Magecraft Isn't Superstition

Instead of resting, the group decided to embark on an adventure on the train.

Yuxian instructed, "Don't cause trouble for the other guests."

Magus aren't exactly known for their good tempers, but Yuxian didn't mind. As long as they didn't pry into other people's secrets, playing around in the carriage shouldn't be a problem.

"Okay!" the children replied and ran off happily.

After the children left, Mash stammered, "Senpai, the director, she..."

"She is Olga Marie, that's true, but she's not the director."

"But..."

Yuxian sat up in bed and said seriously, "Mash, I know you and the director have a good relationship, but she is not the director. Her father did not participate in the Holy Grail War in this world, did not summon Solomon, and Chaldea was not established."

Mash sat on the bed, hugging her knees and burying her head deeply in them.

Seeing Mash like this, Yuxian could only sigh inwardly.

Meanwhile, the children ran around the carriage, looking here and there.

They soon found Olga Marie's room.

So you were here!

Olga Marie was resting with Teresa when she saw several children appear before her, and she couldn't help but rub her eyes.

How did you get up here?

"Of course we can come up. Don't think you can escape. You are our hostage."

Olga Marie was a little frantic.

Teresa, however, laughed happily. She took out fruit from the room and distributed it to the children.

Teresa said to Olga Marie, "These children seem to like you very much."

"Hey! Did I hear that right? They're trying to kidnap me, they don't like me at all."

Olga Marie glared at Teresa, displeased with her teasing.

"Yes, we don't like her at all. Don't talk nonsense. We'll let it go since you gave us fruit."

The children also expressed their opposition to Teresa's views.

But when they said that, Teresa laughed even harder.

Born into a family of Magus, Olga Marie had no happy childhood; all she had was the constant learning of Magecraft and the exploration of Magecraft mysteries.

Although Teresa was her attendant, she was also her teacher.

She hoped Olga Marie could live a happier life and not be so hard on herself.

Olga Marie was just a child.

These children might bring her joy.

At the front of the Eyeball Collection Train.

This is a confidential location that is not open to guests and can only be entered by a very few people, such as the train conductor.

At this moment, a Girl in White Cloak surrounded by roses is standing here. She is the acting manager of this train, the phantom left here by the original manager, Rita Roseanne.

"Acting manager, why did you let them on the train?" asked the train conductor Rohan.

The Girl in White Cloak said calmly, "It is that lord."

"That sir? You mean that young man's identity is extraordinary?"

"No, it's not that young man." The Girl in White Cloak shook her head.

"Who is that?" Rohan asked curiously. If it wasn't that young man, then who was it? Was it the girl beside him?

The Girl in White Cloak said with a serious expression, "Primate Killer!"

Rohan was shocked, and not only him, but also the auctioneer Leondra beside him was stunned by the name.

Primate Killer, the first seat of the Twenty-Seven Dead Apostle Ancestors, and the demon hound of the Black Princess Altrouge.

"Could that girl be...?"

As far as they knew, there was only one girl who could make Primate Killer sit so quietly on their shoulder like a pet.

They were now convinced that Mash was the Black Princess Altrouge.

The girl in white reassured them, "Don't panic. Continue with your work. Don't try to guess what that person's intentions are. Just let things take their course."

"It's almost time to depart. Go and inform the passengers."

Rohan and Leondra, filled with doubt and apprehension, went to the carriage to inform everyone.

The Eyeball Collection Train, which will cruise through the Land of Mist for four days and three nights, has officially departed.

Looking out the windows on both sides of the train, one sees forests and trees everywhere. The train is traveling on Ley Line, very close to the fairies.

It is extremely difficult to leave or enter the train; in a sense, it can be seen as a locked room.

Thinking of this, Yuxian quickly realized that the person who would be killed this time was Olga Marie's attendant, Teresa.

With her Future Sight Mystic Eyes, she has been targeted by 'Caules,' also known as Hartless.

"Sigh! What can I do? I'm a good person." Yuxian decided to save Teresa.

No matter what, she was someone close to Olga Marie.

Although Olga Marie isn't the director here, she still makes Yuxian at ease than the others.

Moreover, if Mash knew that he had stood by and watched someone die, she would definitely resent him.

What should we do?

Yuxian began to ponder carefully...

Chapter 6, Section 227: Magecraft is not superstition

Thinking too much was useless, Yuxian decided to use the simplest and most direct method.

He jumped out of bed and walked out of the room.

