To become a king and a magician

"Thank you for your hard work today, Miss."

"It's alright, it's not difficult for me." Even though she was only thirteen years old, Olga Marie was the monarch's biological daughter and a true monarch's representative. Her talents in all aspects were genuine, and the mere school-level courses did not pose much of a problem for her.

"Instead of that, let's get ready for tonight. That train is leaving tonight, right?"

"Yes."

The Mystic Eyes Collection Train – Several years ago, Marisbury sold his family's heirloom Mystic Eyes on this train to raise funds for the construction of Chaldea. Since then, the Animusfia family has been treated as VIPs on that train, receiving invitations for every auction held.

This time was no different, except that since Marisbury was currently in the distant Antarctic, the monarch Olga Marie was representing him.

Of course, besides that reason, Olga Marie herself also wanted to go to the Eye of the Demon to collect trains for the auction. On one hand, it was to broaden her experience; experiencing a train that gathers so many demons and monsters would surely be very rewarding.

On the other hand, she was thinking about whether she could buy a few pairs of Mystic Eyes. Although with the Animusfia family's capabilities, Mystic Eyes were not unattainable treasures, if there were gold-grade or even gem-grade Mystic Eyes up for auction, Olga Marie would definitely want to get them.

A pair of gem-quality magic eyes—that should be something her father could praise her for.

"Oh, by the way, Theresa, about that 'sir' that Father mentioned to me before... have you investigated the specifics?"

That gentleman—this was a person Olga Marie had learned about from her father two weeks ago during their regular contact. According to her father, he was a powerful being who could absolutely protect her no matter what happened. Because the two had some cooperative relationship, he was willing to provide some assistance to his daughter.

This was also for her safety as the [representative of the monarch] and the [heir to the monarch].

Olga Marie was grateful for her father's care, but she was still somewhat uneasy about "that gentleman" whose name her father hadn't revealed. Even though her father had assured her that he was definitely not an enemy and that she could trust him completely, Olga Marie still asked Theresa to help investigate him.

Unfortunately—

“We still don’t know the other party’s identity, Miss.” Theresa shook her head. “We have far too little information. Although we can confirm that there is indeed such a person inside the Clock Tower, we still have no clue as to who he is.”

"I see... Oh well, we'll meet eventually anyway, so let's make do now—"

"Oh? Are you troubled by something, Olga Marie?"

Just as Olga Marie was about to continue talking about the Eye-Collecting Train, a cheerful voice suddenly came from not far away, and then she saw a blonde girl of similar age to her.

"Reines Elmello Archibald".

Upon hearing the name of the person who spoke, Olga Marie frowned: "What brings you here? Princess of House El-Melloi?"

"That's a rather formal tone, Olga Marie. We're both heirs to the throne and allies, so isn't it normal for me to come and visit you?" Reines said with a smile. "I overheard something earlier, [that gentleman]—are you curious about his identity?"

"Oh my, it sounds like you know his real identity."

"Rather than knowing, it's more accurate to say that within the Clock Tower, it's rare to find someone who doesn't know [that person's] identity. I think the reason you haven't been able to find out is because quite a few people are secretly interfering."

"Obstruction?"

"Inside this clock tower, there are many people who have designs on that gentleman—in all sorts of ways."

I see. Olga Marie probably understands what Reines meant. Their direct investigation into that lord's identity seems to be a taboo within the Clock Tower, thus attracting obstruction from those who covet [that lord's] power.

"Speaking of which, you're going to the auction for that Magic Eye Collection Train tonight, right?"

"Hmm, is there a problem?"

"No, no, I just think you really have courage. Knowing that there are many enemies inside the Clock Tower, you still went to such a dangerous place. As your best friend, I was very worried."

Olga Marie couldn't help but sneer upon hearing this: "It really sends a chill down my spine that you're worried about me. I appreciate your concern, but it's unnecessary. If you can't even overcome this level of trouble as the heir to the field of astrophysics, then you've failed your father's expectations—let's go, Theresa."

"Yes, Miss El-Melloi. Excuse me, we'll take our leave now."

22. Girl Killer Natsukawa Torato

Late at night, Olga Marie and Teresa arrived at an abandoned train station on the outskirts of London.

The station in front of us has long lost its function as a station due to several route changes, and naturally there is a "No Entry" sign in front of the entrance. Only the exterior of the station remains.

The sealed entrance resembled the gates to hell, and the pitch-black interior was like a dark abyss that could swallow everything, giving one the illusion that once you stepped in, you would never come back.

"It really is a remote place."

Olga Marie looked at the station and said.

"Although I really want to criticize this, the reason we chose this location is probably because the station is situated on a spiritual vein."

The Demon Eye Collection Train's route isn't an ordinary railway, but a spiritual vein. Although it's abandoned, this station itself is built on a spiritual vein, so it's not surprising that it was chosen as the boarding point.

"Miss, please take this with you before boarding the train."

When they reached Olga Marie's side, Theresa put a necklace on her: "The most important thing on the Mystic Eyes Collection Train is the Mystic Eyes. This is a Mystic Code that can weaken the effects of the Mystic Eyes and can provide some protection."

"Yes, thank you, Theresa. Let's go in."

The two climbed over the fence and entered the station.

It is unclear what measures were taken, but one or two of the gas lamps, which should have been abandoned, were still lit, their dim light shining on the white fog of the night. Under the neat stone archway, several figures stood in twos and threes.

Although they live deep in the mountains year-round, the Department of Astrophysics is not isolated from the world. They have been collecting information from the outside world and have information on many famous magicians. Among these people, Olga Marie is able to meet one or two people that she has only seen in written information.

