Spotting this old man, Phoebe Billy felt a sudden surge of hope!
Below on the street.
Of course, Gaile Whitman picked up on the strange vibe too.
He released me and spun around to look back.
An elderly man stood at the street's far end, just waiting there quietly.
Though he looked fragile, his presence packed serious power!
Rain soaked through his clothes, making him look like any old country farmer.
Gaile Whitman squinted at the old man and said coldly, "Paul Randall?"
The newcomer was Paul Randall! He stared at Gaile Whitman without a word, then started walking forward step by step!
Paul Randall showing up out of nowhere made Gaile Whitman's expression turn sour.
Before long, Paul Randall stopped right in front of Gaile Whitman.
They locked eyes, and the air turned thick with tension.
Next to Gaile Whitman's tall frame, Paul Randall looked pretty short.
But the energy rolling off him matched Gaile Whitman's power completely!
