But the weapon didn’t stay trained on Randal long.

The orc took the corner wide and faster than before, slamming into the far wall. The machine immediately switched targets, finding the massive creature to be a much more immediate and hostile threat.

The double barrels opened up, spraying the orc with gunfire. The beast roared with anger, frustration, and pain. He charged the weapon, only taking more damage, hit after hit. Stumbling forward, the orc swung his powerful fists into the ceiling mount, tearing it free and sending it skidding down the hall.

The orc turned to face the Special.