But I furrowed my brow with my eyes closed when I felt a familiar presence. It was the same presence from two days ago on the combat field. "They've returned." Indeed, it was familiar. "How's it going, Kuya Peth, Kuya Pern?" Lee asked. We jumped and turned to face them, as we had our backs to them. I was right! They were the vampires who attacked us at the academy. They were surprised by our reaction; they were princes. We became alert. I intensified our aura so much that their windows shattered. They stepped back, except Pern, who grinned at Xian. "X?" Perce exclaimed. He was the one who knew Xian's childish side, Lynlyn. "We meet again!" Pern said with a smile, stepping closer. But he stopped in his tracks because Xian controlled him. Xian quickly punched him, causing him

