The shimmering golden shield that had protected the city for so long flickered under the relentless barrage. Then, slowly, massive holes began to form, cracks spreading like fractures in glass.
Each impact sent electromagnetic pulses surging through the city, plunging entire districts into darkness. The once-impenetrable defenses of the Holy City crumbled before his eyes.
Jiro watched the spectacle unfold from the multiple holo-screens surrounding him, his lips curling into a smirk as the city's vulnerabilities were laid bare.
"Now is the moment," he declared, his voice calm, almost amused. "Their shields are down."
He turned slightly, his eyes gleaming with satisfaction as he addressed his commanders.
"All units! open fire. Destroy their walls."
The order was met with an immediate, thunderous response.