In a grand gesture of loyalty, Leon went down on one knee. He looked up at Richard and said, “My life for you.” Then he tilted his head back and opened his mouth so that Richard could pour the potions into his mouth.
Once the vial was empty, Richard offered Leon his hand and said, “Rise, my good and faithful servant.” Then, as Leon got to his feet, he asked what would happen next.
“It will take a while for your body to rebuild,” Richard explained. “Try to eat as much as you can. The more you eat, the quicker the change will happen.”
As Richard talked, a shadow ran out from the grass and ran towards them.
“It’s a mutant police dog!” Zoe and Leon exclaimed simultaneously. As it closed in on them, Richard noted that the black-haired, four-tusked animal was on
