All 5,000 of these Battle Droids carried a Miniature Nuclear Bomb, and their purpose was crystal clear. Wait until the enemy approaches, then detonate. As for Fission Bombs, there was simply no way to reduce their size to this extent.
Each Battle Droid carried only one Bomb. It was merely 30 centimeters long and weighed just 20,000 grams. Compared with the High-Yield Hydrogen Bomb that had been used during the All-Stars Competition, it was practically like comparing a child to a giant.
However, its power could not be underestimated. Once detonated, everything within a kilometer, including living creatures and buildings, would be completely destroyed. In terms of raw destructive force, its explosion was equivalent to 100 tons of gunpowder.
However, when it came to dealing with the Supernatural Lifeform, the true threat did not lie in the shock wave produced by the detonation. It was the terrifyingly high temperature generated in an instant by the explosion.
Eric had already guessed that the Battle Droids' next possible method of fighting would be self-destruction, but this was not an ordinary self-destruction. Even Sergey and Lando, who were more familiar with Sebastian, had never expected him to possess such a method.
During the finals of the competition, everyone had witnessed the terrifying Bomb launched by the Astra Militarum. That powerful Bomb was even larger than these Battle Droids themselves. More importantly, because Lady Sabrina had partially isolated the visual effects transmitted through the screen, the spectators had not thought too deeply about the Bomb at the time.
The Small Nuclear Bombs mounted on these 5,000 Battle Droids were undoubtedly weaker than the Hydrogen Bomb used during the competition. But strategically, these 5,000 individual Bombs were far more flexible. They could be deployed independently, and they could be used separately. And most importantly, they could be detonated at the most suitable moment.
After a Nuclear Bomb was miniaturized, its destructive power naturally became weaker. However, its threat toward Supernatural Creatures remained substantial.
After the competition ended, many had become extremely worried about this issue. Once the existence of the weapon became known, especially to those increasingly powerful beings, various countermeasures could be prepared in advance.
One of the simplest methods was to spread out. Instead of gathering together and allowing the terrifying high temperature at the center of an explosion to engulf an entire army, they could disperse their forces so that each explosion would only cover a small number of combatants. Doing so could drastically reduce their losses.
Under such circumstances, the cost-effectiveness of a single High-Yield Nuclear Bomb would become relatively poor. But when that Nuclear Bomb was divided into 5,000 miniature bombs, its overall destructive power might have decreased. Its actual combat capability and strategic threat, however...
A thousand Low-Level Demons suddenly rushed forward like a raging tide. Their agility and speed were astonishing. When it came to pure speed and mobility, almost no species could compete with Demons. In merely a moment, they had already crossed a tremendous distance and approached the Battle Droids.
These Battle Droids had specifically been designed to carry Small Nuclear Bombs, so their speed and flexibility were simply insufficient when facing the terrifying agility of the Demons. By the time they attempted to retreat, it was already too late. A Demon opened its wickedly sharp jaws, revealing rows of terrifying teeth, and charged directly toward one of the Battle Droids.
Demons possessed an extremely strict hierarchical civilization, so the suppression of Higher Demons over Lower Demons was absolute. Therefore, after receiving Eric's order, the Demons obeyed without the slightest hesitation.
Their objective was to capture the Battle Droids alive. As for the combat power displayed by the Battle Droids, the Demons did not care about it at all. The Electromagnetic Gun attack from earlier had certainly been capable of piercing their surface defenses, but the damage was ultimately insignificant. In the eyes of these Demons, such strength could be completely ignored.
"Very good." Seeing the Demons rapidly approaching the densely packed formation of Battle Droids, a faint smile appeared on Eric's face. He shook his head and deliberately spread his voice across the battlefield. "He is the champion, yet his strength is still this weak? You can't even defeat me, the tenth-ranked. The younger generation of your Endless Star Territory is actually this weak!?"
Eric's words immediately caused the expressions of Sergey, Baroque, Iris, Augustus, and the others to become unpleasant. Jörn and Kanna also frowned slightly. At this moment, anyone could see what appeared to be happening. The newly created Battle Droids of Sebastian seemed to have exhausted all of their tricks.
Their Electromagnetic Guns were indeed powerful. However, compared with the overwhelming threat posed by the Demons, their offensive power seemed insignificant. Even the Wine Panda, Bear Warriors, and the other powerful combat units seemed to pose a greater threat than these Battle Droids under the current circumstances.
"It's really weak." Beside Eric, several young Demons stood together.
These were the faces of the younger generation within the Abyss. At this moment, all of them wore mocking smiles on their faces as they looked toward the battlefield. They were clearly convinced that victory was already within their grasp.
"It's over." Volkmar, who had been staring at the battlefield without blinking, let out a long sigh. There was a trace of helplessness in his eyes.
He knew very well just how powerful the Demons were. Under such circumstances, once the Battle Droids were surrounded, there seemed to be no possibility of escape.
Inside the Ancient Star, the white-bearded old man also showed a surprised expression. He had been watching the battle with considerable interest, but at this moment, even he could not help muttering to himself. "No way? Sebastian, that little fellow who broke the record of the Ancient Star's Trial, has actually lost!?"
His expression suddenly changed. "Wait..."
The next moment, the white-bearded old man abruptly stopped speaking, and his eyes narrowed. Something was wrong. He could suddenly sense something. A faint yet terrifying Aura was spreading from the direction of the battlefield. It was an Aura that made even the white-bearded old man instinctively feel a sense of danger.
His surprised expression instantly disappeared, and he immediately turned his gaze toward the battlefield. "What is..."
His pupils contracted. Because at that very moment, the battlefield had already undergone an inexplicable change. The 5,000 Battle Droids that everyone had believed were about to be overwhelmed had not retreated.
They had not attempted to flee. Instead, they remained completely motionless. And within their bodies, something terrifying was beginning to awaken.