Fate/Magus Path

"Why are you going to that cursed place? Do you still need the Mystic Eyes?"

Kayneth raised an eyebrow and asked nonchalantly.

Roy nodded and then honestly replied, "That's right. For some special reasons, I really need a pair of suitable special Mystic Eyes right now."

He didn't explain much further, only pointing to his own head.

"…"

Seeing this, Kayneth fell silent in thought.

Noticing Kayneth lost in contemplation, Roy wasn't in a hurry. He knew that although the invitation to the Mystic Eyes Collection Train was very precious, Kayneth would undoubtedly make the right judgment considering the value he possessed.

Magus are all egoists; they only choose options that are more advantageous to themselves.

As for the invitation to the Mystic Eyes Collection Train, Kayneth, being a great noble magus and also the Lord of the Clock Tower's Department of Mineralogy, certainly had connections to obtain it.

As long as he wanted to help, he could definitely find a way.

Just as Roy thought, Kayneth did not refuse. After pondering for a moment, he replied.

"If you truly need Mystic Eyes, there's no need to go to the Mystic Eyes Collection Train; using the resources and connections of the El-Melloi family can help you find them as well."

Kayneth naturally understood what Roy meant by the Mystic Eyes Collection Train.

As the name suggests, it is a fast train that collects countless strange Mystic Eyes and various precious magical materials.

The purpose of the train's collection is for auction, held once a year, but the exact time is uncertain. The train travels on tracks that span the entire Europe, and its level of strangeness is well known in the entire world of magecraft.

Kayneth had boarded this terrifying train, dubbed the urban legend of the world of magecraft, and that experience was certainly not pleasant for him.

The eerie nature of the train and various hidden risks made it difficult for even an elite magus to guarantee their safety.

Therefore, he held a wary and disdainful attitude towards this mysterious train. Similarly, the standards for those who receive invitations are very high; anyone who receives one is undoubtedly a high-ranking figure in the world of magecraft or at least someone who can afford to attend the auction.

Magical expertise and considerable financial resources are both essential, leading to a particularly small number of people receiving invitations, mostly comprising major noble magus or Lords.

Logically speaking, information about the Mystic Eyes Collection Train is categorized as an urban legend, not recorded in books, and since so few people receive invitations, even Waver shouldn't know too much about it. How does he know about the Mystic Eyes Collection Train?

Kayneth felt suspicious.

But facing Kayneth's doubts, Roy shrugged.

"Sorry, Professor Kayneth, that would take too long. It requires a long time to collect the Mystic Eyes I need; I can't wait. The Mystic Eyes Collection Train is the best option."

What Roy needed was certainly not ordinary Mystic Eyes but rather the special Mystic Eyes mentioned by Merlin that could help him regulate his mental state and enhance his control.

Mystic Eyes related to mental and spiritual aspects are rare among many Mystic Eyes; even if they exist, they are often snatched up by soul-specializing magus, leaving no chance for him. Thus, collecting them through conventional means was obviously unrealistic.

But right now, he indeed needed such Mystic Eyes to regulate his spirit.

The more he delved into the Third Magic and studied the soul, the more intense his discomfort became.

The power within him kept surging like a Holy Grail, continuously providing and purifying magical energy, enabling him to maintain and operate magecraft like a perpetual motion machine.

However, it was hard to control, as the looseness caused by Zelretch increased the torrent of magical energy flowing within him, lighting up more magic circuits and leading to an endless expansion of his power.

It was like pouring water from a bottle that suddenly turned into dumping water from a tub; while both the capacity and flow increased, it became challenging to control the flow of water.

This also resulted in a trend of his magical power spiraling out of control, making it difficult to manage the power of his magecraft.

For instance, when Waver tried to teach him simple practical magecraft such as illumination spells, fire spells, and water flow spells, they all transformed into incredibly powerful magecraft with several hundred times the power in his hands, becoming difficult to control. The only way to stop it was to let it release.

As an example, a simple illumination spell illuminated half of the El-Melloi courtyard, while a small fire trick turned into a massive fireball in his hands, and a water flow spell summoned a great waterfall.

This led to his living courtyard being nearly destroyed by fireballs and waterfalls, causing various phenomena and magical fluctuations that threw the entire El-Melloi family into chaos. In the end, it was Kayneth who backed him up and helped cover it up.

So…

"Professor, I really need a suitable Mystic Eye to help me regulate my power."

Roy felt that if he didn't find a way to control the power within him, it would be hard to predict what would happen the next time he used magecraft.

