Inlander

Giant Iron Snake

The next day, Ayabelle, Agacia and Jim left for the Magic Academy. The place where the annual events are held. The festival that must be held. Tournament of the wizards.

The Tournament of the Wizards is very lively, because, in addition to the annual celebration, this festival is also a competition for the prestige of each country, especially between East Meridion and West Meridion.

Jim looks handsome in the new clothes he is wearing. The clothes fit perfectly. Not to forget that he also carried Ghizzel's bow and some arrows in his quiver which he put on his back

Likewise with Ayabelle and Agacia. They both looked like an angel who had come down from heaven. They are like goddesses. They look beautiful, dazzling, graceful and elegant. Anyone who saw the two of them must be amazed.

They finally said goodbye to Uncle Merton. Because Uncle Merton wasn't with them. He was busy to fishing.

Uncle Merton forbade Agacia to see the festival alone. However, because Jim and Ayabelle were accompanying her, uncle Merton allowed them to go.

"Father, I leave ..." Cia said goodbye to her father and hugging him.

With hardly, Uncle Merton let Agacia go. because Cia is the only child he has. Merton loves her more than anything. A father who loves his daughter very much. But this time he let go of his control a little on her and handed Jim over to look after. Uncle Merton already believed in Jim

Finally, the three of them went to the place where the tournament was held. They left Uncle Merton's house.

The three of them waved their hands towards Merton who was at the door of his house.

"Please take care of you," Uncle Merton said a little loudly. He gave orders to Jim and Ayabelle to look after his daughter.

"See you uncle" by waving a hand, Jim and Ayabelle also said goodbye.

When they were not far from home, on the way, Cia expressed her joy. "Yes ... finally leaving too". She put on a face full of joy.

"Cia, save your energy, we are still far from the destination" Ayabelle advised Cia because she is so energetic.

"I can hardly wait, you know ..." Cia replied to Aya's advice. As if he didn't want to listen to Aya's advice.

They also departed using public transportation from the port.

To connect several cities within the island of Meridion, they use public transportation in the form of trains. However, the fuel for this train uses fire magic.

Trains can only be seen and found on the island of Meridion, in other countries, there are no vehicles like this. Because the civilization and technology in Meridion are very advanced. This is all thanks to the research of academics who like to produce new and cutting-edge works.

So that whoever is the first to set foot on the island of Meridion. It must be as if they see a future city.

This railway line is built along the North coast from the west to the east. Or the people of the island of Meridion used to call it the North coast route. The long path that covers the entire length of the island is very helpful for the community. So that to reach a city does not waste time. Just getting on the train can save time.

On the way, Jim felt a little confused. Because he thought that if he only walked, it would take a long time, it must be very tiring. Then he asked Cia, "are we just walking?".

"Hehe…" Cia smiled with a suspicious face. Of course, it still looks pretty. Then he said, "take it easy, it will be fun, just follow me". Cia answered confidently.

This made Jim and Aya very curious. Because Cia's behaviour is suspicious.

Even though Jim and Aya are strangers on this island, Cia often pranks them.

"Cia ... I'm curious to know" Aya begged Cia not to hide anything anymore.

But Cia still insisted on keeping it a secret. She was very happy when saw Jim and Aya's surprised expressions. She said, "Shhh ... foreigners are silent, you have to obey what your guide says".

"Guide?" Jim and Aya spontaneously said simultaneously. The two of them looked at Cia.

However, just like before, Cia kept it a secret. She just smiled and led them both to something.

Few minutes walk. Cia who was in front of the two of them finally stopped somewhere. The place is not far from the port. Also not far from the beach. Because from that place, the sea is visible even though the coastline is not visible.

"Shall we board the ship?" Aya asked, still curious. Because Cia led them to the port. Which is the port is the berth of the ship. So that Aya thought they would board the ship.

"Hehehe… no" Cia answered in an annoying tone. Making Jim and Aya even more curious.

