The man had just barely gotten to his feet when the shot connected, destroying the gem in the middle. "No!" Flickers of green electricity swept across the gauntlet, and he clutched his arm in pain. Without the artifact, the man was unarmed.

He staggered to the entrance, snarling. "You'll regret this! Those children will be your end! The Phantom Blot WILL return!" he then shoved the door open, and scrambled out.