A Three-Day, Two-Night Journey

Or perhaps, even she is probably nothing more than that.

However, unlike the Lehman Family head who was completely captivated by the allure, Rovey quickly broke free from the spell. He realized that the woman possessed a certain seductive quality. Hansa, on the other hand, was completely bewildered. Despite seeing such a stunningly beautiful face, he felt not admiration but disgust, and even wanted to punch the woman in the face to test his skills.

The reactions of the people in the carriage were all different.

The woman's gaze swept over the group, finally settling on the completely unaffected Rovey. Her eyes held a hint of mockery, as if she regarded them all as toys in her hands.

Or rather... that look was like it was teasing a caged bird.

In an instant, Rovey Wei had almost figured something out and was ready to deal with any unexpected situation.

Even without being told, everyone knows that those words must have come from this bewitching beauty.

"Oh, really?"

Hansa sniffed lightly, then raised his arm to smell himself. As if oblivious to the woman's undisguised hostility, he continued, "No, my monastic robes were soaked in Holy Water before I set out, and were incensed and blessed by the nuns. If you think it smells bad, then there's probably something wrong with your nose or your brain."

"By the way, I know a great priest named Dawn at the Church. He's very skilled in this area. Would you be interested in coming back with me, beautiful lady?"

Then Hansa raised an eyebrow and extended an invitation to the beautiful woman in front of him who had sensed something was amiss.

"Heh... Inviting a stranger to your hypocritical and stinking headquarters right off the bat, the church's lackeys are as rude as ever. I think this train should have a 'Dogs Not Allowed' sign on it. After all, the church's lackeys are dogs too."

The woman gave a cold laugh, nonchalantly retaliating against Hansa with her own methods. Her eyes then revealed undisguised disgust and rejection, as if she didn't want to have any further conversation with him, and she decisively turned her head away.

"Oh dear, if I were a dog, what would you be, sitting in the same carriage as me? A beautiful female dog?"

Hansa smiled slightly and then sat back down in his seat.

It was precisely because of their actions that the previously harmonious atmosphere in the carriage collapsed instantly, becoming tense again. Even the usually refined and easygoing head of the Lehman Family couldn't help but feel a headache coming on. Fortunately, his social skills were excellent, and he didn't show anything on the surface.

"Uncle Lehmann, who is that?"

Rovey sat down and asked in a low voice, now particularly curious about the blonde woman's true identity.

"That's Miss Lita, and the man beside her is her bodyguard. I don't know his exact identity, but according to the train company, he should have some connection with the true owner of this train, and he's definitely not a simple person."

The head of the Lehman Family whispered to Rovey.

That's impressive...

That's no simple matter.

So much so that it was immediately obvious, and it made Rovey instinctively feel uneasy. It was like facing some extremely dangerous non-human Demonic Beast. So, this guy might not even be human.

And is it related to the owner of this train...?

Well, the relationship here is probably more complicated than you might imagine.

Rovey vaguely guessed a ridiculous yet reasonable answer.

However, just as that thought crossed Rovey's mind, he saw the alluring woman smiling at him, her pink eyes shimmering as if trying to confirm something. Rovey simply nodded, then smiled slightly, and the Golden System magic he had honed with Merry covered his eyes. In an instant, he completely deflected the woman's masterful charm.

"This is interesting..."

Lita, despite being countered by Rovey's Magecraft, was not angry. Instead, her eyes held a hint of surprise. She showed no other emotion because her attempt to influence Rovey with charm Magecraft had been broken. Instead, she spoke thoughtfully.

"The Crowley Family brat, and that Grand Rank revived the Rune —compared to that disgusting fellow, you two are certainly more deserving guests. So... how about having a drink with me?"

Lita, clearly very interested in Rovey, nonchalantly raised the glass she had used earlier and had the waiter hand it to Rovey, along with the blood-red wine inside. Her eyes were filled with a captivating charm.

"Sorry, he's not interested in drinking with you."

Before Rovey could even speak, Aozaki Touko, who was traveling with him, refused the glass of red wine that looked a bit unusual.

And he added coldly, "Next time before you toast other men, please wash your glass first. This kind of trick to hook up with rich men is really low-class. It was outdated decades ago. Are you an old-fashioned relic from the last era? Besides, although I have no evidence, my intuition tells me that there is something wrong with that drink. I believe that any normal person would not drink it, so you should save your breath."

Aozaki Touko was right. Just looking at the blood-like color of that glass of wine, Rovey would never be able to bring himself to drink it. He also didn't have the disgusting habit of drinking wine that a stranger had drunk, even if the other person was a great beauty.

Moreover, he's probably already guessed who the other person is, so there's even less chance he'll drink with them. Even if Aoko doesn't help him refuse, he'll refuse on his own later. It's just that he probably won't be as direct as Aoko suggested when he refuses.

Are you doubting me?

