The operatives hidden among the civilians weren't having much success storming the hotel.
Despite the continuous explosions and gunfire, Arno knew that the operatives positioned by the Alliance were unlikely to breach the 'hotel' and complete their mission.
The intelligence gathered earlier had indicated that the security level around Zelos was very high. The elite guard was equipped with Feedback-Type Power Armor, and there were both Spiritual Energy users and Anti-Psychic Devices to contend with, making the assassination exceedingly difficult.
The Alliance warriors hidden outside were indeed elite. They were either agents from military intelligence or special forces élite from the military regiments. But because they had infiltrated surreptitiously for a surprise attack, they couldn't bring heavy equipment, relying only on light weaponry and hand grenades, with at most a few rocket launchers or grenade launchers-like gadgets, it was normal that they couldn't break through.
