Shirou, who returned from the Fairy Kingdom

You think the secret to maintaining a long-term relationship is not getting to know each other too well, especially in this industry?

Shirou nodded in agreement, and the eyepatch-wearing girl continued.

"Actually, the invited guests are not necessarily only the people in the car now. There are quite a few people who will get on the car on the day of the auction."

But determined customers will come from the start, as will the eye-catching items mentioned earlier—

In most cases, the Magic Eye Collection Train will proactively extend the invitation.

"Wait, wait a minute, what does this mean...?" Rin Tohsaka's mouth dropped open.

Yvette chuckled softly: "It means exactly what it says—"

The "Eye-Collecting Train" collects eyes from passengers.

Those who receive the invitation will be forcibly kidnapped even if they ignore it, and by the time they are found, they will already be corpses with their eyes gouged out.

Well, in short, the invitation is a message telling you to "cherish your life and obediently hand over the Demon Eye".

The reason, I suppose, is "because all the magical eyes in the world belong to me."

"It really does have a vampire vibe."

Shirou asked, "Then where can I see the former manager?"

Yvette felt a wave of dizziness: "Didn't you hear my explanation?"

"The other party is the Twenty-Seventh Ancestor of the Dead Disciples, right? No normal person would even consider meeting him willingly!"

Shirou wiped his lips with a napkin: "I only went to the auction to see that guy."

“…………” Yvette’s lips twitched.

Just then, a commotion broke out in the restaurant carriage.

It turned out that the auctioneer was displaying the second item in the auction, "The Eye of Plunder".

According to Yvette's explanation, the "Burning Demon Eye" from before was ranked as "Noble Color" in the Demon Eye sequence, while the "Plunder Demon Eye" this time is of the Gold rank.

Reaching the "Gold" level means it's so rare that it wouldn't be surprising if it were sealed away by the association.

Since the clock tower's technology couldn't guarantee that only the eyeballs would be removed, it was simply kept along with the owner's eyeballs.

Above "Gold" is the "Gem" level Mystic Eye... that is already a legendary existence.

The eyes of Gorgon, the Gorgon from Greek mythology, belong to this category.

If it were a human... among the monarchs of the Clock Tower, those noble families that have existed for thousands of years might have collected "gem"-level Mystic Eyes.

The blindfolded girl muttered, "I didn't expect the second item to be of the gold grade. It seems that this time we might be able to look forward to the possibility of finding a Gem Eye..."

"What about the 'Rainbow' level Mystic Eye?"

a voice sounded.

The girl who got up was Olga Marie, whom Shirou had met yesterday.

As expected of the daughter of the Celestial Societies, she exudes a sharp aura that draws attention from those around her, even though she is only in her early teens.

"What do you mean?" asked the female auctioneer, whose eyes were covered with a belt.

"Just as I just said."

Olga Marie declared firmly, "Since this is the Mystic Eye Collection Train, it also manages the legendary highest-ranking Rainbow Mystic Eye, doesn't it?"

Shirou noticed that the magicians in the carriage were all holding their breath.

The Rainbow-level Demon Eye is the highest rank among Demon Eyes, a dreamlike existence that surpasses myths and legends.

The mere mention of the word by the girl sent shivers down the spines of the magicians present.

Shirou thought to himself: So the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception are such a powerful thing...

"I cannot answer this on this occasion."

"That's what the female auctioneer said."

She didn't say "no," but ultimately it was "on this occasion."

　"...?"

"What's wrong, Lord Shirou?"

The red-haired boy shook his head.

Is it my imagination?

Although the female auctioneer covered her eyes with a belt, but...

Shirou clearly felt that she was looking in his direction just now—when she mentioned the "Rainbow" level Mystic Eyes.

……

……

"Excuse me, Mr. Shirou, do you have a moment now?"

After finishing breakfast, Shirou wandered around the train carriage, trying to find clues about his former manager, when he was suddenly called out from behind.

Looking back, there was a girl with gorgeous blonde hair and a delicate face.

"You're Kenneth's..."

"Lynnes Archizolti is attending this auction as Kenneth's brother's representative."

The girl was quick to accept advice and had an elegant demeanor; she was so mature that it was hard to believe she was not even 15 years old.

"Hello, is there anything I can help you with?" Shirou asked cautiously.

He had already heard the general situation from Yvette.

El-Melloi, Euryphus, and Animusfia—the three monarchs appearing on the train—all belonged to aristocratic factions.

