In every situation with massive explosion and debris flying away there one thing that will all follow, chaos.

    The academy was in chaos. Smoke raised to the sky painting it black, and fire began devouring the ground creating wave of flames that burns everything. As debris rained down from crumbling buildings. Students and teachers all move to fight to protect the school, the academy''s security clash against Nero''s forces, who moved with depression to get their leader out of the academy.

    Apollo on the other hand stood atop the academy walls, surveying the battlefield. His golden eyes glowed with the power of the system. Everything now his under his gaze, as he assessed the situation. The enemy forces were moving in formation, pressing forward relentlessly.

    Yet... something felt off.

    Apollo look eve more and felt the same feeling when he saw the changes in the academy before.

    Then he saw it—the students fighting alongside them weren''t real.

    They moved too perfectly, to efficient, they are reacting without hesitation, never showing any fear. It was something that cant be seen to students especially those who were in second year. And then when one of them fell—their bodies flickered, dissolving into light.

    "Clones." Apollo realized as he saw that phenomenon. Even him was able to notice it, their body composition was same as the original, their abilities was also the same even the personality. This type of clones was so well done it couldn''t be done easily.

    And just like that, it all made sense.

    The emperor had been replacing the real students bit by bit for over a month, ensuring that only the most capable fighters remained. Apollo apparently forgotten the possible casualties that might happen once the attack began.

    The battle wasn''t a desperate defense—it was a carefully orchestrated trap, meant to prolong the fight until the enemies'' are exhausted.

    His smirk returned.

    "Brilliant." he could only say as he understood the reason for the delay, it was all to prepare.

    Then from the ongoing battle his attention shifted.

    "Can everyone hear"

    {Yes we all do}

    A reply came from Apollo''s head, those voices however aren''t Jeremiah''s but instead his classmates. When the battle began Alicia immediately established a telepathic chanel so she and the rest of the class can communicate.

    "I already confirmed the situation proceed as plan"

    He said and immediately the sky began to darken, then as the sun disappear drops of rain began pouring down.

    Then amidst the sound of the raging storm a rhythmic sound of music began blending into rain. It subtle and almost cant be heard unless you are familiar with it.

    The battle began with a very enchanting sound of flute, this spell envelope the senses of the enemies filling it with confusion, voices of people began to be heard Ike commands that can tbe denied. The ground beneath felt even harder to walk as if something strong is pulling them. Then golden shards of light dance across the sky sealing it from any influence. The power of the lower class hadn''t started yet as Agnes, and Samael joint their hands to use their authority with an assistant of a spell.

    Time slowed to the others while some individual felt their body warm despite the raging rain.

    On the eastern side of the academy, flames raged.

    "Hah! Is this all you''ve got?" Joseph Silvercrest said, his white hair whipping in the wind, he swung his enormous greatsword in a devastating arc. The sheer force of the swing split the ground, sending enemies flying backward.

    he laughed manically, his battle spirit burning bright.

    Beside him was his cousin, Maria Silvercrest, who moved with great precision against the enemies. Unlike Joseph''s overwhelming might, her attacks were deadly and refined. With each swing of her frost-laced rapier, enemies found themselves freezing mid-attack, their bodies encased in ice. Then while they were trapped Joseph would land the killing bow killing them instantly.

    While they took care of the small enemies the stronger ones began to appear, their apperance were akin to those undead but their power were something no undead can have.

    "I think this is something we need to help you guys out" a voiced said so surprising the two.

    "Hey students care to assist us?" Said the two security guards of the academy with them are two professors ready to back them up.

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    At the same time Mckenzie, Casper and Blair group up for a hunt.

    "Mckenzie, control your swings," he said calmly, sidestepping an enemy before piercing their heart with accuracy.

    "Tch, cant you see I am handling three enemies" he grinned, but still adjusted her strikes to avoid unnecessary destruction.

    Blair on the other hand had use a bow since he doesn''t want to have a head fight instead he will stay at the back while using his blessing.

    Just then a group of Nero''s elite student allies charged toward them—faster and stronger than the others. Blair missed the opportunity to influence their minds as he saw how they actually busted their ears to avoid any distraction. So now he decided to pull the string of his bow just like how Apollo taught him.

    Despite the situation Mckenzie cracked his neck, then he said. "Finally, some fun."

    Casper exhaled, the air around him dropping in temperature. "Let''s finish this quickly."

    And then—they attacked.

    Mckenzie rushed forward like a panther, his blade cutting through steel and flesh alike, while Casper moved like a phantom, freezing, slicing, and countering every move made against him.

    Blair remain at the back and created opportunities for the to take advantage.

    Then as if by command a beast born from the power of the enemy came forward summoning the strongest power houses of the school security and faculty.

    "Now this could really mean a proper fight" Adolfo said his gaze fixated at the monster.

    "Careful now we can''t go insane here" Timothy only said while his body began glowing with ki and mana.