Fresh blood trickled down the pair of pale hands and stained Audric's hideous face. 0

With a swift motion, Charles brought his Dark Blade down with chilling precision and severed both of Audric's hands. The vampire let out a sheer shriek of agony and morphed into a bat to soar out of the waters.0

The crippling pain radiating from Charles' abdomen forced him to hunch over. However, he couldn't afford to rest. From above, Dipp was already diving down with clear, murderous intent.0

Hoisting his prosthetic limb upward, the sharp blade at its end left a deep cut on Dipp.0

Noticing the crazed madness in Dipp's eyes, Charles had no intention to engage. With a fluid twist, he plunged into the icy waters. 0

The icy chill of the water enveloped Charles, and the blood seeping out of his abdomen gradually...1