"Those who can board the Magic Eye Collection Train are basically monsters among magicians. It's not the same environment as the Clock Tower, so please be careful, Miss."

Theresa reminded her.

It would be a little better at the Clock Tower, but on this train, no matter what her identity was, it wouldn't matter; those who had their eyes on Olga Marie would keep coming to attack her.

As her tutor and attendant, she would naturally do everything in her power to ensure Olga Marie's safety, but against a magician, no amount of precautions would be effective, and she couldn't guarantee Olga Marie's safety.

(That gentleman... the gentleman Lord Marisbury mentioned, I hope he'll be on the train too.)

That's what Teresa thought.

Just then, a commotion arose on the other side. Many magicians, as if they had seen an unexpected person, exclaimed in hushed tones.

"That person is..."

"There's no mistake, it's him..."

"That guy from the Archerlot family..."

.....

Acherlot, the monarch of the plant family, is also known to Olga Marie as the monarch of the celestial family. The current head of the family is a famous witch in the Clock Tower. In her youth, she was an idol in the watch society for a period of time and is an outlier in the Clock Tower.

Of course, Olga Marie knew more about the monarch than about some of the rumors surrounding her—she had become engaged two years ago to a young and promising magician, who, supposedly, had been having affairs with several women behind her back, taking advantage of his monarchic background.

Although this is just a rumor that I heard by chance, the fact that such a rumor has spread means that it is more or less true.

"Lord Acherlot, if she comes, this auction is going to be in trouble..."

Olga Marie, who was initially thinking about the possibility of a strong competitor and preparing for a tough battle, saw [Monarch Acherlot] walking through the crowd before she could finish speaking.

However, it wasn't the "Monarch Acherlot" she knew, but a pair of blond-haired boys and girls. Judging from their clothes, the boy should be the girl's master, since the girl was wearing a maid outfit.

(who are they?)

Olga Marie didn't recall ever seeing the two people in the information she had gathered from the Department of Astrophysics, but judging from the fact that the magicians around her were hesitant to approach, Olga Marie could roughly guess that the two people were extraordinary.

They are connected to the Acherlot family and possess extraordinary status...

"Could he be... that monarch's fiancé?"

(So ​​young, and...so good-looking.)

Olga Marie now felt that the rumor was probably true. She herself was not someone who cared much about appearance, but she had to admit that the young-looking man walking towards her was just too handsome. No wonder he could keep his improper relationships with multiple women behind the monarch's back.

Noticing Olga Marie's gaze, the blond boy suddenly appeared in front of her and smiled slightly: "Excuse me, are you Miss Olga Marie Asmirette Animusfia?"

"Yes...yes!"

Seeing the boy suddenly appear before her, speaking to her like a prince from a fairy tale, Olga Marie blushed and nodded nervously, "Um... I am... May I ask who you are?"

"Nice to meet you. I am Natsukawa Torato, and this is my attendant, Sajou Rei."

Lifting her maid skirt slightly, Sajou Rei smiled and said, "Hello, Miss Olga Marie, I'm Sajou Rei. And this must be Ms. Theresa, right? Hello."

Do you two recognize us?

“Because I heard about the two of them from Lord Maris Billy—saying ‘that lord’ should be fine, right? (lowering his voice)”

That gentleman?

Olga Marie's eyes widened slightly, but she quickly regained her composure: "Oh, I see... You've really gone to a lot of trouble to come all this way."

(He's the gentleman Reines was talking about—now I understand why someone inside the Clock Tower would covet him.)

Regardless of his status as the monarch's fiancé, just with a face like his, there must be quite a few female magicians in the Clock Tower who would want to capture him.

However, Olga Marie did not forget what her father had said. He said that the person in front of her was someone who could protect her no matter what happened, and someone she could give her complete trust to.

Regardless of their abilities, Olga Marie was at least willing to be with this person after their first meeting.

After all, even the heir to a monarch's throne cannot escape the thoughts of normal girls.

And at that very moment—

"Waaaaah~~~~~~~~"

Amidst the increasingly thick fog, the sound of a ship's horn suddenly rang out.

A beam of white light cut through the thick fog, and rolling wheels appeared on the tracks. A locomotive, puffing smoke, followed closely behind, bursting out of the fog, with one dark gray carriage after another following in its wake.

Upon seeing the train appear, the magicians on the platform, including Olga Marie and the others, all straightened their expressions.

"You're here."

"—RailZeppelin (The Magic Eye Collection Train)"

23. Dual personality, midway through the process.

After boarding the train, Natsukawa Torato and Sajou Rei chose a seat near the door.

Watching the magicians board the train one after another, Sajou Rei lowered her voice and said, "So you've boarded this train, Master. I'm sorry, I'm coming along too."

“It’s okay. Anyway, every time I go out, one of you or Grey has to come with me. It was Grey before, so it’s fine if you come with me this time.”

A week ago, after spending a few days in Chaldea with Gray, Natsukawa Torama returned to his apartment and told Merry and the others about Marisbury's request and the Mystic Eyes Collection Train.

After a brief discussion, it was finally decided that Sajou Rei would come with Natsukawa Tora. Although Rei didn't care much, the problem was with the other person.

"I'm a little unhappy about the two-week trip with Grey, Your Highness~~~"

After a pause, Aika Sajou, who had switched the lead with Rei Sajou, immediately pressed herself against Torata Natsukawa, pinching his waist with feigned displeasure. If anyone in the family had the strongest possessiveness towards Torata Natsukawa, it would undoubtedly be Aika Sajou. Although she was willing to share him with others, if she could, she would want to occupy Torata Natsukawa for 23 hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds out of every 24 hours.

Consider the last second as a small act of charity for others.