Max gritted his teeth as he faced the dark vampire before him. The vampire had clearly just been revived by the energy of the magic circle, and his newfound power was evident in the air around him.
"You're far too persistent, boy," the vampire sneered, "I suppose I'll have to enjoy this little game."
Max couldn't afford to be overwhelmed by the vampire's newfound strength. His survival instincts kicked in, and he quickly assessed his surroundings. The room was still dark and eerie, but the explosion had destroyed many of the candles, casting long shadows across the floor.
"You're in trouble, vampire," Max said, his voice firm and determined, "I'm going to kill you a second time."
The vampire laughed, the sound echoing through the chamber, "You're too late, boy. With this newfound power, there's no way you can harm me."