บท 35: MK-290

Amidst the cluster of ash and dirt clouding the air, Riena was the first to react as she pushed Altair, sensing the hairs on her neck stand on end. Her actions were calm as a beam of light whipped past the boy's head, searing the tips of his brows and cheeks. He rolled through the bushes, a chill storming his mind.

His stomach dipped as he saw a machine, a drone of sorts, reveal itself. Hovering in the skies with the help of two winged repulsors, smoke shimmering off the barrel of the cannon. Altair expression paled as two more MK-290 drones made their appearance.

"What the hell is that?" Reina barked, whipping out 'Ice' while Altair summoned his grimoire.