Magical Preparations Before the Parade - 神威x巡音

💜💗💜💗💜 Story 💗💜💗💜💗 Halloween night was approaching, and the town was already filled with a festive atmosphere. The streets were decorated with glowing jack-o'-lanterns, while shop windows displayed all kinds of ghosts, skeletons, and other spooky decorations. Colorful lights illuminated the entire town, making everything look especially lively. Tonight, the annual Halloween parade was about to begin. Both adults and children were looking forward to taking part in the grand celebration. Meanwhile, inside an old mansion on the outskirts of town, two magicians were making their final preparations for the evening. Kamui Gakupo stood in the center of a spacious magical workshop. His desk was covered with various magical potions, feather pens, ancient books, and several crystals emitting a faint glow. He wore his usual clothes, his long hair neatly tied back. Holding a small mirror in his hand, he carefully examined his reflection. "Gakupo, are you still working on that spell?" Megurine Luka peeked into the workshop. She was holding a magical notebook in one hand and two freshly brewed cups of tea in the other. "Yes. I believe it would be best to use a disguise spell that completely alters our outward magical characteristics tonight." Gakupo put down the mirror and accepted the tea Luka offered him. "After all, there will be quite a few human magic enthusiasts at the parade. If anyone notices traces of our true magical nature, it might attract unnecessary attention." Luka nodded. Although they lived close to the human world, revealing their identities as magicians was not something they could afford to do casually. The magical community had its own rules, especially regarding the prohibition against openly demonstrating genuine magic to ordinary humans. Therefore, whenever a festival like Halloween arrived, they always prepared special disguise spells so they could blend naturally into the crowds. "I've already prepared my own spell," Luka said, placing her notebook on the desk with a smile. "But I'd like to see how yours turns out first." Gakupo gently moved his fingers. A purple light appeared in his palm before gradually spreading to surround his entire body. When the light faded, his appearance had undergone several subtle changes. His eyes, which could normally perceive the flow of magical energy, now looked completely ordinary. The magical aura he had accumulated over the years had also been concealed. Even the faint glow that naturally surrounded him whenever he used magic had disappeared without a trace. Gakupo looked into the mirror again, checking carefully for any remaining imperfections. "Well?" "Very successful." Luka stepped closer and examined him carefully. "However, your expression still looks a little like that of the serious magician you usually are." Gakupo raised an eyebrow slightly. "Does that need to be changed as well?" "Of course not." Luka couldn't help laughing. "That's part of your charm." Gakupo smiled helplessly before turning his attention toward her. "Your turn." Luka put down her teacup and walked to the center of the workshop. She opened her magical notebook to the appropriate page, reviewed the incantation and casting sequence, and then extended both hands. Soft pink sparks floated from her fingertips, gradually forming an intricate magical circle in the air. Unlike Gakupo, who preferred directly concealing his magical presence, Luka specialized in illusions. Her magic allowed her appearance and aura to blend naturally into the human environment. A brief glimmer passed through her eyes before they returned to normal. The magical energy surrounding her gradually disappeared. Even the tiny particles of light that usually appeared when she performed magic were completely suppressed. She turned around gently, making sure the spell was stable. "Done!" Luka looked at Gakupo happily. "Let me check." Gakupo approached her and gently traced an invisible rune across her forehead with his finger. It was a verification spell designed to ensure that her disguise was complete. A moment later, he nodded with satisfaction. "Excellent. There's no magical energy leaking through." "Yours is perfect too." Luka smiled and reached up to straighten his collar. The two then began preparing the magical accessories they would need for the evening. Gakupo took out an ordinary silver pocket watch and transformed it into a protective charm. It could activate a defensive barrier without attracting anyone's attention. If an unexpected situation occurred, the watch would automatically generate an invisible protective shield. Luka, meanwhile, prepared several cards that appeared to be ordinary decorative accessories. In reality, each one contained a different spell. One could produce a brief cloud of smoke, another could create fascinating changes in the surrounding lights, and a third could instantly teleport them both to a safe location if necessary. "This smoke card... are you really planning to bring it to the parade?" Gakupo picked one up and examined it carefully. "Of course! What's Halloween without a little smoke?" Luka answered confidently. "I'm simply worried that you might accidentally turn the entire street into a maze of smoke." "I wouldn't do that!" She puffed out her cheeks and quickly took the card back. Watching her serious expression, Gakupo couldn't help chuckling. Eventually, they placed all their magical accessories into their small bags and checked the stability of their disguise spells one final time. Just before leaving, Luka suddenly stopped. "Gakupo." "What is it?" "Do you think we can really enjoy the parade tonight just like ordinary people, without having to worry about anything?" Gakupo looked at her before gently taking her hand. "Of course. Tonight, we're not magicians. We're simply two ordinary visitors who want to enjoy the Halloween parade." "Then it's a promise!" Luka smiled brightly. Gakupo nodded gently and walked out of the mansion with her. The moment the door closed, the magical barrier surrounding the mansion quietly activated, completely concealing their true identities and magical presence. Outside, the music of the Halloween parade had already begun. People wearing masks and colorful costumes gathered along the streets, enjoying the festive atmosphere. Children ran around carrying jack-o'-lanterns while their parents hurried to take photographs. Laughter and cheerful conversations filled the air. Gakupo and Luka naturally blended into the crowd. Nobody knew that these two seemingly ordinary visitors were actually powerful magicians. "Gakupo, look over there!" Luka pointed toward a street performance in the distance, her eyes sparkling with excitement. "Let's go and have a look!" "All right. Take your time, and don't wander off." He held her hand firmly and accompanied her toward the lively crowd. Tonight, they didn't need to cast any genuine spells or worry about their identities being discovered. At least until the parade ended, they intended to enjoy every moment of this Halloween night together. What neither of them knew, however, was that there might be other people with magical abilities quietly hiding among the cheerful crowds tonight.