Anton vs. Zabulon: Personal Vendetta

Night Watch

Anton and Zabulon develop a personal enmity that drives much of the conflict in the second half of the novel.

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The First ClashThe First Clash
The First Clash The Confrontation Zabulon tries to claim Egor, but Anton defies him. The Threat Zabulon vows to remember Anton. The Warning Anton is marked.
The Restaurant AmbushThe Restaurant Ambush
The Restaurant Ambush The Attack Zabulon tries to kill Anton with Shahab's Lash. The Escape Anton escapes with help from Maxim. The Pursuit Zabulon pursues but fails.
The Ostankino TowerThe Ostankino Tower
The Ostankino Tower The Infiltration Anton infiltrates Zabulon's headquarters. The Kill He kills a Dark Magician guard. The Escape He escapes, further angering Zabulon.
The DealThe Deal
The Deal The Prism Incident Anton catches Alisa and makes a deal with Zabulon. The Agreement Zabulon grants Anton intervention rights. The Trap Both know it's a trap.
The Final StandoffThe Final Standoff
The Final Standoff The Ritual Zabulon watches as Anton and Svetlana make their choices. The Defeat Zabulon leaves, humiliated. The Aftermath Anton survives.
the night of the vampire standoff
spring evening
later that night
the day of the final night
the final night