Leopold staggered into the vampire hunter's headquarters, panting heavily. The journey from Fontaine to WestCoast had been demanding, hitchhiking all the way. It had been quite some time since he had employed his vampire abilities, aside from his natural agility, and his body was still struggling to readjust.
Despite not intending to help Rye initially, Leopold found himself unable to resist assisting the young child simply because of his tender age. He strongly believed that Rye deserved to be in school, learning, and nurturing dreams like any other child. However, the harsh reality was that Leopold couldn't provide such a life even for his own offspring.
The longing for his home was ever-present in Leopold's heart, but he knew he could never return. The fear of leading danger to his fa
