"Unfortunately, an endless rain basically trapped us at home... The thunderstorm was bigger and more terrifying than I had seen before."

"One night, a dazzling lightning flashed on the lake, and the pine trees on the Jura Mountain were clearly visible, and everything was illuminated in an instant. In the darkness, only the thunderbolts above my head can be heard, which is really scary."

This is a passage from Mary Shelley's diary in 1816, which tells what happened to the couple when they lived in Geneva when there was no summer.

As the second wife of the famous poet Shelley, Mary Shelley is also famous in the history of literature——

She created "Frankenstein" in 1818, not only the world's first real science fiction, but also a horror.

Mary Shelley is no stranger to Charlotte, who has specially studied the history of ghosts and monsters in the East and the West, trying to detect the traces of spells from it.

He knew that, according to Mary Shelley’s narrative, the idea of ​​the "Frankenstein" story originally originated in 1816.

That year, when the Shelleys lived in Geneva, they met Byron, who was also a famous poet.

The few people talked very happily, because they were often trapped at home and unable to go out because of the continuous storms in the summer.

In this case, the boring poets and writers began to tell each other ghost stories.

——So, there is "Frankenstein" by Mary Shelley.

——There is also Byron's "Vampire".

Although to be precise, "Vampire" is the work of Byron's personal doctor Polydori, but everyone knows that there are serious traces of Byron in it.

The "Vampire" provided inspiration for Bram Stoker's creation of "Dracula".

——It is this work that completely turned Dracula into a synonym for vampire.

Originally, Charlotte felt that this was just a natural evolution from folklore to literary masterpieces, and did not consider any ghosts in it.

Hearing "Al Pacino"'s ghost version history about Dracula, and hearing the other person talking about the year of no summer in 1816, he realized that in the ghost story gathering of Byron and Shelley, perhaps There are also ghosts hidden.

"You told Byron the story of Dracula?"

Charlotte asked curiously.

"I'm just an old man passing by, telling them a story casually, and then..."

"Al Pacino" spread his hands,

"As for Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein," it was a windfall."

——I think my worldview has to be reshaped again! What the **** is this guy! ?

In his mind, Charlize was completely stunned.

Charlotte was still dubious.

——Don't rush to believe what he said, none of these need to be verified.

Charlotte had a certain concentration and asked again.

"In other words, the reason why Dracula eventually became a vampire, a ghost-like existence, not a god, is actually your punishment for his breach of contract?"

"You can understand that."

"Al Pacino" gave Charlotte a slightly smug look at Charlize's body.

"Cardinal Richelieu once said that the pen is more powerful than the sword. I just practiced it."

"I think it's just three people becoming tigers and killing people with a message."

Following Charlize’s usual way, and rolling her eyes with Charlize’s face, Charlotte brought the topic back to reality.

"Your revenge is indeed very powerful. But since you have retaliated against Dracula, why are you still chasing him?"

With that, he pointed his finger at Keanu Reeves, who was still sluggish.

"You said that what really attracted you was the curse from Dracula on him, but that wasn't Dracula himself after all? Come here for a curse, as for?"

"It seems you don't understand what this curse is."

"Al Pacino" shook his head.

"However, you may have heard of a vampire term-"first embrace"?"

"Does a vampire transform a living person into a ritual for the next generation of vampires?"

Charlotte knew the term naturally, and he glanced at Keanu Reeves suspiciously.

"The curse on Reeves is the first embrace? But he is still alive! Or is it true that the first embrace is not what the legend says!?"

"It is indeed different from legends. The truth of spells is always hidden under the history and legends."

"Al Pacino" said a line that fits Charlotte's point of view,

"The true first embrace is not actually a ritual to create the next vampire, but a ritual of reincarnation."

"Rebirth!?"

Charlotte suddenly understood.

"You mean Dracula wants to take advantage of the first embrace to occupy Keanu Reeves' body!?"

"Yes, it's like you occupy this pretty girl's body now."

"Al Pacino" glanced at Charlotte, then said,

"However, his possession will be permanent-although I was pulled back and did not become a god, as a half-human and half-ghost, Dracula's power is still strong, but he is subject to many restrictions. "

"For example, unlike ghosts, they have very weak resistance to time erosion, right?"

Charlotte already understood what the other person meant.

"So, he must change his body every once in a while, and Keanu Reeves, is his next goal?"

"Your guess is absolutely correct."

"Al Pacino" slapped,

"It seems that you really know ghosts and spells. Then, the exorcist who doesn't know the name, would you like to make a deal with me?"

"Sure enough, is there a deal?"

Charlotte showed an "unsurprisingly" expression,

"No wonder you want to talk to me for so long."

"Al Pacino" shrugged.

"My punishment for Dracula's breach of contract is not only to destroy his chance to become a god, but also to keep him in a decadent half-human and half-ghost state, and regret not the original."

"That's why you found here, because you are just to destroy Dracula's reincarnation?"

"Yes. That's a punishment!"

"Al Pacino" nodded.

"What I want you to do for me now is to get rid of the curse of first embrace on this kid and return this power to me."

"Can't you do it yourself?"

"If I do it, I can only kill this kid!"

"Al Pacino" said very horrible words nonchalantly,

"Moreover, even then, I can't directly recover this layer of power. I originally planned to kill this kid and destroy Dracula's reincarnation, but after discovering that you have come, I have plans to ask you for help. ."

"Yes?"

Charlotte nodded.

"It's not impossible to break the curse on Keanu Reeves, but you have to explain to me first, what is this curse called "First Embrace"?"

"This is actually a curse that makes people feel lonely!"

The words of "Al Pacino" are full of chills~lightnovelpub.net~ The cursed people, friends, relatives, wives, children, under the influence of the curse, will gradually die out, and the cursed will eventually die. There will only be one person left. At that time, his mood will be very much in line with the lonely mood of a vampire—"

"It's time for Dracula to reincarnate!"

Charlotte understood what the other person meant, and he nodded.

"I can help you lift the curse on Keanu Reeves, but what about the reward? Three wishes?"

"I haven't done that kind of thing for a long time!"

"Al Pacino" shook his head, then stared at Charlotte scorchingly.

"But I can still satisfy your wish, but do you want to sign a contract with me?"