There was a deep rumble from the ground. Just behind Randal, the earth opened up in an explosion. This is what he was waiting for.

Ran fired several more shots at the glyph and the ninja, trying to keep both occupied and pinned down. Ignition jets fired and a small vehicle rose rapidly from the ground.

Instantly Ran threw one hand cannon to the ground and withdrew a handheld propulsion grappling hook. Anja and Jac realized what the intruder was attempting. They had to stop him. They had to attack.

Randal fired with his lone hand cannon. The two charged.