At that critical moment, Luke suddenly stiffened. He shivered all over as if paralyzed—the snake venom was taking effect! Anthony's eyes lit up; he knew his chance had come.
The venom was circulating in Luke's blood. He couldn't hold up any longer. It was time to seize the moment and end his life.
Anthony, gathering his last bit of strength, stood with a fierce look in his eyes.
"I want you dead!" With explosive speed, Anthony almost leaped into the air. He lunged forward with his dagger.
"Uh-oh." Luke realized the danger too late as his pupils dilated in panic. He watched helplessly as Anthony's dagger came stabbing towards him, unable to dodge.
"The snake venom's kicked in. Hurts, doesn't it?" Anthony whispered scornfully as he felt the warm blood on his hand. The knife plunged deep
