Protagonist?Antagonist? I Reject Both

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The dawn of a new ray brought forward the dawn of a new battle.

Soldiers lined up on the wall once again with weary and tired expressions. Though they may look tiresome, the recent days have been a bit pleasant because they have gotten leeway due to the presence of Leon.

Supported by ghosts Leon had fought at the forefront of battles most of the time, the situation was quite under control without any rise of chaotic or unexpected situations that would put their lives in trouble.

Casualties had lessened to nil, which was a happy thing but...

Now that Leon has gone to explore ahead, things are gonna revert to the same vulnerable situation. Fear was evident on everyone's face.

What was going to happen next was still to be seen.

And in such thoughts, as the soldier lined up, set the things, and rotated the infantry, few of them noticed something.

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"Huh! What happened?"

A man zoomed in on the scope, and then screamed, "Alert..Enemies are on roll."

The scream woke everyone from their stupor and startled them to the core.

The core group of operators was already tensed, taking the position of automated defense, and were about to fire when a group of instructions reverberated back.

[Everyone, hold back and be on standby. The things you spotted aren't monsters, rather they are corpses. Leon had encountered those unique monsters and had thrown the corpses here.]

"Uh...Okay..."

......

Above the wall, a grim atmosphere prevailed.

Gwen, after looking at the humongous bodies from afar, shook her head, "I don't know what he is doing now. Maybe he had been fighting all night to make his way deeper and already entered enemy territory."

Irina also observed the scene with a quiet look but her expression was anything but good. "He will be alright?" An old sombre voice echoed as he blew a puff.

Irina frowned, staring at the old man, and asked "Can you at least stop smoking here, Commander Mac.."

Mac was about to lower his cigar to answer when Cameron who stood beside him spoke.

"It's not easy for him. He should have been promoted and responsible for leading troops but due to the event his promotion was halted and all the troops under him were transported here. For the past 6 months, he had been fighting this place nonstop and had lost many of his people which had affected him physiologically. Even the thing he is smoking is a drug."

Irina and Gwen's eyes shook for a moment.

Behind him, Thane and Peter shook their heads in sadness.

Their regiment was mostly stationed in a human organised Sector and was responsible for clearing monsters and such. Unless it was necessary, they didn't step into the front lines.

However, their designated post was Sector 12 which unlike this place was in a much better place.

After Sector 13, Sector 11, was the vilest place to guard and die for.

None of the people dispatched here know the reason for defending such a barren piece of land. There were no gains, no advantages except for eternal misery and fights.

You might have a chance to stay alive in other places but it was truly difficult.

And the main reason was the unusual occurrence of earthquakes that thwarted every plan of theirs.

Soon, they saw black tide.

As the new wave of monsters surged forward, Irina, Mac, and Cameron watched from their vantage point. Thier expressions became tense and their eyes focused on the chaos below

The monster's tide suddenly halted in the middle of the land and then pounced on the dead bodies.

Irina with her hands gripping the rail tightly, watched the black tide of creatures with a look of grim determination. "Prepare for a counterattack. We can't let them reach the wall."

Mac, puffing on his cigar, grunted in agreement. "They're moving fast. Let's see if our defenses hold up against this mess."

Cameron, his eyes locked on the missiles and laser cannons, raised his voice to be heard over the commotion. "Fire at will! We need to clear them out before they overwhelm us!"

As the first missiles launched, the ground shook with resonating blasts. Each explosion sent shockwaves through the air, lighting up the sky with bursts of fiery orange.

BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!BOOM!

The creatures were torn apart in the blasts, their blackish shapes disintegrating into clouds of dust and debris. The laser cannons followed, their beams cutting through the darkness with precision, vaporising anything they touched.

Irina's gaze softened slightly as she observed the effectiveness of their firepower. "The defences are holding. We're making progress."

Mac nodded, though his expression remained serious. "These beasts aren't done yet. We need to stay sharp."

Cameron's commands continued to echo through the chaos, his gestures emphasizing the need for relentless fire. "Keep up the pressure! Don't let them regroup!"

Below, the soldiers' expressions were a mix of relief and exhaustion. Their faces, smeared with sweat and grime, showed a flicker of hope as the missiles and laser cannons cleared the immediate threat.

Some exchanged looks of weary satisfaction, while others remained focused, their eyes scanning for any signs of the next wave. The scene was one of controlled chaos, with soldiers moving swiftly to reload and prepare for whatever might come next.

As the last remnants of the black tide were reduced to dust, a sense of uneasy calm settled over the battlefield. The soldiers stood ready, knowing that the fight was far from over, while Irina, Mac, and Cameron continued to oversee the operations with utmost focus.

The battlefield reflected the smoky haze of destruction as the final explosions of missiles and laser cannons settled.

The air burst with the remnants of their intense firepower, and the once menacing black tide had been reduced to smouldering debris.

Suddenly, a low rumble reverberated through the ground.

Soldiers and officers alike looked around in confusion.

Concerns were etched on their faces. The rumbling grew louder, and before anyone could react, blackish worms began to emerge from the earth. The worms slithered and wriggled, as the skin took a grotesque form crawling rapidly towards the wall.

The sight was shocking. The worms' dark, slimy bodies seemed to pulse and squirm with a life of their own as they burrowed through the dirt. The ground near the wall began to heave and

crack.

Squee!Squee!Squee!Squee!

Many squinted their brows in shock as it had been quite long since they have spotted and

fought these measly worms.

Irina's eyes widened in alarm as she watched the worms' relentless advance. "They're coming up from beneath us! Everyone, get ready!"