his fist, he descended upon the fallen Entomon with relentless force. His punch cleaved through the creature's waist, splitting its body in two and causing torrents of blue blood to spill onto the ground. The Entomon struggled briefly before succumbing to its injuries, ceasing its futile movements.

Gunther sighed heavily as he rose from his knee, feeling the weight of exhaustion settling upon him. The sight of other Generals dispatching Noble Entomons at a much swifter pace than him filled him with a deep sense of shame.

"I can't even blame it on old age now," Gunther muttered to himself with a heavy sigh. Despite his healthy condition and basically immortal, he couldn't help but fall back into old habits as he approached the last Noble Entomon.

Gunther, one of the strongest fighters in the entire army and a trusted subordinate of Rick, reflected on the fierce competition among the top fighters. In this military hierarchy, nearly all formidable combatants were Rick's subordinates. While any of these soldiers would stand out like stars in other armies, here they were simply one among many. Despite their exceptional abilities, they remained humble, fully aware that there was always someone stronger, such as the extraordinary Henry.

Indeed, within the crucible of unyielding competition, their true abilities were forged to a razor's edge. Countless times, in the face of adversity and peril, it was these honed skills that proved to be their salvation, ensuring their continued success on the unforgiving battlefield.

Even the youthful Li Wei had managed to not only catch up to Gunther's rank but also surpass it. This was a testament to the rigorous training and relentless determination of the soldiers within Rick's command.

"BAM…"

With swift reflexes, Gunther blocked the Entomon's attack, utilizing its momentum to execute a judo throw that slammed the creature forcefully into the ground. Rising to his feet, Gunther unleashed a punch of unparalleled force, channeling all his pent-up frustration into the strike.

The hapless Entomon, unaware of its fate, twitched on the ground, oozing blue liquid from its wounded face. After a few moments, it ceased all movement, succumbing to the overwhelming power of Gunther's blow.

Gunther recognized the grim inevitability of the Entomon's fate and resolved to make the most of his efforts elsewhere.

"I need to contribute as much as I can," he thought resolutely as he charged headlong towards a group of Noble Entomons locked in battle with one of the Generals.

With the Generals entering the fray, the battlefield regained a semblance of stability. The sky became a perilous domain for the Entomons, as bullets and lasers rained down upon them relentlessly. Meanwhile, legged Entomons continued to swarm towards the battlefield, met by the stalwart defense of mini-Atom suits, Meta-humans, Prugnator-Droids, and cyborgs, who valiantly held off the lower-class Entomons.

As the battle raged on, some fighters found themselves depleted of energy, resorting to melee weapons to fend off the relentless onslaught of the Entomons. Despite their exhaustion, they fought with unwavering resolve, determined to hold the line against the encroaching horde.

Somewhere in the shadowed recesses of a mountain, the Stag Queen and the Rhino King observed the unfolding chaos of the battlefield with keen interest.

A glint sparked in the eyes of the Rhino King as he fixated on Henry amidst the tumult of the battlefield. A primal thrill surged through his body, his very essence thrumming with anticipation. Henry's presence stirred within him a deep-seated excitement, for he recognized in him a worthy adversary, a challenger worthy of his might.

"It's time for us to enter the war, it's no use just sitting here," the Rhino King look at the Stag Queen.

The Stag Queen hesitates, she didn't know what this weird feeling was but she always felt foreboding these past couples of days or she has gone senile because of her cautious nature.

But she knew her instinct is always right, she had survived this long because of her instinct.

She was undecided ...so, she decided to wait and see how the battles play out.

"I'll remain here and observe how you handle those insects," the Stag Queen declared with a snort of disdain. "I will intervene only when you prove incapable of handling them yourselves."

The Stag Queen's final sentence pierced his pride like a spear, eliciting a visceral response. With a furious snort, he expelled steam from his nostrils and emitted a deafening screech, unleashing a powerful blast of air in a display of his indignation.

"Booom…"

The signal served as both a challenge to the humans, signaling the Rhino King's impending arrival, and a fair warning of the impending clash. Gathering his elite subordinates, the Rhino King spurred them into action. With a synchronized movement, they spread their mighty wings and unleashed a thunderous stomp, propelling themselves high into the air, ready to descend upon the battlefield with unbridled ferocity.

"Buzz…"

They commenced their flight towards the battlefield.

