The three combatants froze, looking around to see where the shots had come from. A dark figure emerged from the shadows, holding a smoking gun.It was Sergeant Lucas, him and the rest of his army had returned to the school. His intense gaze met Ray's, his finger still on the trigger, ready to shoot again if necessary. Ray's face contorted with a mix of anger and fear, realizing that he was now cornered by not just one, but three adversaries. He briefly hesitated, weighing his options, but his bloodlust got the better of him. He decided to take his chances and make a final desperate move.With a snarl, Ray lunged towards the Sergeant, using his vampire speed to try and catch him off guard. Sergeant Lucas reacted quickly, firing several shots in rapid succession. Two bullets hit Ray, one in the shoulder and another in the leg, causing him to stumble.But Ray was still determined to fight back, fueled by his thirst for blood and desperation to survive. He managed to reach the Sergeant,

Seizing the moment, Jacob attempted to strike the vampire while it was momentarily disoriented from the failed attack. His regeneration ability had only just begun to manifest, so he wasn't able to heal instantly, but the faint glow of healing energy surrounded a few minor cuts on his arm. Lysandra's movements were unpredictable, but he was beginning to anticipate its patterns.In a daring move, Jacob feigned another dash backward but instead used the momentum to roll forward and deliver a solid kick to the vampire's chest. The attack landed, sending the shadow vampire stumbling backward. Still, the vampire was far from defeated, and its malevolent eyes burned with fury.Yet, despite his determination, the shadow vampire's power was overwhelming. It was ancient, and its mastery of darkness seemed boundless. Jacob's regenerative abilities struggled to keep up with the onslaught of injuries he sustained, and his stealth and dash were far from seamless.The tide of the battle seemed to

Time seemed suspended, and with an earth-shattering surge of energy, Jacob's opponent's concentration intensified. The halted punch began to inch backward, forcing the speedster to step backward to regain controlWith a sudden burst of strength, Rahap facing the unstoppable punch pushed back with unwavering resolve. Jacob's punch was gradually reversed, inch by inch, until it was fully drawn back to its origin, leaving Jacob momentarily stunned.In a moment of profound silence, the opponents prepared for their next moves. The once-unstoppable punch now hung motionless. The battle raged on as Jacob and Rahap stood face to face, each calculating their next move. Using his vampire God speed, Rahap lunged at Jacob, aiming to capitalize on the momentary stun caused by the reversed punch. But with the aid of Dagon, Jacob though momentarily stunned, was no longer a novice in combat. His instincts kicked in, and he managed to dodge Ray's attack just in time. With a swift countermove, J

Just then Jacob remembered Lysandra. 'Huh! Lysandra, I totally forgot about her,' Jacob thought before he quickly ran to the room where he left her unconscious body. Jacob burst into the room, his heart pounding in his chest as he laid eyes upon Lysandra. She lay motionless on the cold floor, the effects of the dark energy evident on her pale face. Her breathing was shallow, and time seemed to stand still as Jacob knelt beside her, a rush of worry flooding over him.Gently, Jacob cradled Lysandra's head in his hands, whispering words of encouragement and reassurance. "Lysandra, wake up. You're going to be okay. We defeated Rahap, but we still need you here with us."As if responding to his voice, Lysandra stirred, her eyelids fluttering. Slowly, her eyes opened, revealing a mix of confusion and pain. With a weak smile, she mustered the strength to speak. "Jacob...Is it over? Am I free from Rahap's grasp?"Jacob's relief was palpable as he nodded, tears of joy welling up in his eyes.

Suddenly, a thought struck him like lightning. This whole drama had momentarily distracted him, causing him to forget about his system. In a moment of curiosity and anticipation, he called out the system interface. ------------------------------------------[Host Attributes]Name: Jacob Level: 1Experience Points: 0/1000Health Points (HP): 0/100Mana Points (MP): 0/50{Attributes}Strength: 0Agility: 0Endurance: 0Intelligence: 0Bravery: 0Manipulation: 0{Attributes Points:0}--------------------------------------- "Hah! What is this?" Jacob screamed in fear and disbelief as he laid his eyes upon the daunting system interface. The overwhelming sight sent chills down his spine, while a wave of anxiety crept upon him.It was at that moment when a sudden realization struck him like a bolt of lightning. Dagon's cautionary words echoed in his mind, reminding him that this was no ordinary occurrence. The gravity of the situation hit him hard."No! I've lost Dagon, my hard-earned poi