Chapter 51: A Looming Confrontation_4

With a swift motion, he slammed his hands together, and a shimmering barrier erupted around the convoy, shielding the civilians and soldiers' families.

Bullets and energy blasts collided with the barrier, sending shockwaves rippling across its surface. But it held. For now. Tommy's jaw clenched as he felt the energy drain from him rapidly. The barrier was strong, but it was consuming his energy at an alarming rate. "Damn it…" he muttered under his breath. "This won't hold for long." Reinforcements and Tactical Defense

Elias noticed Tommy's struggle immediately.

"Those who have Earth ability users, reinforce the barrier!" Elias barked the order.

The awakened soldiers with earth abilities stepped forward, layering thick, jagged walls of rock over Tommy's barrier.

Others used water abilities to strengthen the structure further, creating an interwoven defense against the relentless assault.