Juste Belmont

Juste Belmont is the estranged grandfather of Richter Belmont and a veteran vampire hunter who withdrew from Belmont society after profound personal trauma. He lost his wife, Lydie, and his closest friend, Maxim, both tied to violent events involving the vampire Lord Ruthven, which pushed him into isolation and a deeply depressive, reclusive lifestyle on the margins of society. Despite his withdrawn demeanor, Juste retains sharp wit and humor in conversation, especially with Richter. He continues quietly supporting Richter, Maria Renard, and Tera financially, using income from vampire hunting, and even shows simple acts of care such as buying Richter meals when he cannot afford them. He remains protective and visibly concerned when they face threats from forces aligned with Erzsebet Báthory. After witnessing Richter’s magic reawaken and being entrusted with Maria’s protection, Juste reclaims his role as a Belmont and returns to active combat. Through his growing bond with Maria—who is coping with her mother’s vampirism and her father’s death—he provides emotional grounding. Comforting her in crisis also restores his own magic, giving him renewed purpose and a restored sense of wholeness.