"It took them long enough; I thought they would hide there forever... Ava!! Prepare my Atom suit and initiate Phase I of the plan," Rick ordered as he strode towards the gravity elevator and his personal warehouse.

"At last, it's time for me to make my appearance on the battlefield. I haven't engaged in a good fight for quite some time." He cracked every joint in his body as he entered the warehouse.

Inside the warehouse lay a colossal Atom suit standing 55 meters tall, slumbering like an innocent child. It was Rick's personal Atom suit, known as "The Achilles" or the Grim Reaper.

The suit was impeccably chiseled for the highest form of combat, devoid of any fancy accessories. It was purely crafted for performance, equipped with a multiple-layer deflective energy shield and a medium-sized, spear-like frequency sword.

A white line in a rectangular shape appeared on the chest of the Atom suit, slowly opening up to reveal a cabin. He stepped inside and connected the suit with his bio-suit. Activating the suit, he synced it with his mind, now fully in control of the Atom suit.

He could feel every inch and every limb of the Atom suit as if it were his own body.

"Ava! Open the warehouse door," he ordered. The massive door of the warehouse slowly began to open up.

"Thud…"

As soon as the door was fully open, he slammed his foot down and vanished into the clouds.

"BOOOM…."

A loud boom echoed through the sky from the shockwave as he blasted through the air.

In an instant, he appeared in front of the Rhino King. The Rhino King and his subordinates abruptly halted their tracks, their attention drawn to the sudden appearance of the enemy before them. Rick floated silently in the air, observing his adversaries.

The Rhino King was startled and surprised. He recognized the formidable strength emanating from the figure before him, its aura suffocating him and his subordinates.

The two observed each other for a moment before they suddenly vanished from the air.

"BAM…"

Both of them clashed against each other, creating a massive shockwave that blasted the surrounding Entomons. They landed on the ground and calmly locked eyes. None of the other Entomons or humans interfered in their battle; it was not something anyone could participate in.

Both of them clashed against each other, creating a massive shockwave that blasted the surrounding Entomons. They landed on the ground and calmly locked eyes. None of the other Entomons or humans interfered in their battle; it was not something anyone could participate in.

"BAM!!!..."

Rick was blasted away by the Rhino King's punch and crashed into the city wall like a meteor.

"You are much stronger than I thought," Rick smiled as he climbed up from the debris. He shook off the dust from his suit and then calmly looked at the Rhino King. Both of them knew this was just a test, and neither of them was fully engaged in the fight. The Rhino King came out stronger, but only by a small margin.

The Rhino King nodded his head as if he understood Rick's words, acknowledging his strength. The Rhino King always showed respect to anyone with real strength.

Both of them squared off again, and this time the battle intensified as they both started using their true strength. Both were serious, not underestimating their opponent, knowing that one simple mistake could cost them their lives.

While Rick and the Rhino King were locked in an intense battle, the battlefield was reaching its climax. Human resources were rapidly depleting, and soldiers were running out of ammunition and energy.

"Henry!! Lead the soldiers back to the ships and retreat back to Earth," Rick ordered. Henry, who was fighting against a few of the Noble Entomons, hesitated but decided to follow the order. He knew Rick might have some other plans, and he didn't doubt his decision.

Humans started retreating slowly, substituting themselves with AI-controlled Prugnator-Droids, as well as braindead individuals like Notata, criminals, and corrupt officials. Chips were implanted inside their brains, allowing them to be controlled by an AI.

All of the soldiers retreated and entered the spaceships, which then turned invisible and took off into space. Thanks to the chaotic situation and the decoys, the spaceships were able to depart the planet smoothly.

The Entomons remained unaware of the retreat, engrossed in their battles against the AI machines. Rick served as the main distraction, his powerful battle drawing the attention of nearly all the Noble Entomons, including the Stag Queen.

The outcome of the battle between Rick and the Rhino King would determine the course of the overall conflict, as both were far superior to the other Noble Entomons. The Stag Queen harbored doubts about her own superiority over the Rhino King, which left her feeling a little worried.

Her focus remained steadfastly on the two adversaries, poised to ambush at any given moment. The Stag Queen cared little for the pride of the Rhino King; winning was more important to her than any sense of pride.

As the battle raged on, human casualties continued to mount, and the defense grew weaker and weaker, teetering on the brink of collapse. It seemed as though it could crumble at any second.

Millions of spaceships, previously stationed far from the battlefield, converged and opened up a massive wormhole.

