"God knows where he is now!" Vladimir whispers and continues in a stronger tone:
"Get in the vehicle, everyone to the battle station. Open your eyes! For all I know, his transformation will be noticed. Don't make a sound, I'm staying on guard!"
The minutes stretch into an hour. Vladimir, squatting cross-legged on the lazar, watches the clear sky with binoculars, and the radar next to him quietly turns its search.
Finally, he notices a glimmer of light far beyond the river, smiles, and whispers into his radio:
"He's coming!"
The crew of the second transporter responds:
"We don't see Luigi on the screen, but we do see a swarm coming straight at us! The missiles are ready!"
"Wait, remember what he said!" he answers with a raised voice into the microphone and stares intently into the sk
