The pain was a jarring symphony in Li Wei's mind. Consciousness returned in waves, each bringing with it the scorching memory of All For One's blow. Every fiber of his being screamed in agony. The impact had been brutal; his Helldiver armor, though broken, had absorbed much of the force, but the power of the "master of Quirks" was a force of nature.
"Commander, your vital signs are stabilizing," Aegis's voice was a chilling balm amidst the storm of pain. "The medical systems of the Fortress of Justice are operating at maximum capacity. Your injuries are extensive, but not fatal. Your Helldiver armor's healing capability has been overloaded."
Li Wei tried to open his eyes. His vision was blurry, but he could make out the familiar ceiling of the Fortress's infirmary, the hum of medical machines. Frustration washed over him. He had failed. He had underestimated the true power behind the League of Villains.
"Commander, while you were unconscious, the situation in World 2 has evolved. The Hero Alliance has mobilized significant forces to contain the disbandment of the League of Villains. However, the dimensional breach created by All For One is active, and energy signatures indicating his possible return have been detected at any moment."
"All For One," Li Wei growled, rage igniting in his chest. The pain became fuel. "We cannot allow him to return. Aegis, prepare my deployment."
"Negative, Commander. Your body is not at 100%. Your estimated full recovery is 72 hours. However, the situation in World 2 cannot wait. The Number One Hero, 'All Might,' has been detected at the epicenter of the conflict."
The mention of All Might made Li Wei open his eyes completely. The Symbol of Peace. He had read about him in Aegis's archives, a figure of unwavering hope. The contrast with the desolate Tony Stark of Earth-199999 was striking.
"All Might is battling the last remnants of the League of Villains, but his energy signature is inconsistent. His current state is that of a 'weakened form'," Aegis explained, the coolness of its voice not hiding the gravity of the situation.
Suddenly, a holographic image projected into the infirmary. It was All Might, but not the smiling hero from the posters. He was emaciated, his form thin, and he struggled with evident desperation against a group of minor villains. Even from the infirmary, Li Wei could feel the helplessness emanating from the screen. He was a fading symbol, an echo of the despair he had felt in his own world.
"Aegis," Li Wei said, his voice still weak but with growing determination. "I can't fight on the ground, not yet. But I can help. What do we have in terms of orbital support?"
"Commander, your Level 3 and the consolidation of our Starbase allow access to new orbital capabilities. You have access to: 'Precision Orbital Strikes' (highly concentrated energy bombardments), 'Orbital Containment Barriers' (force fields to isolate zones), and 'Rapid Reinforcement Deployments' (teleportation of Super Earth squads)," Aegis enumerated.
A spark of hope ignited in Li Wei. He could be the hammer from the sky. He could be the force All Might couldn't be at that moment.
"Activate remote control of my armor from the command bridge," Li Wei ordered. "Connect me directly to the combat cameras of the Helldivers on the surface. I want a real-time view. And prepare for orbital strikes."
The Hammer from the Sky: Li Wei Directs the Assault
From his infirmary bed, Li Wei took control. His mind connected to a Helldiver's HUD on the surface; his vision became that of the soldier. He could see the chaos, the villains, and the weakened figure of All Might fighting with a courage that defied his own fragility.
"Commander, a concentration of Nomus has been detected in Sector Gamma, heading towards All Might," Aegis reported. "Imminent threat."
Li Wei gritted his teeth. Nomus. All For One's mindless beasts. "Aegis, prepare a Precision Orbital Strike on Sector Gamma! Concentrated fire on the Nomus! Don't let them reach All Might!"
On the surface, the Helldivers and Super Earth soldiers moved under Li Wei's orders, who now operated through them, a tactical mind controlling the battle from orbit. A bright beam of energy shot from the Fortress of Justice, pulverizing the Nomus in an explosion of flesh and debris. All Might, visibly surprised by the sudden support, looked up at the sky.
"Commander, All For One's dimensional breach shows signs of instability. It could reopen at any moment," Aegis warned.
"Aegis, if All For One tries to return, I want an Orbital Containment Barrier around that breach. He must not be able to escape or interfere," Li Wei ordered. The rage in his heart focused on the invisible enemy, the true titan who had dared to injure him.
The fighting continued. Li Wei directed his forces with lethal precision, his orders quick and concise. The Helldivers moved like a wave of steel, sweeping away the villains. The Elite Soldiers and recruits from Earth-199999, who had seen Li Wei's power in their own world, fought with renewed ferocity. Super Earth medics, deployed in field hospitals, attended to the wounded with impeccable efficiency.
First-Person Account (through the Helldiver): My eyes caught sight of All Might, coughing blood, but still standing. A group of minor villains tried to flank him. "Commander, requesting fire support at All Might's position!" I transmitted. Li Wei's voice was instantaneous: "Granted! Rapid Reinforcement Deployment to his position!" Suddenly, a squad of Super Earth Soldiers materialized amidst the villains, their weapons opening fire, diverting the threat. All Might looked at them in astonishment, a flicker of something that looked like gratitude in his eyes.
Victory and the Lingering Shadow:
The tide of battle began to turn decisively. Without Shigaraki, the League of Villains lacked central leadership, and Li Wei's coordination from orbit was unstoppable. Super Earth forces swept away the remaining villains, securing the factory and rescuing prisoners.
"Commander, the League of Villains has been dispersed and its key assets captured. Alpha-Level threat Shigaraki has been neutralized. Primary mission objectives: 100% Completed," Aegis reported, with a note of something akin to triumph.
Primary Objective: Neutralization of Tomura Shigaraki: Completed.Reward: 4,000 War Credits. Bonus for Orbital Tactical Leadership and Indirect Collaboration with Local Heroes:Reward: 1,500 War Credits.
"Total War Credits accumulated: 5,000. Current Commander Level: Level 3. Next level: Level 4. Full access to Elite Helldivers unlocked! Additionally, the 'Super Earth Starbase' and the recruitment of 'Super Earth Officers' have been unlocked."
Li Wei, still in the infirmary, felt the satisfaction of victory. He had defeated Shigaraki and prevented All For One's return. He had recovered. He had shown that, even wounded, he was a force to be reckoned with.
However, the memory of All For One's power, the blow that had left him on the verge of death, persisted. He had won the battle, but not the war against that true titan. This victory had taught him the extent of his power, but also its limits.
As Li Wei recovered, in his home universe, the Lin family remained in despair. The incident in the street had been covered up, but the rumor of Lin Jian's "madness" spread. Losses in their businesses continued, and the search for Li Wei had become a desperate obsession. Chen Mingxia, from the shadows, watched and pulled her strings, consolidating information on Li Wei's movements and preparing her own strategy to meet him. The echo of the battle in the My Hero Academia world would be felt in their spheres of influence, a cosmic disturbance that they, still without understanding, felt as a shadow on their own destiny.