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

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While Lehman was inwardly marveling, Hansa treated the two women's subtle rivalry as a morning drama, enjoying it alongside her food—a truly delightful accompaniment. Meanwhile, Lovi, after using his magic to verify the food was alright, casually grabbed two pieces of cake and ate them, then quietly sat in his seat without uttering another word.

Among those present, apart from Hansa, who didn't care about his position or image at all and ate and drank to his heart's content, the rest of the people just ate a little something and went through the motions.

After all, their purpose in coming to this train was not simply to have a meal, but to search for their desired treasures.

In the quiet atmosphere, time passed quickly.

"Ok?"

The mealtime ended, and it was already eight o'clock in the morning.

Almost at the same moment they arrived at the agreed time, Luo Wei, who was the most perceptive among them, suddenly noticed something.

He followed his instincts and turned to look in the direction of the gate.

Sure enough, a beautiful woman dressed in gorgeous clothes appeared there immediately.

She strode in with elegant steps, her attire incredibly vibrant, as if she had stepped gracefully out of an oil painting, radiating an irresistible glow. A floor-length, dark red velvet gown trailed behind her, its hem swaying gently like blooming rose petals.

However, what was most striking was the eye patch she wore. The patch was meticulously crafted from black lace, its edges embroidered with intricate gold patterns, resembling the emblem of an ancient family's train. Beneath the patch, a mysterious aura emanated, making one wonder what secrets lay hidden behind her veiled eyes.

Although I didn't see it with my own eyes, there's no doubt that this woman's blindfold conceals a pair of demonic eyes, and judging from the aura emanating from them, their level is definitely not low. I wonder what kind of magic she used to allow her to move freely even with her eyes covered.

And seemingly noticing Luo Wei's early arrival, the woman who had just walked in smiled politely at him before introducing herself to everyone.

"Good morning, distinguished guests. Let me introduce myself. I am the host of this auction, and I will be hosting the next auction for you."

"Um……"

Luo Wei nodded slightly in acknowledgment. The people sitting at the table beside him also remained silent, quietly waiting for the auction to officially begin.

"Since everyone agrees, let's begin today's exhibition."

Seeing that no one present raised any objections, the mysterious blindfolded woman then announced her presence.

After saying that, she gently clapped her hands.

Then, the table, which had been laden with food, suddenly trembled before everyone. The food placed in the center gradually descended, replacing it with a large, pristine white surface, making room for the exhibit that was about to appear before them. Soon, as the mechanism continued to operate, the void created by the falling food was immediately filled by other objects that were rising.

The rising and falling motion, accompanied by the roar of machinery, creates a sense of ceremony, like a supporting character leaving the stage and the main character making their grand entrance.

And that is indeed the case.

Although there were no overly elaborate decorations or subtle accompaniment, the moment the main character appeared at the exhibition, it immediately drew the attention of most people present.

Undoubtedly, these main characters appearing at this moment have successfully captured their attention and stirred the hearts of each and every one of them.

What rose in the very center of the table was not expensive gold or silver jewelry, nor any luxurious decorations. It was merely a series of transparent glass containers filled with an amber-colored liquid, and within them, pairs of vivid eyes radiating a bewitching light—these were the auction items they were about to display in advance.

There are four pairs among them, and it's easy to tell from their luster that these are all gold-level magic eyes.

Because they are separated by a special glass container and cannot be removed, judging from their appearance alone, one can only confirm their Mystic Eye level at most, and it is difficult to deduce the attributes and functions of these Mystic Eyes.

The moment he saw the four pairs of golden-level magic eyes appear, the head of the Lehman family, a lineage of magic eyes, immediately widened his eyes and looked at the displayed magic eyes with a gaze full of inquiry and longing.

Even the Hanseatic League, with its own background as an agent, was taken aback by this extravagant gesture, inwardly exclaiming, 'This is truly unbelievable!'

After all, these are all Gold-level Magic Eyes. Even in the entire world, there are probably not many magicians who can naturally generate eyes of this level. But the fact that four pairs could be obtained from this train in just one auction really surprised him.

Although his senior, Hiel, had specifically warned him about the unusual and peculiar nature of this place before he arrived, he hadn't taken it seriously because he was so confident in his abilities. Now, seeing the situation, Hansa realized that the waters here were indeed deeper than he had imagined…

"Oh? What's wrong, Mr. Rowe? Are you not interested in these magic eyes?"

Compared to the surprise and longing that appeared on the faces of others, Luo Wei's expression was remarkably calm when he looked at the four ordinary golden-level magic eyes; one could even say it was completely unmoved. This unusual behavior prompted Rita, who had been secretly observing him, to ask him a question out of curiosity.

"Well, the main thing is that the exhibits this time are a bit too ordinary. Although gold-level magic eyes are rare, it's not like I haven't seen or handled them before, so I'm not particularly surprised. If you want to really amaze me, I'm afraid only the appearance of gem-level magic eyes can do that."

"Love said calmly."

"ordinary?"

These words sounded extremely surprising to Rita.

After all, in the modern world of magic, a Gold-level Mystic Eye is already considered a top-tier treasure, something that ordinary magicians dream of. While a Gem-level Mystic Eye does exist, it is so rare that it has almost become a legend.