"Zap…"

Intense repulsive energy was fired at an empty space, tearing open a hole that connected to cosmic strings leading to the Space Desert. From there, another connection led to the Sol solar system. The spaceships had to make the trip twice. The wormhole warped space and sucked in all of the spaceships.

"Zap…"

As the space fluctuated, the Rhino King and the Stag Queen seemed to notice the disturbance. They became vigilant, scanning their surroundings for anything suspicious.

They were not convinced that the enemies would simply run away. Their General was still locked in combat with the Rhino King, and they could still detect the scent of plenty of flesh on the planet. Additionally, they hadn't sensed the soldiers leave the planet.

"Perhaps it's the invisible spaceship attempting to sneak up on us," she thought, and promptly informed the Rhino King to remain cautious of potential sneak attacks. Then, she began dispatching scout Entomons to survey the area surrounding the planet.

Seeing the defense crumbling, Rick realized he couldn't afford to waste any more time.

"The army has already retreated, and it's time to wrap this up before the enemy realizes," he thought. Dodging the incoming attack, he flew straight towards the bunker he had prepared beforehand.

The Rhino King chased after him, while the Stag Queen experienced a sense of foreboding. Despite her desire to join the battle, her instincts warned her against it. She couldn't shake the feeling that something wasn't right.

"Rhino King! Be careful of that human, it might be a scheme," she shouted, her voice echoing across the battlefield.

The Rhino King nodded his head, as if understanding the warning. He, too, sensed the strange atmosphere surrounding the planet. Taking four of his champion Entomons, he set off in pursuit of Rick.

Millions of Prugnator-Droids, Atom suits, and AI-controlled machines were destroyed one after another. The Greedworms devoured hundreds of mini-Atom suits piloted by Notata and the criminals. The battlefield reached its climax as destruction and chaos reigned.

The sky was filled with Entomons as they crashed into the battlefield, tearing humans and machines apart with their sheer ferocity. In response, humans unleashed a barrage of missiles, bullets, and lasers, desperately attempting to hold back the relentless onslaught of Entomons and buy as much time as possible.

Without the human elites to coordinate their efforts, the Noble Entomons ran rampant, going on a rampage and leaving destruction in their wake. The heavy artillery continued to fire relentlessly at the incoming Noble Entomons, halting them in their tracks and inflicting heavy casualties, but the sheer numbers of the enemy made it a daunting task.

"Ava! Fire the UVA bombs (Ultra-Violet Antimatter bombs)," Rick ordered as he hurried into a bunker, followed closely by the Rhino King and his four subordinates.

"As you command," a robotic female voice replied. Slowly, a hatch opened up from the military base, revealing the launch mechanism for the UVA bombs.

"Missiles launch in 5.. 4.. 3.. 2..1.. 0"

Seven rays of light shot out from the military base, capturing the attention of everyone on the battlefield.

"BOOM!!!"

"BOOM!!!"

"BOOM!!!..."

All of the bombs exploded in the sky, creating seven massive fireballs. The shockwave obliterated almost everything on the planet; all the Entomons within the range of the fireballs were burnt to a crisp, while the smaller ones too close to the explosions turned to dust. The remaining Entomons were blasted away by the shockwave. Tens of billions of low-class Entomons rained down from the sky; most were dead, while some wriggled and twitched, uncertain of their survival.

The sheer magnitude of death was heartbreaking. The Stag Queen, hidden behind the mountains, witnessed the devastation and was consumed with rage. Though she didn't care about the lives of the lower-class Entomons, they were still her army. In this war, she had suffered too much loss.

The destruction of the majority of the Entomons alleviated some of the pressure on the human side.

The Rhino King also witnessed the explosions, but he remained unfazed. Having experienced countless wars and traversed various walks of life, he remained focused on his mission: to destroy their leader, Rick. Entering the bunker, he saw Rick standing in the middle of a gigantic hall.

"Ava, close all the exits," Rick ordered, his voice echoing in the expansive hall.

Suddenly, all of the thick bunker doors closed down on the ground, startling the Rhino King and his subordinates.

"Now let's begin the real battle," Rick grinned, his eyes gleaming with determination. He activated the Atom suit into battle mode and boosted his engine to high, a spear-like sword materializing in his hand.

"Time to end this," he declared, and with a flash, he vanished from his position.

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Author's Note: Future infrastructures are all gigantic, ranging from 100 meters to 300 miles in size, similar to the scale of the Central Tower on Earth.