[The Magic Eye Collection Train (Rail Zeppelin)]

Fujino Asagami Shirou and Sakura's childhood friend. Although they hadn't seen each other for a long time because Touko Aozaki was away, the separation didn't weaken their bond.

Shirou and Sakura were overjoyed for quite some time when Fujino Asagami announced she would be teaching at the school.

Incidentally, although Wang Xiaoming had invited her beforehand, Fujino Asagami did not stay in the room prepared for her, but instead moved into the teachers' apartment provided by the school and lived alone.

In Fujino Asagami's words, it's like this:

"I can't keep bothering you."

"Speaking of which, has Shirou contacted her recently?"

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fujino Asagami suddenly asked Shirou a question.

"Just two days ago, when Dad called, he said he was in the Middle East with Miss Touko Aozaki looking for something."

"That teacher is really something..."

Upon hearing Shirou's words, Fujino Asagami wore an expression that was both amused and exasperated.

"What happened?"

Noticing the confusion in Fujino Asagami's expression, Shirou asked her.

"Actually..."

After a brief hesitation, just as Fujino Asagami was about to speak, the school bell rang at an inopportune moment.

"Let's go to class first, we can talk about this after school."

Fujino Asagami, now back in "teacher mode," addressed the two high school students before her.

Bell--

After finally getting through the school day, Shirou and Sakura arrived at the teachers' office and found that there was no one else there except Fujino Asagami. It seemed that a barrier had been set up in advance to [dispel idlers].

"Actually, I wanted to tell the teacher about this, but I haven't been able to get in touch with her lately, so..."

Upon seeing Shirou and Sakura arrive, Fujino Asagami took out a beautifully designed invitation from her bag.

Looking at the signature at the very bottom of the invitation, Shirou vaguely felt it looked familiar and subconsciously read it aloud.

"The Rail Zeppelin?"

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Chapter 341. [The Rail Zeppelin: The Rail Zeppelin]

"We're back!"

Shirou's voice came from outside the door, and then the door was opened. After pushing the door open, Shirou found that the entire first floor was empty.

"Ms. Lily should still be in her room; she'll be down in a little while."

Shirou was already used to this, explained to Fujino Asagami, who followed him in.

"Fujino Asagami- nee, let me see that invitation again."

"Okay, sure."

After sitting down in the living room, Shirou took the invitation from Fujino Asagami's hand again.

Although they had already briefly examined the place at school, school wasn't exactly a good place to discuss things. So after a short discussion, they decided to move the meeting place to their homes.

"Fujino Asagami- nee, when did you receive this invitation?"

"It was probably a few days ago when I checked my mailbox and found this invitation envelope inside."

"I see..."

Shirou took one last look at the beautifully presented invitation in his hand and fell into a brief silence.

[The Rail Zeppelin], Shirou searched his entire memory but couldn't recall this vaguely familiar name.

"Fujino Asagami, do you know anything about the [Rail Zeppelin] mentioned on this invitation?"

"Yes, I overheard my teacher mention it before—"

"[Rail Zeppelin], as its name suggests, is a train that collects all sorts of Mystic Eyes and travels through the forests of Europe."

"Collect?"

Upon hearing these ominous words, Shirou subconsciously frowned.

"Yes, the train will proactively send invitations to those who possess Mystic Eyes in order to acquire them."

In other words...

Upon hearing Fujino Asagami's introduction, Sakura instinctively covered her mouth, while Fujino Asagami nodded slightly.

"Perhaps they're after my [eyes]."

The [Twisting Mystic Eyes] are the Mystic Eyes possessed by Fujino Asagami. Their ability to [distort] everything within their field of vision undoubtedly places these Mystic Eyes at the [Rainbow Level] level.

So, it's not surprising that someone might take a liking to you.

"What if we refuse?"

Shirou's words made Fujino Asagami shake her head and say:

"Even if you ignore the invitation, you'll be forcibly taken away, or you'll simply become an eyeless corpse. Yeah, it's basically trying to convey the message that [if you want to live, obediently hand over your Mystic Eyes]. It's probably some kind of twisted logic that all the Mystic Eyes in the world belong to me."