Upon hearing this, Lita frowned.

"What do you think? Since you asked, you probably already know the answer, right?" Aozaki Touko said nonchalantly. "Besides, ever since I entered this carriage, I've smelled an overwhelmingly strong perfume scent."

"While I must admit that this perfume is extremely high-end, the combination is incredibly unpleasant. The taste is even worse than my sister's. I really want this auction to end quickly, or I'll throw up yesterday's dinner sooner or later."

In the carriage, there were three men, and apart from Lehmann, Rovey had absolutely no such fetishes, let alone Hansa, who was acting as the Executor. Therefore, Aoko's target at this moment could be said to be Lita. Not only was Rovey aware of this, but when she entered the carriage, this strange woman also made her instinctively feel uncomfortable.

She initially didn't want to pay attention, but the crimson wine Lita handed to Rovey in front of her probably still contained her saliva. Such blatant seduction of a man was something she couldn't resist.

How about this?

Seemingly to prove herself, Lita took back her glass and then drank it all in front of everyone.

"... Heh, how could a vulgar woman like you possibly understand my taste? Even if you dedicate everything—your time, talent, energy, and effort—to the demonic path, in the end you will only achieve utter failure. Not only were you defeated by your own sister, but you were also not given the three primary colors, only a flawed color evaluation. What right do you have to be proud in front of me?"

"Am I right... Scarlet Red?"

Lita's response was like a cold, sharp knife piercing Aoko's heart. In just a short moment, the warm atmosphere in the carriage suddenly dropped several degrees, and even the surrounding magic seemed to freeze.

"What did you say...?"

Upon hearing this address, Aozaki Touko, whose mind was once again filled with that memory, changed her tone and her breathing became heavier.

This title has been taboo by the Clock Tower for many years, and no Magus has dared to utter it in front of her in recent years.

Even Rovey would never dare to joke about that name, yet this Magus in front of him, whom he had never met and who didn't even know his own worth, dared to call out that name in public.

"It seems you've already found your way to death..."

Aozaki Touko spoke coldly, her eyes now filled with fierce killing intent, and immense magical power began to surge around her.

Unlike the frozen magic surrounding Lita, Aozaki Touko's magic surged violently around her like a blazing sun. In the confined space, the two terrifying magical energies converged and collided, causing not only the air inside the carriage but also the space itself to distort.

Irritable, utterly irritable.

At this moment, Aozaki Touko's mood was like a live volcano about to erupt.

It was as if endless rage would erupt like magma at any moment, radiating a pressure that was in no way inferior to that of the opponent.

Father Hansa, standing nearby, had already opened another bottle of champagne and was enjoying popcorn and drinks while watching the impending battle between the two with great interest.

Aozaki Touko is Grand Magus, so her Magecraft skills are naturally exceptional. And this other woman named Lita is also able to unleash terrifying power that's in no way inferior to hers—this is going to be quite a show!

He, Hansa, loved watching others fight, especially women fighting.

Moreover, by observing their battle, he could also confirm whether that feeling he had just experienced was just his imagination. If he could, he would love to grab the bottle and rush in to fight as well.

On the other side, Lehmann, whose magical level was the lowest, was completely panicked. The abnormal distortion of magical power was already making him feel uncomfortable. But the most important thing wasn't that; the youngest girl beside him, Yvette, was beginning to show signs of pain in this clash of distorted magical power and was gradually finding it difficult to breathe.

If we don't stop it soon... there will definitely be danger.

Lehmann tried to intervene, but it was clear to everyone that the situation was like a powder keg about to explode. There was no way to stop them; even the slightest disturbance could set it off. But...

Seeing his daughter's pained expression, Lehmann gritted his teeth and prepared to fight back.

However, the next moment, he saw Rovey kneeling before the tormented Yvette, a wisp of red light gently emanating from his fingertips. Then, with Rovey's gesture, a special red rune appeared in mid-air, finally landing gently on Yvette, purifying her from the oppressive magical power.

"You're alright now... How are you feeling? Still uncomfortable?"

"No, I suddenly feel so much more relaxed," Yvette replied happily.

"It's good that you're alright. From now on, stay by your father's side and your older brother will stop them."

"Yes, yes, thank you, big brother."

Although she didn't know the specifics, Yvette understood that Rovey had helped her with that strange script. She nodded repeatedly and expressed her gratitude to Rovey.

Rovey reached out and gently touched the little girl's head, giving her a full-body check-up. After confirming that she was really alright, he gently picked her up and handed her back to the Lehman Family head beside him.

"Rovey ..."

"It's alright, Uncle Lehmann, leave it to me."

Nodding to the still incredibly tense head of the Lehman Family, Rovey then turned to the two women who were practically about to fight, and sighed inwardly, 'Women, they really are a hassle...'

Clatter!!

"Alright, that's enough. If you really want to fight, go outside. Today is a rare auction, not your martial arts tournament."

