"So I see now. Makes sense. But, why?" Piran says that with a confused look and a puzzling voice.

"Heard about the deaths of other crew members?"

"Yes. What about that? "

"Bubble thinks someone used dark magic to kill them and who ever did that will do the same to her."

"What? You believe that?"

"Look, mate. You are a wiccan and you are the last person to question that."

"What nonsense? It's true that I am a wiccan, but that doesn’t mean I am not practical. I do have faith in the possibility of magic.

Besides, we believe in the magic of nature. It will give us harmony and strength. We have a strict motto "An' ye harm none, do what ye will." Our belief system doesn’t see the magic in harm. Harmful acts are contradictory. "

Piran takes a long breath and continues

"But, neither have I ever witnessed such thing in real, nor have I heard from anyone I know. Even if it's possible, case like murder needs a lot more than average magic."

" And how do you know that?" Mir questions.

"From the books." Piran answers immediately.

"Don't try to act like you didn’t do it."

"Look, mister. You are the one who is tied down here. If I was really a murderer, I would have gotten rid of you by now."

"Fair point."

"Look. All I am saying is that there’s a possibility it’s a work of highly manipulative, smart murderer. Tailing for magic may lead to wrong road."

"How do you explain those deaths? How can any human possibly orchestrated such perfect crime?"

"I don't know. All I know is that wasting enough time may lead to Bubble's death too."

"It's not the first case like this for me. Dealt with it before. You can count me on that. I know my game. But, first, untie me or else I won't be able to do my job."

Piran comes near and advances his knife. Proceeds to cut the ropes.

Mir sighs a breath of relief.

"Ah, yes. Finally some freedom of movement. Thank you." Mir looks at Piran with a shameless, arrogant huge smile on his face, showing all his teeth.

"You are welcome." says Piran with a cautious and disgusted look.

To break the awkwardness, Piran adds

"So you are saying you have witnessed real magic?"

" A lot more than that, kid."

"Fascinating. Either you are a delusional lunatic or a bloody legend."

"Here I am. Sane enough to dig up your nest and break in."

"That breaking into my house part is in the borderline of insanity."

"It's a necessary insanity. Call me a mad lad, but sometimes a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do "

"Aight. Fair enough. So, Bubble's truly is in danger. I had a hunch. Was worried ever since those girls died.

That's why I go there to check upon Bubble."

"Love affair businesses are not my cup of tea.

Not that I have an appetite for it, but now it really has become my business. So, tell me, what's going on here with you two? Why do you still care about her?"

"Alright. I will tell you everything if it helps you in your investigation."