I'm Shenji, what are you doing?

"How did you recognize it?"

The young man smiled slightly, and with these words he undoubtedly admitted that he was Orlok, the old magician who should have died.

"The so-called butterfly magic is said to be a mysterious magic discovered in the process of a caterpillar dissolving its body through the form of a pupa and transforming into a butterfly. The larva dies and is transformed into a new life of the butterfly. In this way, it can be applied to such It’s not impossible to understand the resurrection.”

"As expected of someone who can fake death in front of me, but the term 'real' is not quite right."

Although the timbre and tone were completely different, his tone was no different from Orlok's before.

"This body itself is an artificial human made of my blood and genetic factors. In fact, it was gradually transplanted together with the magic seal, and in the end the entire personality was moved over. However, something happened suddenly and the process of moving caused great losses. And due to the influence of the magic seal just now, half of the functions that have been retained have stopped now. Judging by the standards of butterfly magic, I should be the remnant of a failed transformation."

His personality was greatly lost, and half of the functions of the magic engraving were stopped. This was undoubtedly a disaster for the magician, but for some reason, Orlok's face was not depressed or annoyed, but revealed obvious relief and happiness.

"Mr. Orlock..." Huanye Lingli hesitated to speak.

"There's nothing to hide. I think you can tell that I'm about to die. People know that caterpillars will transform into butterflies after breaking out of their cocoons. How many people have thought about what happens to caterpillars that fail to transform? The same goes for butterfly magic. , I will end up like this after my transformation failed, just like that child, but I didn’t expect to die in your hands, this is the cause and effect."

The young man reached out and touched the monster's face. Judging from the remaining outline, it must be a beauty.

"She...she is?"

"She is Grivan's wife and Gulanid's mother."

"She was also your lover, and it was because of her that you killed Grevin? No, it's more than that, you are Gulanid's real father!"

Hanano Hisri was skeptical at first, then quickly nodded in confirmation. Guranid is still alive, but Orlok has never thought of seeking revenge on his enemies. The answer is obvious.

"Just save some face for the old man? Young man."

During the conversation, the boy's body gradually became older. It was the dying soul affecting the body, gradually bringing him closer to his proper posture.

"Ha ha."

He sneered, whether he was laughing at himself, the deceased Grevin, or both.

"Yes. Although there is a difference in age, she was indeed my lover. More than ten years later, I met her again under the introduction of Grevin... Ah, I have been in love for so many years. My life has all been in vain, I can’t help but think about her when I see her snow-white skin.”

The old man who is getting older is reminiscing about the long gone time.

"Now that I think about it, Grevin probably knows about this. There is also the fact that the lady will come to lament the fact that she has no children, and the old man will take advantage of the situation. They all have a premonition. In this case, he arranged that We meet again, and in the end, only the child doesn’t know about it.”

"Then, Gulanid Ashborne..."

"The mistake only happened once."

said the old man.

"Later, my wife suffered from a terminal illness and died not long after giving birth to her son. It was based on the cause and effect of life. Modern medicine seems to be a disease caused by genes or something. Even the secrets obtained from the druid The medicine had no effect. From that time on, Grivin went crazy. Not long after, the guy said he wanted to show me something good. Hahahaha, what did he show me, don’t you need to say anything more? "

A person who turns into a beast.

Lady who was told that she died shortly after giving birth.

"The guy said happily - how about it, she finally overcame her terminal illness. A woman who cannot give birth normally has the ability to be a familiar. I plan to use her body as a warehouse for magic engravings. I also got your With the influence of butterfly magic, I can let her preserve various magic seals like this. Please give me your blessing."

"..."

Hanano Hisri was silent, quietly listening to the old magician's confession.

"...Now that I think about it, maybe that guy is sincere. His love for his wife and his love for his son may all be sincere. It may be natural for a magician to turn his wife into a monster because of love. The idea. I also think that guy is right as a magician. Even if I think so, I still can’t stand it.”

Magicians should die for magic.

No matter what the cost, as long as you can take a step toward the secret of magic, that's the right path.

This is the first lesson for everyone, and Orlok, as one of the people closest to the mystery, forgot all about it in that moment. After killing his former friend Grevin Ashborne, he didn't remember clearly how he escaped from the city.

"In fact, you are more suitable to join us."

When Ryori Hanano said this, the old man was stunned and laughed. This laughter makes people feel that this is the most innocent laughter since the beginning of this incident.

"Most magicians, including me, regard you as deviant and paranoid. Maybe we ourselves are the ones who are paranoid. Ms. Hisari Hanano, can I ask you one last favor?"

"Please say."

"My child is begging you. Even though there are only remnants left, at least let him suffer less torture."

The old man turned around and bowed tremblingly to Kauno Hisri. Although he was almost rotten to the point of being a skeleton, the old man still completed this ritual.

The woman in kimono accepted the old man's bow, because she knew that if she didn't accept it, the old man would not feel at ease.

"I can only say that I try my best. After all, your and Grevin's research has violated a taboo that would scare most magicians."

"That's good, that's good. If there are any problems, let us go to the afterlife to solve them."

At this time, the old magician could no longer stand up. He just lay on the ground, moving slowly and hard, like a long journey. Although there was pain on that withered face, there was more of a true smile, as pure as a child's smile.

He finally touched Ashbourne's monster, which had expired.

"My love."

The old man hugged tightly his past lover who had turned into a beast.

“Perfom a dance.”

Swarms of golden butterflies are dancing in the world. This is the most essential secret of "butterfly magic". Even if it is only for a moment, the secret method can restore the transformed woman to her original appearance.

Amid the fluttering butterflies, the synthetic beast like a wolf spider regained the form of a beautiful woman. Although the damaged right half of the body could not be restored, the two people embracing each other were as beautiful as being blessed by the moonlight.

Hanano Hisori, who silently watched this scene, took off his glasses, his steps were light, his sleeves swaying, his snake-like eyes lost their shrewd calculation and were replaced by solemnity and solemnity.

She was dancing, the ancient soul-stirring dance.

"The magician dances with deception and mystery. May there be no expiration in the world after death. May you be together in the world after death and find eternal peace."