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    ---- Chapter 2940 However, Giuliano curled half of his fleshy wing around himself to block the strike, refusing to give Nyx a chance to hit a vital spot. Seeing the situation turn bad, Andrew''s eyes went cold, and he rushed forward as the greatsword came down again. Nyx cried out, "Don''t!" She watched in shock as Andrew nted himself directly in front of Giuliano, head-on against a vampire who was desperate to escape. Twin red beams burst from Giuliano''s eyes. This was a racial gift of the vampires, something they would never use unless they were fighting for their lives.


    Andrew did not dodge or retreat,pletely ignoring Nyx''s sharp scream as she rushed toward him. A blinding white light erupted as he pushed the holy power inside his body to its limit. Giuliano let out a horrific shriek as his entire body visibly ignited. Chunks of flesh were seared and peeled away under the white holy light, and the agony forced the vampire duke to roll on the ground in ce. Blood streamed from his eyes. At the same time, the two red beams pierced straight through Andrew''s body.


    Andrew let out a muffled groan, yet he clenched his teeth and ---- maintained the outpouring of holy light. A sh of pain and pity crossed Nyx''s eyes. Her two daggers plunged straight into Giuliano''s skull from above. Then, she dropped down from the air and twisted them violently. Giuliano''s throat squeezed out two dying, monstrous cries. His massive body copsed onto the ground and wentpletely still. The vampire servants rushing over scattered in panic, clutching their heads and not daring toe any closer. Andrew leaned on his greatsword for support and gasped for air.


    Nyx walked over and pped him hard across the face, fury zing as she said, "Who told you to act so recklessly? The Crimson Ray carries the vampires'' deadly poison. Your heart will be corroded alive." Half of Andrew''s face immediately tured red from the p. He could only force a bitter smile and said, "I am already barely holding on, and you still hit me." Nyx''s blue eyes were still burning with anger. However, seeing how badly Andrew was struggling, she could not bring herself tosh out again. "We are leaving first." She grabbed Andrew and rushed straight out.


    ---- Cyril had already escaped, so this ce was no longer safe. Once they reached the rainforest outside the harbor and found a hidden spot, Nyx gently set Andrew down. "The Crimson Ray must be cleansed by someone from the Lomuia Grand Cathedral. And we only have half an hour. Damn it, Andrew, why did you act so recklessly? That was a vampire duke!" Despite her harsh words, her concern was evident. Suddenly, she scooped him up, dering, "I''ll take you to the nearest city to find a church bishop.


    Andrew, I promise I''ll save you no matter what." Noticing her slightly teary eyes, Andrew weakly asked, "Are you... crying?" Nyx retorted coldly, "You''re just an immature, reckless kid!" Andrew waved his hand. "Put me down, I am fine." Nyx froze and said, "What did you say?" Andrew grimaced and said, "Just do not touch me, the Crimson Ray does not affect me much. Did you forget? I have the holy power of a Church saint inside me." Nyx suddenly realized the truth, and then joy burst across her face. Yet her eyes somehow turned even redder. ---- She pped Andrew across the face again.


    Andrew snapped, "Are you insane or what? If I could move right now, I would''ve made you pay, one way or another!" Nyx sneered and said, "Sure, give it a try. Let''s see whoes ontop!" They stared at each other in silence. After a moment, both of them startedughing at the same time.