If he encountered an enemy in the city, using magecraft might cause a greater impact than the enemy themselves, likely dragging many innocent people into it.

"Regulate power? Hmm…"

Kayneth pondered for a moment and spoke, "Is it about controlling that power?"

Roy nodded.

"If that's the case, then…"

Kayneth shook his head and opened a drawer to take out an envelope.

A special magical aura was emanating from the crystalline paper, and a bright red sealing wax pressed onto the envelope bore a strange pattern resembling wheels and eyes, serving as a mark following some ancient ritual. Just looking at it gave a sense of unease.

"This is the invitation to the Mystic Eyes Collection Train, as well as the ticket to board that train. Since you insist on going, I might as well give it to you."

"Thank you." Roy reached out to take the envelope Kayneth handed him and slightly bowed in gratitude.

"Wait a moment, before giving this to you, I have a few prerequisites."

"Please, go ahead." Roy nodded in agreement.

"The conditions are simple."

Kayneth slowly raised a finger.

"First, you must be accompanied by me personally when you board the train."

"Second, both you and I must represent El-Melloi's name in this auction and cannot attend in a personal capacity."

"Third, the funds used to purchase Mystic Eyes in this auction will be regarded as a debt owed to El-Melloi, which must be repaid in the future."

"How about it? Do you have any questions?"

"No problem."

Hearing these three reasonable requests, Roy slightly nodded in acknowledgment.

"Alright, if that's the case, then the conditions are established."

Upon receiving this response, Kayneth let out a sigh of relief. He glanced at the invitation that had been handed to Roy and finally felt at ease.

The Mystic Mystic Eyes Collection Train was not an ordinary auction train. Besides sending invitations to the aristocrats of the world of magecraft, they also sent invitations to two other types of people.

One type is those in need, while the other is those who are needed.

Those in need, as the name implies, are people who require Mystic Eyes, and who want to purchase their desired Mystic Eyes on the Mystic Mystic Eyes Collection Train. As for the latter, their situation is less pleasant; they are referred to as the moving resources on the train.

If one agrees to the train owner's request to participate in the auction, then it's fine... they won't take your life and will issue a generous reward as compensation. However, if you refuse, then the outcome can only be described as "heh."

The peculiarities within that mysterious train are not something that can be explained in a few words.

So far, he has never heard of anyone who could survive after refusing a transaction on the Mystic Mystic Eyes Collection Train.

Even among top-tier magus, it is not uncommon for them to perish inside; only true monsters can ensure their safety there.

"True Ancestor, Grand Magus, or perhaps... a Magician?" Kayneth glanced at Roy.

In any case, that train was not a good omen; whether being targeted by it or getting too close is an extremely dangerous matter, much like a calamity wandering within the borders of Northern Europe.

Kayneth was somewhat aware of Roy's current state.

Is he strong?

Very strong, excessively strong... so strong it's ridiculous. If he didn't deliberately suppress himself and control his power, just using his super-spec magical power could level the entire El-Melloi family to the ground within a quarter of an hour.

The vast magical power contained within him and the speed at which he continues to generate magical power makes it fair to call him a mobile Holy Grail.

Although he possesses such a massive amount of magical power, he also has flaws.

A very significant flaw, the rate of growth of his magical power does not match the pace of his own development, resulting in his inability to adequately control and articulate his strength.

Due to his terrifying magical power, whatever magecraft effects he uses become extraordinarily catastrophic, causing collateral damage... not that it can merely be described as collateral damage; he would engulf everything around him.

In his own territory, it's manageable; no matter how he demolishes it, he can still cover it up. But if he were to be set loose, once he uses magecraft, the chain reaction would completely shatter the baseline of mystery secrecy, and then there would be no hiding it. Therefore, he was very uneasy about Roy and wanted to accompany him outside.

Kayneth did not support Roy's idea of using Mystic Eyes to enhance his control over his power, but he also did not oppose it.

To him, this problem merely stemmed from an over-inflated power that did not align with his magical knowledge and control.

While it was troublesome, it was by no means an insurmountable problem.

After all, this was the legendary Third Magic; if a newly initiated apprentice could master it easily, that would surprise him.

However, with Roy's talents and the compatibility he has shown with the Third Magic, Kayneth was convinced that as long as Roy was willing to stay here to study, explore, and develop his power, he could absolutely master the Third Magic in about ten years.

By keeping Roy around for ten years, he would have more time to interact with him, guide him, and subtly extend his kindness, gradually pulling him onto his chariot.

