Cyril laughed confidently, believing he had Andrew cornered. As a top-tier, powerful member of the Ludendorff family, he was certain no young warrior could overcome a martial god's strength. He found the idea of struggling against a mere youth beneath him to be ridiculous.

Andrew suddenly charged downward into the ship's lower levels with Godslayer.

Cyril sneered, knowing the area was filled with vampire-infected monsters. He saw Andrew's move as a desperate, suicidal action. Yet, he was determined to pursue, having carefully planned this ambush to restore the Ludendorff family's honor.

The wind rushed past Andrew's ears as he ran through the dark passageway. Muffled roars echoed from the darkness ahead as vampire servants waited in ambush. He and Nyx had clearly fallen into a trap. Otherwise, Cyril would never have been waiting for him here.

He could not help but wonder if the Ludendorff family had supernatural insight.

A series of rapid thoughts raced through Andrew's mind. He