Leafsoul appeared in front of the recruited soldiers.
This was as dire as it could get. Though a wise man should avoid fighting an undefeatable battle, Leafsoul could not stand by and let the broodmother into the planet. Omnesflores would be destroyed the moment the Insectoids touched down. They had to be stalled at all costs.
The battleship at the outer rim was already executing suicidal attacks under the marshal's command. From afar, the soldiers on the ground could see sparks explode across the fungal sheath from time to time. Each spark marked the noble sacrifice of a battleship and its crew.
"Everyone, reinforcement is coming from the Human Alliance. But we shouldn't sit still and wait for someone else to save us. This is our land and we should give it our all to protect it! Stop the Insectoids at all costs!"
"Roger!"
"To battle!"
Most of them responded enthusiastically.
The few who did not were, no doubt, tourists.
