UwU ~ Thanks for reading and thanks for the compliments, Kit Cal! Leitner was a screwed up person that [reference to specific type of lantern deleted] and summoned the Nightmare Heart into his World. And the Nightmare was willing to dedicate as much resources to keep this agent alive, yet Leitner had eventually abandoned his duties and suffered for his non-integrity. Perhaps Grimm truly knew of the Leitner-Melinda relationship and told a little birdie to freak her out or maybe she was truly innocent, but it matters not now. On the Ritual, well wait for the extended stort maybe; but I think @dirge’s comment is a good enough of a hint to know what this Ritual is.
Indeed, Grimm Troupe is a Troupe Master/Leader for a reason. He can dance, he protects Grimmchild but most importantly: he consumes rot.
I already covered, by accident, the thing above; yet let that ambiguity still reign in because Leitner’s mind was and still be dumb in either case. But dzięki on noticing the flintlocks and how I paint characters!~
Indeed, perhaps the Grimm Troupe is the Nightmare King himself. But yes, watch out Europe! As Grimm and his Troupe will carousel around Europe for any-n-all rot to consume. For any new kingdom needs breathing space to live, you know?
