In Type-Moon, it all starts with adopting Sakura.

At four o'clock in the morning, the carriage doors finally opened again.

Then a tall, middle-aged man wearing a train hat and a black uniform walked in at the appointed time.

"Welcome, passengers. I am the train conductor for this journey."

The man spoke calmly with his head down, offering words of welcome, but his face lacked any genuine smile. It gave the impression that he was merely completing a task, delivering the same old opening lines. He had a distinctly manipulative, work-study vibe.

However, he continued to meticulously explain all the important information about the train journey to everyone in the carriage.

"This train will officially depart from Finland and embark on a three-day journey traversing land, sea, and mountainous terrains, ultimately circling the entire Nordic continent before returning to London. During this time, our train will hold an auction as scheduled, where passengers are free to purchase and bid. Similarly, after purchasing a Magic Eye, our train can provide a corresponding transplantation service, performing a professional transplant immediately, and you can also keep it for yourself. In addition, if any passengers wish to sell their Magic Eyes, they can come to the cabin at any time to find me, and I will arrange it for you as soon as possible."

"This concludes the important information and related matters regarding this train journey. We hope you all have a successful journey ahead."

"—In addition, if any passengers have any other needs, they can call the train crew at any time. Everyone, including myself, will do their best to meet all your needs."

That concludes the pre-auction advice.

Then, under the arrangement of this eccentric train conductor, everyone in the carriage was taken to their respective rooms to await the official start of this unique auction.

……

"Phew, the Demon Eye Collection Train is as troublesome as ever... At least I don't have to see that sly fox's stinky face anymore."

Arriving in the same guest room as Luo Wei, Aozaki Touko unabashedly pounced onto the soft, large bed, showing no restraint whatsoever. Even her coat, which she had taken off, was picked up and hung on the hanger by Luo Wei himself.

In stark contrast to the relaxed expression on Aozaki Touko's face, Luo Wei's expression was much more complex.

He sat steadily in his chair, closing his eyes to rest, while pondering what he should do next, and how to do it. He considered how to defend himself to maximize his advantage should the other party strike first…

"Hmm? What are you thinking about now?"

Aozaki Touko, who was lying on the bed, noticed Luo Wei's complicated expression and couldn't help but ask him a question out of curiosity.

She had initially thought that Rowe was simply annoyed by the trouble he and Rita had caused, but now it seemed that there were many things she didn't know about during their conversation...

If it's just that woman, there's no need to worry so much.

After all, no matter how skilled that vixen was, she couldn't possibly defeat him. Even if he wasn't a magician specializing in lethal magic, he was still a genuine Grand rank mage, not to mention she had just received a major upgrade in Fuyuki City. With the six Primal Runes he currently possessed, he was more than capable of sweeping aside the vast majority of modern magicians.

So...

Did Luo Wei notice something again by making that expression?

Aozaki Touko was somewhat curious about this.

"Hmm... it's not entirely certain yet, but that's roughly the situation."

Luo Wei slightly opened his eyes, looked at Orange who was sitting on the bed and suddenly leaned her face closer, then nodded and earnestly reminded her: "In any case, it's best to be careful. According to my deduction, it seems that the owner of this train does not intend to forgive you for what you have done."

"Huh? You mean the guy behind this train will settle scores with me later?"

Aozaki Touko was somewhat surprised by what Luo Wei said.

"More or less, but I don't have any evidence right now. Anyway, be careful. And don't underestimate that woman named Rita. Her identity might be more astonishing than you think."

"...Oh? You mean that vixen from earlier?"

Luo Wei's words also piqued Aozaki Touko's interest.

She had already realized that the other party was not simple, but even if she racked her brains, she couldn't figure out which family member dared to be so reckless as to provoke her to her face.

Moreover, she had to admit that the vixen was indeed quite capable; at least from the magical power she had just unleashed, it was clear that her level far surpassed that of an average color-rank magician. So...

For a moment, Aozaki Touko became particularly curious about that guy's background. At least in the seemingly mysterious world, such a guy could never be so unknown.

Luo Wei didn't hide anything from him. He wasn't used to being a riddle teller. However, instead of saying it directly, he wrote a riddle in mid-air using runes that only Aozaki Touko could decipher, a guess that made her gape in surprise. Then the topic was dropped.

After all, this train is someone else's territory. The train itself is already surrounded by countless magical rituals, making it almost like a mobile mini-world. He couldn't be sure what kind of methods the other party had set up here, so there were some things he couldn't say easily, lest he alert them.

Then, with both of them pretty much aware of the situation, Luo Wei glanced at the room and at Aozaki Touko, who was lying on the bed in her pajamas, her hair hanging down, completely oblivious to him, a woman of the opposite sex. He couldn't help but sigh and ask.

"Why am I sharing a room with you...?"

"Because I brought you here."

Aozaki Touko blinked and answered matter-of-factly.

"..."

Her answer left Luo Wei unsure how to respond.

However, Orange was right. This time, the rooms weren't assigned based on the number of people, but rather one room per invitation. So, it was only natural that he would share a room with Orange. When he learned of this arrangement, he specifically asked if he could have a new room added, but the train conductor refused.

Then, Ms. Rita invited Lovi to stay in her room so they could discuss more about magic, which led to Aozaki Touko calling her a sly fox. Lovi naturally sensed her ill intentions and refused, choosing to continue sharing a room with Aozaki Touko.

Fortunately, their rooms were quite luxurious.

If you separate the carriages, there are three independent areas: a toilet, a bathroom, and a room. And every piece of furniture is of the highest quality, all of which are exquisite pieces that are no less than those in Kenneth's house.

