Yuan Shikai did not know how Lita Rozay-en had ultimately separated herself from the dark six ritual.
He had already gotten off the Mystic Eyes Train with Touko, Beo, and the others.
Alba, Araya Souren, and Hishiri Adashino had disembarked with them. Their stop was not in Japan, but London.
Yuan Shikai planned to visit the Clock Tower, then head to Trifas. It was something of a home base for him, and he could see Semiramis while he was there.
He had been busy and had neglected the empress for a long time, so he intended to spend some proper time with her on this visit.
He would also make some preparations and see whether he could assemble a decent team for the great battle ahead.
Beside the station, Anpei Shi bade Yuan Shikai farewell with his granddaughter at his side.
Anpei Shi said, "Are you getting off here, Mr. Yuan? What a pity that I cannot talk with you a little longer. Having the chance to witness your brilliance has truly been the honor of a lifetime."
"If you visit Tokyo, please be sure to come to our Onmyōryō so we can extend our hospitality. Qinming, say goodbye to Mr. Yuan."
Anpei Qinming said, "Goodbye, big brother. And don't forget what I told you."
The little girl's voice had the same timbre throughout.
But to Yuan Shikai, the first half sounded like an ordinary child's innocent voice.
The latter half, however, carried a sense of hard-earned experience, like an elder's advice.
With a blast of its whistle, the Mystic Eyes Train slowly pulled away, bringing their journey aboard it to an end.
Once they entered the Clock Tower's grounds, everyone went their separate ways.
Hishiri Adashino needed to find Lorelei and report what had happened on the train.
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