Loewe's casual remark, completely disregarding the Gold-level Mystic Eyes, would surely enrage magicians who lacked or yearned for higher-level ones.

If it were anyone else, Rita might have taken it as a deliberate act of pretense to show off her magnanimity or masculinity.

However, if it were the mysterious man, Luo Wei, she would have to believe it. After all, he had no reason to pretend; given his displayed level of magical cultivation and demeanor, there was no need for such a clumsy disguise. In other words…

Does he really look down on what he prepared?

"..."

To confirm this, Rita examined Lovi's eyes carefully once more.

Unsurprisingly, all she saw in Rowe's eyes was contempt and disappointment. Clearly, these things not only failed to arouse Rowe's interest, but also deeply disappointed him.

Although Luo Wei didn't speak directly, it was as if he was saying to her, "Is this all the collection the so-called Magic Eye Train displays?"

Upon seeing this, she felt that her dignity as a collector had been seriously challenged.

"What's wrong, Miss Rita? Is there anything you like in these magical eyes?"

While Rita was secretly fuming, Rowe specifically asked her a question.

"No...like Mr. Lowe, I also think these things are indeed a bit lacking."

Rita answered his question in a deep voice.

After all, if she were to show interest in something at a time like this, wouldn't that imply that her taste and vision were inferior to Luo Wei's? Her dignity would absolutely not allow that.

"So, Miss Rita thought so too..."

Upon seeing Rita's reply, a meaningful smile appeared on Lovi's lips. He then deliberately continued, "While Gold-grade Mystic Eyes are indeed rare, for an organization as renowned as the Mystic Eye Collection Train, using something of this caliber as the grand finale is undoubtedly too meager. If this is all there is, I'm afraid I'll be disappointed this time."

"And... I noticed that Miss Rita didn't seem to show much interest just now. Could it be that she was also disappointed?"

"Ah...? You're right, if it's only this much, it is indeed too meager."

Faced with the question posed by Lovi, Rita's expression subtly changed, but she quickly suppressed her emotions and gave her own answer.

These four pairs of golden demonic eyes were no ordinary items. In terms of grade, they were top-tier even among gold-level demonic eyes, each one enough to make monarchs vie for them. They were his four very prized new collections, yet Luo Wei described them as meager.

This is the first time I've ever had an experience like this...

"Right, but... Miss Rita, don't worry too much. Today's event is just a showcase of the auction items; it wasn't announced that these Gold-grade Mystic Eyes are the grand finale. Who knows, there might be some unexpected surprises. Anyway... we can still look forward to it. Hopefully, this train isn't just a dud."

"Luo Wei said quietly."

After finishing his sentence, having said what he wanted to say to the other person, Luo Wei stopped talking to Rita, whose expression seemed a little off, and deliberately shifted his gaze to the others, taking in their behavior.

Needless to say, the two ordinary magicians who came later practically pounced on the Gold-level Magic Eye when they saw it, their eyes filled with fervor and desire.

Aozaki Touko, as always, harbored a spirit of inquiry. Although she was very interested, she didn't show it much, but simply began to analyze the true nature of these demonic eyes based on their characteristics. The head of the Lehman family did the same.

As for the Hanseatic League...

Of everyone present, aside from Rita, who had a special status, he was the one who acted the strangest. Although he seemed very enthusiastic and kept talking about replacing his damaged eyeball with a magic eye, his clumsy acting was undoubtedly over the top and full of hypocrisy.

Rita, who had been smiling and ready to witness the shock in these people's eyes, had her interest completely dashed by Rowe's cold water.

Her mind was now filled with what Luo Wei had just said: if it was only this level, then the so-called Magic Eye Train was far too disappointing.

Although I was angry at his dismissive remarks about my collection, what he said didn't seem to be wrong.

For an ordinary magician, today's performance was truly amazing.

However, for a Grand Magician, and someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with a Grand Magician and whose own skill is likely no less than that of a Grand Magician, this level of product is indeed much weaker than expected.

However, a gem-grade magic eye... that kind of thing is indeed a legendary treasure. Even in the entire demonic world, there are very few people who have seen it, let alone possess it.

only……

'Since you want to see it, then let me show you. After all, this is your last trip with your partner.'

As if suddenly recalling some interesting scenario, a cryptic smile appeared on Rita's stunning face.

Similarly, whether by coincidence or not, after Luo Wei's gaze swept over the others, it returned to Rita once again, and this time their eyes met subtly.

Rita paused slightly, then raised her glass to Rowe with a soft smile, her stunningly beautiful face becoming breathtakingly gorgeous at that moment.

"I'm sure this trip won't disappoint you, Mr. Lowe."

Her red lips moved slightly, emitting a voice as melodious as a lark's.

"I hope so, Miss Rita. I hope you will also gain something from this."

In response, Luo Wei smiled and responded politely.

But in reality...

He was already secretly delighted. Lowe couldn't be happier if this guy brought up all the good stuff, so he could snatch it all in one fell swoop.

After all, the purpose of my trip was not simply to broaden my horizons.

Since the other party clearly has their own agenda and plans, it's perfectly reasonable for me to reciprocate by designating someone else as well.

"Cheers to your eyes."

Thinking of this, Luo Wei, who was also in a good mood, raised his glass and toasted Rita, showing her considerable respect.

"Yes, thank you for your well wishes, Mr. Lowe."