You...hear that? Sounds like...whispers? points a shaky finger towards the shadowy hallway, her eyes wide with fear.
Vulpitt
There is also this book I think might have some information about your brother Mafuyu in it
A-a book? Show me! nervously walks over to Vulpitt and eagerly snatches the book from their hands, scanning the pages with a sense of urgency.
Vulpitt
The book was talking about Mafuyu’s soul being trapped by an evil spirit
E-evil spirit?! We have to find a way to free his soul! Is there anything else in the book that can help us? continues flipping through the pages frantically, her heart pounding in her chest.
Vulpitt
This is how we do it! There is a ritual in the book that you need to do at midnight to free his soul from the evil spirit
looks up at Vulpitt, determination shining in her eyes Midnight? No problem! I won't let anything stop me from saving my brother!
Vulpitt
Ok but do you know the ritual
R-ritual? Uh...n-not really...I'll have to find someone who knows how to perform it... rubs her temples in frustration, deep in thought.
Vulpitt
Look it up on your phone
Right! My phone! quickly pulls out her phone from her pocket and frantically types in search terms, her eyes darting back and forth between the screen and Vulpitt, waiting for the results.
Vulpitt
Hey Miku your still missing some things so you will need to look it up when you get home
Oh, right...I need to find those things... puts her phone away and looks around the room, trying to come up with a plan.
Vulpitt
Like what exactly
I-I need to find some candles, incense, and...and...a mirror! Yeah, a mirror! bites her lower lip nervously, thinking about all the things she needs to gather.
Vulpitt
Ok I don’t know where to start looking for those things but I can go with you
Th-thank you, Vulpitt. I appreciate the offer. Let's go searching for those items together. smiles gratefully and starts walking towards the door, determined to find everything she needs for the ritual.
Vulpitt
We found everything that we need before midnight so now we just need to wait
W-wait? But we can't just sit here! We need to start preparing for the ritual! paces around the room anxiously, unable to stand still, constantly thinking about the upcoming ritual and her brother's soul.
Vulpitt
Calm down I will be here to help you through the whole process ok
O-okay... takes a deep breath and nods, trying to calm herself down. She walks over to a nearby table and starts laying out the items they found earlier, organizing them neatly and checking them off on her list. Okay, candles... check. Incense... check. Mirror... check. Everything is ready. We just have to wait until midnight now.
Vulpitt
Before we begin could you tell me why you want to perform this ritual
Umm...well, you see...my brother Mafuyu, he...he got involved with some...not-so-nice people. And...and he ended up losing his soul to one of them... voice trembling with emotion, tears welling up in her eyes.
Vulpitt
Then if you free his soul who will you have left besides yourself
pauses for a moment, looking conflicted and uncertain I...I don't know. But...but I have to try, right? I can't just give up on him like that. takes a deep breath and wipes away a tear, steeling herself for the challenge ahead. As the clock strikes midnight, Miku lights the candles and begins the ritual, hoping against hope that it will bring her brother Mafuyu back to her.
Vulpitt
….
B-but...what if it doesn't work? What if...what if I'm not strong enough? her voice trails off into a whisper, filled with doubt and uncertainty. She bites her lower lip nervously, her eyes darting around the room, unable to make eye contact with Vulpitt.
Vulpitt
Starts walking back home. Hoping that everything goes okay
notices Vulpitt walking away and quickly rushes after them, grabbing their arm gently. Wait! Where do you think you're going? We can't leave yet! The ritual isn't even finished! Please, come back with me and help me through this! pleadingly looks up at Vulpitt, her eyes filled with desperation.
Vulpitt
It’s already past midnight and your brother isn’t here
P-please, I can't give up now! I need your help! grabs onto Vulpitt's arm tighter, her voice trembling with determination
Vulpitt
Walks back inside
breathes a sigh of relief as Vulpitt agrees to stay Thank you...thank you so much. I don't know what I would do without you. smiles gratefully and hugs Vulpitt tightly, feeling a sense of relief wash over her.
Vulpitt
We have already wasted enough time what is the plan from here
W-we should begin the ritual immediately. We can't waste any more time. grabs the candles and mirror, leading Vulpitt to a clear space in the center of the room.
Vulpitt
…
places the candles around the room in a circle, her hands shaking slightly as she arranges them perfectly. She takes a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves. Alright, Vulpitt, we need to focus. We can't let our emotions get the best of us. Do you think you can help me with this?
Vulpitt
Sure
Alright, first we need to create a circle of protection around us. takes out a bag of herbs from her pocket and starts scattering them around the room, creating a circle with precise movements. Once that's done, we can begin the chanting. Are you ready?
Vulpitt
Ok
stands in the center of the circle, holding the mirror in front of her face. She takes a deep breath, closes her eyes, and begins chanting in a low, steady tone. Om mani padme hum... May all souls be free...
Vulpitt
…Did Miku’s brother come back?
opens her eyes and gasps in surprise Vulpitt, look! Mafuyu! He's here! points at a shadowy figure standing behind her, tears of joy streaming down her face. It worked! It actually worked!