However, when Roy brought up the idea of seeking Mystic Eyes, Kayneth did not refuse.

Indeed, special soul-type Mystic Eyes could enhance a magus's control over their own magical power, increase the stability of their spells, and make the execution of magecraft more intuitive.

Such Mystic Eyes were indeed suitable for Roy's current situation. However, these Mystic Eyes were extremely precious magical treasures, and it would not be an exaggeration to say they are one in a million.

With such rare value and extreme rarity, combined with his own selfish motives, he did not mention this method to Roy.

If Roy didn't know about it and he didn't bring it up, he could naturally keep him on his side. But since Roy had raised the matter, he couldn't refuse, nor did he have a reason to refuse.

After all, such Mystic Eyes were at least of Gold rank, and whether they could be found was uncertain.

Even if they really did find one, it could still be advantageous; it was merely a matter of approach.

In the magical community, possessing Mystic Eyes is a significant symbol of a first-rate magus.

Therefore, even artificial low-rank Mystic Eyes could sell for nearly a million pounds.

This illustrates the kind of value inherent in naturally precious Mystic Eyes.

The Clock Tower had classified Mystic Eyes into ranks.

Mystic Eyes are divided into five tiers.

The lowest tier consists of artificially created Mystic Eyes.

Above that are natural Mystic Eyes.

First is the Noble Color Rank, which has abilities roughly characterized by binding, compulsion, contract, incendiary, illusion, misfortune, charm, prophecy, etc., representing Mystic Eyes with special abilities that can intervene in the destinies of others.

Many magus believe that only upon reaching this rank can one be called a true Mystic Eye.

More advanced and powerful than the usual noble color Mystic Eyes is the Gold Rank Mystic Eye. This rank of Mystic Eyes often contains great mystery that has been lost to modernity and a Mystic Eye that reaches this rank will naturally be sought after in the world of magecraft, even if some magus receive sealing orders as a result.

As for the next rank, referred to as the Jewel Rank of Mystic Eyes, Kayneth is not clear on it, as the mysteries contained within those Mystic Eyes can no longer be evaluated from the perspective of modern magecraft. They may even hide great mystery that cannot be replicated by all magecraft, ancient or modern.

Finally, there exists the Rainbow Rank, which is found only in legends and miracles. This is a Mystic Eyes that exists only in name, with no records to document it, and it is likely that one could only catch a glimpse of it in the presence of the deities of the age of gods.

What Roy needs is a special Mystic Eye that can help magus enhance their mental strength and regulate their own powers and spells, and such a Mystic Eye must be at least of Gold rank.

Putting aside its auction value for now, it would be very difficult to find a Gold rank Mystic Eye outside even after decades of searching, but there is indeed a significant chance on the Mystic Mystic Eyes Collection Train.

After all, while Gold rank Mystic Eyes are extremely rare, they do not qualify as the main auction items.

Even so, the auction value that a Gold rank Mystic Eye can reach is enough to make even Kayneth's heart race.

Starting at a million pounds, it could even reach tens of millions.

This price, even for the financially affluent El-Melloi family, would be quite a significant expenditure... about the total revenue for several years.

However, it doesn't matter; as long as Roy can grow, simply by borrowing the title of the Magician of the Third Magic, he could recoup losses tenfold or even a hundredfold. For him, this is just an incredibly worthwhile investment.

"The next time the Mystic Eyes Collection Train welcomes guests will be in about five months, this winter. At that time, you just need to take this invitation to the designated location to board the train."

Having said that, Kayneth knocked on the table to open a hidden compartment, reaching in to take out a box filled with silvery liquid, which he pushed in front of Roy.

"What is this?"

Roy looked at Kayneth.

"Since your current state is not suitable for using ordinary magecraft, let's start practicing with the El-Melloi magecraft."

"This mystic code is called Volumen Hydrargyrum; it is my supreme mystic code and the best work I have completed so far. It's very suitable for your current situation."

"Take this back with you, and later I will have Reines go to your place to properly guide you on how to use the Volumen Hydrargyrum."

"Is this a belated apprenticeship gift?"

Seeing the box of special mercury liquid, Roy's eyes sparkled with brilliance; he certainly knew about the Volumen Hydrargyrum.

Not only is it both offensive and defensive, but its functionality is also very strong, and just as Kayneth said, this item is truly perfect for his current state.

"Of course, you are my disciple."

Kayneth rubbed his hands together, revealing a satisfied smile.

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