"Stop!" A sharp voice, like a loudspeaker, pierced Dante's and the girls' ears, making them quickly halt the cavalry as several soldiers began forming a protective barrier. "Identify yourselves!" he shouted harshly, eyeing them all. They seemed genuinely prepared to attack Dante and the girls...
But well... Dante just looked at them, almost laughing. They seemed so... small. Of course, those in front were the cannon fodder; right behind them were much stronger Vampires, ready for any unforeseen events... Despite that, the pressure the ones in front exerted was just... "How pathetic..." Nagasawa murmured, leaning her head on his chest. The height difference emphasized how defenseless she seemed next to this man she loved so much. She felt protected.