Albert-1377 did indeed have a carriage reserved exclusively for military personnel.
However, this supposedly strict regulation didn't seem so strict in practice?
At least when it came to Layale's identity, once it was recognized by the soldiers on the train. Nᴇw ɴovel chaptᴇrs are published on 𝔫𝔬𝔳𝔢𝔩~𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖~𝙣𝙚𝙩
Ronald and his party of four switched carriages quite smoothly.
Here, their environment was completely isolated from that of the civilians before, and Ronald even saw a military club while passing through the carriage.
In this civilian train on a critical transit route, there were even such facilities.
one couldn't help but contemplate the current realities of Entrode.
Thus, the journey abruptly changed after an unexpected event, and Ronald even learned that the people causing trouble on the train earlier were part of a smuggling gang very active along the national borders.
It was only due to the recent anomalous planetary influences
that these people seemed to have internal issues, sometimes making the risky choice to travel by train.
"Sir, would you like an extra piece of clothing?"
The journey was long, and Costate's care for Ronald was evident everywhere.
As they neared the destination of this train, it coincidentally began to snow heavily, and through the windows was a vast expanse of white.
"No, maintaining the enhancement technique will suffice."
Ronald shook his head, declining Costate, his gaze still wandering over the surrounding snowy landscape.
How beautiful the silver-clad world was aside,
just watching the scenery quickly passing by yet seeming unchanging, Ronald was suddenly reminded of his adventure in Yizi Forest.
At that time, just before the dust beast died, it had desperately threatened Ronald—"My brother will learn of my death!" "He revives at the Peak of Ling Guang, the millennia of ice and snow will melt. When that time comes, the entire world will face its end!" "You ungrateful ants will also be destroyed!"
Ronald naturally paid close attention to this information.
He had also conducted basic investigations.
However, due to limited intelligence, he hadn't found the so-called Peak of Ling Guang—none of the townsfolk of Kupiers, however knowledgeable, had any news.
Thus, there was only 'the millennia of ice and snow will eventually melt' left to ponder.
Ronald figured that the dust beast wouldn't have used any overly exaggerated rhetoric, so this 'millennia of ice and snow' must have a tangible reference.
According to Ronald's understanding,
things like millennia of ice could only be found at extremely high mountain peaks, glaciers, or polar environments.
Could there be any records of such in Entrode, nearly the northernmost human nation?
"Ronald, what are you looking at? Did my father run alongside the train through the snow outside?"
At that moment, an intrigued Shiesta approached.
After causing trouble in the previous carriage, Layale had taken the time to have a 'heart-to-heart' with the heretic Magician, eventually reaching a consensus on some issues.
At least on the train and in the journey to come,
Shiesta had 'promised' not to provoke some 'unnecessary' 'trouble'.
At this moment, seeing Shiesta actively engaging him, Ronald replied indifferently:
"I was contemplating some matters from before."
"Past matters?" Shiesta showed curiosity.
Ronald didn't wait for Shiesta to probe further and preemptively threw out the topic:
"Peak of Ling Guang."
"I heard of this place name from an enemy, but now I'm completely clueless."
Shiesta stood blinking in place.
She could feel that Ronald wasn't lying; this so-called 'Peak of Ling Guang' was the source of his confusion.
However, as someone who could access knowledge from all schools, Shiesta also had no recollection of this place name!
"They are cult magicians, you know!"
Ronald the Gridian didn't know, nor did she, a cult magician whose influence had spread worldwide.
Just how secretive was this Peak of Ling Guang?
Soon, Siesta couldn't help but continue,
"Is there no other clue besides the Peak of Ling Guang?"
Ronald calmly replied,
"There's also the eternal ice and snow, that's all the information we have."
"Eternal ice and snow, the Peak of Ling Guang..." Siesta quickly sat back in her seat and began to ponder deeply.
She couldn't find anything from these two words.
The carriage gradually became quiet.
Ronald alone gazed at the snowy scene outside, Siesta sat silently thinking deeply, and Costate quietly guarded beside Ronald.
And their only Entrodui member.
He went alone to another carriage, discussing work-related matters with the Entrodui soldiers there.
Around four in the afternoon.
The carriage door was slid open by Lalleya.
The spy chief came back looking pleased and stood at the doorway asking everyone,
"Ladies and gentlemen, we can change trains at our destination tonight. What would you like to eat this evening?"
Ronald and Costate immediately responded to Lalleya.
But Siesta, immersed in thought, didn't respond at all and continued to mutter to herself, biting her finger.
Noticing Siesta's state,
Lalleya took two steps closer and then heard her muttering.
The Entrodui quickly frowned,
"Ling Guang... this word, I remember it somehow."
In a flash, the atmosphere in the carriage completely changed.
Siesta looked up blankly at Lalleya, her eyes filled with disbelief. Ronald immediately spoke,
"Mr. Lalleya, have you seen the word 'Ling Guang' before?"
As soon as Ronald spoke, things immediately took a different turn.
Lalleya's furrowed brow relaxed in an instant, and his expression returned to his usual calm,
"If I remember correctly, that should be the name of a book."
"I've seen it in the ancient book section when cleaning up the royal library."
It truly was the northernmost country on the continent.
Where Grid and cult magicians had no leads, here they might find a glimmer of hope!
Ronald completely disregarded the change in Lalleya's attitude.
Since the other had already spoken in this way, he responded directly,
"Mr. Lalleya, the books in the Entrodui library, they should be available for borrowing, right?"
"Don't worry, we are partners," Lalleya replied with a smile, seeing Ronald articulate his needs directly, "as soon as we reach the capital, I'll get off and arrange it immediately. I won't disappoint you."
Having made a promise, Lalleya quickly changed the topic:
"Let's get ready and then enjoy dinner."
"There are quite a few young people on board who have heard about Mr. Ronald's experiences; they respect and are very curious about you."