Taking cover, Jac returned fire, swords not the only weapons he carried. Randal avoided this attack, keeping himself near this desired spot. It couldn’t be long now. Protocols were set and would be followed to the letter.

Ran returned his attention to the glyph, biding his time. Anja once more sent metal strands flying toward him, this time dozens of thin blades, leaving only a little liquid armor to circle the glyph and protect her from harm.

The Special threw several small explosives at her, forcing the tendrils to deflect and absorb this attack.

Then there was a deep rumbling.