It was all at once but the explosions started off in a second.
The Contrivos had been underestimating Aksel until his identity had been revealed and were therefore taking him lightly. It was only after that they had now started keeping their distance from while trying to capture him.
He wasn't prepared for the onslaught of the mini missiles and lasers being launched at him but his body was as he dodged the attacks as if his body had been possessed and had a mind of his own. It felt as if his training had paid off because he could now fight better as his muscle memory kicked in even when his mind was a muddle of thoughts.