Given that aristocracy has effectively dominated the Clock Tower since Kenneth and Sola's marriage, it is perfectly reasonable to consider them as the official position of the Clock Tower.

"Well, I'd like to ask you for a favor."

As Reines spoke, she revealed a frail and pitiful expression.

Shirou immediately saw through the disguise, but he wasn't so oblivious as to expose the little girl's acting skills:

"Okay, is there anything I can do for you?"

"Well, it's not actually for me, but for Lady Olga Marie."

Shirou followed Reines back to the guest car.

Then he saw a messy room and Olga Marie sobbing in the corner, hugging her knees.

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Volume 6, Chapter 282: Reines: A Man Burdened by Sin!

"What happened?"

Standing at the doorway, Shirou asked Reines.

The room in front of me could only be described as a complete mess.

What should have been a luxurious room so spotless that even the most obsessive-compulsive guest would have nothing to say, is now cluttered with items and clothes scattered everywhere.

Then, in the corner of the room, the silver-haired girl hugged her knees.

Olga Marie Asmirette Animusfia, daughter of the Celestial Sovereign.

Shirou met her once last night and once this morning. His impression of her is that she is a proud, short-tempered noble lady with a strong sense of self-esteem.

Miss Olga Marie was now sitting on the ground, burying her face between her legs in despair, letting out a faint sob.

What exactly happened here?

Reines did not directly answer Shirou's question: "What do you think... happened?"

"How would I know? Didn't you call me here?!"

—Shirou didn't say anything, but he showed this expression.

"Well, well, let's treat this as a detective game and guess what happened to Lady Olga Marie?"

"Detective game?"

Now is not the time to do this kind of thing, is it?

Shirou frowned in displeasure and muttered, "Is he looking for something?"

"bingo."

Reines clapped her hands with a delighted expression.

"It's amazing that you could think of this. Normally, you wouldn't think of this, right?"

Seeing such a messy room, and given Olga Marie's personality, one would usually assume she's throwing a tantrum or being difficult, right?

"No, I don't think she's the type to take her anger out on things around her."

“I see, what remarkable observation skills… No wonder Brother Kenneth and Level 3 Instructor Webber Wilvet said that…”

The blonde girl looked up at Shirou, her eyes changing from their original azure to a vibrant flame color.

"Lord Shirou, please forgive my rudeness, but you are very good at perceiving the deeper spirit of others."

Uncle Rufreus also possessed that ability back then… Was it the power of the "Fairy Eye"? No, in Eastern terms, a supernatural ability called the "Pure Eye"?

Shirou neither agreed nor disagreed.

The eye he possessed was called the "Eye of the End" by Ash the Savior.

According to her, Shirou Amamiya's eyes can trace back to the source, all the way to the "end" of cause and effect—that is, the "origin" of all things.

However, even Shirou himself couldn't fully understand its practical applications.

He has the ability to see into human nature, malice, and even obsession.

For example, in the Fourth Holy Grail War, Shirou was subjectively aware that it was the first time he had met Lady Avalon, but he could sense that she had special feelings for him.

In some ways, this eye does indeed bear some resemblance to the fairy eye that "shifts focus" and "switches worlds".

"Humph~"

Reines rested her chin on her hand, revealing a meaningful expression.

"Alright, let's go in... It's time to investigate and collect evidence from the victim."

As she said this, the girl grabbed the wrist of her companion.

Shirou rolled his eyes: Seriously? How long is this detective game going to go on?

……

……

"How come it's you...?"

Olga Marie looked up, and when she saw that it was Shirou, she gave him a cold look.

The girl's eyes were slightly red and swollen, but her beauty was not diminished by it; her slightly thin cheeks also gave her an indescribable charm.

It is said that there are some girls in this world who become even more endearing in tragic and unfortunate circumstances, and Olga Marie might belong to this category.

Is there anything I can do to help you?

Shirou, pushed in front of Olga Marie by Reines, had no choice but to ask the question, despite his reluctance.

She paused for a moment, then said, "This has nothing to do with you, right?"

"Well, that makes sense. I'll take my leave now."

Shirou nodded, then turned to leave amidst Reines's speechless expression.

"……………………disappeared".

A girl's deep voice came from behind him, and Shirou stopped at the door.

Olga Marie hugged her knees and spoke haltingly.

"The amulet I always carried with me...Teresa's keepsake...I lost it..."