[187] Barthomeloi

Everyone makes mistakes.

For example, arrogance.

Life being too smooth often leads to this, thinking one is invincible, believing in their strength...

Kazuya felt that he had committed such a mistake.

Being an Heroic Spirit, having the Counter Force to assist him, having met Merlin, received support from Zelretch, cooperated with Emiya Kiritsugu for his subordinates, established a good relationship Touko Aozaki and even left long-term contact with her...

Now—

Even Barthomeloi personally invited him to join the Clock Tower...

Adding to that, his manga became a massive hit, receiving acclaim worldwide.

And—after entering the Mystic Eye Collection Train, everyone's attention was on him, making him feel like the center of the stage.

He involuntarily developed a sense of "I am important"...

In his view, most people would develop such feelings. No, it was more like, those who didn't feel this way were abnormal.

So, he thought that Barthomeloi must have some ulterior motive for inviting him. Why else would she invite him?

However—

During the conversation with the silver-haired woman in front of him, he suddenly realized this, so he asked, "Could it be... that person in the Clock Tower just said it casually?"

"YES, YES, YES, YES."

Then he saw it! The soul of the silver-haired woman in front of him was saying "YES"! In other words, what he said earlier was true!

"No... how is that possible? Lady Barthomeloi did explicitly convey this information to me." Mevis smiled and said.

"Perhaps it's just a formality?" Kazuya pretended to joke.

In reality, he saw it...

"YES, YES, YES, YES."

This person was indeed just being polite!

"In my opinion, it's just something that person mentioned casually. As for whether I join or not, she actually don't care at all, right?" While saying this, Kazuya smiled and stood up.

"YES, YES, YES, YES." Mevis soul said so. However, what came out of her mouth was a different set of words. "No, you are underestimating yourself too much. You have the capital to make Lady Barthomeloi personally speak for you."

Kazuya sighed slightly in his heart... he really had overestimated himself.

In fact, Barthomeloi hadn't even looked at him directly. Even... she only heard that he was interesting and casually said, "Try inviting him over." ...or something like that.

No, it was quite likely.

"Alright." Kazuya smiled and gave a slight bow. "After all, if Lady Barthomeloi has spoken, no matter what, I can't refuse, can I?"

Mevis was very satisfied with Kazuya's attitude and nodded. "Well... in that case, since we are currently in London, when the Mystic Eye Collection Train arrives at its destination this time, you can come with me to the Clock Tower."

She was very satisfied with Kazuya's attitude.

For someone like Lady Barthomeloi, this level of respect was appropriate.

"I understand." Kazuya smiled. If Lady Barthomeloi had really attached great importance to him, he wouldn't have joined the Mage's Association.

Because that would mean attracting the attention of big shots.

But... it wasn't like that.

It meant that they didn't care about him... Joining in only offered convenience to him.

He comforted himself in his heart and then continued to eat. There were only a few days left anyway, so he could endure it a little longer.

Early the next morning, Kazuya woke up from his sleep. He hadn't entered his familiar dream world last night.

After all, this place couldn't be considered safe, and there was the possibility of unexpected events occurring... so it was better to be cautious. Be prepared for battle at any time.

Casually walking to the window, he removed a damaged jewel from there and replaced it with a new one.

The jewel that had been shattered was already empty inside.

It's not that his magical power had been exhausted overnight, but as he expected, someone—attacked this compartment last night.

Attacked the room he was in.

But it was done discreetly.

Looking at the dim aura on the shattered jewel, he naturally understood what it was—a curse!

Originally, when the jewel broke last night, he could have taken it off immediately. However, in order to expose the magus who dared to curse him and capture that magus, he gave him a chance. A chance to feel a sense of accomplishment.

But... it seemed that they only took action once last night...

It was unexpected that they didn't attack a second time.

If it was like this, he couldn't follow the curse to find them... After all, he was an outsider in the end.

After freshening up, Kazuya walked to the dining car next to him.

At this time, most people were already there.

For example, that Dead Apostle, for example, the people in the Department of Policies, but the priest was not there.

Finding a seat, he looked at today's breakfast and sighed slightly, "Really... toast again."

Although the aroma was nice, he really couldn't get used to this English-style breakfast... Bread tasted bland in his mouth, and he didn't like sweet things like jam...

Or rather—he had a slight aversion to sweets.

Snacks were okay, but he disliked sweets in regular meals.

When eating, he preferred salty and spicy flavors the most.

Looking at the breakfast placed in front of him, Kazuya couldn't help but say to the attendant, "Isn't there anything else? It's not just toast..."

"Yes... today, it's only toast. But if you don't like it, we can ask the kitchen to prepare some fried eggs, sausages, and the like..."

"Alright, I got it." Kazuya waved his hand, "This is fine."

Well... forget it.

Just continue like this. After all, there are only a few days left, so endure it a little longer.

Comforting himself in his heart, Kazuya ate a few bites of toast and then turned his gaze to the middle of the carriage.

There was a transparent cylindrical container with a bunch of eyeballs floating inside, immersed in a solution [Mystic Eyes].

Undoubtedly... those were Mystic Eyes!

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