Uncertain of what he sensed, Kane, piloting the Shapeshifter, activated several nozzles on its chest, expelling blue flames that swiftly propelled the Shapeshifter backward.
Just as Kane dodged away, a dark green cloud exploded in the original spot.
As the Shapeshifter was retreating, it was suddenly struck by a tentacle on the left side, forcing the machine to fly right in response to the attack.
When did the tentacle appear?
Kane's perception failed to detect the tentacle emerging from the left side, so he didn't defend against it at all.
The mechanical armor hit by the tentacle instantly turned dark green, beginning to corrode and peel away.
Other rule energy began to penetrate through the impacted portion, infecting the interior.
A large section struck on the left side quickly dissipated and fell, only to instantly be reassembled and repaired.
The entire Shapeshifter seemed as though it hadn't been hit at all.
