Facing these giants, the threat posed by individual drones was very limited, even negligible. However, when their numbers increased, the nature of the threat changed significantly.

Tens of thousands of drones taking to the sky simultaneously placed immense pressure on the giants. The results were devastating.

On the ground, the genetically modified giants were slaughtered by the laser cannons, and the death toll was unknown but significant. They couldn’t get close to Dawn City.

In the sky, suicide drones continued to explode, resembling a fireworks display in the sky. There were occasional screams, and large fireballs continuously fell.

The scene was nothing short of spectacular, but for those involved, it was an extremely brutal sight.

In the distance, witnessing the deaths of numerous giants, the four demigods were visibly furious, and their hearts seemed to bleed.

"Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! Everyone, fall back immediately! Return to the base and regroup! Retreat! Immediately, right now!!! Don’t charge forward anymore; what’s the difference between that and suicide? Retreat immediately, get out of the danger zone! Hurry, hurry!"

Several calm and collected demigods, who had remained stoic for decades, could no longer contain themselves.

They summoned the surging energy within them and roared loudly. The tremendous sound waves echoed for miles, resonating like thunder and lightning within the cloud layer in the sky.

Soon, the sound spread across the entire battlefield. The giant army, upon hearing this, hastily retreated, disregarding the incoming artillery fire, and fled with the wounded.

As the endless night gave way to the rising sun from the east, the battle had long subsided. Outside Dawn City, within a range of dozens of miles, the snowy landscape had been devastated beyond recognition.

A night had passed, and the casualty figures had been tallied. Calvert spoke solemnly, "In this battle, we have a total of 3,700 casualties."

"Most of the casualties occurred in the first wave when the giants were slain from the sky, and some were killed by the god of killing conjured by the giants. In addition to this, we have over thirty thousand survivors who sustained varying degrees of injuries. However, thanks to Miss Alanna and her abilities, she healed all the wounded completely. So, we can disregard this data!"

"Nonetheless, the several thousand survivors who perished will never return. But this is war, our battle for survival, and sacrifices are inevitabl, it’s all worth it!"

The battle last night was the first time the survivors clashed with the giants. Apart from the initial surprise, which led to heavier losses, they had relatively fewer casualties in subsequent confrontations.

According to initial estimates, at least ten times as many giants as survivors were killed last night.

"The giant army launched an attack on Dawn City from four directions last night. The fighting was intense in every direction."

"Fortunately, we had laser cannons. The giants couldn’t break through our defenses, and instead, they suffered heavy losses. The number of casualties on their side exceeded ten times that of the survivors, not to mention the injured giants. Their numbers are only going to increase."

"This battle was probably very tough on the giants. After this battle, they’ve lost at least ten percent of their combat-ready forces. For us, this is a significant victory!"

Silva felt somewhat uplifted. The sea giants had a million-strong army gathered outside Dawn City. However, after last night’s battle, tens of thousands, if not nearly a hundred thousand, lost their combat capabilities. For all survivors, this was undoubtedly a major victory.

Helen, however, was not relaxed in the least.

She reminded, "No, we can’t be too happy too soon. The main reason we were able to win this time is that the enemy didn’t realize how terrifying the laser cannons were, just like how they didn’t understand the power of missiles in the beginning. Next, they will surely try to find ways to counter our laser cannons! The battles ahead will only become more challenging and dangerous, and we need to be fully committed, no room for complacency!"

Upon hearing this, the people present all nodded slowly. Now, they indeed couldn’t afford to celebrate prematurely.

Despite the resounding victory in the initial battle, the excitement among all Dawn City survivors reached an unprecedented peak. They were eager and brimming with combat spirit.

"Ha ha ha, I thought the giants were invincible, fearless, but it turns out I overestimated them! It turns out they fear death too! It’s like a pack of rabid dogs. They might appear fierce and formidable, but when it’s time to run for their lives, they’re just as pathetic!"

As one survivor exclaimed, "As long as we persist, the underground giant army will never get close to the walls, let alone enter Dawn City!"

The morale of the many survivor warriors was at its peak, and they had no idea how many giants they had killed in this battle, but it was a gratifying number.

At the same time, they all understood that there was no enemy that was unbeatable, including the million-strong giant army with its imposing presence. When they encountered the steel walls of Dawn City, they were reduced to fleeing in defeat.

As the survivors chatted in their communication channels, they vented their frustrations, cursing and expressing their desire to kill more giants. They were fearless and ready to defend their city.

Outside the city walls, the fleeing giant army withdrew not only to their original base but also retreated an additional ten kilometers. It seemed as if they were afraid that the forces from Dawn City would come after them.

At this moment, in the grand headquarters of the army, silence reigned. Heavy snowfall covered the numerous tents with a thick layer of snow.

Within these tents, occasional sharp and mournful screams pierced the air, sounding exceptionally agonizing. Those who heard them felt a sense of heartache and dread.

These agonizing cries were numerous and occasionally echoed over the army’s camp. Many giants had suffered severe injuries.

While they possessed strong regenerative abilities, a significant portion of them had been wounded by laser beams.

The burnt and charred flesh from their injuries couldn’t heal naturally. They had to remove the damaged tissue before proceeding with treatment.

Inside the grand headquarters of the army, the four demigods, along with the commanders of the eight legions, had gathered once more.

Their expressions were deeply serious, and the rage in the eyes of the four demigods was nearly palpable.

The air was filled with an intense and oppressive atmosphere that left people feeling uneasy and reluctant to speak.