However, I heard that this train was suspended a few years ago for some reason. That's why I wanted to discuss it with my teacher after receiving this invitation."

"In that case..."

"Have we had any guests?"

Just as Shirou and the others were agonizing over the invitation, a voice suddenly rang in their ears:

"Oh, it's Fujino Asagami."

"Hello, Miss Lily."

Upon seeing Lily enter the living room, Fujino Asagami stood up and greeted her.

"Would you like to stay for dinner tonight Fujino Asagami?"

"Okay, sure."

"Um, Ms. Lily..."

Seeing that the conversation was starting to go off track, Shirou had no choice but to interrupt them.

Then, Shirou remembered that the girl in front of him was actually a powerful Magecraft.

"By the way, teacher, have you heard...?"

However, before Shirou could finish speaking, Lily's attention was already drawn to what he was holding.

"Shirou, is that an invitation to the Rail Zeppelin in your hand?"

"You also know about [The Rail Zeppelin]?"

Lily nodded and replied:

"Because Master visited there a few years ago, therefore..."

"Did you receive the invitation?"

In other words, Mr. Wang, are you sure you want to take that train?

The voice on the other end of the phone was serious.

"You should know that even if you don't go, there's nothing the train can do to you."

You're right.

Wang Xiaoming's voice was inexplicably low. "But I still have to live here. If we don't solve this problem once and for all, are we just going to wait for those bastards to come knocking on our door?"

"... I see."

After a brief silence, the other end of the phone spoke again—

"An invitation can bring two more helpers. Do you have anyone in mind?"

"No."

However, the response he received was, unsurprisingly, a wry smile from Wang Xiaoming.

Touko Aozaki reportedly signed some kind of agreement with the [train conductor], so she won't be setting foot on that train anymore. As for Lily, because her connection with the spiritual vein is still unstable, she can only stay in Fuyuki.

As for Kiritsugu--

To be honest, unless absolutely necessary, Wang Xiaoming really didn't want to trouble this stay-at-home husband with a family to support.

"Then leave this problem to me. I'll help you choose a suitable helper."

Wang Xiaoming had originally prepared to fight alone, was pleasantly surprised after hearing these words:

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Kayneth."

However, Wang Xiaoming was clearly unaware at this point how much "trouble" the helper Kayneth had found for him would actually bring him.

Wang Residence, Living Room and Corridor

"Okay, then I'll trouble you."

After hanging up the phone, Shirou subconsciously breathed a sigh of relief.

Back in the living room, Fujino Asagami, seeing the three Shirou' gazes fixed on him, gave them a reassuring smile:

"I've already discussed it with Mr. Waver. He will be traveling with us."

Since the date recorded on the invitation was approaching, it was unrealistic to contact the two adults who were still wandering around in the Middle East. So Shirou and the others discussed contacting [El-Melloi] at the Clock Tower.

Fortunately, the reply from the Lord El-Melloi II allowed Fujino Asagami and the others to relax their previously tense nerves a little.

"However, it seems Mr. Waver also received an invitation, which means we can bring one more helper..."

"Then I won't go--"

Before Shirou could finish speaking, Sakura, who was sitting next to him, spoke up:

"If I go, I'll only be a hindrance, so I'll have to trouble Ms. Lily to make the trip this time."

"Huh?"

So, while Lily was still a little confused, Shirou's list was finalized.

At the same time--

In an office in the Clock Tower, the Lord El-Melloi II was reporting the current situation to his teacher, Kayneth.

"Really? You've already decided?"

After listening to his disciple's report, Kayneth asked a question.

"That's right, because [that thing] needs to be found, so..."

"Then let's go."

Without the slightest hesitation, Kayneth agreed with his disciple's idea.

"[El-Melloi's] honor must not be tarnished by a mere thief. With me here, nothing will go wrong."

"Then I'll have to trouble you, teacher."

After bowing deeply to Kayneth, the Lord El-Melloi II prepared to leave the room. However, he hadn't gone far when he stopped again, his expression hesitant.

Is there anything else?

"Teacher, Shirou called me earlier and said he also received an invitation, and it seems to be for Miss Aozaki's student..."

"Just do it your way."

"Understood, then I'll go back and prepare."