The sound of train wheels grinding against the rails and the engine's gears rotating filled the air. However, there was no sign of smoke emanating from the carriage as the train swiftly crossed the tracks.
Artur stared out the window, a habit he had since his first ride on the Mana Train. The passing trees blurred due to the train's speed. He pondered as he gazed at the sunlight filtering through the leaves and the shimmering dewdrops on them.
Once again, he sat alone in a cabin meant for two passengers. But Artur's name was renowned at the military academy as the second-ranked student in Class A15, the top class in the Demon's Slayer cohort. No one dared to take the seat in front of him.
