[DeepL Translation - needs review] Introduction to Volume 1: [Dear ladies and gentlemen of Japan, I'm sorry to be so blunt, but do you believe in vampires? I'm sorry to be so pedantic, but do you believe in the existence of vampires? I'm sorry, I'm a little late in saying my name. My name is Gerhard von Ballstein! I am a vampire who has been given the title of Viscount in charge of the island of Gloworth! Let me introduce myself by telling you about a disturbance that took place on my island...
