Desperate to turn the tide of battle, the defenders launched a series of desperate counterattacks, hoping to regain the initiative and drive back their relentless foes. But Arpious's forces proved to be an inexorable tide, pressing ever forward with unyielding determination. Wave after wave of attackers crashed against the walls of the Sky Kingdom, overwhelming the defenders with sheer numbers and ferocity.
As the battle reached its climax, the defenders found themselves pushed back to the very gates of their citadel, their once-proud defenses reduced to rubble and their forces scattered and broken. With a final, desperate surge of strength, they rallied for one last stand, determined to sell their lives dearly in defense of their homeland.
