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The Cardinal backed away from the sarcophagus, retreating to the corner of the cistern. Sam met Lilith's gaze, understanding flashing between them.
He spun around with the crowbar, smashing it into Krait's face.
The man flew backwards, stunned at the sudden attack, clutching his broken face as he moaned in pain. Sam whirled the crowbar round again, whacking Krait in the kneecap. The man went down, roaring in pain. Sam raised the weapon to swing the final blow.
Krait surged up from the floor, like an angry bull charging for its life.
He smashed Sam into the side of the sarcophagus. Sam doubled over as the air was driven out of him.
The crowbar fell clattering to the floor. Krait's hands found Sam's neck and squeezed, even as the blood from his injuries dripped down onto the floor.