Then they stopped in a building opposite the harbour. The building is like a gate with full glass doors.

Many several people were waiting and sitting around the chairs provided in front of the building.

Then Cia raised her index finger and pointed at the building. She said, "there it is, we'll be there".

Aya and Jim's faces looked confused. They have not seen the building as they saw in front of it. They continue to be curious.

They move towards the building. Seen a small square building filled with glass. And some people are queuing up to buy something in the box building.

The three of them joined the line in the line of the people. With Cia in front, followed by Aya and then Jim.

When they stopped and waited for the queue. Aya who was very curious from earlier asked Cia. She said. "Cia, what are we going to do?"

"We're going to take public transportation" said cheerfully.

"Public transportation? I just heard, all I know is horse-drawn carriages." Reply Aya. She was so confused because this was the first time she was riding public transportation.

Seeing the people lined up in front of them was like exchanging coins for a piece of paper when they passed the box building.

Jim seemed to understand something.

Then he asked "Cia, are we queuing for tickets?".

"Jim ... How do you know? Even though I haven't told you". Cia replied a little annoyed.

Jim now understands why so many people queue here. People are queuing to buy tickets. But, he doesn't understand is what kind of public transportation he will see.

Finally, it was Cia's turn to meet the person in the box building.

"Sir, give us three tickets". Cia ordered tickets for himself and two of his friends. Aya and Jim.

"Where are you going ?" The middle-aged man wearing dark blue clothes and a black hat asked. He is a ticket seller or commonly referred to as a ticket window keeper.

"Magic Academy". Cia replied casually.

"One silver coin per person" the uncle at the counter immediately mentioned the ticket price to Cia. Finally, Cia took out three silver coins in her pocket. Looks like the pouch is full of coins. Because Merton's uncle gave him a few coins which was a lot to cover the three of them.

"This is a pack for the three of us". Cia gave three silver coins to the counter keeper.

Then the guard received money from Cia. After that, the booth keeper took the feathers he dipped in ink, he wrote several sheets of paper. Which then he tore some of the paper. Then he gave three sheets of paper to Cia. While saying "this is the ticket, I hope you will safely reach the destination". The counter guard did not forget to give a smile to Cia.

"Thank you" Cia smiled back at the counter guard.

Finally, the three of them entered the building. Agacia gave the tickets to both of them. "Save this!" they both accepted the ticket and kept it.

Not far from the entrance. There are several chairs in the waiting room. Cia led them to sit in the chair. It so happened that the chair was empty, there was not a single person sitting on the chair.

The three of them occupied the chair next to each other and close together.

When Jim sat down. He saw something familiar before his eyes. As if there was a gutter rising inside.

Because Jim was curious, he got up, he went over to the Plunging ground. When he looked down, he saw something familiar. Just right. A lump of steel joined together in the gutter. Jim looked at the Railroad tracks.

"Is it a Train?" Jim muttered. But he still wasn't sure, because he still hadn't seen the train in person. Because in this world there are still many things that are impossible and surprising.

Finally, Jim went back to the back and took the previous seat.

Aya asked, "what's wrong, Jim?". Because Aya saw Jim's suspicious behaviour, she immediately asked him

Jim replied, "nothing". Jim didn't give a definite answer either, he just hid it.

After a few minutes of waiting, from a distance, from the east, there was a huge monster like a snake. The longer the monster got closer. And it looks bigger.

When the snake monster was almost close to where the three of them were sitting. Jim finally started to understand after seeing the big snake monster.

"As I thought…" Jim muttered everything he thought was true. Jim is now a little relieved.

Suddenly Cia said "OK friends. Our public transportation has come. This is ..."

When the words weren't finished. Jim interrupted Cia's words. It says "Train".

Feeling annoyed that his words had been cut off. Cia beat Jim's chest while saying. "Aah ... Jim ... Why do you already know? Even though I wanted to surprise you". Cia's face was so annoyed.

