Chapter 79 - 78
After chatting for a while, Leon finally understood what Jeff and the other teens were thinking. He had to admit, their thought processes were a bit hard for him to follow, but there was something undeniably charming about them.
Jeff was full of energy, always lively and mischievous, with a great sense of humor. Even with strangers, he exuded warmth and enthusiasm. He approached life with an optimistic outlook and was determined to follow through on his goals—like their RV vacation trip.
A year ago, Jeff had the idea to travel with his friends in an RV, but his savings weren't enough to buy one. So, he spent two school holidays working odd jobs to save up. He even went out of his way to learn practical skills: car repair, electrical work, computer programming, drawing, route planning, shooting, and cooking. And all this while still being a sixteen or seventeen-year-old student. It was rare to see young people with such admirable qualities, and even more impressive that they had formed a tight-knit group.
Leon couldn't help but be intrigued. Despite their quirky behavior, these teens were promising. Their character, determination, and the way they handled themselves—even after witnessing a battle between Leon and Mephisto—was commendable.
With that in mind, Leon suddenly wasn't in such a rush to leave. He glanced up at the sky, his presence seeming to break through the dark clouds overhead. However, the storm tonight was intense. As they spoke, the clouds rolled back in, and the rumble of thunder echoed above them, signaling another downpour.
"Looks like it's going to rain heavily again," Leon said with a smirk. "Do you mind inviting me into your RV? I'm curious to see what it's like."
Jeff's face lit up with excitement. He exchanged glances with the three girls before nodding enthusiastically. "Of course! It would be an honor!"
After Jeff spoke, he and his friends seemed almost giddy with excitement. They quickly opened the door to the RV and eagerly invited Leon and Wanda inside. Leon, smiling, followed Wanda into the vehicle.
Thanks to Jeff's thoughtful planning, the RV was spacious, even with its furniture in place. Despite having an extra person onboard, it didn't feel cramped at all.
Jeff hopped into the driver's seat and revved the engine, but the road ahead was a mess due to the battle between Leon and Mephisto. The ground was full of potholes, making it impossible to drive through. Luckily, Texas roads are often parallel to open plains, so Jeff just needed to veer off the main road and make a wide detour to get back on track. Being quick-witted, he immediately turned the steering wheel and pressed the gas pedal, trying to get ahead of the incoming storm.
Inside the RV, Leon and Wanda sat together in the front row, with Pietro and Sumarokov behind them. Lina and the three girls were across from them, while Adam sat in the front as the co-pilot and navigator.