The vampire woman's eyes burnt with fury as she looked at the black patches slowly corroding her earthen armour. She quickly dismissed it before the corrosive darkness reached her skin.
She wasn't sure what affinity this woman used, but it was clearly dangerous. She would have to focus on avoiding it, as dismissing and restoring her armour every time she got hit would drain her energy way too quickly.
Both Emily and the vampire were now on their feet and staring at each other. Despite her bloodthirst calling out for it, Emily didn't make another move. After all, Erik had asked her to delay this woman, not defeat her.
The vampire leader growled, "Who are you?! How dare you attack a Dominion patrol?! I don't know where you came from, human, or how you avoided detection for so long, but you should have remained hidden!"
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