He lashed out with his sword again, though this time the blade didn't shine with holy energy (though it still gave the impression of dripping blood.)

No sooner did the swing complete then he released his right hand's grip on the sword, snapping it up, palm forward and fingers spread. With just a momentary effort of will, he let holy energy blossom from a spark to a conflagration inside her as if to burn her away.

With holy might surging through him to redouble the effect of the blast, even he had to wince a little at what he'd just unleashed on the poor girl. But she'd asked for it!