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The Man from the Future (continued . . .)

















	














Janno dived his stricken craft towards a broad river.

Will I make it?

I’ve blown off the canopy. There’s still a chance.

Janno kicked his way out of the wreckage.

I’m safe—if only my lungs . . . hold . . . out!

But as he clawed his way to the bank . . .

Come out with your hands on your head!

Later, he was interrogated.

Why did you start the attack at dawn?

I have nothing to say.

Toth Zandu informed us you were coming at midday! 

So Toth Zandu is the traitor!

The traitor was already marked for punishment. Later, in another part of the Caton headquarters, grim orders were given.

You are the one who first made contact with Toth Zandu?

Yes, sir!

You will accompany this trained killer to Trigan City. You will lead him to the victim’s residence and point him out. Then you will render any necessary assistance in eliminating Toth Zandu!
























	














All that day, bells rang throughout the Trigan Empire in honour of the victorious attack. Toth Zandu was baffled and frightened.

Cato is now in desperate straits for, despite their recent victories on land and sea, they are now without air-cover.

It can’t be true! I read of the Trigans’ defeat in the future.

When dusk fell over Trigan City, a highflying aircraft dropped two avengers.

Toth Zandu was alone in his luxury villa when they burst in on him.

I think you can guess why we’re here, double-dealer!

Toth Zandu’s hand stabbed a button.

The assassins from Cato were instantly surrounded by a sheer-sided projectile-proof wall that rose from the floor.

Fools! Though I know that no harm is destined to come to me, I take reasonable precautions against my enemies.

Later, Toth Zandu left his villa and climbed into his hover-auto.

This new development makes my position insecure. I must go to the Emperor and give him a number of sensational predictions about the future. Then I am safe, no matter what.

As he sped towards the city centre, he heard a sound behind him.

You! What do you want?

Vengeance!

It was Toth Zandu’s sworn enemy—the one he had cheated out of a fortune.

This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 697 on 24 May 1975.

 
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The Secret Assassin (continued . . .)

















	














Janno climbed the tallest tree he could find. Far across the wilderness of greenery, he saw the distant glint of water.

A river! That’s our way out of here!

Then, with a blood-chilling screech and the beat of heavy wings—IT came!

Oh, no!

The tree shook under the impact of deadly talons.

From down below, the assassin’s strange firearm spoke silent death!

That’s the second time you’ve saved me with your splendid gun!

I hope it doesn’t become a habit!

Did you sight anything up there?

Yes! There’s a river on the horizon!

Then what are we waiting for?

What about the others—the old man and the pilot?

Let’s get this straight! I’m going to be in Trigan City tomorrow, or I might as well stay here and be devoured by the monsters! And I’m not burdening myself with passengers!
























	














Aaaaah!

The old man’s coming to!

Look! We’re stuck in the Daveli jungle and our only way out is to march to a river. Do you think you can manage a long walk?

Yes. I’m stronger than I look, young fellow.

Friend, may I rest my hand on your shoulder as we walk along?

By all the stars! Do you have to?

Yes. You see, I am blind.

I must reach Trigan City tomorrow to save Vazli from execution!

I’ve got to warn Uncle Trigo of the assassination attempt!

Unless I destroy the Emperor Trigo as ordered, they’ll destroy me!

Janno and Kittu rigged up a litter to carry the injured pilot.

They struck out in the direction of the river—through the most hazardous country on all the planet Elekton!

For three of them, at least, there was an urgent reason for haste. Three minds, each with a single, burning desire . . .

This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 656 on 10 August 1974.