It wasn't a battle. With Caius holding the enemy down with his authority, the Leopolds only had to go in and slaughter the opposition with ridiculous ease before standing in front of Caius and looking like they were expecting to be praised.
"Get out of here," Caius said then, back to human form.
"My Lord, what about you?" One of the trio of Leopold Vampires asked.
"I have someone coming for me," Caius said, "And it would be wise for you not to wait for her to get here."
The trio cast their eyes backward and Caius could see them shiver ever so slightly. The aura Alexia had let out was still affecting them, even though they were no longer close to it.
"Right," they chorused.
"Your investigation ends for the night. If there are other groups sent out, try to get the word to them to stop and withdraw for now," Caius said.
"As you wish, My Lord."
The trio was about to leave when Caius called out to them.
"One more thing before you go," Caius said, "Hit me."
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