The coordinated assault struck with devastating precision.
Four enemy teams had timed their convergence perfectly, launching simultaneous attacks from multiple angles while Elena's team was still reeling from their strategic collapse.
Spells crackled through the air in coordinated volleys designed to overwhelm defensive capabilities through sheer volume.
Elena's response was immediate but betrayed the first signs of genuine panic.
"Everyone get in defensive positions! Guards, put up your shields! Runners, start dodging!"
But the orders that had once been executed with telepathic precision now met with hesitation and confusion.
Without predictive positioning, the team's coordination advantage was evaporating under pressure.
Vera fought magnificently, her Guardian enhancements allowing her to engage multiple attackers simultaneously while maintaining protective coverage for her teammates.
