The Mystic Eyes Train had only three stops in Japan, that tiny island nation.
They were located in the capital, Tokyo, Misaki City, and Fuyuki City.
Tokyo was the capital, and the vast majority of mage families were located there.
Though it was a tiny place, it occasionally produced some valuable things, including Mystic Eyes.
So, having a platform in Tokyo was reasonable.
Originally, the Mystic Eyes Train did not stop in Misaki City, but after the Fifth Magician settled there, a station was specially added.
It was a sign of respect for a Magician, even though their king had been slain by one.
Finally, Fuyuki City possessed a fairly decent Ley Line.
It also happened to lie along the train's route, so a stop was added to make resupplying easier.
However, a magecraft ritual called the Holy Grail War had thoroughly ruined Fuyuki City's Ley Lines.
Then the Holy Grail had been taken away, leaving very few mages in that small place and practically no passengers.
The Mystic Eyes Train had also decided to remove this stop. This would be the last time it passed through Fuyuki City.
When the Mystic Eyes Train stopped at the station, a large number of Dead Apostles got off and began moving the station's facilities.
They had assumed no one would come, but just before the station was shut down, three figures emerged.
"Looks like we made it. I hope we can meet that man. This time, we must settle our long-cherished wish."
The speaker was the youngest of the three. He held a gemstone-studded staff, carried himself elegantly, and was clearly a man of exceptional bearing.
"A long-cherished wish? This old man merely wishes to see that man one more time, though I doubt I will get the chance."
The oldest of