The bedroom features a mahogany desk exuding an antique charm. A lantern placed beside the desk replaces the modern table lamp, illuminating the entire desktop. Combined with the oil paintings on the wall and the quill pen on the desk, the atmosphere evokes a sense of stepping back into the Middle Ages.

only……

There was only one bed, and it was a small single bed.

Although it's luxurious and can barely accommodate two people lying down, they would undoubtedly be very close together.

Looking at Aozaki Touko, who had already made room for him and was smiling, Luo Wei couldn't help but curse inwardly.

There's just too much useless furniture in this carriage. How come there's not even a decent sofa in sight?

"It's a wonderful experience to be in the same room as a woman like you..."

Luo Wei shook his head as he sat down at the mahogany desk, then picked up a quill pen and drew patterns on several specially made spell cards, preparing for the battles that might happen later.

These words made Aozaki Touko frown.

"Heh, is it a hardship for you to live in the same house as me? Do you want to sleep with that vixen instead?"

"If you're really not satisfied, you can go sleep in the hallway. Maybe that vixen will come out and raid you at night."

"...Then I'll stay in the same room as you."

Upon hearing Aozaki Touko's wickedly humorous answer, Lo Wei made his choice decisively.

After all, he didn't really dislike Touko. After all, Touko Aozaki was a great beauty. At most, he just felt that sleeping like this was inconvenient and a bit awkward.

But if he were to sleep with Rita, it would be no different from putting a wolf and a sheep together. In that case, they might witness an earth-shattering battle tonight.

"Hmph, men..."

Aozaki Touko snorted coldly upon hearing this. Although Luo Wei had chosen her, for some reason, the way he chose her made her feel somewhat displeased. She then threw a cushion at Luo Wei's head, as if throwing a tantrum.

"Stop fooling around, Orange."

Lo Wei sighed at her behavior, which was completely out of character.

Sometimes he couldn't quite figure out Chengzi, after all, she was just too complicated.

Sometimes she's cold and composed, a true magician, killing as easily as drinking water. Other times, she's like a spoiled little girl in front of him, always getting into trouble and giving him a headache. But when they entrust their backs to each other, Orange is always the one you can trust; she will never let her friend down.

It is precisely these diverse and extremely complex personalities that have come together to form the Aozaki Touko we know today.

"But what do you think of the other guys? They're not exactly ordinary characters either, are they?"

"Aozaki Touko asked quietly."

"Oh? What do you think? Why don't you tell us your opinion first, Senior Orange?"

Lowe tossed the cushion, along with the question, back into Orange's hands.

"Should I answer? Hmm... let me think about it for a moment."

Upon receiving the pillow that Luo Wei had thrown back, Aozaki Touko crossed her legs and hugged it to her chest. After thinking for a moment, she gave her answer.

"Aside from Rita, your uncle from the Lehman family and his daughter are clearly just passing through. They're only here because of their partnership with the Mystic Eye Collection Train. While he might buy some Mystic Eyes he likes, he'll likely use them more as prototypes for making fakes. Their main purpose is probably to inflate the auction prices, but they'll return items once they exceed a certain threshold; they certainly won't intentionally drive up prices. As for that one-eyed priest…"

"He's quite interesting, but that eye patch is specially made, so I have no way of knowing whether his eyes underneath are demonic eyes or some kind of broken eyes."

"You're actually saying that it's impossible to determine whether he's a buyer or a seller, right?"

Luo Wei picked up where he left off.

“You’re right, but rather than figuring out whether he’s a buyer or a seller, I’m more interested in knowing his purpose for coming here. After all, it’s rare to see agents coming to this place.”

Aozaki Touko also agreed with Luo Wei's point of view.

"Yeah... He said he was sent here because of a mission, but what kind of mission is it? You know, that guy's level is definitely not simple."

"What's there to be afraid of? This is the Demon Eye Collection Train. Even the Church of the Holy See shouldn't cause trouble here. Besides, we have no grudge against each other, and he seems to respect you quite a bit. Even if he does something reckless and harms the train, it has nothing to do with us. As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend, isn't it?"

Aozaki Touko blinked, then calmly asked Luo Wei for confirmation.

She felt like she had grasped some key points.

However, Luo Wei simply shook his head slightly, then said in a deep voice:

"Senior Orange, sometimes you shouldn't be too subjective in your opinions, and you shouldn't blindly trust your own judgment."

"what?"

Aozaki Touko was somewhat puzzled.

"The meaning is actually very simple: don't oversimplify things, and don't underestimate others. Sometimes things will develop far beyond your expectations. Although your logic is correct and logical, and it is indeed a very likely correct answer, it may not be the final answer. After all, there are more than just correct choices in this world."

Luo Wei spoke earnestly and in a deep voice, which surprised Aozaki Touko. After all, she had always treated Luo Wei as an equal and communicated with him in a friendly tone. This was the first time she had ever seen him lecturing her in such a superior manner.

only……

She did think of something.

It was as if I could vaguely see a shadow of my past self again.

Are you... reminding me?

"Pretty much, but I feel like you've gotten a bit carried away lately, Orange. Too many good things and smooth progress have made you complacent."

"Just a reminder, you need to remember that I'm not always there for you, so don't take things for granted. It's essential to be vigilant."

Luo Wei put away the spell card, put down the quill pen in his hand, and then sat down on Orange's bedside.

Be wary...

Lost in thought...

Upon hearing these words, Aozaki Touko's usually quiet mind began to ponder. She seemed to see herself again many years ago, when she had just become a Grand Master, fearless and arrogant, which ultimately led to her being abandoned by everyone and losing everything.

“Love…”