In the twilight of the 18th day of the 10th month, Lucifer stood in the center of his Space Shelter, adjusting the cuffs of his coat.
"Viron," he said, "wear red today. This case deserves symbolism."
Viron raised a brow.
"Wasn't yesterday blue?"
Lucifer smirked.
"Exactly. Blue was water—closure of the Blood Palace arc. But today begins something new. Red… is for fire. Energy. Speed."
He turned toward the chronometer.
"Let's recap.
— The White Body case hit on the 10th.
— You joined on the 11th.
— Blood Palace launched on the 12th.
— Cleared it by the 16th.
— We came home on the 17th.
Today is the 18th. And a new case begins."
He tossed Viron a sleek suit lined with encrypted thread.
"We're heading to Vistas Kingdom of Orcsin.
Their royal court awaits. The Orcsin flag won't fly without truth."
🌀 In seconds, Lucifer stepped into the garage and revealed a shimmering Speed Car—customized to run at sonic velocity with wavelength balancing spell circuits.
"Destination: Royal Court – King Juriorr Kirota, Orcsin capital."
Viron climbed in, clutching the passenger handle.
"Five minutes, you said?"
Lucifer tapped the ignition crystal.
"Exactly. Hold tight. We ride at the speed of sound."
⚡ The car hummed, resonating with air pressure shifts. Wavelength alignment clicked. A sonic boom snapped, and the world blurred.
The case wasn't waiting. They were already arriving.
Time: 9:45 hr — Location: Steamer Palace, Capital of Orcsin, Vistas Kingdom
Lucifer parked the sonic-speed car at the designated lot near the royal court.
"Viron," he said, stepping out, "handle the parking rent. Observe the location. Catch up quickly."
Lucifer entered the Steamer Palace's royal court, bowing with composure before King Juriorr Kirota.
The king's gaze was sharp.
"You're the son of Martin Kaito, correct? We asked your mother to send someone capable. You were the right call."
He gestured toward his aide.
"Minister, issue local train pass access for their investigation. Route them to the banned Zejko Station immediately. Alert Station Master Jane—the case is now under the Royal Detective Agency."
Lucifer stepped forward.
"Majesty—before I depart. What exactly is the case? What happened?"
The king leaned on his staff, face grim.
"Five months ago, a train vanished. It held 25 civilians.
One month later—same date—another train disappeared in the same tunnel, with 34 more passengers.
We banned Zejko Station after the second incident and sent reports to Legend-Rank Detective Maklios—one of the last alive at that level.
He said it might take a full month, and dispatched Assistant Squad 3. They vanished too."
Lucifer's expression hardened.
"After three consecutive months of disappearances, we contacted your father. He arrived with Rookie Detective Kuro.
They boarded the train on the 14th, same pattern… now they're missing too."
The king inhaled slowly.
"We fear we're losing people to something beyond logic. I was ready to wait months. But if you're here…"
Lucifer's eyes flared.
"No need to wait. I use Time Magic—we'll enter the mysterious tunnel and trace the events through timeline distortion."
He turned on his heel.
"Viron. Let's go. Zejko Station awaits."