They are retreating.
Fortunately, the surviving ones are all winged vampires, who can maintain good mobility even under the weakening effects of daylight.
As these guys retreated to the safe zone, the 100 quick-reacting winged cavalry began to emerge through the scarlet portals opened on the battlefield's flanks. Although the winged cavalry are fearless, facing the at least 2,000 elite jackal men with only 100 is still a bit precarious, and maximizing the impact of the winged cavalry clearly requires an opportunity.
"Their chieftain! That damned battle flag has an aura effect. I just saw it. The jackal men near that flag are as crazy as hell! We have to destroy it!"
