Albert-1377, operated by Entrod.
It was fundantally different in many ways from the Dongfeng.
——For example, the VIP carriages.
As a civilian train, Albert-1377 had only two genuine VIP carriages on the entire train, which were open exclusively to military and police personnel.
Ronald and his companions didn't claim their identities when boarding.
So they were also assigned to the ordinary carriages.
This was a rather novel experience.
As the most common business carriage on the train, there were no privacy-focused partitions here. Rows of seats that connected to tables simply leaned to one side against the right wall of the train, leaving only the left corridor for passage.
Ronald even took a special look at the top of the carriage.
In the ceiling's compartnt, so functional structures necessary for the train were installed, but there was no luggage rack for passengers to place their belongings. If passengers wanted to save as much space as possible, the only option was to put their suitcases under the seats or tables.
Once settled in such an environnt and the train began moving,
Luo De noticed Ronald's continuous survey of the surroundings and quickly spoke up:
"Mr. Ronald, shall I notify the staff to move us to a different carriage?"
"That won't be necessary," Ronald imdiately gestured to stop him, "I have no objections to this setting. I'm just curious about Entrod's train design."
"For instance, look — if they put a rack above our heads, wouldn't that save passengers a lot of space?"
Luo De then revealed a subtle smile:
"That... could actually pose a safety hazard."
"Adding a piece of wood overhead would provide a blind spot for those with intentions, so the military departnt vetoed such a design in the early stages."
"..."
So, passengers had to endure it.
Ronald read this aning in Luo De's gaze and could only show respect for the 'customs' of this country.
Ronald and Luo De began to converse in quiet tones.
Before long, the passenger opposite them stood up to wash their hands at the connection between the carriages.
Left alone, the little boy glanced at the departing adult, imdiately propped himself up on the table, and curiously asked Ronald:
"Sir, are you also going to Entrod?"
Ronald responded with a gentle smile:
"Of course, most people on this train are likely doing the sa."
"Hehehe," the little boy realized the silliness of his question and, scratching his head, asked quietly, "Well, I'm actually curious, are there wizards in Entrod like the ones ntioned in recent rumors?"
Ronald glanced at Luo De beside him.
Seeing that the spy leader had no intention of speaking up, he continued to talk to the little boy:
"Kid, there could be many magical things in this world."
"But whether they exist or not, you need to see them with your own eyes to be sure."
At Ronald's response, the little boy imdiately beca excited:
"I know that!"
"When I left school, my teacher also said sothing similar!"
"..."
Ronald chatted with the little boy for a while, and soon the boy's father returned from the carriage connection.
The gentleman turned out to be a rchant.
After the war in Entrod had ended, civilian exchanges between the two countries began to unfold. Quite a few bold rchants started making profits in the borderlands, and Entrod continued adjusting its policies accordingly.
However, the recent supernatural changes altered everything.
As changes occurred in all aspects, so found themselves in very unfavorable circumstances inside Graid, and therefore chose to enter this country, which was gradually opening up to outsiders, hoping to seize the opportunity for developnt.
"..."
"Train inspection —"
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The ti had arrived, after nightfall.
A resounding announcent echoed within the train car.
Fully awakening the passengers in the entire car, several individuals dressed as soldiers, carrying lanterns, occupied the compartnt, providing illumination, and three stern-faced individuals began to inspect the passengers in an orderly fashion from one end of the car.
"Stand up!"
"Raise your hands level, don't hide anything in your coat!"
"Where's your luggage?"
The inspection inside the car was extrely strict.
Compared to the inspections Ronald rembered for prisoners entering jail, it just lacked the final shred of dignity.
Faced with such a scene, Ronald couldn't help but speak to Ralaye:
"Is traveling by train always like this over here?"
Ralaye revealed a smile:
"There's no helping it, Entrode is special, and everyone has tacitly consented to this approach."
That explanation should have been enough.
After all, this was the result of the actual situation in Entrode.
However, just as Ralaye finished explaining, a passenger sitting on their other side muttered softly:
"Psh, it wasn't like this before."
"It's all because Entrode's black police issued a strict order that these civilian trains started this kind of criminal-like inspection."
"Black police?" Ronald's face showed confusion.
"You don't know about the black police and you rushed to Entrode?" The passenger on the other side, hearing Ronald's puzzled tone, imdiately leaned in and said, "They are Entrode's group of secret agents!"
"I heard their boss is a particularly terrifying and cold-hearted fellow, responsible for even the military police within the army, as well as the secret police in the city."
Whoosh——
Ronald suddenly turned his head, staring directly at Ralaye beside him.
This Entrodean revealed an innocuous smile, even speaking with 'indignation':
"I also think this kind of thing isn't quite right."
"The head of these black police is definitely not very reasonable."
Ronald solemnly nodded:
"That might very well be the case."
Bang bang bang——
Suddenly, three shots rang out from the seats in front.
Several passengers, who appeared to be obedient, suddenly turned violent during the military inspection, drew their guns, and shot them, as well as the people providing illumination around them.
A person died——and the lantern also fell to the ground.
In the dim light, Ronald clearly saw these individuals begin to cooperate.
So rushed towards the other cars.
Others hugged sothing, pulled open the train windows, and with a flip of their bodies, jumped out.
"Ah ah ah——"
"There's been a murder, help!"
"Who's touching my leg, let go!"
"..."
Afterwards, people coming from the other cars to provide assistance began to shout, and the noise of confrontation with these individuals also spread from within the car.
In the midst of the darkness.
Ralaye faced this scene without any sign of emotion, nor did he make any move.
He simply leaned in slightly towards Ronald, then said in a calm tone:
"Entrode has always had simple customs."
"It's just these restless individuals that make certain actions beco necessary."
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