Book 3: Chapter 1: The Train That Began
Vol 3 Chapter 1 The Train That Began
Early morning, white mist still enveloped the city, the chilly air making early risers pull their collars higher as they hurried across the streets.
Inside the station, crowds bustled, the tall black train sounded its whistle, beginning to warm up in advance.
Led by Kidi, Sylutia arrived at the station. After a complex verification of identity and invitation letters, she and Kidi entered the station interior, arriving before the train about to depart.
This long steel behemoth was far taller than Sylutia had imagined. Beneath it were rows of large wheels as tall as the young girl, the body above was as sturdy as a fortress forged from iron. The upper part of the body had a row of smaller round windows, while the lower body was engraved with patterns enclosed within large square frames.
These patterns were all portraits, among them an old man, a woman, a young girl, a king, a queen, a knight, and a swan. The origin of these patterns was the first city built by the Swan King, its seven Gates. At that time, each Gate was inscribed with a different image and figure. Since then, these seven Gates became symbols of the School of Royal Authority, and even the Castle Aspect, used in various occasions and rituals, possessing special power.
"Let's go, Hedra." Kidi led the girl to the side of this large black steel train.
Tilting her head back slightly to look up, Sylutia estimated the train was roughly three stories tall. After passing the ticket check, she climbed the steel steps, her steps producing crisp sounds.
This was a train specially prepared for new students. The interior layout was quite similar to the old-fashioned trains seen in movies from her previous life, though the space was much wider. Holding her ticket, she found her seat and stowed her luggage.