A crisp snap of fingers suddenly rang in their ears, followed by an abrupt voice that broke the stalemate between the two.

—It's Rovey.

He simply tugged at his gloves, not even bothering to lift his eyelids.

Although he didn't deliberately display it like the two women, anyone could see that at this moment, a magical power burning within Rovey and in his eyes was in no way inferior to theirs. This was the only way he could directly break the impending explosion of the situation instead of being devoured by it.

"Alright, since you've put it that way, then we'll let this bitch go for now."

Seeing this, Aozaki Touko suppressed her anger and silently leaned against Rovey, clearly indicating. "I have someone by my side, what can you do to me?"

The woman named Lita glanced at Rovey warily but didn't say anything more. However, she did raise her hand, giving Rovey face.

Thank you.

Seeing how cooperative they were, Rovey quietly expressed his gratitude, then raised his hand to clean up the mess for them.

The next moment, the tense atmosphere in the room, which had been like gunpowder, completely disappeared. Even the solidified magical residue in the air was gradually condensed by the golden light Magecraft in Rovey's right hand, and then completely crushed by his palm.

The immense magical energy remaining in his palm was dispelled as easily as a balloon, leaving Lehmann and Hansa in awe. The little girl who had just been rescued by Rovey also had her eyes sparkling with admiration after witnessing this scene.

"That's amazing!!"

On the other side, Aozaki Touko and Lita exchanged a glance, their eyes revealing different emotions, but in the end they both snorted and sat back down in their seats, saying nothing more.

However, the murderous intent in Aozaki Touko's eyes remained undiminished.

If Rovey hadn't stopped her today, and if she hadn't actually been shopping and it wasn't a good day to start a fight, she would definitely have gotten rid of that slut.

Lita had the same idea.

Because of certain events, she already had a significant grudge against Aozaki Touko, and now that she was being provoked like this, she naturally felt like killing her.

Pity...

She gave Rovey, who was displaying the Golden System, a meaningful look, then lowered her head and appeared slightly thoughtful, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

For a moment, the atmosphere in the carriage returned to its initial silence.

And the time for the auction to begin is getting closer and closer.

Chapter 133 A Three-Day, Two-Night Journey

The atmosphere inside the luxurious carriage immediately fell silent.

The terrifying pressure, as if a huge rock was pressing down on his back, vanished at that moment, along with the magic that had almost filled the entire carriage, all dissipated completely in that instant.

However, magic and energy are always conserved; they cannot be created out of thin air, nor can they disappear out of thin air.

So even though Lita and Aozaki Touko, who were originally at loggerheads, stopped fighting at the same time under Rovey's guidance, the residual magic that filled the carriage was still extremely dangerous and could not be completely swept away; it still lingered in the air.

However, this level of residual magic was nothing to Lita and Aoko, but neither of them would consider slowly eliminating it.

There's no reason why, it's just that doing so would be too degrading.

They were already being incredibly generous by stopping; asking them to take the initiative to erase the traces would be far too awkward.

Hansa isn't a traditional Magus, so even if he wanted to remove it, he wouldn't have the skill. As for Lehmann...

Given his Magecraft skills, asking him to remove this level of residual magic would take him several days. The best solution he could offer was to leave this carriage and move to another. Obviously, that's impossible.

So Rovey took the initiative.

A pure golden light swirled between Rovey's fingers. As his magic pulled, the scattered magical remnants were gathered in his right hand and transformed into a special golden substance, which he then directly erased.

The solution he used was the Golden System Magecraft, a special type of Magecraft that transforms magic into matter, originating from the legend of 'turning stone into gold'.

However, this is still just Magecraft, so it must still follow the most basic law: the principle of equivalent exchange. Therefore, the substance transformed by this Magecraft cannot be preserved for long, nor can it exhibit all the properties of the original substance. Just like Projection Magecraft, which Magus dislike, it is difficult to achieve any meaningful effect. Therefore, in the Middle Ages, it was often regarded as useless by Alchemy and was thus rejected, eventually leading to its complete extinction.

However, inspired by the Law Book and refined over hundreds of years by the Crowley Family, this unique Magecraft can be an excellent means of dealing with such magical anomalies.

Compression, aggregation, and transformation into pseudo-gold are then directly crushed, turning them into physical form and discarding them for easier disposal. Although this is nowhere near the ultimate Alchemy form called the "Golden Grand Evolution Technique" that the Crowley Family has always dreamed of, the ease with which magic can be used to materialize special substances is indeed a lost art.

"..."

After witnessing Rovey's performance, the reactions of the people present varied.

After all, to everyone else, this operation was like an explosion of explosives, where the heat, destructive force, and impact were wiped out before they could dissipate—an abnormal situation.

Aozaki Touko was used to it and naturally didn't think much of it. After all, Rovey's true abilities would far exceed everyone's imagination, including her own.