Miller, from his concealed vantage point within the hideout, took careful aim and unleashed a volley, successfully targeting several of Yegor's unsuspecting soldiers. Blood stained the stone stairs, evidence of his precise marksmanship.
Beside a wooden hut that was quickly being consumed by flames, Lando sought refuge. Moments later, Rylie dashed over, sliding into cover beside him. Their eyes met briefly before Lando muttered, his voice thick with emotion, "He killed him." Without hesitation, he leveled his rifle towards the advancing enemies, dropping two in quick succession.
Rylie, eyes still on Lando, whispered, "You did your best." She steadied her gun, took a deep breath, and fired, hitting an adversary.
Meanwhile, River and Kokka charged up the stairs, sliding behind a sturdy barricade just as bullets began to thud against it. "There's a swarm of them," River exclaimed, his fingers gripping his weapon. He took aim and fired.
