The enemies were actually building a huge artillery to deal with the shelter!
It was a long and meticulous process, and only after about an hour did the skeletal frame begin to resemble a weapon.
Four massive legs were anchored into the ground, supporting a central barrel that stretched upward like a monstrous cannon…
Then, the female figure watched as the Spyders welded plates into place, while Sentinels carried heavy components and locked them into position.
"What the heck? They're really building a huge weapon here…" she muttered.
They were certainly a coordinated workforce!
***
Meanwhile, the defenders of the shelter from afar hadn't noticed the situation yet.
Their focus had been on repairing the wall and tending to the wounded. But when the artillery's silhouette grew taller than the ruins nearby, Claire finally spotted it.
Her heart sank.
"They're building something… something huge!" she shouted.
