"Borrow power? Of course. Sir is well suited to the power of the Red Butterflies. At the Banquet of the Gods during the Battle of Randall River Valley, Miss Bayes, you saw our power."
Helen answered, and Iluna nodded again before asking the crucial question:
"It is precisely because of the power you possess, the kind that nearly merges you with Shade, that I thought of this question—can a human like me do something similar? Two-in-One, Two-in-One... Can people merge completely like you do? Just like the ending of those 'Clock Tower Lovers,' can emotions truly accomplish impossible miracles?"
This idea had not occurred to her on a whim. It was because she and Shade had always, through all sorts of wondrous circumstances, happened to meet the requirements of Chosen Ones. But this time, Iluna could not think of how she and Shade could achieve "Two-in-One."
The twins exchanged another glance. In their opinion, Dorothy Louisa and Leisha Cavendish were the humans most likely to achieve Two-in-One. And according to Shade's description, the Witches of Knowledge and Wisdom had nearly achieved it as well.
"For human bodies and souls to merge, the souls need to be self-consistent and the bodies need to be similar. It is difficult, extremely difficult. But for Sir..."
Grace seemed thoughtful, while Helen softly prompted:
"The power of emotions is easiest to realize through stories. That is why Ring Arcanists skilled in Enlightenment Elements possess such power. Hasn't Sir mastered many unusual powers of stories? Miss Bayes, you need to understand what exactly you wish to do."
"Of course."
Grace lightly continued her reminder:
"As long as you want to help Sir, no matter what you do, we can help you."
A tiny red butterfly flew from her fingertip. After landing in Iluna's hand, it turned