Black Viper's sudden tongue attack did catch Andrew off guard for a split second. In that fleeting moment, a stray thought even crossed his mind.

'If I sold this guy to Teialan to work as a sex worker, with a tongue like that, he'd probably leave a trail of exotic clients moaning for more…'

Nonetheless, while Andrew's mind wandered for half a beat, his hands never missed a step. Just as he shattered Black Viper's ribs, he snatched the dagger clean from the man's grip.

With a smooth upward