Then Aya said "Jim, how do you know? Even though you've never been here". Aya is now even curious about Jim. Due to his strange behaviour before, Jim now finds out about the train too.

"Hehe sorry Cia, actually I know it from the book" replied Jim, who tried to evade. Though that's not the real answer. Jim was forced to lie to them both, Jim preferred to keep it a secret that in the previous world, he had seen this train, even more, sophisticated than the train here.

"Oh ... No wonder" answered Cia who was still annoyed with Jim. Ayabelle is now also a little relieved to hear Jim's answer.

Finally, the train stopped right in front of the three of them.

"All right, let's get on" Cia invited Jim and Aya to get on the train that had stopped in front of them.

Cia was also the first person to board the train among the three of them. Then she immediately looked for a seat according to the written ticket. She didn't realize that Jim and Ayabelle were still below.

Seeing Ayabelle who never took the train, Jim took the initiative to take the train first.

After boarding the train, Jim was still waiting between the train entrances.

However, Aya never got on the train. Jim immediately asked Aya, "What's wrong Aya? Why don't you get on quickly?"

"I ... I ... I'm afraid". Aya's facial expression was so scared. She did not dare to get on the train, because it was the first time she saw the train. Maybe she thought this train was a huge snake monster that could devour humans.

Seeing Aya reluctant to get on the train. Jim said to Aya. "Don't worry, it's okay, here I help". Jim tries to persuade Aya to get on the train.

Jim stretched his hand down towards Aya standing. However, Aya still lowered her head. She was scared. While saying "but I'm scared".

"Aya ... believe me". Jim kept trying to persuade me to get on the train.

Aya started to be brave. She started to raise her head. She saw Jim reaching out his hand towards her. Aya saw Jim's sweet smile.

Aya also ventured. She took Jim's helping hand. And hold Jim's hand tight.

This is Jim's chance. He also held tightly behind Aya's hand. Then he grabbed Aya's body and helped Aya to get on the train.

Finally, Aya managed to get onto the train. But she just closed his eyes in fear.

"Open your eyes, it's nothing," Jim persuaded Aya to open his eyes. Aya slowly opened her eyes. And sure enough. What Jim said was true. Nothing happens. Only her feelings made her frightened.

Ayabelle blushed, her face flushed, she was so embarrassed because she was too scared.

A few seconds after Aya set foot in the train, the train bell rang, indicating that the train would leave in a few seconds.

After five seconds, the train engine sounded loud. And slowly the carriage moved away from that place.

"Thank God I still had time." Jim sighed. He was relieved that Aya did not miss the train.

"I'm sorry Jim" Aya felt embarrassed and felt guilty for what she did before. Her face got even redder.

"Take it easy, it's only natural that the first time you see the train you will be afraid". Jim also tried to calm Aya down so that she didn't feel guilty and immediately forgot about it.

Luckily, Ayabelle didn't miss the train. And the number of passengers on that day is few. Because none of the passengers queued at the door of the train they had just boarded.

Finally, Jim and Aya entered the train and looked for Cia. It turned out that Cia was sitting pretty not far in front of them.

"Aya ... Jim ... here, why are you taking so long?" Cia shouted out loud. She called out and waved her hand at Jim and Aya who were confused.

"It's Cia." Aya heard Cia's voice. Jim and Aya approached Cia. After they were close. Cia said, "read the ticket sheet that I gave to you, it says your seats."

Finally, they took the ticket and read it. It says on Jim's ticket "12B". Jim also showed the ticket to Cia.

"That means Aya 12A because I'm 12C. Okay, Jim, you sit in the middle seat."

"What?" Jim was shocked. Because in addition to being shocked, he also feels happy, because on his right and left are beautiful women. He is surrounded by Angels. Surely anyone who saw it would be jealous.

In that train carriage. All seats face one direction only. Finally, the three of them sat down in their respective chairs. And they enjoy their trip.