Chapter 11: "A Pact Sealed in Crimson"
The revelation of the mermaid's secret weighed heavy in the moonlit night. Seraphina, her voice soft as a whispered promise, had unveiled the ancient mermaid legend—a means to gain legs, if only for a short time, using the blood of a willing human.
Henry's fascination with the scientific unknown had found a new target. The prospect of witnessing a legendary transformation, of altering the course of nature through an old mermaid legend, stirred the depths of his psyche. Yet, he couldn't ignore the gravity of what Seraphina had revealed.
As he considered the implications, Henry inquired with a hint of hesitation, "Seraphina, you mean to say that, according to this legend, the blood of a willing human can grant you legs, if only for a time?"
Seraphina nodded, her eyes shining with a blend of hope and apprehension. "Yes, that's what the legend says. It's a pact, a bond formed through blood. The human offers a piece of themselves willingly, and in return, the mermaid gains legs. But it's not without consequences. Once the bond is broken, the legs turn to fins once more."
Henry's scientific curiosity was undeniable, but he understood the gravity of such a pact. He contemplated the implications of offering his blood and the repercussions that might follow. However, his mad scientist's mind was eager to explore uncharted territory, even if it meant treading in the world of legend and mysticism.
After a moment of thoughtful silence, he spoke, "Seraphina, if you're willing to trust me with such a secret, I'm willing to offer my blood to see this legend come to life. Just tell me how this pact is sealed, and we'll embark on this journey together."
The pact was sealed, not in ink or with words, but in the depths of their intent. As they reached an understanding, the moon above bore witness to their pact, and the ocean whispered tales of an unusual bond formed between a mermaid and a scientist, as their destinies intertwined in ways that defied the boundaries of reality.
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