### 257

The rod hits the landing and explodes with devastating effect. The advancing enemy are engulfed by a searing ball of yellow and orange flame; then an entire section of the landing and stairs is destroyed by a deafening explosion. You cover Lone Wolf with your body and protect him as fragments of masonry smash into the dome, and a shower of broken glass cascades onto the observatory platform. When finally the dust and debris clear, you struggle to your feet and survey the destruction.

Turn to 307.