Hogwarts: This fairy tale is too eerie

At this moment, the fourth-floor corridor is a restricted area.

The narrow room had been completely transformed, the space had expanded, as if one had entered a spell of seamless expansion.

The stone pavement underfoot was gone, replaced by a row of huge black and white piano keys.

Every time that soaring note strikes down, it creates intense ripples!

The originally cramped ceiling above my head has become like a stage backdrop, with a thick blackness condensing above my head and huge orange-yellow curtains hanging on both sides.

And at the center of this stage are the four animal skeletons merged together—the Bremen Band, playing magnificent and deathly sounds!

Saul stood below, looking up at the Bremen Band suspended high in the sky.

Look at that donkey, gripping a long, thin bone with its front hooves, using it as a conductor's baton, waving it rapidly and haphazardly, directing the animals to play a wild and unrestrained symphony!

"That's so sneaky!" The fire demon, swirling around Thor, shouted angrily, "He deliberately ran all that way just to avoid facing the enemy head-on! Coward!"

"She's a shy fantasy."

Thor chuckled.

As the Fire Demon said, as soon as the prologue began, the space rapidly expanded.

The four band members merged and twisted together, rising into the air to evade Thor's attacks by maintaining distance.

Once the overture was finished, the second act began without a second's delay.

It seemed as if they were afraid that Thor would smash them to pieces before that happened.

"brush!"

Thor raised his wand, and his dark green thorn whip lashed into the air, only to be shattered by the enormous musical notes played, splattering juice that dripped onto the black and white piano keys.

[Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!]

The dog's tail struck the drumhead made of bones with a heavy thud, the sound shaking the entire space!

It was as if it were furiously awakening the slumbering life, urging them to don armor, pick up spears, and rush towards the battle of judgment!

A continuous stream of high notes emanated from the meow's mouth, forming the main melody of this war song:

[The day of fury, the day that turned the world to ashes!]

[Pass through the tomb beneath the night sky, and summon all to the throne!]

The musical notes reverberated outwards in concentric circles, and suddenly, an angry roar echoed from the ground:

"Roar... Roar—!!!"

The three-headed dog shook its three enormous heads, and the chains around its neck rattled loudly, as if it were about to break under the weight.

Its orange-yellow pupils gradually became cloudy, and a terrifying, eerie blue flame gradually ignited on its jet-black fur!

Saul's gaze sharpened, and he chuckled softly, "Heh, now I know why the Bremen Band chose this place for their main stage."

—Because here are the most terrifying yet easiest-to-control "monsters" currently existing at Hogwarts!

"Hagrid, when Voldemort is away, you (the magical creatures) are the greatest danger."

Thor gave a low shout, and with a flick of his wrist, a book shimmering with golden light appeared in his palm!

"Miss Butterfly, please exhale your smoke!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a thick cloud of gray smoke billowed out from the open book!

"Splash, splash."

Like the fluttering of butterfly wings, the sound of pages turning softly filled the air.

Long, slender, and graceful dark blue arms gently embraced him from behind.

A languid, seductive voice breathed into Thor's ear, carrying a pungent whiff of smoke, as it spoke, each word distinct and deliberate:

Ask me anything, Master Curator~ I can tell you even the smallest details...

I'm only telling you this~

As she spoke, the eyes growing on the beautiful butterfly wings glared at the fire demon, clearly remembering how it had burned her last time.

They selectively forgot who the real culprit was.

"Tch, a caterpillar."

The Fire Demon scoffed disdainfully.

Immediately afterwards, the two "people" felt an irresistible pull that drew their gaze to the three-headed giant dog in front of them!

The three-headed dog, which had been "normal" before, was now enveloped in a ghostly blue spiritual fire, and its once intact flesh was now covered with layers of white bones that looked like armor!

"Clang!"

The chains binding it fell off, its bones rubbed together, and its already enormous body swelled even larger, becoming almost as big as a truck!

"roar!!"

The three pairs of eyes, consumed by a bloodthirsty desire, stared intently at Thor, baring their fangs and scratching impatiently at the piano keys!

On this day of furious reckoning, my heart is shattered like ashes!

The meowing reached another peak, and the drumbeats from its tail became heavier and more rapid, like the rolling thunder of judgment!

Those who are guilty must be judged!

As the last sound faded, the three-headed dog raised its head and roared, its limbs tensing, before leaping up!

"Ding-dong!"

Its massive form landed on the black and white piano keys, producing a jarring, discordant sound!

In the blink of an eye, he pounced on Thor!

A shadow descended, and three rows of terrifying fangs slashed down toward Thor's head!

--However.

Even with death looming, Saul showed no sign of panic.

The three-headed dog's ferocious appearance was reflected in its misty gray eyes. Its mouth opened, uttering words that overlapped with those of Miss Butterfly:

【O】

【R】

【U】

"boom!!!"

Smoke billowed up, and three giant letters made of smoke slammed into the head of the three-headed dog like cannonballs!

It actually knocked it over!

Its massive body tumbled across the piano keys, producing a series of discordant notes.

Miss Butterfly lifted her chin with one hand, crossed her arms, and playfully flicked her nimble tongue with a charming smile:

Little crocodile, little crocodile, your golden scales are so beautiful!

[Laughing happily, filing its sharp nails, all for this important moment—]

[Play happily with the little fish~]

"roar!!"

The billowing smoke coalesced into a crocodile as large as a three-headed dog!

The crocodile opened its long, gaping mouth and spat out small, thrashing fish that splattered all over the three-headed dog, knocking it unable to lift its head!

"Well done, Miss Butterfly."

Thor raised the corners of his mouth, inwardly sighing:

It feels so good to use the "villain's" moves to fight others!

Will the curator give me a reward?

Miss Butterfly flipped over in mid-air, her long legs crossed, and tilted her head to tease.

He kept exhaling smoke letters that swirled around Thor, lifting his hair and clothes.

—This is what Hermione saw as soon as she pushed the door open and walked in.

Her face immediately darkened, then flushed bright red!

What kind of behavior is this!

These fantastical monsters have absolutely no human morality!

"Hermione?"

Thor turned his head, waving away the smoke that was obscuring his vision, and looked in surprise at Hermione who had appeared in the doorway.

"I didn't tell you not to come out—"

"How could I not come to find you! Don't say any more! Thor, do you know how chaotic things are outside!"

"All those living armors standing by the wall have come to life! They're lined up and clattering this way! Luckily, I can run faster than them!!"

Upon hearing this, Thor's brow twitched.

Looking up at the Bremen Band suspended high in the center of the stage, a hint of smugness seemed to appear on the faces of the three little animals playing.

"...Oh dear, we can't hide it from Professor McGonagall now."

Not only could he not hide it from Professor McGonagall, but now the entire faculty and student body of the university would know that he had pulled off a major stunt!

Under Hermione's eager gaze, Thor sighed softly, looked up, and his eyes sparkled with excitement!

He grinned and said happily:

"Then we can only let more people witness the beautiful form of this fantasy entity and participate in this grand performance!"

"Are you happy, Bremen Band? You have a bigger audience now!"

Of course, Thor wouldn't let it run rampant!

"..."

Hermione was stunned.

I thought Thor would panic, but I never expected that even with his own safety threatened, he could still think from the perspective of a fantasy entity!

Is that...is there a human brain inside that skull?!

In an instant, Hermione felt that her understanding of Thor had deepened.

The next second—

Hermione Granger's understanding of you has increased! The abilities of the fantasy form "Ms. Know-It-All" Butterfly have been enhanced!

[New book page obtained:]

【The Multi-Armed Conductor!】