The people in the carriage were easy to find. He quickly located Waver and 'Caules', who were in the room at the moment. Gretel was not there.

"Is there anything I can help you with, Mr. Yuxian?"

Upon opening the door and finding Yuxian, Waver asked curiously.

Yuxian walked in and sat down, saying leisurely, "Waver, I've heard that wherever you go, trouble is bound to happen. I think this train is very likely to have an accident."

His words were direct, using an almost metaphysical approach to bring up the matter first.

He was warning Hartless to stay out of trouble.

Of course, that alone wouldn't be enough. Hartless had his own agenda, and he wouldn't change his plans just because of a few words from Yuxian.

However, what Yuxian needed was not to make him abandon the plan, but simply to prevent him from harming Teresa.

There is a solution to this.

Waver replied helplessly, "Magecraft is not superstition, Magus are not fortune tellers."

"Really?"

Yuxian said in a calm tone.

His casual attitude surprised Waver.

Waver knew that Yuxian wouldn't speak without reason; there must be a reason behind what he said.

He began to ponder...

"You mean..."

Yuxian smiled. No wonder he was Lord El-Melloi II, someone whom Zhuge Liang considered to be exceptionally intelligent.

"That's right. What brought you here? You haven't forgotten, have you?"

Waver's expression immediately turned very serious.

His relics were stolen, but the person who stole them gave him an invitation to the Eyeball Collection Train.

Why would the other party do this?

"Mr. Yuxian, you may speak your mind."

Waver wanted to hear Yuxian's thoughts first, as he still had many doubts and it was not appropriate to draw conclusions too early.

Yuxian picked up an apple from the table, wiped it casually on his clothes, and put it in his mouth.

Click!

He nodded in satisfaction. "The fruit here tastes good."

Yuxian's nonchalant attitude made Waver a little annoyed.

Just as Waver was about to lose his temper, Yuxian slowly said, "The events on the Rail Zeppelin are, of course, related to the Mystic Eyes."

"The Mystic Eyes? Is his target the Mystic Eyes?" Waver began to analyze subconsciously.

He quickly realized something was wrong. "The Mystic Eyes seems to have nothing to do with the relics."

"Don't be so narrow-minded!" Yuxian reminded him. "The Mystic Eyes has many uses. It can kill people, know the past, and even predict the future."

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Waver felt that Yuxian was going in circles.

Yuxian's expression turned serious, and he said earnestly, "Olga Marie's attendant Teresa possesses the Mystic Eyes of Future Sight. Since the mastermind lured you here, he will definitely target Teresa if he wants to achieve his goal."

"I don't want any injuries or deaths on this trip. It's a rare opportunity to bring the children to see the world, and that would be such a disappointment."

Upon hearing Yuxian's words, Waver immediately stood up. Knowing that Teresa possessed the Mystic Eyes of the Future Sight, he seemed to have found a shortcut to retrieve the sacred relic.

Yuxian stood up and pressed him back into his seat. "Don't worry, your relic won't get away."

"Besides, without a relic to summon a Heroic Spirit, you can't summon Heroic Spirit that matches your own attributes. Do you not have the confidence to summon Iskandar again?"

Yuxian looked at Waver with a hint of amusement, knowing that Waver's wish was to see Iskandar again.

"I am not a good subject..." Waver murmured softly, head bowed.

Yuxian shook his head. "You haven't forgotten what I said at that banquet, have you?"

"I remember, but..."

Waver naturally remembered it all; he had never forgotten a single detail of that Holy Grail War.

Seeing Waver's dejected look, Yuxian continued, "In my opinion, you are just as excellent as Iskandar. If that emperor saw you like this, he would probably be disappointed in you."

"Caules, don't you think so?"

'Caules' had been listening quietly the whole time, Yuxian turned his gaze to him, catching him off guard.

He quickly replied, "Of course the teacher is very capable."

"You see, that's what Caules said too."

Yuxian smiled meaningfully at 'Caules' and turned to walk out of the room.

"I'll go talk to Olga Marie again. You rest for a bit. Caules, take good care of your teacher."

After Yuxian left, Waver realized that although Yuxian seemed to have said a lot of important information, he had actually said nothing at all; it was all speculation without any basis.

He asked 'Caules', "What is his purpose in coming to me?"

'Caules' shook his head. 'He's a friend of the teacher. I don't know him well.'

He paused, then continued, "Perhaps he just came to catch up with his teacher?"

"No!"